Callagenix
Home Contact Us Home-version 2 Service page About Us Office Location Post template Home Contact Us Home-version 2 Service page About Us Office Location Post template Aquisition Managed Services 2023 Background Bespoke telephony provider Callagenix was founded by Mark and Tony Jenkins in 1999. Both directors come from a background in IT and Telecoms and following the sale of another business in 1998, the shareholders were eager to explore web-based opportunities, and so Callagenix was established based on being able to generate a number of clients online and configure multiple managed services to sit behind that number. The shareholders spent the late nineties and early noughties programming, developing and building integrated systems with links into BT and other Tier 1 providers. The company was established to create a self-sufficient business model within the telecoms arena, which required little maintenance from a cash-flow perspective, as well as from a user perspective allowing customers to manage the products and services independently via an online platform. Advice, Planning and Preparation Having previously experienced the generalist broker approach towards the transaction process, shareholders Mark and Tony sought the advice of a specialist advisor, with the market intelligence and proven methodologies to achieve outstanding outcomes. With over 20 years’ experience exclusively advising shareholders of IT, telco and telecoms businesses, Evolution Capital was selected as the chosen advisory boutique to guide the founders through the business exit process. “When you’re looking at appointing an advisor, you’re looking at several factors; obviously you want to get the maximum amount of value you can for the business at the point that you’re selling… When we went through this process before, they [the broker] was not a specialist. I think, this time around, going with a specialist advisor in the telecoms arena, who understands the challenges for the buyer, and the seller as well, has proved to be the correct decision.” Mark Jenkins Preparation remains to be a key pillar of the Evolution Capital methodology. Our meticulous attention to detail in preparing the businesses we serve enables our team to unlock intrinsic value, and to later protect and defend the valuation of the business through buyer investigation and financial due diligence. The Challenge The nature of Callagenix, its services and its business model are all deeply bespoke, and so presenting such intricacies to potential acquirers could have been challenging had the advisory team leading the transaction process been ill-equipped in understanding the business and sector. However,the Evolution Capital team have an unparalleled understanding of current telephony market trends and temperature, allowing the necessary adjustments and advice to be implemented in order to appeal to the right buyer – not just any buyer – and achieve outstanding outcomes. “As the process unfolded, it became clear that it was actually very good value for money… At the end of the day, a lot more work and effort went into that preparation of the business and the IM, than I would have initially imagined. This ultimately allowed valuation of the business to be defended further on, I think that you guys really know that at Evolution Capital.” Mark Jenkins A successful outcome In January 2023, Mark and Tony Jenkins completed the sale of the business to Chess, with the guidance, preparation and support through due diligence of the Evolution Capital team. “…We probably learnt more about our business going through the process with you guys, than we perhaps did beforehand… Would we have achieved maximum value for the business if we had managed the process ourselves, or by using a different advisor? I don’t think so.” Tony Jenkins Read more about the transaction here: https://www.evolutioncapital.com/news/chess-acquire-bespoke-telephony-platform-callagenix More than 2 results are available in the PRO version (This notice is only visible to admin users) Latest Posts Business Sale Callagenix Case Studies Adept Technology Group Buyside M&A Excalibur Categories Acquired Acquisition Analytic Services Business Acquisition Business Aquired Business Sale Business Valuation and Research Buy-Side Buy-side M&A advice Buyside M&A Case Studies Disposal Financial Due Diligence Fund raising and listing Fundraising and M&A advice ICT IT IT Managed Services IT MSP M&A Managed Buy and Build Programme Managed Service and Mobile Managed Services MBO Management Buyout Media Merger Multiple R&D Tax Claims Sell-Side Sell-side M&A Advice Software Strategic review & business sale Strategic Review & partial sale Technology Telecoms Telephony Unified Comms Valuation and fundraising Social Media Our Blog Related Case Studies View all Business Sale, Case Studies, Managed Services Callagenix December 2, 2025 Acquisition, Case Studies, Managed Services Callagenix December 2, 2025 Case Studies, M&A Managed Buy and Build Programme Adept Technology Group December 2, 2025 Buyside M&A, Case Studies, Managed Service and Mobile Excalibur December 2, 2025 Acquisition, Case Studies, Telecoms Ridgewall December 2, 2025 Request a Confidential Consultation Discover Your Business Value Start with a strategic assessment to understand your maximum potential valuation in the current market. 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Callagenix
