Creative Marketing Group acquires web design and web development agencies across the UK and internationally.
Many web agency founders eventually reach a stage where they want to move on from client work and day-to-day project delivery. Whether you are planning retirement, starting a new venture or simply exploring your exit options, Creative Marketing provides a confidential and straightforward route to selling your agency. Over the years we have acquired several agencies and successfully integrated them into the Creative Marketing Group.
Selling a web agency can be a natural next step for founders who have built valuable businesses but are ready for their next chapter.
Exhausted from constant client delivery and project deadlines
Struggling to grow beyond a small team or limited capacity
Wanting to transition from services to product development
Inconsistent project-based income making growth challenging
Ready to enjoy the lifestyle and financial rewards of your exit
Seeking freedom from the demands of agency ownership
Selling to an established agency group with deep technical expertise can offer significant advantages over financial buyers. Creative Marketing understands the realities of running a web agency because we operate one ourselves.
Experienced WordPress, Shopify and custom development team
Established digital marketing systems to support client growth
Proven ability to maintain and develop existing client relationships
Acquisition structures tailored to your unique circumstances
Creative Marketing has successfully acquired and integrated several agencies, expanding our capabilities and client base with each transaction.
We are interested in a range of web and development agencies. Location is flexible — agencies can be UK-based or international.
Creative design and front-end development studios
WordPress development and custom theme specialists
Ecommerce design and Shopify development
Online store development and optimisation
Website support, care plans and ongoing maintenance
Small web and app development companies
Creative Marketing considers web agencies of various sizes. Whether you are a solo founder or a small team, we are happy to have a confidential conversation.
All acquisition conversations are handled confidentially. You can explore your options without alerting staff, clients or competitors.
A straightforward, founder-friendly process designed to ensure a smooth transition for both you and your clients.
Private discussion to understand your situation and agency
Learning about your clients, team and service offerings
Reviewing revenue, projects and operational structure
Agreeing fair value and acquisition terms that work for you
Smooth handover ensuring continuity for clients and staff
Creative Marketing is a fast-growing digital marketing agency group based in the North West of England. We work with hundreds of businesses ranging from SMEs to international organisations, combining marketing strategy, website development, automation and data-driven insights to help businesses grow online.
Considering selling your agency?
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Creative Marketing Group has acquired five UK agencies since 2023.
Buyers are usually larger agency groups, private equity backed platforms and strategic acquirers. Creative Marketing Group is an active UK buyer of digital, web, design, social media, marketing and AI agencies, and has completed five acquisitions since 2023.
Most agencies are valued as a multiple of adjusted annual profit (EBITDA). The multiple rises with recurring retainer revenue, low client concentration, documented processes and a team that can run without the founder, and falls when revenue is project-based or tied to one person.
A straightforward sale typically takes three to six months from first conversation to completion: an initial call, information sharing under NDA, an offer, due diligence and legal completion. Smaller owner-managed agencies can move faster.
Yes. We keep client relationships, retain teams wherever possible and plan a phased handover so clients see continuity of service rather than disruption.
Completely. Enquiries are seen only by our acquisitions team, we sign an NDA before any detailed information is shared, and nothing is communicated to your staff or clients without your agreement.
You can. Some founders exit fully after a handover period; others stay on in a leadership or specialist role. The structure is agreed with you.
Full acquisitions, partial buyouts, client book purchases and mergers. Payment can be upfront, deferred or partly linked to performance (an earn-out), depending on what suits you.
Complete the short, confidential application at creativemarketingltd.co.uk/acquisitions/apply. It takes about three minutes and there is no obligation.
Tell us a little about your agency. Kasim and the acquisitions team review every application personally.
Apply confidentially – 3 minutesConfidential. No obligation. Reply within 2 working days.
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