Founded 2005, Manchester-based mid-market PE. Manages 4+ buyout funds (latest Buyout Fund V £254m, 2025); plus 2 impact funds £5-20m. Team 50 incl. 16 partners. Portfolio 63 cos (200+ cumulative). Recent investments: Atombit (AI/data analytics, 2025), Bluprintx (digital services, 2024), BK Plus (accountancy, 15 acquisitions post-deal). Exits: Hallmark Hotels, Anthesis, NRG Riverside, Gusto. Differentiator: sustainability credentials, value enhancement teams, regional ecosystem relationships.
Investment Focus
Investment Thesis
Lower mid-market buyouts £10-50m (Buyout Fund V £254m raised Apr 2025). Profitable, established UK businesses. Core sectors: B2B services, tech, financial services; secondary themes: healthcare, education. MBOs, buy-and-build, growth capital, restructuring. Regional focus (Manchester HQ, London, Birmingham). ESG/sustainability core to value creation; B-Corp certified. 200+ cumulative investments; strong management team backing; avoid turnarounds/immature cos.
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