Zakariya Patel
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Zakariya — congrats on launching Ardor Global. been working on outbound origination with SME manufacturing investors and your fund has been on my radar. would be good to connect.
Zakariya — though we share a PE background (you at Ardor, me at Treis in London), I've seen first-hand how challenging early proprietary origination can be. Been helping funds like Mentmore and Wingman with their outbound origination — curious what email infrastructure you're using these days — still mostly on shared IPs like Instantly, or have you moved to private/dedicated senders? Happy to share what's working best for similar SME manufacturing funds if useful. — Russ
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Hi Zakariya — similar-ish background. I'm from Zim and was a banker doing M&A at Greenhill, then moved into growth equity in London. Now I build proprietary origination systems for funds like yours across fragmented UK businesses. Over the past 6 months, one of my systems surfaced 300+ off-market conversations with owners across 10 sectors. I've put them together: 322 UK companies open to sale. One that looked relevant for Ardor Global: A £5-10m specialist engineering firm providing conceptual design and precision fabrication services for a diverse range of industrial clients. Here's the link: https://sample.searchloop.ai/ Worth a quick call? I can walk through how I got this and share some of the actual names. — Russ linkedin.com/in/russellt23 PS: if this isn't relevant, reply no and I'll leave you in peace. might even go for a walk.
Hi Zakariya — similar-ish background. I'm from Zim and was a banker doing M&A at Greenhill, then moved into growth equity in London. Now I build proprietary origination systems for funds like yours across fragmented UK businesses. Over the past 6 months, one of my systems surfaced 300+ off-market conversations with owners across 10 sectors. I've put them together: 322 UK companies open to sale. One that looked relevant for Ardor Global: A £5-10m specialist engineering firm providing conceptual design and precision fabrication services for a diverse range of industrial clients. Here's the link: https://sample.searchloop.ai/ Worth a quick call? I can walk through how I got this and share some of the actual names. — Russ linkedin.com/in/russellt23 PS: if this isn't relevant, reply no and I'll leave you in peace. might even go for a walk.
Hi Zakariya — quick second note in case this got buried. The list is here: https://sample.searchloop.ai/ It is anonymised, but it should show the shape of the work: sector, scale, owner motivation, and enough to judge whether the source is useful for Ardor Global. Worth 15 mins to map what an origination loop could look like for Ardor Global? Useful whether you're moving on something now or just want a plan in your back pocket for the next 6-12 months. — Russ linkedin.com/in/russellt23 PS: if this isn't relevant, reply no and I'll leave you in peace. might even go for a walk.
Hi Zakariya — last nudge. The useful bit is not really the list. It is the system behind it: direct owner conversations, matched to buyer theses, across fragmented UK sectors. One more example that mapped to Ardor Global: A £5-10m industrial engineering specialist manufacturing high-specification pressure vessels and thermal energy systems for global infrastructure sectors. Worth 15 mins to map what an origination loop could look like? Useful whether you're moving now or just want a plan in your back pocket for the next 6-12 months. — Russ linkedin.com/in/russellt23 PS: if this isn't relevant, reply no and I'll leave you in peace. might even go for a walk.
Zakariya — I'll leave it there. Link's here if useful later: https://sample.searchloop.ai/ — Russ linkedin.com/in/russellt23 PS: if this isn't relevant, reply no and I'll leave you in peace. might even go for a walk.
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## PROSPECT INFORMATION: Name: Zakariya Patel Title: Founder & Director Fund: Ardor Global Group Background: PROSPECT SUMMARY: Zakariya Patel CURRENT FOCUS: Zakariya is a Co-Founder at Ardor Global Group, where he is actively seeking to acquire small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) within the UK manufacturing sector. His strategy follows an "Acquire, Grow, Exit" blueprint, specifically targeting businesses where owners are looking to retire or transition out. He is currently looking to connect with business brokers to close a deal within a 4–6 month window. BACKGROUND: Based in London, Zakariya has a strong technical foundation in Mechanical Engineering, currently completing his Bachelor’s degree at London South Bank University (expected 2025). Before founding Ardor Global Group in February 2024, he was the Co-Founder of FIN1SHLINE Ltd. from 2021 to 2023. His education also includes a BTEC Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering from Barking & Dagenham College. KEY SKILLS: Manufacturing, Start-up Ventures, Supply Chain Management, Supplier Sourcing, Cost Management, E-Commerce, and Brand/Graphic Design. RECENT POSTS AND QUOTES: - May 6, 2025: "We’re actively looking to acquire a small business in the UK manufacturing sector and are keen to connect with business brokers who have access to quality opportunities. Our goal is to close a deal in the next 4–6 months, and we’re ready to move quickly for the right fit." - May 20, 2024: Zakariya reshared a post stating, "'Ardor', meaning passion, reflects our core philosophy. We are passionate about creating value, fostering growth, and making a lasting impact in the world of private equity." Fund details: - Description: Ardor Global Group (AGG) is a small, London based private equity firm looking to acquire and roll up SME’s in the manufacturing sector with revenues between £1 - £10 million. Our concept of "Acquire, Grow, Exit" is more than a strategy—it's a blueprint for transformative success. We specialize in identifying promising businesses, acquiring them with precision, nurturing their growth, and strategically exiting with maximized returns. - Website: https://www.ardorglobalgroup.com - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Lead qualification: Research: - Query: =Ardor Global Group Zakariya Patel recent investments fund thesis - Answer: Ardor Global Group's Zakariya Patel focuses on investments in BRICS countries, emphasizing their role in reshaping global economic governance and challenging Western dominance. Patel highlights BRICS's efforts to create alternative financial systems and promote a multipolar world order.