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Real stories, real results
"FOCUS Capital Partners brought real discipline and clarity to a complex transaction. Their commercial insight, responsiveness, and calm execution at key moments were instrumental in helping us secure the right outcome for all stakeholders. A genuinely world-class advisory team."
Liam Dunne
CEO & Co-Founder, Klearcom
"I would like to thank Alan and Owen in FOCUS Capital Partners for their commitment and professionalism throughout this process. The advice and support received from FOCUS Capital Partners has led to a fantastic result for Aspire Technology and everyone associated with the company."
Bill Walsh
CEO and Founder, Aspire Technology
"Since 2016, FOCUS Capital have been the corporate finance advisor to Everseen. Their strategic and commercial advice together with their corporate finance expertise has contributed significantly to Everseen’s growth over the last number of years and the commitment shown by all of the FOCUS staff to Everseen is something that all at Everseen value very highly. We look forward to continuing to work with FOCUS Capital as the company continues on its exciting growth journey."
Alan O’Herlihy
CEO & Founder, Everseen
"I have to say a huge thank you to all involved from FOCUS Capital for an amazing effort sustained for 9 months and more, with enormous personal sacrifice by lots of different people. Without the incredible input of everyone, I can’t imagine how much longer this would have taken."
Patrick MacCann
Chairman, Compliance & Risks
"At Uplisting, we loved working with Eoin, Robbie and Stephen from FOCUS as part of our acquisition. I have no doubt the outcome would not have been as successful without their diligence and expertise. They continually motivated us and the acquirer to get the deal over the line, whilst being totally on top of every aspect of it."
Vinny Breslin
CEO & Co-Founder, Uplisting
Real stories, real results
"The appointment of FOCUS Capital Partners as M&A advisors to the shareholders had a very material impact on the outcome of this process. We would like to thank Alan Kelly and Owen Hackett in FOCUS Capital Partners for their strategic and commercial advice, and for their commitment to the process, all of which has led to an excellent result for the shareholders of KM Medical."
Andy O’Donoghue
CEO, KM Medical Software
"After a great deal of research, we chose FOCUS Capital Partners to manage the sale of Avista Medical. We are extremely happy with our decision, for the professionalism, enthusiasm, and commitment FOCUS brought to the project. Donal, Barry and the whole FOCUS team were quick to understand the complexities of our industry and their advice was excellent. It was indeed a great pleasure working with FOCUS."
Matt Corcoran
Managing Director, Avista Medical
"We received a recommendation to use FOCUS Capital Partners when we decided to seek a financial partner to grow our business. We were very impressed at the first meeting with Paddy and his team and were extremely confident that we were going to be in safe hands throughout the process. The project was going to provide many challenges and we needed to a good team to guide us through it, and the level of professionalism and the attention to detail from the team at FOCUS Capital Partners was immense. The level of reporting, advice, knowledge and organisation was 5 * and they worked superbly well with our own management team to ensure the transaction went smooth as possible. Paddy’s personal attention on the deal ensured that those safe hands were there every step of the way. We would highly recommend FOCUS Capital Partners and be very happy to use their services again."
Conor Shields and Cormac Shields
Clinical Director and Managing Director, Shields Dental & Orthodontic Clinic
Real stories, real results
I would like to thank Owen, Stephen and Adam in FOCUS Capital Partners for their guidance and advice throughout the process to ensure the best outcome for Process Engineering Specialists. Their expertise, dedication, and strategic guidance made all the difference. We couldn’t have done it without them – they were absolutely critical every step of the way.
Fintan Cassidy
Managing Director, Process Engineering Specialists
"Selling an engineering consultancy business is as much about nuance and credibility as it is about price. Eoin O’Keeffe and Peter Coffey brought absolute professionalism, calm execution and sector insight into every stage of the process."
Greg Daly
Managing Director, GDCL Consulting Engineers
The ORS team were delighted with the successful close of our deal which will see us partner with Erisbeg for the next stage of our exciting growth journey. FOCUS Capital provided an exceptional service to Finbarr and I throughout the process, working hard to understand what ORS needed as a business and to find the right structure for the deal. A special thank you to Barry Madden and Alan Kelly for their commercial and technical expertise, their patience and professionalism throughout the entire process. We could not recommend them highly enough.
