Bestport Ventures

Bestport Ventures LLP is a venture capital and private equity firm based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in providing development capital to small, fast-growing companies. Founded in 2005 by Ole Bettum and James Stoddart, the firm focuses on growth and expansion capital, while also considering smaller management buyouts and management buy-ins. Bestport Ventures invests across various sectors, placing particular emphasis on business services, education, building materials, leisure, consumer services, internet/software, financial services, healthcare, and information technology. The firm typically invests between £2 million and £7 million in companies that have a minimum turnover of £500,000. Bestport Ventures takes an active role in its portfolio companies by securing a seat on their boards, leveraging its expertise to support their growth and success.

Ole Bettum

Founder Partner

James Stoddart

Founder Partner

16 past transactions

Affinity Fostering Services

Venture Round in 2022
Affinity Fostering Services is a fostering agency based in Ingatestone, England, dedicated to providing essential support and services for foster carers, children, and local authorities. The agency specializes in a diverse range of fostering placements, including those for teenagers, babies and toddlers, sibling groups, and children with disabilities. Additionally, Affinity Fostering Services offers respite and parent-child fostering placements, ensuring comprehensive care and safeguarding for vulnerable children. Through its commitment to fostering, the agency aims to enhance the lives of children in need and support the foster carers who play a vital role in their upbringing.

Energy Saving Lighting

Private Equity Round in 2021
Energy Saving Lighting is a consultancy and installation company focused on providing LED lighting and energy-efficient solutions for various sectors, including social enterprises, healthcare, commercial, domestic, and public domains. The company manufactures and supplies light-emitting diode (LED) products, which are designed to have an extended lifespan and come with long-term warranties. By offering these innovative lighting solutions, Energy Saving Lighting helps clients reduce their carbon footprint and lower energy costs while enhancing the quality of their lighting environments.

Playful Promises

Private Equity Round in 2021
Playful Promises is an e-commerce business specializing in women’s lingerie and innerwear. The company offers a diverse selection of products, including lingerie, hosiery, nightwear, swimwear, loungewear, and activewear, catering to a wide range of sizes, with options available from A to H cup. By prioritizing comfort and inclusivity, Playful Promises aims to provide women with stylish and well-fitting inner garments.

Hilditch Group

Acquisition in 2019
Hilditch Group Ltd, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Malmesbury, United Kingdom, specializes in commercial auction services, focusing on the acquisition and disposition of distressed and surplus assets. The company is known for its expertise in auctioning and reselling industrial machinery, medical equipment, and catering equipment. Hilditch Group offers a range of sales methods, including online auctions, private treaties, and negotiated sales, which help organizations identify surplus equipment and streamline the sale process to optimize returns. Through its services, Hilditch Group facilitates the effective management of used assets, primarily in the medical and industrial sectors.

Snaptrip Group

Series A in 2018
Snaptrip Group is a London-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in last-minute holiday cottage bookings within the United Kingdom. As a trusted marketplace, Snaptrip offers a comprehensive platform for consumers to search, compare, and select short-term rental properties, including cottages, lodges, and flats. The company is dedicated to providing significant discounts, often up to 50%, on last-minute bookings, making it easier for customers to find the ideal holiday accommodation at competitive prices. Snaptrip caters to a variety of vacation needs, from romantic coastal getaways to family holidays and group escapes, emphasizing a user-friendly experience that allows for flexibility and convenience in booking self-catered stays.

Nu-Heat

Private Equity Round in 2017
Nu-Heat UK Ltd. specializes in warm water underfloor heating (UFH) and renewable energy solutions, catering to a diverse clientele that includes installers, housebuilders, contractors, architects, and self-builders across the United Kingdom. Founded in 1992 and based in Honiton, the company offers a comprehensive range of products, including retrofit UFHs, OneZone UFHs, heat pumps, solar thermal systems, thermostats, cylinders, and associated parts. Nu-Heat is committed to delivering fully designed and energy-efficient systems, utilizing advanced software and high-quality components to provide customized solutions tailored to the specific needs of its customers. The company's products are available for purchase online, enhancing accessibility for its client base.

Nu-Heat

Private Equity Round in 2017
Nu-Heat UK Ltd. specializes in warm water underfloor heating (UFH) and renewable energy solutions, catering to a diverse clientele that includes installers, housebuilders, contractors, architects, and self-builders across the United Kingdom. Founded in 1992 and based in Honiton, the company offers a comprehensive range of products, including retrofit UFHs, OneZone UFHs, heat pumps, solar thermal systems, thermostats, cylinders, and associated parts. Nu-Heat is committed to delivering fully designed and energy-efficient systems, utilizing advanced software and high-quality components to provide customized solutions tailored to the specific needs of its customers. The company's products are available for purchase online, enhancing accessibility for its client base.

