Business for Sale & Investment Opportunity

Founded in 2018, Maya Mushrooms has grown into one of the UK’s most trusted suppliers of mushroom cultivation materials. With a loyal customer base, strong brand reputation, and fully equipped facilities, the business is ready to scale in a growing market with rising demand for gourmet and medicinal mushrooms.

Overview

In 2024, a key investor pulled out at the last minute, leaving us overcommitted to two large-scale facilities. Despite a strong foundation and increasing demand, we’ve been unable to secure the right partner to support the next stage of development.

After much consideration, we’ve decided to put Maya Mushrooms up for sale and are open to offers. Our aim is to see the business continue to thrive and to make the purchase more accessible, we can offer flexible payment terms – including staggered pay-outs. This means the cost of the sale of the business can be spread over time rather than paid upfront, easing cashflow and allowing space to invest in setup or growth.

The founder is also happy to stay on to provide support, advice, and ongoing guidance if needed – helping ensure a smooth transition and continued success.

Although based in the Forest of Dean, all equipment, inventory, and infrastructure can be packed up and relocated to your own premises if preferred. We’re happy to assist with logistics and setup as part of the sale agreement.

Our long-term aim has always been to transition into a non-profit focused on supporting growers, sustainability, and education. That vision remains available to the next owner – but continuing as a for-profit venture is equally viable and valuable. Either path will play a key role in strengthening the UK mushroom sector. We have full financial projections and a business plan to support the new owner.

See our planned expansion plans here: https://www.mayamushrooms.co.uk/giving-back/#floor-plans

A message from Paul, Director

Maya Mushrooms has always been a true labour of love. When we moved the business to the Forest of Dean, we committed to expanding into much larger facilities with the backing of a core investor. Unfortunately, that investor withdrew at the last minute, leaving us to shoulder the full commitment ourselves.

Our vision was to transition Maya Mushrooms into a non-profit, focused on making high-quality mushroom cultivation materials more accessible and sustainable. Despite our best efforts, securing the investment needed to take this next step has proved challenging.

After working 100-hour weeks for the past 5 or 6 years to keep driving the business forward, I’ve come to the decision that it’s time for a break and a change of pace.

Maya Mushrooms is a business with huge potential in a growing market, and I’d love to see someone take it to its true potential – whether that’s an investor, a small team of passionate individuals, or both. I’m fully committed to supporting the transition and ensuring the business continues to thrive under new ownership.

Facilities

Our facilities provide a standout foundation for growth. We operate from two adjoining, purpose-built warehouse units in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, totalling 8,500 sq. ft. of production-ready space.

Fully equipped for bulk sterilisation, substrate and grain production, fruiting block production, culture, spawn & tincture production, order fulfilment and packing. The site is ideal for mushroom cultivation, product innovation, and diversification. .

Ideal for scaling operations or diversifying into new mushroom-based products

All infrastructure can be relocated to your new or existing facilities with our help.

Infrastructure

3-Phase Electric Throughout
Single Phase Electric
LPG Gas Lines
Superfast High-speed Fibre Internet
5m high eaves for ample vertical storage
Newly renovated units (insulated cladding walls, new roof & gutters)
Large yard space for unloading & deliveries
Additional space and units on site to facilitate expansion.
Industry leading fulfilment software

Unit 6C

A large 5,500 sq.ft unit.

Grain drying tent
Large Office / Meeting Room
Adjoining toilet/shower
Large laboratory
Laboratory/Cleanroom Preparation Area
Large Dedicated Class 5 Cleanroom
Product preparation area
Large Open Plan Warehouse, comprising:
- Bulk storage area
- Grain preparation area
- Substrate preparation area
- Bagging area
- Order fulfillment
- Small fruiting chamber
- Order fulfilment area
- Order picking area
- Stock storage
- Coldroom
Mezzanine Floor

Unit 6D

3,000 sq.ft unit.

Yard Space
Kitchen / Toilet
Open Plan Warehouse, comprising:
Autoclave
Mushroom log processing area
Workshop
Storage
Photography / Film Studio
Staff area / Over night stay room
Racking

Sale / Investment

We are now actively seeking:

A quick sale of the business
Equity investment opportunities

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a proven, well-regarded business with:

Immediate production capability and scalable infrastructure
Trusted, well-established brand with strong UK presence
Significant inventory to support new and existing product lines, much of which not listed online.
Flexible sales terms, including options for staggered payouts
Support from the founder and team to ensure a seamless handover
Optional ongoing support and consultation from founder
Facility relocation options

Whether you’re an individual, team, or company looking to expand into the fast-growing mushroom cultivation market, Maya Mushrooms offers a fully operational platform with untapped potential.