Woodland Kitchens
Private Equity Round in 2024
Woodland Kitchens is a design-led producer of furniture for bathrooms, bedrooms, and kitchens for both commercial and retail markets.
UK Flooring Direct
Venture Round in 2020
UK Flooring Direct Ltd, established in 2004 and headquartered in Hinckley, UK, is an online retailer specialising in real wood, laminate, and vinyl flooring. The company offers a comprehensive range of products including plank, herringbone, and three-strip styles, along with accessories such as underlay, scotia, profiles, stair nosing, and skirting. It supplies these directly to consumers and trade, providing tools like free extra-large samples and a room visualiser for informed purchasing decisions.
Decora
Venture Round in 2020
Decora is a company that specializes in providing custom solutions for furniture and decor internet retailers. It operates an online platform that focuses on designing and creating 3D product models and scenarios. Utilizing advanced technologies like computer-generated imagery, Decora employs a team of digital artists who import essential product information to develop detailed and interactive models. This approach allows clients to receive personalized services that enhance their online retail experiences, making it easier for consumers to visualize products in a realistic setting.
Emma Bridgewater
Venture Round in 2020
Emma Bridgewater Ltd. is a manufacturer based in Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom, specializing in hand-decorated pottery and a diverse range of home products. Established in 1984, the company creates kitchenware that includes mugs, jugs, plates, bowls, teapots, and cutlery. In addition to kitchen products, Emma Bridgewater offers living items such as vases, candles, doormats, blinds, and curtains, along with toiletries, bedding, and stationery, which encompasses greeting cards and shopping bags. The company's products are available for purchase through its online platform, retail stores, and wholesale outlets, catering to various customer needs with an emphasis on personalized gifts and distinctive homeware.
Uform
Venture Round in 2019
Uform Ltd is a manufacturer and distributor of kitchen doors and accessories, operating under the Kitchen Stori brand. Established in 1993, the company offers a wide range of door styles including true handleless, in-frame, shaker, slab, raised panel, and J-pull doors, along with door handles and lighting products. Uform Ltd serves retailers across the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Chesney's
Venture Round in 2017
Chesney's Limited is a distinguished supplier of luxury fireplaces, stoves, and accessories, recognized for its exceptional craftsmanship and innovative design. Founded in 1977 and based in London, the company offers a diverse range of products, including period fireplaces that replicate antique originals, contemporary designs from leading designers, and energy-efficient heating appliances. Chesney's commitment to quality is evident in its use of traditional manufacturing techniques, such as hand-carved marble chimneypieces and forged steel components. The company has received accolades for its intelligent engineering, particularly in its range of wood-burning stoves and high-efficiency gas fires, developed in its in-house research and development facility. Chesney's operates showrooms in London and New York and distributes its products through authorized dealerships across Europe, the Middle and Far East, and the Americas. The company prioritizes customer service and aims to set industry benchmarks with new product collections launched annually.
Direct Online Services
Venture Round in 2016
Direct Online Services Limited, established in 2008 and headquartered in Gloucester, UK, is an e-commerce retailer specializing in kitchen furniture. Its product portfolio comprises wooden worktops, cabinetry in various styles and finishes, solid oak cabinets and accessories, along with clearance stock from diverse sources. The company also caters to professional tradesmen and DIY enthusiasts by offering worktop jigs and additional fitting products. As of May 1, 2020, Direct Online Services operates as a subsidiary of Broadview Holding B.V., serving customers across the UK and Germany through its online platforms and physical shops.
Ocee Design
Venture Round in 2016
Founded in 1990, Ocee Design is a UK-based manufacturer of high-quality commercial furniture. It offers a wide range of products including reception seating, tables, task chairs, and acoustic solutions, catering to various sectors such as offices, education, and hospitality. The company operates from a modern production facility in Northamptonshire with showrooms in Northampton and London. Ocee Design is committed to promoting British design and manufacturing, ensuring exceptional quality and service.
Ocee International
Private Equity Round in 2016
Ocee International serves as the parent company for several notable international contract furniture brands, including Ocee Design, Four Design, and Race Furniture. The company focuses on integrating research, design, and manufacturing expertise to develop a diverse range of innovative furniture products and services that meet global market demands. In addition to its existing brands, Ocee International seeks to foster the growth of new companies that align with its corporate culture and can contribute positively to its portfolio.
Better Bathrooms
Venture Round in 2016
Better Bathrooms is a retailer based in Huddersfield, United Kingdom, specializing in a wide range of bathroom and homeware products. The company designs its own products while also incorporating the latest styles and designs from around the world. With a presence that includes two showrooms and twelve large bathroom and tile showrooms, along with two customer and trade collection points strategically located across the UK, Better Bathrooms provides customers the opportunity to view its extensive selection before making a purchase. Their product offerings include digital showers, contemporary complete bathroom suites, waterfall taps, and other sophisticated bathroom items, catering to diverse aesthetic preferences and functional needs.
Sofology
Venture Round in 2016
Sofology Limited is a United Kingdom-based retailer specializing in sofas. Established in 1983 and headquartered in Golborne, the company offers a variety of products including leather sofas, fabric sofas, recliner sofas, corner sofas, and sofa beds. Sofology operates multiple stores across the UK and also sells through an online platform. The company was previously known as Sofaworks Limited before changing its name in July 2015. As of December 1, 2017, it became a subsidiary of DFS Furniture plc.
Canburg
Venture Round in 2014
Canburg is a luxury design-based manufacturing company that specializes in high-end, bespoke furniture. It owns two renowned brands, Smallbone of Devizes and Mark Wilkinson Furniture, which are celebrated for their craftsmanship and distinctive designs. Canburg produces a wide array of furniture and fittings for various spaces, including kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, dressing rooms, libraries, media rooms, and study rooms. Its portfolio encompasses a diverse range of design aesthetics, from traditional to contemporary styles, ensuring that it can meet the needs of different clients and projects. The company is committed to handcrafting furniture that is suitable for various scales of rooms and developments, maintaining a focus on quality and elegance.
Furniture Village
Venture Round in 2014
Furniture Village Limited is a UK-based retailer specializing in a wide range of furniture and home accessories. Established in 1988 and headquartered in Slough, the company provides an extensive selection of products, including sofas, armchairs, beds, dining tables, and storage solutions. Additionally, it offers soft furnishings, garden furniture, mattresses, and various home accessories such as lighting and decorative items. Furniture Village caters to both in-store and online customers, ensuring a comprehensive shopping experience for those looking to enhance their living spaces. With a focus on quality and customer satisfaction, the company has become a prominent name in the UK furniture retail market.
Better Bathrooms
Private Equity Round in 2013
Better Bathrooms is a retailer based in Huddersfield, United Kingdom, specializing in a wide range of bathroom and homeware products. The company designs its own products while also incorporating the latest styles and designs from around the world. With a presence that includes two showrooms and twelve large bathroom and tile showrooms, along with two customer and trade collection points strategically located across the UK, Better Bathrooms provides customers the opportunity to view its extensive selection before making a purchase. Their product offerings include digital showers, contemporary complete bathroom suites, waterfall taps, and other sophisticated bathroom items, catering to diverse aesthetic preferences and functional needs.
Primrose
Venture Round in 2012
Primrose is an online retailer specializing in garden products. Its offerings include water features, planters, garden screening products, plants, garden furniture, awnings, greenhouses, outdoor heating products, shade sails, pest control products, marquees, outdoor clocks, and willow/hazel hurdles.