Bestport Private Equity

Bestport Private Equity is a London-based firm founded in 2005 that specializes in providing development capital to small, fast-growing companies in the United Kingdom. The firm primarily focuses on lower mid-market investments in sectors such as business services, education, healthcare, and technology. Bestport typically invests between £2 million and £7 million in companies with a minimum turnover of £500,000. In addition to growth and expansion capital, the firm also considers smaller management buyouts and buy-ins. Bestport actively engages with its portfolio companies by taking a seat on their boards, leveraging its experience to support their growth and development.

Ole Bettum

Founder

Adam Hardwidge

Investment Director

Harriet Leach

Finance Director

Andy Rice

Investment Director

11 past transactions

Playful Promises

Private Equity Round in 2021
Playful Promises is an e-commerce business that specializes in lingerie and related apparel aimed at providing comfortable innerwear for women. The company offers a diverse selection of products, including lingerie, hosiery, nightwear, swimwear, loungewear, and activewear, accommodating a wide range of sizes from A to H cup and up to 85 different sizes. By focusing on inclusivity and comfort, Playful Promises caters to the varied needs of its clientele, ensuring that women have access to stylish and functional inner garments.

SnapTrip

Series A in 2018
SnapTrip operates a last minute holiday cottage bookings Website in the United Kingdom. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in London, United Kingdom. SnapTrip operates as a subsidiary of Rest Easy Group.

Nu-Heat

Private Equity Round in 2017
Nu-Heat UK Ltd. is a supplier of warm water underfloor heating systems and renewable energy solutions based in Honiton, United Kingdom. Established in 1992, the company caters to installers, housebuilders, contractors, architects, and self-builders across the UK, providing a range of products that includes retrofit underfloor heating systems, heat pumps, solar thermal systems, thermostats, and cylinders, as well as various parts and spares. Nu-Heat specializes in delivering fully designed, energy-efficient heating solutions that incorporate sophisticated software, ensuring customized services tailored to the specific needs of its clients. The company also facilitates online sales, enhancing accessibility to its offerings.

Eastern Fostering Services

Private Equity Round in 2016
Eastern Fostering Services is an independent fostering agency covering Essex, Suffolk & Cambridgeshire. EFS supports and supervises fostering families to look after children from birth to the age of 18, who are not able to live with their families of origin. Looked-after children include sibling groups, mother and baby, and refugees/asylum seekers.

SnapTrip

Series A in 2016
SnapTrip operates a last minute holiday cottage bookings Website in the United Kingdom. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in London, United Kingdom. SnapTrip operates as a subsidiary of Rest Easy Group.

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 Limited

Acquisition in 2012
Oracle Care Limited specializes in providing residential care and educational services for young people aged ten to eighteen with complex needs. Established in 2005 and based in Silsoe, United Kingdom, the company operates primarily in Staffordshire and Bedfordshire. Its offerings include therapeutic residential childcare, curriculum-based education, and extended support services aimed at fostering a safe environment and positive relationships that enhance self-esteem. Additionally, Oracle Care provides consultancy services to local authorities, assisting with case management challenges and training for individualized assessment and intervention programs. The organization is committed to delivering a holistic approach to care and education, helping young individuals build a better future.

Oracle Care Limited

Venture Round in 2011
Oracle Care Limited specializes in providing residential care and educational services for young people aged ten to eighteen with complex needs. Established in 2005 and based in Silsoe, United Kingdom, the company operates primarily in Staffordshire and Bedfordshire. Its offerings include therapeutic residential childcare, curriculum-based education, and extended support services aimed at fostering a safe environment and positive relationships that enhance self-esteem. Additionally, Oracle Care provides consultancy services to local authorities, assisting with case management challenges and training for individualized assessment and intervention programs. The organization is committed to delivering a holistic approach to care and education, helping young individuals build a better future.

Intela

Venture Round in 2010
Intela, LLC, a performance-based marketing and affiliate company, provides lead generation and customer acquisition services. It offers affiliate marketing solutions, including CrispAds affiliate network to provide access to various publishers; lead generation solutions, such as hosted, co-registration, and pay per call campaigns, as well as custom co registration; and email marketing, publisher, and list management solutions. The company provides campaigns and traffic in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and France, as well as Europe. Intela, LLC was founded in 2005 and is based in Boulder, Colorado with an additional office in London, the United Kingdom.

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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