DealFlowAgent

    Buy-Side Advisory · UK & US

    Buy a CCTV business.

    Curated, pre-qualified deal flow for buyers acquiring CCTV businesses across the UK and US.

    £500K–£50M

    Enterprise Value

    UK & US

    Coverage

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    For Acquirers

    Sterling

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    Sector Thesis

    Why buyers are acquiring CCTV businesses

    Service-and-monitoring tail

    Installed CCTV systems generate predictable maintenance and remote monitoring revenue.

    IP transition tailwind

    Older analogue estates being migrated to IP create refresh-cycle revenue for capable operators.

    AI / analytics premium

    AI-analytics specialism (perimeter, ANPR) commands a clear margin premium.

    Coverage

    CCTV Businesse sub-niches we cover

    Commercial CCTV

    Commercial and industrial CCTV install and service.

    Public-Space CCTV

    Council and public-space surveillance work.

    Remote Monitoring

    Live and event-based remote monitoring services.

    AI Analytics / ANPR

    Specialist AI analytics and ANPR.

    Deal Sizes & Multiples

    What CCTV businesses actually trade for

    CCTV valuations reward recurring monitoring and maintenance revenue, accreditation, cyber posture and any specialist AI-analytics capability.

    Mandates we surface generally sit between £500K and £50M in enterprise value, with most opportunities concentrated in the £1M–£20M range.

    Specific multiple bands are covered in our pillar valuation guide below.

    Valuation Guide

    What is your CCTV business actually worth?

    Read our pillar guide on security systems valuation multiples — the EBITDA bands buyers actually pay, the multiple drivers that move the needle, and what separates a mid-market deal from a premium exit.

    Diligence

    Due diligence focus areas for CCTV acquisitions

    The diligence themes most likely to move price, deal structure or completion certainty.

    Recurring monitoring revenue

    Separate install revenue from monitoring and maintenance recurring revenue.

    NSI / SSAIB CCTV scope

    Verify accreditation specifically covers CCTV scope of work.

    Cyber risk posture

    Network-connected CCTV systems carry cyber risk — review patching and incident history.

    Manufacturer dependency

    Heavy dependency on a single CCTV manufacturer can be a margin and continuity risk.

    Announcement · $750,000 raised

    Backed by investors behind Uber, SpaceX, Canva, Notion and others, to modernise M&A advisory for business owners and buyers like you.

    We have raised investment from the same backers behind companies that transformed entire industries.

    Capital is being deployed to keep delivering successful exits — sharper buyer mapping, a stronger advisory bench, and a faster process for owners.

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    FAQ

    Buying a CCTV business — your questions answered

    What size CCTV businesses does Sterling source?
    Sterling sources CCTV businesses generally between £500K and £50M in enterprise value, with most opportunities concentrated in the £1M–£20M range across the UK and US.
    Are CCTV mandates exclusive to DealFlowAgent?
    Mandates come from a mix of direct owner introductions and partner sell-side advisors. Process exclusivity is confirmed with each owner or advisor before any introduction is made.
    Can Sterling source bolt-on CCTV targets for a platform?
    Yes. Many of our buyers are platforms looking for geographic or service-line bolt-ons. Sterling learns your specific add-on thesis and surfaces matches as they appear in the network.
    How long until a first CCTV introduction?
    Timing depends on the specificity of your criteria and current mandate availability. Sterling shares matches as soon as suitable opportunities surface in the network.