NorthEdge Capital

NorthEdge Capital is a private equity firm based in Manchester, England, founded in 2009. It focuses on mid-market companies in the North of England and the Midlands, managing over £650 million in private equity funds. The firm typically invests between £2 million and £45 million in established businesses with revenues exceeding £5 million and profits greater than £0.5 million. NorthEdge targets sectors such as technology, healthcare, business services, and specialized industrial areas. The firm aims to partner with ambitious management teams, providing capital and strategic support to drive growth and development, management buy-outs, equity release, and buy-and-build opportunities. With offices in Birmingham, Leeds, and Manchester, NorthEdge Capital leverages its understanding of the regional economy to identify and nurture potential market leaders.

Andy Ball

Co-Founder & Partner

Grant Berry

Managing Partner

Mike Craven

Investment Manager

Jordana Cropper

Investment Director

Allan Dunn

Director

Phil Frame

Partner

Rob Freer

Director, Head of Midlands

James Hales

Head of Origination

John Hammond

Director

James Marshall

Investment Director

Dan Matkin

Director

Liam May

Director

Nicola McQuaid

Director

Lucie Mills

Partner, Value Creation & ESG

Mani Minhas

Investment Director

Kevin O'Loughlin

Investment Director

Keven David Parker

Managing Partner

Jon Pickering

Partner and Head of New Business

George Potts

Investment Manager

Prem Mohan Raj

Chief Operating Officer & Partner

Thomas James Rowley

Director, Head of Yorkshire and North East

Andrew Skinner

Partner

Raymond Stenton

Managing Partner

Andy Tupholme

Portfolio Director

37 past transactions

Correla

Acquisition in 2021
Correla is a product-oriented technology and data services firm that develops new products and services.

Distology

Private Equity Round in 2021
Distology strives to set the standard in value added distribution for the IT Security field - representing best of breed vendors and supporting an extensive network of IT resellers in the UK & Ireland. Their ethos is based on trust, transparency, energy and drive which means that their partners, and in turn their customers, receive products and services that provide real business benefits.

Helios Medical Communications

Private Equity Round in 2021
Helios Medical Communications is full-service global healthcare communication and strategic consultancy agency.

Altia-ABM

Acquisition in 2020
Altia-ABM develops and supplies software for police and private sector investigations in the United Kingdom and Australia. It offers Insight, an end-to-end investigation management software product that helps to solve various types of crime, as well as allows users to illustrate every step of their investigation; Investigation Toolkit that gives users the edge in financial investigations, and creates excel-based records of account statements; Financial Analysis Toolbar, a solution that works with the Investigation Toolkit, combines a range of financial analysis tools with the power of excel, and speeds up the process of interrogating financial data; Digital Manager, a solution that integrates with Holmes 2 and gives UK police forces a single solution that links various evidence to each case for making it easy to store, access, and share; SmartCase, a cloud-based incident, investigation, and case management system; and Pegasus, a solution that allows law enforcement agencies to manage various aspects of covert operations. The company’s products are used in police forces, trading standards, revenue and customs, and assets recovery, as well as accountancy firms, which carry out their own investigations. It serves clients in the areas of crime, counter terrorism, road traffic, investigation, child protection, drugs, fraud, confiscation, money laundering, professional standards, local policing, trading standards, and disclosure. The company also provides software installation and support services; and training services. The company was incorporated in 2002 and is based in Glasgow, United Kingdom with additional offices in Toronto, Canada; and Melbourne, Australia.

Lights4fun

Acquisition in 2020
Lights4fun is an e-commerce retailer.

