Intangible Business

What Intangible Business does

Intangible Business Limited is a UK-based specialist valuation and advisory consultancy founded in 2001, headquartered in Kingston upon Thames. The firm provides independent valuation services for businesses, brands, intellectual property, and intangible assets, organized across three practice areas: financial services (business valuations, brand valuations, purchase price allocations under IFRS 3 and US GAAP, royalty audits, transfer pricing), legal services (IP expert witness testimony, trademark and copyright valuation, regulatory disputes, forensic accounting), and commercial services (brand strategy, licensing and franchising advisory, M&A evaluation, insolvency administration, competitive analysis, market research). Methodologies include the relief from royalty approach, DCF techniques, and comparable market analysis, applied across diverse sectors including spirits and wines, fashion, luxury goods, FMCG, telecoms, pharmaceuticals, and natural resources.

The firm operates as a sales-led professional services consultancy with 1-10 employees, delivering engagements through direct client relationships on a quote-based fee structure. Revenue is generated exclusively through professional advisory fees for valuation, purchase price allocation, disposal management, and expert witness services, with no software product or technology platform offered. The client roster spans named enterprise customers such as Campari, William Grant & Sons, TUI, Deloitte, JTI, the Cavern Club, and Liv-ex, alongside nonprofits and government bodies including RSPB, Dyslexia Action, and the UK Central Office of Information.

The firm claims global reach across the UK, USA, Canada, and Australia, with international enquiries directed through its London head office. Its distribution model relies on direct consultative engagement, professional reputation, an IP Review thought leadership publication, and a LinkedIn and X social presence, rather than any structured marketing or partner channel program. No external funding, acquisitions, or institutional ownership involvement is evidenced in the source materials.

Name

Intangible Business

Legal name

Intangible Business Limited

Website

https://intangiblebusiness.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Intangible Business is a UK-based specialist valuation consultancy founded in 2001 that provides independent brand, intellectual property, and intangible asset valuations for enterprises, legal proceedings, and pension schemes across the UK, US, Canada, and Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Valuation and Advisory Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Intangible Asset Valuation (IP, Brand, Customer, Technology) (BPAHANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) & Intangible Asset Valuation (FSAEAHAF), Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships Advisory (JVs, Alliances, Carve-outs) (BPAHAOAG)

Keywords

• Intangible asset valuation
• Brand valuation services
• Intellectual property valuation
• Business valuation consultancy
• Expert witness services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston Upon Thames

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Advisory Services: Revenue generated through professional fees for valuation and advisory services including business valuations, IP valuations, brand valuations, purchase price allocations, and expert witness services for litigation support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Intangible Business is a specialist consultancy that provides independent valuation and advisory services for businesses, brands, and intangible assets. Engagements span business valuations, brand and trademark valuations, intellectual property valuations, purchase price allocations under IFRS 3 / US GAAP, expert witness testimony for litigation and arbitration, M&A advisory, royalty audits, transfer pricing, and brand strategy. Services are delivered by credentialed expert witnesses and valuation professionals for enterprise clients, law firms, pension trustees, insolvency practitioners, and brand owners across multiple sectors with particular depth in spirits and wines.

Product overview

Intangible Business is a specialist consultancy offering a comprehensive suite of valuation and advisory services centered on business valuation and intangible asset valuation. The company provides these services through distinct practice areas covering Financial Services (including business valuations, brand valuations, IP valuations, purchase price allocation, IFRS/US GAAP compliance, royalty audits, and transfer pricing), Legal Services (including IP expert witness testimony, trademark and copyright valuation, and dispute resolution), and Commercial Services (including brand strategy, licensing advisory, M&A evaluation, market research, and competitive analysis). These services are delivered by expert consultants who specialize in intellectual property, natural resources, and commodities valuation, serving clients across diverse sectors including spirits and wines, fashion, luxury goods, telecoms, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, and financial services. The company does not offer a software product; all offerings are professional consulting and advisory services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Valuation Valuation of businesses for balance sheet, management, and litigation purposes, with specialist knowledge in intellectual property, natural resources, and commodities. Delivered to corporate clients, insolvency practitioners, and legal counsel.
• Brand Valuation Independent valuation of brands and trademarks for financial reporting, dispute resolution, acquisition, and brand management purposes. Delivered to consumer brand owners, law firms, and corporate clients.
• Intellectual Property (IP) Valuation Valuation of patents, copyrights, trademarks, and other intangible assets for financial reporting and litigation support. Used by corporate IP owners, law firms, and pension trustees.
• Purchase Price Allocation Allocation of acquisition purchase price to acquired assets and liabilities under IFRS 3 and US GAAP standards. Delivered to corporate acquirers, private equity, and their advisors (e.g. The London Hair Clinic US GAAP and IVS-compliant allocation).
• Asset-Backed Funding for Pensions Valuation of intellectual property for asset-backed contribution arrangements to reduce pension deficits and meet Pension Protection Fund regulations. Delivered to pension schemes, trustees, and corporate sponsors.
• Business Disposals Specialist disposal and valuation of businesses with significant intangible assets, including preparation, valuation, and management of the sale process from initial contact to negotiation, sale purchase agreement and ultimate transaction. Delivered to corporate sellers (e.g. William Grant & Sons disposal of Carolans, Frangelico, Irish Mist).
• IP Expert Witness Services Intellectual property expert witness support for dispute resolution in courts and tribunals, providing evidence on liability and quantum matters. Delivered to law firms, in-house legal teams, and international arbitration forums.
• Intangible Asset Valuation Valuation of intangible assets including brands, trademarks, databases, goodwill, and customer relationships using widely accepted valuation approaches (relief from royalty, DCF, comparable market analysis). Delivered to enterprises, financial reporters, and legal clients.
• Royalty Audits Audit and verification of royalty payments and licensing arrangements. Delivered to IP licensors, licensees, and brand owners.
• Transfer Pricing Valuation services related to transfer pricing for intercompany transactions. Delivered to multinational corporate groups and their tax advisors.
• Licensing and Franchising Advisory Development and evaluation of licensing and franchising programmes, including royalty rate determination and partner evaluation. Delivered to brand owners such as RSPB and LEC evaluating licensing opportunities.
• M&A Advisory Buy and sell-side M&A advisory for intangible asset-heavy businesses, including valuation and transaction support. Delivered to corporate acquirers, sellers, and their advisors across spirits, fashion, healthcare and other sectors.
• Commodity Valuation Specialist valuation of commodities and natural resources. Delivered to commodity producers, traders, and corporate clients in the natural resources sector.
• IP and Commercial Due Diligence Assessment of intellectual property assets and commercial risks in M&A and investment transactions. Delivered to corporate buyers, private equity, and their legal advisors.
• Fair Value Analytical Tool Development (Liv-ex fine wine) Developed analytical tools including an online fair value tool using regression analysis to assess relative value in the fine wine market. Delivered to fine wine market platforms such as Liv-ex.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully resolved Woolmark trademark dispute out of court through expert valuation evidence
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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