Eastern Fostering Services

Private Equity Round in 2016
Eastern Fostering Services is an independent fostering agency that operates in Essex, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire. The agency focuses on supporting and supervising foster families who provide care for children and young people from birth to age 18, particularly those unable to live with their biological families. This includes a diverse range of children, such as sibling groups, mother and baby pairs, and refugees or asylum seekers. By facilitating temporary homes for these vulnerable children, Eastern Fostering Services aims to improve their life prospects and ensure they receive the care and attention necessary for their development.

Snaptrip Group

Series A in 2016
Snaptrip Group is a London-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in last-minute holiday cottage bookings within the United Kingdom. As a trusted marketplace, Snaptrip offers a comprehensive platform for consumers to search, compare, and select short-term rental properties, including cottages, lodges, and flats. The company is dedicated to providing significant discounts, often up to 50%, on last-minute bookings, making it easier for customers to find the ideal holiday accommodation at competitive prices. Snaptrip caters to a variety of vacation needs, from romantic coastal getaways to family holidays and group escapes, emphasizing a user-friendly experience that allows for flexibility and convenience in booking self-catered stays.

Great British Chefs

Seed Round in 2015
Great British Chefs Limited is an online platform that offers a wide array of recipes, cooking tips, articles, and videos from renowned British chefs, aiming to inspire food enthusiasts worldwide. Founded in 2010 and based in London, the company collaborates with over 150 chefs to curate more than 3,000 recipes, facilitating user searches by ingredients, chefs, and restaurant collections. The platform also assists users in planning dinner parties and includes features such as wine pairing videos. Additionally, Great British Chefs provides mobile applications, as well as an online shop offering cooking-related products, including clothing, cookbooks, cooking equipment, hampers, and gifts. The website attracts over one million visits monthly and boasts a significant social media following, reflecting its impact on the culinary community.

Lewmar

Seed Round in 2014
Lewmar Limited specializes in the design and manufacture of control-focused boating equipment for leisure marine applications, serving both yachts and powerboats. Established in 1950 and based in Havant, United Kingdom, the company provides a range of products, including steering systems, anchoring systems, winches, hardware, bow thrusters, hatches, and portlights. Lewmar is committed to enhancing the boating experience by delivering innovative and reliable products of the highest quality. Its products are distributed globally through a network of agents and distributors, ensuring accessibility to customers around the world. As a subsidiary of Lewmar Marine plc, the company continues to focus on making time spent on the water enjoyable and stress-free.

Oracle Care & Education

Acquisition in 2012
Oracle Care & Education specializes in providing comprehensive education and therapeutic residential care services for young people aged ten to eighteen with complex needs. Operating primarily in Staffordshire and Bedfordshire, the organization focuses on creating a supportive and safe environment that fosters positive relationships and builds self-esteem. By offering a holistic approach to care and education, Oracle Care aims to empower children, helping them to achieve a better future.

CreditCall

Acquisition in 2012
CreditCall Limited is a global provider of credit card payment processing services, headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom, with an additional office in New York. The company specializes in online payment systems and payment gateway services, facilitating secure credit and debit card transactions across various sectors, including parking, ticketing, tolling, and vending. CreditCall develops and certifies EMV Kernel software for chip and PIN, as well as chip and signature terminals, supporting both contact and contactless payment processing. Their product offerings include CardEase, a mobile payment application for smaller merchants, and CardEaseXML, a payment protocol designed for integration into hardware like card readers and PIN pads. The company also offers CardEase Mobile, which provides mobile point of sale solutions for on-the-go EMV transactions. Founded in 1996, CreditCall Limited was previously known as CreditCall Communications Limited before rebranding in 2009. As of 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of Network Merchants, LLC.

Oracle Care & Education

Venture Round in 2011
Oracle Care & Education specializes in providing comprehensive education and therapeutic residential care services for young people aged ten to eighteen with complex needs. Operating primarily in Staffordshire and Bedfordshire, the organization focuses on creating a supportive and safe environment that fosters positive relationships and builds self-esteem. By offering a holistic approach to care and education, Oracle Care aims to empower children, helping them to achieve a better future.

Intela Global

Venture Round in 2010
Intela, LLC is a performance-based marketing and affiliate company that specializes in lead generation and customer acquisition services. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, with an additional office in London, the company offers a range of affiliate marketing solutions through its CrispAds affiliate network, which connects clients with various publishers. Intela provides diverse lead generation services, including hosted campaigns, co-registration, pay per call, and custom co-registration options. Additionally, the company offers email marketing and list management services. Intela operates primarily in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, France, and other parts of Europe, focusing on delivering effective campaigns and traffic for its clients.

Mfuse

Venture Round in 2006
Mfuse specializes in mobile-enabling technology, focusing on the gaming, lottery, and participatory TV sectors. The company develops and designs mobile and tablet applications that leverage the latest innovations in mobile interfaces. Their offerings include features such as quick purchase mechanisms, promotional deep linking, and dynamic messaging that integrates seamlessly with the complex back office systems of both enterprise-level and consumer-facing businesses. Mfuse emphasizes creating robust, responsive, and high-quality applications capable of handling large user volumes and transaction spikes, making them well-suited for high-demand environments.
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