Home Contact Us Home-version 2 Service page About Us Office Location Post template Home Contact Us Home-version 2 Service page About Us Office Location Post template Aquisition Acquisition, Managed Services 2005 Acquisition Analytic Services Business Acquisition Business Aquired Business Sale Business Valuation and Research Buy-Side Buyside M&A Case Studies Disposal Financial Due Diligence Fundraising and M&A advice IT IT Managed Services IT MSP M&A Managed Buy and Build Programme Managed Services MBO Management Buyout Media Merger Multiple R&D Tax Claims Sell-Side Sell-side M&A Advice Technology Telecoms The background Evolution Capital acquired a business customer base on behalf of the shareholders of Callagenix. Our team delivered outstanding outcomes to the shareholders of Callagenix, by advising the team through the acquisition process. Callagenix has decades of expertise in providing business phone systems, business phone numbers and VoIP/SIP solutions, which reduce your phone-line costs and give your business the cutting-edge. Everything from simple UK and international phone numbers to sophisticated, robust and scalable business continuity and telephony solutions. From phone numbers covering the entire UK to a specific local area. Callagenix has a comprehensive range – all expertly hosted by us and giving you complete control over where they route and how they work. Use our wide range of international numbers in more than 100 countries to establish an overseas presence without the cost of being there.Choose from toll-free, local, national or cost-per-call solutions. The challenge On a mission to value growth, the shareholders of Callagenix selected Evolution Capital as the chosen advisor, whereby the team sourced opportunities against the qualification criteria set by the client. Advice, planning and preparation “We were the very first sponsor of Evolution Capitals Maximum Exit programme and found it a great way of uncovering acquisition targets.” Mark Jenkins In a series of face-to-face meetings, Nigel Cook and the transaction team at Evolution worked to find synergistic opportunities, both on and off-market. These opportunities were presented to the shareholders and management team of Callagenix. The Evolution Capital team then, upon instruction from the client, prepared and delivered the offer, provided relationship management and specialist advice to completion. A successful outcome Through a bespoke methodology of robust preparation,dedicated research, deep market intelligence and a unique collaboration of skills, from chartered accountants to dealmakers and transaction experts, the Evolution Capital team is delighted to have achieved such outstanding outcomes for the shareholders and management team of Callagenix. More than 2 results are available in the PRO version (This notice is only visible to admin users) Latest Posts Acquisition Callagenix Case Studies Z1 Telecoms Case Studies Lanway Categories Acquisition Analytic Services Business Acquisition Business Aquired Business Sale Business Valuation and Research Buy-Side Buyside M&A Case Studies Disposal Financial Due Diligence Fundraising and M&A advice IT IT Managed Services IT MSP M&A Managed Buy and Build Programme Managed Services MBO Management Buyout Media Merger Multiple R&D Tax Claims Sell-Side Sell-side M&A Advice Technology Telecoms Social Media Our Blog Related Case Studies View all Acquisition, Case Studies, Managed Services Callagenix December 2, 2025 Case Studies, Disposal, MBO Management Buyout, Telecoms Z1 Telecoms December 2, 2025 Case Studies, Disposal, IT Lanway December 2, 2025 Business Sale, Case Studies, Telecoms Pipemedia December 2, 2025 Acquisition, Case Studies, Telecoms Comms Group December 2, 2025 Request a Confidential Consultation Discover Your Business Value Start with a strategic assessment to understand your maximum potential valuation in the current market. Contact us now Company About Us Blogs Our Location Careers Our Services About Us Sell Side Buy Side Data Work Resources Faq Client Dashboard Support Our Location Contact Us (020) 3696 2810 Info@evolutioncapital.com 68 King William Street, London, EC4N 7HR The Granary, Oak Lane, Chichester, PO20 7FD Subscribe Subscribe to our newsletter