Catalis

Acquisition in 2019
Catalis Plc, through its subsidiaries, engages in game testing, and development and publishing activities in the United Kingdom, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, the Testronic Division and the Publishing Division. It offers games for consoles and personal computers; and quality assurance services to studios in the film and TV sectors. The company also provides functional and localization testing services for games and quality assurance and localization services for FTV content channels for FTV market. It serves film and TV studios. The company was incorporated in 2000 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Phoebus

Acquisition in 2019
Phoebus Software Limited is a financial services software provider based in Solihull, United Kingdom, founded in 1989. The company specializes in a comprehensive loan and savings management system designed for the banking, building society, and lending sectors. Its software supports various products, including residential and commercial mortgages, equity release, bridge loans, asset finance, and savings. Phoebus offers a complete package that manages the entire lending and savings process, from initial customer contact and approval to servicing and final redemption. Additionally, the company provides consultancy services to enhance the origination and account servicing processes, delivering a flexible and cost-effective solution that adapts to the evolving needs of financial institutions.

Orbis Property Protection

Acquisition in 2018
Orbis Protect is a specialist in vacant property security providing a complete empty property management service for commercial and social housing properties; lone worker protection through our BS5979 Cat II and BS8484 accredited Alarm Receiving Centre; and specialist cleaning and infection control services to customers across the private and public sectors. In the UK, they protect and keep secure more than 15,000 void properties as well as 25,000 lone workers and clean 60,000 properties annually. They are the empty property security experts delivering a one-stop-shop solution to reduce the risks associated with vacant buildings, ensuring our clients meet their insurance requirements in the most cost-effective way, allowing them to focus valuable time and resources on their core business. Spread throughout the UK, its base of more than 40 offices and depots means they can provide a 24/7 responsive, fully-resourced, and local service with its fleet of more than 200 vehicles.

iPortalis

Private Equity Round in 2018
iPortalis is a Cloud Services company specialising in brokerage, aggregation and portfolio management. At the heart of our service is the iPortalis Control Portal (iCP), a software platform that automates many of the complex tasks associated with Employee Lifecycle Management. The iCP is recognised as one of the world’s fastest growing self-service cloud provisioning and management platforms.

Cutwel

Acquisition in 2018
Cutwel Limited is a distributor of engineering tools and machinery, specializing in cutting tools and machine tool accessories. Established in 1996 and headquartered in Cleckheaton, Yorkshire, the company provides a wide range of products including milling tools, hole-making tools, lathe tools, threading tools, tool holding and work holding solutions, measuring instruments, lubricants, and storage options. Cutwel is recognized for its extensive inventory, featuring major brands such as YG-1, Korloy, and Mahr. The company is committed to delivering reliable and flexible services, supported by an experienced technical team that assists customers in selecting the appropriate tools and planning their projects effectively.

Prohire

Acquisition in 2018
Prohire is at the forefront of providing specialist Contract Hire, Short-term Rental, Repair and Maintenance, Accident Management and Fleet Management solutions to vehicle operators throughout the UK. Our business has been built on supporting blue chip, multi location operators where the commercial vehicle fleet is a means to an end. We see it as our responsibility to manage your commercial vehicle fleet in its entirety while you focus on your core business.

Cloud Technology Solutions

Acquisition in 2018
Cloud Technology Solutions is a prominent cloud service provider in Europe, specializing in helping enterprises, educational institutions, and government agencies transition to Google Apps cloud solutions. Established in 2008, the company has successfully migrated over one million users from traditional on-premise systems to the cloud, focusing on messaging, collaboration, and custom web and mobile development. Recognized as experts in Google Apps migration, Cloud Technology Solutions offers a comprehensive suite of services, including the design, implementation, and integration of cloud solutions with existing legacy systems. The company also emphasizes the importance of ongoing education and support to maximize the benefits of cloud environments. By leveraging advanced technologies such as machine learning and analytics, Cloud Technology Solutions aids organizations in becoming more data-driven and innovative, ultimately enabling smarter decision-making and enhanced operational performance.

Pimberly

Series A in 2018
Pimberly is an innovative, cloud-based, SaaS PIM (Product Information Management), DAM (Digital Asset Management) and Workflow platform. It has been designed to handle unlimited numbers of SKUs and data feeds so is perfect for manufacturers, distributors and retailers. Pimberly seamlessly manages all product data, assets and attributes within a fast, scalable, modern browser experience. This enables you to have automatic interfaces with suppliers, customers, resellers, websites, new routes to market and internal systems.

