About Us
The Private Street is a UK-based mergers and acquisitions firm focused on acquiring and growing established service-based businesses across the United Kingdom. We partner with owners of profitable SMEs generating between £5 million and £30 million in annual revenue, typically with £1 million to £5 million in EBITDA, who are considering succession, retirement, or a strategic transition.
Our approach is relationship-led, discreet, and long-term in focus. We specialise in private, off-market transactions where owners value continuity, operational stability, and the preservation of what they have built over many years. Rather than treating businesses as short-term financial assets, Private Street works to protect legacy, retain teams, and build sustainable growth for the future.
We target resilient UK service sectors with recurring demand, strong operational foundations, and opportunities for operational improvement and strategic expansion. Our acquisition model combines disciplined financial structuring with hands-on commercial leadership, allowing businesses to continue operating with minimal disruption during transition.
The Private Street works closely with founders, family-owned enterprises, and privately held companies that may not want a traditional corporate buyer or an impersonal auction process. We offer a confidential, straightforward pathway for owners who want certainty, professionalism, and a buyer who understands the realities of running and growing SMEs in the UK market.
Our philosophy is simple:
Keep it private. Keep it at Private Street.
We believe the strongest deals are built on trust, discretion, and alignment between seller, operator, and investor. Whether an owner is exploring retirement, succession planning, or a partial exit, we provide a structured and respectful acquisition process designed to protect both financial value and business culture.
Meet the Founder
The Private Street was founded by Tyrell Christopher, an operator and deal sponsor with more than 15 years of leadership experience working across the charity, social impact, and investment engagement sectors.
Throughout his career, Tyrell has built and led initiatives that required strong financial oversight, stakeholder management, and long-term strategic planning. His work has involved collaborating with high-net-worth individuals, philanthropic investors, and institutional partners to structure funding solutions that delivered both commercial discipline and measurable social outcomes. This experience developed a deep understanding of capital structures, investor expectations, and the importance of aligning financial returns with sustainable operational growth.
Before launching The Private Street, Tyrell worked extensively in environments where financial instruments, structured funding, and investor relationships were central to delivering complex projects. From supporting investment into humanitarian and community-led programmes to working alongside partners deploying capital into growth initiatives, he developed a practical understanding of how debt, equity, and mezzanine financing can be combined to support responsible expansion.
The Private Street represents a transition from advisory and investment engagement into direct business acquisition and long-term ownership. As a new entrant into the UK mergers and acquisitions space, Tyrell approaches acquisitions with transparency, discipline, and a commitment to building a credible platform grounded in strong partnerships. Rather than operating as a single individual, The Private Street is actively developing a network of experienced advisors, financial partners, operators, and industry specialists to support each transaction and ensure robust execution.
Tyrell’s acquisition philosophy is rooted in discretion, relationship-building, and respect for business legacy. He focuses on working with founders and privately owned companies that value continuity, cultural stability, and long-term stewardship over short-term financial engineering.
By combining operational experience, capital structuring knowledge, and a growing team of specialist partners, Private Street aims to become a trusted acquirer for established UK service businesses seeking a professional and responsible transition.