Ascent Target

Deal Origination services for private equity firms, private & public companies and M&A advisors

Working with Ascent will open your eyes to more deals

Ascent Target is a specialist M&A deal origination firm within the Langcliffe Group. Established in 2015 and acquired by Langcliffe in 2024, Ascent supports private equity firms and acquisitive corporates in sourcing high-quality off-market opportunities.

The firm has extensive experience across buy-and-build strategies, international expansion, and targeted acquisition mandates. Its services include comprehensive market mapping, systematic outreach to maximise response rates, and the conversion of opportunities into meaningful acquisition discussions and strategic transactions.

Ascent works with private equity firms and acquirers worldwide, with a particular focus on Europe, North America, and Australia.

For more information, visit www.ascent-target.com or contact the Langcliffe team for an introduction to Managing Director, Jack Telford

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