Core Capital

Core Capital LLP is a private equity firm based in London, specializing in the lower-middle market. The firm focuses on management buyouts, growth capital, bolt-on acquisitions, and turnaround situations, investing in various sectors including healthcare, information technology, business services, leisure, consumer, technology, and media. Core Capital targets equity investments ranging from £3 million to £25 million in companies with enterprise values between £8 million and £100 million, and sales between £5 million and £50 million. The firm prefers to take both minority and majority stakes in its portfolio companies and always occupies Board positions. Established in 2004, Core Capital is known for its collaborative approach with management teams, providing strategic guidance and support for operational scaling and exit preparations. As of 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of ESO Capital Partners UK LLP.

Stephen Edwards

Managing Partner

11 past transactions

Alpine Fire Engineers

Private Equity Round in 2018
Alpine Fire Engineers Limited is a family-owned company specializing in the design, installation, and maintenance of mechanical fire suppression systems across various sectors, including logistics, aerospace, automotive, pharmaceuticals, and food and beverage. With LPS 1048-1 Level 4 Approval, the firm employs a team of skilled Estimators, Project Engineers, and Design Engineers who are adept at managing projects of all sizes and complexities. The company offers a wide range of fire suppression solutions, such as gas suppression, water mist systems, foam systems, wet pipe systems, dry pipe systems, and deluge systems. Alpine Fire Engineers is committed to delivering high-quality service and ensuring that systems meet customer specifications in a timely manner throughout the UK and Eire.

Avonside Group

Private Equity Round in 2017
Avonside Group Services Ltd is a prominent roofing contractor based in Heywood, United Kingdom, known for its extensive range of services, including slating and tiling, flat roofing, roof sheeting, wall cladding, renovations, renewable systems, and roofline installations. Established in 1987, the company operates 27 regional branches across 29 locations throughout Britain, demonstrating its significant presence in the UK construction industry. Avonside Group is recognized for installing over 17,000 roofs annually, catering to various sectors such as construction, healthcare, social housing, commercial, residential, facilities management, and education, as well as serving local authorities. Formerly known as Lee Roofing, the company has built a reputation as one of the largest envelope contractors in the UK, offering specialized services to both public and private sector clients.

Turbine Efficiency

Acquisition in 2016
Turbine Efficiency, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Lincoln, UK, specializes in after-market services for industrial gas turbines, particularly those under 10MW. The company provides maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for various gas turbines, including the SGT-100, SGT-200, SGT-300, and TA and TB models. Turbine Efficiency also offers light industrial gas turbine equipment solutions, catering to the oil, gas, and power industries. The company has been recognized for its contributions to the sector, winning the Lincolnshire Energy Awards - Exporter of the Year in 2014.

Brasserie Bar

Private Equity Round in 2011
Brasserie Bar Co. Limited operates in the casual drinking and dining market in the United Kingdom, featuring two distinct restaurant formats. The first is Brasserie Blanc, a French restaurant business inspired by renowned chef Raymond Blanc, known for its upscale dining experience. The second format, the White Brasserie Company, offers quality pub dining while maintaining the high standards established by Brasserie Blanc, specifically in local settings throughout the south of England. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Teddington, the company manages multiple Brasserie Blanc outlets across cities including Bath, Bristol, and London, as well as White Brasserie locations in towns such as Cobham and Guildford. Brasserie Bar Co. is supported by an experienced management team with expertise in operations, management, property, and finance within the retail hospitality sector, focusing on further expansion of its brand presence.

Ark Home Healthcare

Acquisition in 2010
Ark Home Healthcare Limited specializes in providing home care services across the United Kingdom, aimed at enhancing the quality of life for individuals in their own homes. The company offers a range of services including companionship, domestic support, meal preparation, and assistance with personal care tasks such as washing, dressing, grooming, and medication oversight. Additionally, Ark Home Healthcare provides live-in care and complex care services tailored for various needs, including support for individuals with learning disabilities, pediatric care, brain injuries, palliative care, and physical disabilities. Founded in 2009 and based in Sheffield, Ark Home Healthcare aims to offer a viable alternative to traditional care homes, enabling individuals to maintain their independence and well-being in a familiar environment. However, as of November 2011, the company is in liquidation.

AlliedPRA

Private Equity Round in 2009
Founded in 1981, AlliedPRA, is the leading destination management company in the US, with a reach to over 100 destinations, serving many of the most respected brands in every major industry sector.

Camwatch

Debt Financing in 2008
Camwatch Limited manufactures security and monitoring products and solutions. Its services include CCTV monitoring, CCTV installation and maintenance, ATM locking bars, fire and intruder alarm monitoring, keyholding and response, lone worker protection, and manned security guarding.

PDP Couriers

Acquisition in 2007
PDP Couriers Services Ltd. specializes in courier services tailored for the clinical trial and healthcare sectors. Established in 1997 and based in Feltham, United Kingdom, the company provides a range of logistics solutions, including handling, individual shipment processing, and cold chain management. Its services encompass proactive shipment monitoring, pre-qualified packaging, bulk temperature-controlled containers, dry ice supply, and same-day delivery. PDP Couriers transports various materials, such as clinical trial supplies, biological samples, active pharmaceutical ingredients, vaccines, and dangerous goods, catering to clients globally. The company is recognized as a leading choice among Clinical Trial Project Managers and healthcare professionals, particularly for time-sensitive and temperature-sensitive shipments associated with pre-clinical and clinical trials. As of February 2016, PDP Couriers operates as a subsidiary of CRYO International SA.

Kelway

Venture Round in 2006
Kelway is a provider of information technology services primarily targeting the SME market. With nearly 20 years of experience, the company specializes in the design, implementation, and deployment of business-critical enterprise systems. Their expertise includes developing systems-ready architecture to protect essential business applications. In addition to these core services, Kelway offers security services, storage solutions, virtual architecture, and network design, enabling clients to effectively manage and secure their IT environments.

Augentius

Acquisition in 2006
Augentius Fund Administration LLP specializes in private equity and real estate fund administration services. Established in 2002 and headquartered in London, the company offers a comprehensive range of services including compliance, depositary, and AIFMD reporting. Additionally, it provides support for fund launch and establishment, accounting, investor relations, and corporate secretarial services. Augentius administers various types of funds, such as funds of funds, buyout, venture capital, mezzanine, debt, and infrastructure funds, along with special purpose vehicles, trusts, and management companies. The firm has expanded its global presence with offices in key financial centers including New York, Luxembourg, Singapore, and Hong Kong. In 2019, Augentius rebranded as part of the IQ-EQ group, aligning with several other financial services firms to enhance its service offerings.

Adapt

Series A in 2005
Adapt Technologies is a London-based company that specializes in online advertising campaign management for small businesses and advertising agencies. Founded in 2001, it offers a comprehensive suite of managed IT and network services, including network connectivity and resilient data center solutions. The company focuses on application-led cloud services, enabling customers to innovate and adapt securely through a combination of people, platforms, and automation. This approach supports various offerings such as virtual server provisioning, virtual desktop services, and Software as a Service, all structured around operational expenditure-based commercial models.
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