Grant Writing & Funding Consultancy — Business Valuation Multiple
EBITDA Valuation Guide · Small & Mid-Sized Businesses
Actual EBITDA multiples can vary materially based on EBITDA size, growth, recurring revenue, margins, customer concentration, owner dependence, geography and other company-specific factors.
Min
3×
Typical
4.5×
Max
6×
Revenue Model
Mixed
Capital Intensity
Low
A typical multiple of 4.5× EBITDA reflects mid-market transactions in the $1–$50M revenue range.
Overview
Grant writing and funding consultancy businesses typically trade at 3×–6× EBITDA. Success-fee and retained advisory income, established relationships with Innovate UK and EU funding bodies, and multi-sector capability in R&D, capital, and skills grant funding support valuations. Government grant programme changes and staff expertise dependency are the primary risk factors.
Key Value Drivers
- Success-fee and retained advisory income
- Innovate UK and public funding relationships
- R&D, capital and skills grant expertise
- Multi-sector client base
- Track record of successful grant applications
Key Risks
- Government grant programme changes
- Staff expertise dependency
- Project-based income variability
- Competition from larger consulting firms
- Eligibility rule changes reducing pipeline
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Disclaimer: All multiples are indicative estimates only and are not formal valuations or investment advice. They should not be relied upon for financial decision-making without independent professional advice.