The disability consultants have received an investment from Mitie's corporate venturing unit which could potentially rise to $13m, in return for a majority stake.

Outsourcing and energy company Mitie acquired a majority stake in UK-based disability consultancy company Direct Enquiries Holdings on Tuesday. Mitie will pay £300,000 ($470,000) upfront, with payments stretching to $13m.

Direct Enquiries, which has an annual turnover of about $2.2m, conducts risk audits and compliancy reviews for both private and public sector organisations, and operate online directories where information for people with specific access requirements.

Mitie made the investment through its Entrepreneurs Fund, and will use the Mitie…