CapVest Partners

CapVest Partners is a London-based private equity firm focused on mid-market investments in consumer goods and business services across Europe, Scandinavia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and North America. It targets market-leading companies with non-discretionary demand and seeks growth through organic expansion and acquisitions. The firm typically takes majority stakes in established businesses and pursues long-term investments, often up to nine years. CapVest operates across sectors including food and beverage, healthcare, essential services, energy, materials, industrials, hotel and leisure, media, retail, real estate, information technology, and telecommunications. It typically invests between $8 million and $40 million in direct deals (enterprise value $20 million to $400 million) and, through its funds, between $16 million and $80 million in companies with enterprise value up to about $736 million. CapVest was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in London.

Kate Briant

Senior Partner and Founding Member

Christopher Campbell

Partner

Jason Rodrigues

Partner

23 past transactions

Recochem

Acquisition in 2023
Founded in Canada over six decades ago, Recochem is renowned globally for its quality products and exceptional customer service. It operates consumer and industrial divisions, serving clients worldwide with operations across the Americas, Australia, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The company's reputation is built on innovation, adaptability, and socially responsible practices.

Kerridge Commercial Systems

Acquisition in 2023
Kerridge Commercial Systems specializes in providing integrated trading and business management solutions, serving distributive trade industries worldwide. Established in 1976, the company offers a comprehensive suite of software modules, including sales order processing, stock control, finance accounting, e-commerce, warehouse management, and more. Additionally, they provide IT services, consultancy, support, and cloud computing solutions. With over 35 years of experience, Kerridge Commercial Systems has a strong client base across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Australasia.

Natra

Acquisition in 2022
Natra is a multinational company specializing in the production and distribution of chocolate products and cocoa derivatives. It offers a wide range of chocolates, including snacking products, spreads, and specialty chocolates, as well as cocoa mass, butter, and powder. Natra serves private label brands and other food companies primarily in Europe, North America, and Asia through its Consumer Goods division. Additionally, it provides industrial chocolates and fillings via its Industrial Goods division.

Second Nature Brands

Acquisition in 2022
Second Nature Brands creates natural, premium snacks and treats under its Kar’s Nuts®, Second Nature Snacks®, and Sanders Chocolates® brands. With a focus on new product development, thoughtful ingredient sourcing, and innovative processes, the company offers healthier alternatives without artificial ingredients or preservatives. Its products are widely distributed across the U.S. and available through direct-to-consumer eCommerce channels.

Rodericks Dental Partners

Acquisition in 2022
Rodericks Dental Partners is a dental care provider based in Northampton, United Kingdom, dedicated to delivering high-quality oral health services. The company offers comprehensive dental treatments through both the National Health Service (NHS) and private services in its practices across the UK. Rodericks provides a wide range of services, including general dental care, oral health advice, and advanced treatments, ensuring that patients have access to all necessary dental services in one location. The team at Rodericks is carefully selected, mentored, and supervised to maintain high standards of care and ensure that patients receive the level of service they expect and deserve.

Inspired Pet Nutrition

Acquisition in 2020
Inspired Pet Nutrition is an award-winning pet food manufacturer focused on producing high-quality pet food products that promote the health and well-being of animals. The company offers a full range of pet food designed to support healthy teeth and bones, shiny coats, supple skin, and a healthy gut. By collaborating closely with farmers, suppliers, customers, nutritionists, and veterinarians, Inspired Pet Nutrition ensures that its products are rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. The use of carefully selected wholesome ingredients allows pet owners to provide their pets with nourishment that contributes to their overall fitness and happiness.

Datasite

Acquisition in 2020
Datasite is a global SaaS platform empowering dealmakers in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions. It streamlines processes such as outreach, due diligence, fundraising, and restructuring, enabling clients worldwide to manage the entire M&A cycle efficiently.

