When it's harderthan it should be.
Wage inflation. Higher National Insurance. Employment costs rising faster than margins. Plenty of good recruitment businesses are carrying more than they should have to, and many owners are doing it alone.
Good businessescan still struggle.
In 2026, several UK recruitment businesses joined Meraki after a period of real trading pressure. Each had loyal clients and an experienced team. What they lacked was the backing to carry rising costs while they kept growing.
Across Meraki's 2026 deals, more than 80 permanent jobs were protected and more than 2,000 workers kept in their roles. The teams stayed together. Some founders stepped back after a proper handover. Others stayed to lead.
Talking to us early gives you more options, not fewer. The worst time to start the conversation is when the choices have already narrowed.
Quietly,and quickly.
Just you and Nick. Nobody in your business needs to know.
What we see, what we would need to understand, and whether we can help.
A funding facility so workers are paid on time, and a group back office to take the weight off.
Your people and your client relationships are the reason the business is worth backing.
Nick has offered me a solution in order to continue the business under new ownership without my team being affected.Jason FoxFounder, TBC Recruitment
Becoming part of a larger organisation gives us strength and stability. It allows us to focus on what we do best.Leandra SmithOperational lead, Rite People
Meraki Capital has acquired Chester-based TBC Recruitment for an undisclosed fee,marking its fifth acquisition of the year in under three months.
Meraki Capital has acquired Chester-based TBC Recruitment for an undisclosed fee, marking its fifth acquisition of the year in under three months. TBC will become part of the Magnus Search brand - the recruitment company acquired by Nick Gordon’s Meraki Capita
Meraki Capital completes sixth deal in 2026 - saving over 80 permanent jobs
The recruitment-focused investment house has safeguarded more than 80 permanent jobs across these deals and maintained over 2,000 workers in their roles. Five of the six newly acquired businesses are being integrated under the Magnus brand - now with access to
Meraki Capital acquires Smart Recruitment and Wise Recruitment and commits £1 million growth facility
Meraki Capital has completed its third and fourth acquisitions of the year with the purchase of Swindon-headquartered Smart Recruitment and Wise Recruitment. The dual transaction brings both businesses - with further offices in Yeovil, Plymouth and Exeter - in
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Every conversation starts with Nick Gordon, our founder. It is confidential, it commits you to nothing, and the best ones happen while the business is still performing.