Five Arrows Principal Investments

Five Arrows Principal Investments, established in 2008, is the private equity arm of Rothschild & Co, headquartered in London with offices in Paris and Luxembourg. The firm specializes in mid-market investments, focusing on buyouts, corporate divestitures, and growth capital across Europe. It targets healthcare, business services, education, consumer, data, software, and technology-enabled business sectors. For direct investments, Five Arrows typically invests between €10 million and €60 million in companies valued between €65.76 million and €750 million. The firm also engages in secondary investments, acquiring fund shares and direct investments in a minimum of three enterprises, with a focus on small-sized deals in the European small and midcap market. Five Arrows' investment decisions are made independently by its managing directors, leveraging Rothschild's intellectual capital and global network.

Karl Geisel

Partner

Javed Khan

Co-Managing Partner, Five Arrows Principal Investments

Vivek Kumar

Partner and Member of the Founding Team

15 past transactions

Intact GmbH

Acquisition in 2024
Intact GmbH, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Lebring-Sankt Margarethen, Austria, specializes in integrity management solutions with a focus on audit and certification management. The company’s flagship product, Ecert, provides comprehensive features such as scheme management, multi-scheme and multi-site audits, audit planning, and management of deviations and corrective actions. Additionally, it offers supply chain monitoring and real-time certification status notifications, along with integrated customer relationship management (CRM) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) functionalities. Intact GmbH has evolved into an international entity, leveraging its industry expertise to deliver tailored software solutions that enhance the quality and safety of products and services for its clients.

n2y

Acquisition in 2023
n2y LLC specializes in developing software and curriculum tailored for special education, aiming to enhance learning for students with complex needs. Founded in 1997 by Jacquie Clark, a speech-language pathologist, the company offers a variety of tools, including the Unique Learning System, which provides access to general education content, and Positivity, a classroom management resource. Their flagship product, News-2-You, delivers current events in an accessible format to engage students with special needs. Additional offerings include SymbolStix PRIME, a communication tool that supports learning and self-expression, and L3 Skills, which promotes lifelong learning through interactive activities. The company also provides professional development courses for educators and assistive technology professionals, fostering an inclusive learning environment. Based in Huron, Ohio, n2y is dedicated to making educational content accessible and engaging for all students.

Expana

Acquisition in 2022
Mintec is a provider of global pricing data and intelligence for non-traded food ingredients. Mintec's software as a Service platform allows supply chain and procurement professionals to access commodity data, analytics, and insight to optimize procure performance and reduce supply chain risk.

Sygnature Discovery

Secondary Market in 2021
Sygnature Discovery is an independent provider of integrated drug discovery resources and expertise, dedicated to accelerating drug development for patients with unmet medical needs. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes hit identification, hit-to-lead, lead optimization, and complete drug discovery programs. Its core capabilities encompass medicinal chemistry, in vitro bioscience, computational sciences, and project management, among others. Operating from advanced facilities in Nottingham, Sygnature employs over 200 staff, primarily consisting of PhD scientists. It aims to support clients throughout the drug discovery process, from target validation to the development of pre-clinical candidates.

Causeway Technologies

Private Equity Round in 2021
Causeway Technologies offers software solutions tailored for the construction industry, addressing various phases of the built environment, including design, bidding, and maintenance. The company's cloud-based platform supports clients in enhancing their commercial performance by facilitating informed decision-making throughout the entire lifecycle of a construction project. By streamlining processes such as cost planning, tendering, and property maintenance, Causeway Technologies helps organizations of all sizes improve operational productivity and reduce costs.

Texthelp

Secondary Market in 2020
Texthelp Ltd. is a developer of literacy and assistive learning software aimed at supporting individuals with physical and communication challenges, as well as those with learning difficulties such as dyslexia. The company offers a range of products, including Read&Write, which assists with reading and writing; Snapverter, which converts paper documents into accessible digital formats; and Fluency Tutor, designed to help young and struggling readers improve their fluency. Other solutions include EquatIO for adding mathematical content, WriQ for digital grading, BrowseAloud for website reading support, and SpeechStream, which integrates auditory and visual resources to enhance learning. Texthelp serves a diverse clientele, including schools, universities, corporate organizations, and health authorities. Founded in 1996 and based in Antrim, UK, with additional offices in Woburn, Massachusetts, and Queensland, Australia, Texthelp was previously known as Texthelp Systems Ltd. before rebranding in 2012.