Platinum Stairlifts

Private Equity Round in 2018
Platinum Stairlifts Ltd. designs, manufactures, and supplies domestic curved stair lifts for home applications. The company also provides winter warmers and ice grips; aids for all rooms; bariatric tools; bathroom and bedroom products; car accessories; clearance products; clothing, slippers, and shoes; dementia care; dining and drinking products; gift ideas; garden and hall products; handling and transferring tools; health, wellbeing, and therapy products; hearing and incontinence aids; kitchen equipment, leisure and miscellaneous products; orthopedics; pediatric products; hoists and slings; phones and hearing equipment; safety and security solutions; scooters; sitting room products; walking and mobility products; and wheelchairs and accessories online. It sells its products through a network of authorized stair lift dealers in the Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in Keighley, United Kingdom. Platinum Stairlifts Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Platinum Rails Holdings Limited.

Cubic Motion

Private Equity Round in 2017
Cubic Motion is the world leader in real-time model-based computer vision and digital animation, renown for achievements in performance-driven facial capture. With technology and processes developed by a large team of award-winning PhD scientists, animation specialists and producers, the company licenses products and services for real-time visual tracking and animation in video games, films, virtual and augmented reality.

Bridge Farm Group

Private Equity Round in 2017
Bridge Farm Group, founded in 1975 and based in Spalding, United Kingdom, specializes in the production of ornamental plants, flowers, and herbs. The company cultivates and supplies a diverse range of products, including indoor and outdoor plants, culinary herbs, seasonal and cut flowers, stems, and microgreens, to garden centers, retailers, and consumers both in the UK and internationally. Operating under the brand name Neame Lea, Bridge Farm Group has established partnerships with major UK supermarkets such as Tesco and Aldi. The emphasis on outdoor plants and herbs is growing within these retailers, reflecting a rising consumer interest in gardening products, which has enabled Bridge Farm to capture an expanding share of the market.

Future Industrial Services

Acquisition in 2017
Future Industrial Services Limited has since 1999 offered a range of Waste Management and specialised Industrial Services to meet the requirement of Government Agencies, Local Authorities, Public Utilities, national and multi-national companies. All of who demand the highest standards and cost effective solutions to their waste management, industrial cleaning, emergency spillage response, decommissioning and decontamination requirements. The company operates a range of specialist equipment including a large fleet of articulated vacuum tankers able to carry a wide range of products including flammable and acidic materials, High Vacuum “DISAB” tipping tankers, High Pressure jetting units, Mobile Dewatering units, including a 15bar mobile membrane filter press, isolation equipment and mobile pollution abatement plant including mobile pollution prevention chambers operating under negative pressure with extraction to activated carbon and or caustic scrubbing units. Future Industrial Services are committed to the highest standards of technical expertise and customer care delivering sustainable environmental solutions. Our ambition for the Company is to build long-term relationships with our customers so that we understand their processes and can work together to generate real sustainable cost improvements. We will identify the best practicable environment option available either through recycling, recovery, treatment, incineration or landfill that will both protect and enhance the natural environment.

Clearly Drinks

Private Equity Round in 2017
Clearly Drinks Ltd is a manufacturer and seller of a diverse range of soft drinks, including flavored water and bottled spring water, catering to both UK and international markets. The company is recognized as the UK's leading specialist contract bottler, producing unique brands for various clients. Established in 1885 and based in Sunderland, the company has a long history of soft drink production, leveraging its own spring water supply at Northumbria Spring for over 30 years. Clearly Drinks focuses on health-conscious consumers, offering sugar-free and naturally flavored products in both PET and glass bottles. The company prides itself on providing tailored contract bottling solutions and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with its clients, which enable them to develop innovative products and expand their market presence.