NextPharma

Acquisition in 2017
NextPharma is a pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) serving worldwide markets. It provides a full range of services across the pharmaceutical supply chain, including development, clinical trials support, analytical testing, commercial manufacturing and packaging, and the preparation of generic dossiers and licensing. The company develops and produces a broad range of dosage forms, including tablets and capsules, liquids, and semi-solids, with capabilities for controlled and specialized products. It has containment capabilities for hormones, narcotics, penicillins and cephalosporins, and offers clinical trial services to support product development and regulatory submissions. NextPharma targets small to mid-size specialty pharmaceutical companies, helping clients meet their supply chain needs through integrated development and manufacturing capabilities.

Curium Pharma

Acquisition in 2017
Curium Pharma is a leading provider of nuclear medicine solutions, with over a century of industry experience. It specializes in the development and manufacture of radiopharmaceutical products, focusing on radioactive tracers used for accurate diagnosis and treatment of cancer, as well as other diseases like heart, brain, and bone conditions.

Karro Food Group

Acquisition in 2017
Karro Food Group, headquartered in Malton, North Yorkshire, is a prominent producer of a wide range of pork products, including bacon, gammon, fresh pork, frozen sausage, ham, and cooked meats. The company processes approximately 45,000 pigs weekly, supplying high-quality meat to retail, food service, and manufacturing customers throughout the UK. With operations across various locations in England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, Karro ensures full supply chain visibility for its products, which are available in major supermarkets and wholesale food suppliers. Employing around 3,000 individuals, Karro Food Group plays a significant role in the UK meat industry, providing pork consumed by millions of consumers annually.

IBA Molecular

Acquisition in 2015
IBA Molecular is a prominent developer, manufacturer, and distributor of radiopharmaceutical products and services utilized in molecular imaging, with operations spanning Europe and Asia. The company boasts a distinct product portfolio and a pipeline of diagnostic and therapeutic tracers that support the global shift towards personalized medicine, positioning molecular imaging and therapy as vital components of modern healthcare. In addition to its product offerings, IBA Molecular provides educational, technical, and marketing assistance to medical specialists worldwide, enhancing their ability to address patient needs effectively. The company is jointly owned by SK Capital Partners and Ion Beam Applications S.A.

Scandza AS

Acquisition in 2013
Scandza AS is a Norwegian company founded in 2007, based in Oslo, that specializes in the production of snacks, chilled foods, and baked goods. The company's diverse product range includes chips, cakes, biscuits, meat, sausages, and dairy products. Scandza is known for its brands such as Sorlandschips, a potato chip producer in Norway, Synnove Finden, which focuses on dairy products, and Bisca, a Danish brand known for its biscuits and cakes. Through its various brands, Scandza aims to deliver quality food products to its consumers.

Scandi Standard

Acquisition in 2013
Scandi Standard is a Nordic poultry company that produces and distributes chicken and chicken-based products to domestic and export markets in the Nordic region and Ireland. It markets its products under brand names such as Kronfågel, Danpo, Den Stolte Hane, Naapurin Maalaiskana and Manor Farm and operates across Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Ireland, Lithuania and Finland, offering ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat products to both domestic and international customers.

Cardinal Foods AS

Private Equity Round in 2013
Cardinal Foods AS specializes in processing, marketing, and distributing high-quality white meat and eggs. The company serves a variety of markets, including hotels, restaurants, canteens, grocery chains, and other meat suppliers. Cardinal Foods ensures that its products meet nutrition legislation and customer standards, emphasizing quality in its offerings.

RenoNorden

Acquisition in 2011
RenoNorden is a private waste collection and transportation company providing services to over five million people.

UCC Coffee

Acquisition in 2008
UCC Coffee Benelux BV, originally established as Drie Mollen Holding in the Netherlands in 1818, is a prominent coffee company engaged in the marketing, production, and sales of coffee products across six European countries. Over the years, it has grown to become one of the largest coffee roasters in Europe, securing a leading position in the private label sector. The company has built a strong reputation for its quality and efficiency in the coffee market.

