Divisions
Our trading subsidiaries consist of KBS Corporate, KBS Corporate Finance, Knightsbridge, Knight Corporate Finance, Quantuma, randd, inTax, Knight R&D, K3 Tax Advisory, K3 Advantage, OriginIQ, JE Consulting, HMA Tax, Pinnacle, K3 Law and KR8.
The services offered by the Group fit into four key operating divisions:
- Business Sales
- Tax
- Restructuring
- Technology Solutions
Click on the tabs above for a detailed description of each division.
- Company sales
- Corporate Finance services
- Business brokerage services
- Transaction services
- Off-market acquisitions
Our Business Sales Division includes KBS Corporate, KBS Corporate Finance, Knightsbridge, Knight Corporate Finance, Origin IQ, and K3 Law.
KBS Corporate provides business sale services that identify and match the sellers of SME businesses to trade, individual and institutional buyers both in the UK and overseas.
Typically, these businesses have an enterprise value ranging from c.£0.5 million to c.£10 million. KBS Corporate covers a broad range of sectors including engineering, manufacturing, construction, technology, retail, wholesale, and distribution and business services.
KBS Corporate Finance is an execution model for clients mandated through KBS Corporate whose complexity or value requires a service led by directors with a qualified and technical background.
A strong track record of delivering deals to private equity and trade (both privately owned and listed) buyers in the UK and overseas, typically with an enterprise value of between c.£10 million and c.£200 million.
Knightsbridge provides a business transfer service which utilises extensive online advertising including business for sale portals and its own proprietary buyer database in order to match buyers and sellers.
Typically these clients’ businesses have an enterprise value of up to c.£2 million and are engaged in a wide variety of sectors including retail, catering, care, commercial, licenced and leisure markets.
Knight Corporate Finance is a specialist M&A advisory firm within the telecoms, technology, and software sectors.
Knight CF specialise in strategy services aimed at helping clients articulate and deliver on their business aspirations, from one-off assistance to ongoing board advisory services.
Origin IQ is a data-driven M&A advisory firm specializing in intelligent deal sourcing. They combine technology and a network-driven approach to identify strategic merger and acquisition opportunities, giving clients unique insights and market visibility.
Origin IQ supports clients across various sectors, including healthcare, technology, and energy, by providing access to exclusive deals that promote growth and competitive advantage.
K3 Law provides expert corporate legal advice on mergers, acquisitions, sales, and investments.
- Research & development tax credit advisory
- Tax investigations
- Tax planning
- Tax advisory focussed on corporate finance transactions
Our Tax division comprises randd, intax, Knight R&D, K3 Tax Advisory, HMA Tax and K3 Advantage.
randd is a Midlands-based R&D tax credit specialist servicing clients across the whole of the UK. Established in 2008, the randd team possess specialist knowledge and senior level experience across the tax spectrum, allowing them to operate across a wide range of industry sectors.
inTax is a leading tax investigations team comprised of Chartered Tax Advisers and former HMRC (Inland Revenue) Inspectors who have decades of collective experience in assisting businesses and individuals who are subject to tax investigations and tax enquiries of all types.
Knight R&D is a specialist R&D tax advisory firm servicing UK SMEs, the team provides an uncompromised service to all clients regardless of size with the aim to build lasting relationships with each client, supporting their growth through a transparent, fair and flexible approach.
K3 Tax Advisory (K3TA) is a tax advisory business focused on corporate finance, restructuring and employer tax solutions. K3TA is led by two Managing Directors, who are both ‘Big 4’ trained transaction tax specialists with senior leadership experience in corporate finance, investment banking and private equity organisations.
HMA Tax assists UK commercial property owners in claiming unclaimed Capital Allowances for tax relief. They specialize in maximizing these claims across various sectors, such as hotels, care homes, and retail properties, benefiting accountants, law firms, and developers.
K3 Advantage is an advisory firm offering expertise in transactions, tax advisory, and data strategy. They support clients with business sales, capital raising, strategic tax planning, and optimizing data insights to drive growth and value.
- Restructuring advisory: formal insolvency appointments; informal restructuring advisory; personal insolvency and pension restructuring; and insolvency advice.
- Financial advisory: comprehensive analysis of business performance through business toolkit; independent reviews; stakeholder management and turnaround; and interim support.
- Creditor Services: creditor representation; and liquidations.
- Forensic accounting and expert witness: forensic investigations; intelligence; and forensic accounting.
- Pensions advisory: corporate and trustee advisory; pension scheme restructuring advisory; covenant advisory; and expert witness.
Quantuma is a leading business advisory firm which works with businesses at the key milestones, delivering partner led solutions to help clients take advantage of opportunities and overcome a range of operational and financial challenges, enabling them to achieve their business objectives and ambitions.
KR8 is an advisory-led restructuring practice that brings extensive expertise across accounting, finance, banking, industry and real estate, offering strategic counsel to corporates, lenders, sponsors and other financial stakeholders throughout the UK.
- Cloud ERP & Accounting Solutions
- Managed IT Services
- Commerce Integration
- CRM Solutions
- Payment and Banking Tools
In the autumn of 2024, Technology Solutions became a fourth division of the K3 Capital Group with the acquisition of Pinnacle.
Pinnacle offers tailored business management solutions centered on ERP, accounting, and managed IT services, with expertise in Sage and Acumatica platforms. Serving small to medium enterprises, Pinnacle helps companies in manufacturing, construction, and distribution sectors to streamline operations and enhance efficiency through digital transformation.
