Client name: Sisterly Care
Client location: Hampshire
Acquirer: 5 Villages Group (5VG)
Sector: Healthcare
Sub-sector: Home Care
Building a Trusted Home Care Provider Across Hampshire
Founded in 2007, Sisterly Care is a family-run, multi award-winning home care provider operating across Hampshire and West Sussex. The business delivers support services for older people, individuals living with dementia and those requiring end-of-life care. Over time, it established a strong reputation for high-quality, personalised service.
Creating a Well-Timed Exit After Years of Growth
After many years of ownership and growth, the shareholders decided to realise value from the business and step back from day-to-day involvement.
A Strong Local Reputation with Established Client Relationships
Sisterly Care benefits from a strong local reputation, an experienced team and established client relationships. Its service-led approach positioned the business as an attractive opportunity within the regional care market.
Leveraging an Active Buyer Network to Generate Competitive Tension
Knightsbridge leveraged its extensive database of active acquirers and cross-matched the opportunity against known buyers. The marketing process engaged 69 active buyers and progressed 24 meetings with suitable parties.
Competitive tension was created through structured negotiations, resulting in seven offers. 5VG was identified as a repeat buyer, having previously completed transactions through Knightsbridge, which supported confidence and deal momentum.
Delivering a Smooth Transition to a Repeat Acquirer
Sisterly Care was successfully acquired by 5 Villages Group, ensuring continuity for staff and clients while delivering a successful exit for the founders.
Why 5 Villages Group Was a Strategic Fit
For 5VG, Sisterly Care represented a strategic addition within the healthcare sector, strengthening its operational footprint and supporting continued acquisition-led growth.
Reflections on a Repeat-Buyer Transaction
Julie Ronson, Founder/Director, Sisterly Care:
“The Knightsbridge team were very friendly, listened and understood all our concerns and questions. They were able to help with an explanation, a kind suggestion and point us in the right direction to enable us to make the best decision for us as the client. Our agent kept us up to date on all potential buyers, set up meetings and followed up on the aftercare. They were a delight to speak to and helped us come to the best decision for us and our company.”