Kelso Place Asset Management

Kelso Place Asset Management LLP is a private equity firm based in London, established in 2000. The firm focuses on acquiring and managing investments in distressed situations, corporate carve-outs, and underperforming businesses, particularly in the technology and luxury sectors. It targets mid-market opportunities and employs a buy and build strategy, as well as financial restructuring for insolvent companies. Kelso Place Asset Management favors investments within the United Kingdom and typically seeks to invest between GBP 1 million and GBP 15 million across various industries, including apparel, accessories, consumer products, and technology.

Sion Kearsey

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Philip Weston

Partner

8 past transactions

Nicole Farhi

Acquisition in 2012
Nicole Farhi Ltd., produces knitwear for women and men. It offers jackets and coats, tops, trousers, dresses, skirts, suiting, T shirts, and shirts, as well as accessories, such as pouches, bags, totes, and scarves. The company sells its products through stores in London, Dublin, Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, and Birmingham, as well as online.

Viatel

Acquisition in 2010
Viatel is a part of the Digiweb Group that provides voice, data, connectivity, data center, and managed WAN solutions. The company provides cost effective, innovative, and bespoke telecom solutions for SMEs, corporate, public sector, and wholesale customers. Business solutions are provided to its customers by categories such as connectivity, voice, data center, and managed services. Connectivity comprises of Ethernet line, dedicated internet access, broadband, international connectivity, and access technologies while voice includes VoIP, inbound services, traditional telephony, unified communications, and contact center solutions. Data centers includes colocation solutions, dedicated server hosting services, and amazon web services. Managed services comprises of managed WANs and firewalls and cloud servers. Viatel is an Ireland-based company that was founded in 1991.

CI-Net

Acquisition in 2010
CI-Net specializes in providing managed Wide Area Networks (WAN), internet, and hosting services, tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses. The company offers an extensive range of connectivity solutions, security products, and optimization tools, alongside web and professional services, facilitating a variety of online and e-business activities. By collaborating closely with clients to understand their specific requirements, CI-Net delivers customized solutions that enhance communication across multiple platforms, including with customers, suppliers, and remote workers. Their services also include email management, anti-virus and anti-spam protection, and domain registration, ensuring comprehensive support for the deployment and management of IP infrastructure. Overall, CI-Net is committed to delivering high-quality, resilient network solutions backed by exceptional customer support and a strong reputation for innovation.

RED Driving School

Acquisition in 2010
RED Driving School is a UK driving school, which offers a range of courses to cater to different budgets and lifestyles. Klick-2-Contact.

The Mortgage Lender

Acquisition in 2007
The Mortgage Lender specializes in providing mortgage solutions tailored for individuals with unconventional financial situations. The company offers a range of services, including remortgages, loans, and debt management, specifically designed for homeowners. It assists clients who may struggle to secure loans from traditional financial institutions by offering individual voluntary arrangements and homeowner loans. Additionally, The Mortgage Lender provides insurance products, aiming to create accessible financial options for those in need.

Anya Hindmarch

Acquisition in 2006
Anya Hindmarch is a UK-based designer and manufacturer specializing in luxury bags and leather products. The company offers a diverse range of items, including apparel, footwear, accessories, coats, hampers, and gift bags. Anya Hindmarch provides customers with the opportunity to personalize and emboss their purchases through skilled craftsmen available in its retail locations. The brand is well-known for its commitment to quality and craftsmanship, catering to a clientele that values bespoke luxury accessories.

Smythson

Acquisition in 2005
Smythson is a British manufacturer based in London, specializing in luxury stationery, leather goods, and fashion products. The company offers a diverse range of items, including diaries, travel bags, backpacks, wallets, writing folders, passport covers, and a variety of desk accessories. Additionally, Smythson provides personalized gifts and stationery items such as notebooks, birthday cards, envelopes, and writing paper. Renowned for its commitment to quality and craftsmanship, Smythson has established itself as a prestigious brand in the luxury retail market.

Sepura

Acquisition in 2002
Sepura is a prominent manufacturer specializing in the design and production of digital radio products and systems tailored for business-critical and mission-critical communications. The company provides an extensive range of digital mobile radios, including vehicle-mounted and fleet management terminals, which cater to public safety sectors such as police, fire, and ambulance services, as well as commercial clients in industries like transport, mining, oil and gas, and utilities. By offering innovative solutions and one of the most comprehensive selections of TETRA and DMR products, Sepura addresses the unique communication challenges faced by emergency services and various sectors, ensuring effective and reliable communication in critical situations.
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