MEET STUEY

In 2014, at the age of 33, I decided to transition from being an employee to owning a company. I founded the RAC School of Motoring, and like many new business owners, I initially struggled, with the business remaining little more than a “side hustle” for a few years.

By early 2018, I realised that other business owners were likely in similar situations—seeking growth but facing challenges. I began exploring opportunities and, within a few months, completed my first acquisition, effectively doubling our staff, revenue, and geographic coverage overnight.

Since then, as of early 2025, I have orchestrated and executed six more private acquisitions, building the largest group of privately held businesses in this sector in Australia.

 

I’ve never been more confident that Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) is the most effective path to business growth.

 

Through Thisco Group, I continue to expand my portfolio of privately held companies, seeking new opportunities and helping businesses unlock their full potential.

I'm your buyer!

Sadly, there are hundreds of thousands of business owners in Australia, UK and USA that are nearing retirement age who don't have a succession plan for their life's work.

For many, the thought of preparing the business for sale and dealing with Brokers, Lawyers, Accountants and other Consultants can be extremely overwhelming and too much to bear, and not to mention way too expensive for many small businesses.
This sadly leads to many business owners simply closing the doors on the thing that they have spent a lifetime building. Only to retire without the payout that they had been working towards and banking on for a deserved comfortable retirement.
It is a tremendous shame to see a career, a business and a legacy end this way.

It's my hope to save you, the business owner, all the hassle of spending years and a huge some of money in preparing the business for sale by positioning you in front of a credible legitimate buyer...me!

"I'm not corporate, and I don't pretend to be.
I didn't go to a fancy school, I don't have an MBA, I don't do fluffy BS.
I have real world experience, I've struggled, I've learned, I've failed and I've succeeded. I continue to learn daily" 

If you're looking for an experienced successor who can be trusted to protect your legacy, your company and its employees, someone who has the skill set, experience, network and ability to steer the company in to its next phase of growth as you move in to the next chapter of your life, let's connect and start building a relationship" |
 Stuart Thistlewood

Acquisition Criteria

I consider acquisition opportunities in any sector. I only invest in good profitable businesses, I am not a business turnaround expert.

Some industries that I have a particular interest in are:
  • Driver Training/Education (RTO's)
  • Manufacturing/Engineering
  • Business Services (Web, Media, Digital Marketing)
  • Home Healthcare
  • Commercial & Industrial Equipment Hire
  • Exterminating - Pest Control
Locations:
Australia, UK and USA

Acquisition Criteria:
Annual revenues in the $1.5M - $7.5M range or
EBITDA minimum $250,000 per annum. 

Below you'll find a list of things that I'm available for:

  • Acquisition Opportunities: Are you an owner looking to exit your business?
  • Investment Opportunities: Do you need an experienced business partner?
  • M&A Consulting / Coaching: Are you looking to grow your business through a Merger or Acquisition?

Keep in touch!

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