We manage and advise funds of over £2 billion. We invest up to £200 million per transaction to support growing companies seeking a genuine partner to help realise their ambitions.
Since 1997, we have had the privilege of backing some of Europe’s most innovative businesses. Our advice and insight are based on this experience.
We can help you achieve your goals whether they are organic, acquisitive or international.
Individual equity investments of
£10m to £200m
Where we help
Growth Companies
£25m to £300m enterprise value at investment
We invest in companies valued at up to £300 million, through majority or significant minority stakes.
Business is being revolutionised by technology and data. We are here to help companies that are embracing this opportunity, as well as those expanding into new areas or capitalising on market change.
Flexible approach
Value creation through revenue enhancement
Every company has its own unique path to success. We work with management to develop strategies that boost revenues. We support and invest in organic and acquisitive growth initiatives, including new product development, buy-and-build and digital transformation. We also enable our portfolio companies to accelerate growth globally, applying our experience from across Europe, the US, Asia and emerging markets.
Services And Technology Companies
Expertise across four business models
We have dedicated investment teams in Data and Insight, Managed IT Services, Software and Tech-enabled Business Services.
Experience, perspective and partnership are what we bring to the table.
Who we help
The companies we back have:
- A track record of innovation
- Clear market growth drivers
- Technology and data-enablement potential
- Embedded customer relationships
- Strong competitive positions
- Scope for organic or investment-led growth
How we do it
Our team has invested in over 50 mid-market companies since 1997. With our strategic support and capital, we help management to accelerate growth:
Investment focus
We have dedicated investment teams specialising in four business models. Working in partnership with management, we offer in-depth experience drawn from supporting over 50 companies.
Our network
Our success depends on nurturing talent. We help companies build their organisations by adding new functions and capabilities, developing acquisition teams and managing succession needs.
We draw on our proprietary network of experienced executives when finding talent and building bench strength.
Investing responsibly
We invest with intent. We care about the companies we back and their impact on people and the environment. Our values underpin everything we do.