Business DevelopmentP.01
Establish, develop and strengthen
We explore opportunities to establish, develop and strengthen businesses with long-term potential.
LONG-TERM VALUE
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We buy, fix and run
real businesses.
We acquire stalled technology companies and undervalued online marketplaces, then rebuild them for the long term with the support of a shared team across the group.
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Establish, develop and strengthen
We explore opportunities to establish, develop and strengthen businesses with long-term potential.
150+
Companies backed since 2012
11
Active companies
60–80%
Typical tech overhead cut
NEXTStrategic Growth
- Capital
- Strategy
- Technology
- Growth
- Entrepreneurial thinking
- Commercial experience
- Technology-led innovation
- Long-term value
- Partnerships
- Collaboration
About us
Entrepreneurial
thinking.
Long-term perspective.
Lucey Capital acquires stalled technology companies and undervalued online marketplaces, then rebuilds them into businesses worth keeping.
A central team supports companies across the group, sharing capabilities in finance, marketing, sales and technology.
Our focus is on businesses with real customers and revenue, where practical improvements can create lasting value.
150+
Companies backed since 2012
11
Active companies
60–80%
Typical tech overhead cut
What we do
Four ways we
create value.
A platform built around opportunity, strategy, technology and the relationships that make business development work.
Strategic GrowthP.02
Commercial strategy that lasts
We focus on commercial strategy, operational improvement and initiatives that support sustainable growth.
Technology & InnovationP.03
Data and AI as a lever
We recognise the role of technology, data and artificial intelligence in transforming businesses and creating new opportunities.
Partnerships & CollaborationP.04
Aligned objectives, shared expertise
We believe meaningful relationships, aligned objectives and shared expertise are fundamental to successful business development.
What we look for
An opportunity
focus.
We are guided by a small set of principles when considering where and how we can contribute to a business.
01 · Opportunity
Identifying potential
We look for commercial opportunity where entrepreneurial thinking and fresh perspective can make a meaningful difference.
02 · Ambition
Supporting ambitious companies
We are drawn to businesses and founders with the ambition to build something durable and the openness to think differently.
03 · Long-term value
Built to last
Our interest is in sustainable, long-term value rather than short-term gain — businesses positioned for the future.
04 · Innovation
Technology as a lever
We recognise the role of technology, data and artificial intelligence in transforming businesses and creating new opportunities.
Note
We focus on stalled technology companies and undervalued online marketplaces, especially those with real customers, revenue and opportunities to modernise.
Our approach
Think long term.
Act decisively.
A framework that turns strategic thinking into practical action and measurable progress.
01Principle
Find the overlooked
We look for companies with real customers and revenue, but technology or operations holding them back.
02Principle
Take control
We take control rather than a minority stake, giving us the ability to make and act on decisions.
03Principle
Cut the drag
Accounts, marketing, sales and technology are shared across the group to reduce overhead.
04Principle
Let it run
Build profitable, well-documented businesses that keep their promises for the long term.
Our companies
Businesses across the group.
A group of technology businesses and marketplaces, supported by shared expertise and a long-term perspective. Select a logo to learn more.
Founder & CEO
Founded by Ian Lucey.
Ian has spent over two decades building and investing in technology businesses. He founded the Lucey Fund in 2011, backing more than 150 startups over the following years.
His focus has since shifted to acquiring and rebuilding stalled, undervalued technology companies and marketplaces, with a central team helping businesses cut costs, modernise technology and return to growth.
Experience in practice
From 2012 to 2018, the Lucey Fund reviewed thousands of businesses a year and backed 150, supported by a shared team spanning finance, marketing, sales, development and grant funding.
Our philosophyProgress through
Progress through
possibility.
We believe that the most interesting opportunities emerge where entrepreneurship, innovation and commercial experience intersect.
By remaining curious, adaptable and focused on the bigger picture, we aim to contribute to businesses that are resilient, forward-thinking and positioned for the future.
Let's connect
Start a conversation.
Ready to step back from a business you've built, or running a marketplace that's outgrown its technology? We'd like to hear from you.
Or email us directly
ian@lucey.capital