John Brennan
Managing Director, ORS
"We selected Brian and Paddy and the team at FOCUS Capital Partners to assist and support us with securing the investment from Cardinal Capital. From the very beginning of the process, we knew we had the right team by our side to advise us on navigating and achieving the optimal outcome HLB Ireland and FutureRange. The team brought an exceptional level of professionalism, dedication and commitment throughout the entire transaction process. We really appreciated and valued their high quality strategic corporate finance advice, along with their astute commercial acumen and deep technical expertise which the team brought to the transaction for us."
Mark Butler
Managing Partner, HLB
"FOCUS Capital Partners provided an exceptional service to Denis and I on this exciting transaction. We were delighted to have Martin, Rob, Brian and the team at FOCUS lead this transaction for BHSL. We benefited hugely from their expertise and hands on approach from start to finish. I would have no hesitation in recommending FOCUS as a lead corporate finance advisor for any sale or acquisition process."
John McKenna
Chief Operating Officer, BHSL
“I met Eoin O’Keefe and Donal Cantillon after which I immediately knew FOCUS was the right company to sell Insight Insurance on our behalf. Nobody has worked harder in the process. Their attention to detail and expert guidance along the way has helped us to achieve an excellent outcome for our business. You need to have FOCUS by your side every step of the way if you intend on selling your business.”
Tim Barry
Managing Director
Real stories, real results
"We would like to sincerely thanks Brian Barrett and Ruairi McEntee for a very professional service right throughout our sales process. FOCUS Capital Partners took the time to understand our business and its operations, and at all times they put the interest of Abrel first and foremost, resulting in a very satisfactory outcome for us. We would have no hesitation in recommending FOCUS Capital Partners to our potential clients."
Paul Comerford and Declan Brosnan
Shareholders, Abrel
"From the outset, Focus Capital provided excellent professional advice to Foxpak during the entire sale process. The commitment, time and dedication led by Brian Barrett and Niall McGann was exemplary. Their astute commercial judgement was key to the successful sale to Sealed Air Corporation."
Paul Young
Managing Director & Shareholder, Foxpak
"From the very beginning, we knew we had made the right choice in engaging FOCUS Capital Partners as our corporate finance advisor. The team, led by Brian Barrett and Ruairi McEntee, completely understood our business and were always on hand to support us and to drive the transaction process forward. Their valuable strategic and commercial advice, proactive approach, and unwavering commitment – especially during the negotiations – delivered a strong result for us as shareholders and for our business. We would highly recommend FOCUS to any business owners interested in selling their company."
Shane Adams and Eamon Irwin
Co-Founders & Owners, Smart Electronics
I engaged FOCUS Capital Partners as lead advisers for the sale of Advanced Gas Systems to Safe Monitoring Group and I could not recommend them highly enough. Donal Cantillon and Peter Coffey provided exceptional guidance throughout the entire process – from initial strategy through to negotiation and completion. Their deep corporate finance expertise, proactive approach and ability to navigate complex issues ensured a smooth transaction and delivered an outstanding outcome for all parties. FOCUS Capital Partners were true partners on this journey, and I would have no hesitation in working with them again.
Ross Larkin
Managing Director, Advanced Gas Systems
Real stories, real results
"We chose FOCUS based on their entrepreneurial cultural alignment with McCauley and their absolute commitment to and accessibility for their client. We were not disappointed, the professionalism, advice and support to the shareholders and the management team throughout the sales process was second to none and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone."
Tony McEntee
CEO, McCauley
"FOCUS Capital Partners have been our trusted corporate finance and tax advisors across a number of transactions for over 5 years. As part of our team they assisted us in acquiring Elm Hall in 2018 and complete a successful turnaround and recent sale. A special thank you in particular to Rob Adams, Paddy Dooley, and David Brophy for their professionalism, commercial and technical expertise throughout this process."
John Martin
Managing Director, Elm Hall Nursing Home
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Frequently asked questions
Founders choose FOCUS for its industry expertise, tailored approach, and disciplined transaction process designed to enhance value and improve certainty to close.
FOCUS combines deep industry expertise, senior-level attention, and a disciplined process to help founders navigate complex transactions with confidence and clarity.
FOCUS runs structured sale processes, positions businesses strategically, and creates competitive buyer interest to help owners achieve optimal outcomes.
Yes. FOCUS regularly advises companies with multiple shareholders, family ownership, or differing exit goals, helping align objectives throughout the process.
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