Mater Private hospital

Acquisition in 2007
Mater Private Healthcare Group operates a network of private hospitals and outpatient clinics in Ireland, providing a wide range of healthcare services. Founded in 1861 and headquartered in Dublin, the organization specializes in various medical fields, including cancer treatment, heart and vascular care, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, and more. It also offers services in intensive care, urology, dermatology, neurology, and pediatric care. Mater Private is recognized for its advanced treatment options and has a team of over 300 leading consultants, attracting patients from across the country who trust in the quality of care provided. The group has additional facilities in Dublin and Cork, as well as cancer centers located in Limerick and Liverpool, ensuring comprehensive healthcare access for its patients.

The Findus Group

Acquisition in 2006
The Findus Group is a prominent player in the frozen food and seafood industry in Europe. It operates through its well-known brands, including Findus, Young’s, and The Seafood Company, establishing a strong presence in various markets. In the Nordics, Findus is recognized for its premium frozen food offerings that encompass a wide range of fish, vegetables, meals, and bakery products. In the U.K., Young’s holds a leading position in branded seafood and supplies a majority of major retail chains with private-label chilled seafood options. Additionally, Findus is the market leader in frozen food in France and excels in the frozen vegetable sector in Spain. The company serves both retail and foodservice channels, focusing on quality and customer satisfaction.

TimeSpring Software

Series A in 2005
TimeSpring has developed a better way to protect data. With TimeSpring protecting your data is simple and automatic; data is always available and instantly recoverable. TimeSpring believes that businesses prefer to focus on their core expertise and their clients, not on the next backup. To accomplish this, TimeSpring gives computers an everlasting memory to ensure data is 100% available, infinitely preserved, and never overwritten.

VAASAN Group

Acquisition in 2004
Vaasan Oy, founded in 1849 and based in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in the production and distribution of a wide range of bakery products. The company operates primarily in Finland, Sweden, and the Baltic region, offering fresh bread, bake-off products, crispbread, and other baked goods. Vaasan Oy is recognized as the second largest manufacturer of bake-off products in the Nordic region and ranks as the world’s second largest producer of crispbread. Its notable brands include Vaasan Ruispalat, Vaasa Currants, and Vaasa Taika. As of June 2015, Vaasan Oy is a subsidiary of Lantmannen Unibake A/S, further enhancing its presence in the bakery market.

Young's Seafood

Acquisition in 2002
Young's Seafood Limited is a leading seafood manufacturer based in Grimsby, United Kingdom, with a history spanning over 200 years. The company specializes in producing a wide array of chilled and frozen fish products, including battered fillets, scampi, natural fish fillets, and smoked salmon, among others. Young's sources fish from over 30 species across five continents, serving major retailers, restaurants, and food service businesses in the UK. With an annual turnover of £600 million and a workforce of more than 3,000 employees, Young's Seafood Limited operates 12 manufacturing sites throughout the UK. The company is known for its popular Young’s brand, which includes household favorites such as Chip Shop and Gastro ranges, as well as retailer-branded seafood dishes. Young's aims to provide high-quality fish products while working closely with partners to meet the diverse needs of its customers.

Ubiquity Software

Venture Round in 2000
Ubiquity Software is a developer of software applications that leverage Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) technology. The company specializes in creating a range of applications, including voice-over-IP telephony, audio and video conferencing, unified messaging, and push-to-talk services. Additionally, Ubiquity Software provides solutions for multiplayer online gaming and other multimedia push services, positioning itself as a key player in the communications and multimedia application market.

Punch Taverns

Private Equity Round in 1999
Punch Taverns, established in 1997, is a prominent operator of a nationwide portfolio of approximately 3,300 pubs across the UK. The company focuses on fostering successful businesses within the restaurant and bar industry by offering a diverse range of brands and services. Punch Taverns provides essential support to its partners, including expertise in marketing, legal, and financial matters, aimed at facilitating the growth and success of pub operations. This model allows enterprising individuals to partner with Punch and run their own pubs with a relatively low cost of entry, contributing to a dynamic and approachable pub business environment.
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