Juvare

Acquisition in 2020
Juvare, LLC is a leading provider of software solutions focused on emergency preparedness and critical incident management. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the company develops a range of tools designed to enhance operations management across various sectors, including government, healthcare, education, and energy. Juvare's offerings encompass health alert notifications, volunteer responder management, incident command and notifications, as well as people and patient tracking, healthcare resource management, and emergency vehicle tracking. By leveraging real-time data, Juvare enables organizations to respond to incidents more effectively, thereby safeguarding individuals, property, and the integrity of brands.

RLDatix

Venture Round in 2019
RLDatix is a software company focused exclusively on patient safety and quality improvement.

Harvest

Acquisition in 2019
Harvest is a provider of time tracking and online invoicing services tailored for freelancers and small businesses. The company emphasizes user-friendly, web-based software designed for professional services, catering to a diverse clientele that includes freelancers, creative service firms, and teams within large organizations and non-profits. Its software is accessible across various platforms and devices, including web browsers, desktop applications, and mobile devices, ensuring flexibility for users. By focusing on simplicity and functionality, Harvest aims to streamline the financial management process for its customers.

Loanboox

Series B in 2019
Loanboox is a leading European provider of debt financing and management solutions, established to simplify the process of borrowing and investing. Launched in September 2016, the company has facilitated over 30 billion EUR in transactions across 12 countries, serving a diverse clientele that includes real estate companies, cooperatives, cities, communities, institutional investors, and banks. Its innovative platform connects public-sector borrowers with institutional investors and banks, allowing for efficient and transparent financing requests and transactions. By streamlining the debt capital market, Loanboox offers a safe and cost-effective alternative to traditional brokering, benefiting both borrowers and investors.

Voogd & Voogd

Acquisition in 2017
Voogd & Voogd Verzekeringen C.V. is an insurance brokerage firm based in Middelharnis, the Netherlands, with additional branches in Rotterdam and Roosendaal. Established in 1909, the company provides authorized brokerage services to insurers, brokers, and agents across the country. Its specialization includes automotive and related indemnity insurances, as well as streamlining and digitizing insurance processes. Voogd & Voogd is involved in the review, acceptance, and administration of insurance policies, offering claim settlement services, and providing both online and offline administrative support. The firm also engages in the sale of various insurance products, facilitating effective connections between insurers and brokers through value-added services and industry-specific software solutions.

Opus 2

Private Equity Round in 2017
For more than 15 years, Opus 2 has developed award-winning solutions trusted by the most successful law firms. Used in thousands of proceedings around the world, Opus 2 transforms how lawyers and other legal professionals work by eliminating inefficiencies and connecting them with the collaborative software they need to work smarter and more effectively together. The company also delivers the essential technology and expertise needed to conduct resolution proceedings in the most modern, seamless, and secure way possible. Learn more at opus2.com.

White Clarke Group

Private Equity Round in 2016
White Clarke Group is a provider of automotive and asset finance software and consulting services, established in 1992 by Ed White and Dara Clarke. Headquartered in Milton Keynes, the company specializes in end-to-end solutions that cater to retail, fleet, and wholesale markets. Its offerings encompass a comprehensive platform that supports the entire life cycle of asset finance, including leasing and loan origination, from point-of-sale through to credit approval, contract management, and customer support. In addition to software solutions, White Clarke Group provides consultancy services in areas such as project and program management, organizational transformation, and system changes, serving a diverse clientele that includes OEM captive leasing companies, banks, credit unions, and alternative lenders.

Datix

Private Equity Round in 2013
Datix is a global provider of patient safety software focused on healthcare risk management, incident reporting, and adverse event reporting. The company aims to enhance patient and service user safety, with its software protecting over 60 million individuals worldwide. Datix's solutions are utilized by both public and private healthcare organizations, contributing to improved safety protocols and incident management across the healthcare sector.

Socotec

Venture Round in 2013
Socotec is a global provider of risk management services, primarily serving the construction, real estate, and infrastructure sectors. The company offers a range of services including inspection, technical assistance, consulting, training, and certification. By focusing on controlling risks associated with various activities, Socotec helps businesses and local authorities optimize their performance and achieve competitive advantages.
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