ITC Luxury Travel Group

Acquisition in 2016
Established in 1974, we pioneered the concept of luxury travel in the UK. A strong 40 years later, we remain privately owned and our unrivalled experience and close relationships with the world's finest hotels mean the ITC Luxury Travel Group can tailor trips to suit your unique needs. Over the years the ITC Luxury Travel Group has expanded with several companies including ITC Luxury Travel, ITC Sports Travel, Deva Travel, ITC Owners Flight Club and Horse Racing Abroad ensuring our clients travelling needs are met and exceeded. A desire for innovation and being the 'first' has endured, ensuring the recent launch of new and innovative products which compliments the values of the business. We believe passion only comes when you love what you do and for every single member of staff, a prerequisite of working here is a love of travel, because we live travel. To see the full portfolio of brands under the umbrella of ITC Luxury Travel Group click here.

Abbey Logistics Group

Acquisition in 2016
Abbey Logistics Group Limited is a Greener European Logistics Provider operating Bulk Liquid Tankers (Food, Non Hazardous and Hazardous), Bulk Powder Silos (Food and Non Food), Intermodal Bulk (Liquid and Powder), Palletised Freight (Ambient, Temperature Controlled, FTL and Groupage) and Warehousing Facilities (Including Bulk handling) throughout the UK and Europe.

Belfield Group

Acquisition in 2016
Belfield is a UK designer and manufacturer of furniture and home furnishings, including upholstered furniture, mattresses, window coverings and cushions. Belfield Furnishings has grown into one of Europe’s largest and most successful manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors of upholstered furniture, soft furnishings, curtains and accessories, caravan interiors and beds. Working with most of the UK’s high street retailers and with the enterprise and resources to develop new markets, Belfield’s success looks set to continue into the future.

Neighbourhood

Acquisition in 2016
Neighbourhood is a New York-inspired restaurant and bar offering a vibrant dining experience.

Direct Healthcare Group

Acquisition in 2016
Direct Healthcare Group Ltd. is a British company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and supplying healthcare accessories and pressure area solutions. The company provides a diverse range of products, including hybrid, static, and dynamic mattresses, cushions, and beds tailored for bariatric, residential, and homecare use. Its offerings also encompass wheelchairs, air cushions, recliners, and scale systems, marketed under the brands DYNA-FORM, KIRTON, and NIGHTINGALE. In addition to product manufacturing, Direct Healthcare Group offers various services, such as equipment auditing, collection and decontamination, infection control, and equipment rental and leasing. The company serves sectors including community health, nursing homes, and wheelchair services both in the United Kingdom and internationally. Established in 2004 and based in Caerphilly, the company also operates an office in Webley, Australia. In November 2017, it rebranded from Direct Healthcare Services Ltd. to its current name.

TK Components

Acquisition in 2015
TKC are a trade supplier to the UK and Ireland kitchen and bedroom industry offering a vast range of doors, accessories and components to trade customers. Since our establishment in 1989, our aim has always been to provide quality products at competitive prices. With over 50 kitchen door ranges in our collection today, we pride ourselves on the exceptional service and solutions we offer.

Arthouse

Acquisition in 2015
Arthouse Limited manufactures and supplies interior decor solutions. It offers wall coverings and home decorative products, such as wall art collection, room dividers, mirrors, cushions, clocks, storage products, animal heads, coving and tiles, photo frames, and sculptures; and Christmas decorations. The company sells its products through stockists and online retailers. Arthouse Limited was formerly known as Tim Wilman Design Studios Limited and changed its name to Arthouse Limited in August 2002. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is based in Rossendale, United Kingdom. Arthouse Limited is a former subsidiary of Arthouse Holding Ltd.

Total Fitness

Acquisition in 2015
Total Fitness Ltd. operates a network of health and fitness clubs in the United Kingdom. It facilities offer gym equipment, swimming pools, and group exercise studios, as well as indoor running track, squash courts, and martial arts training services. The company operates 17 health clubs in the North of England and Wales. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Handforth, the United Kingdom.

Sumo Digital

Acquisition in 2014
Sumo is a world-class, award-winning game developer with seven UK studios in Sheffield, Nottingham, Newcastle, Leamington Spa, Warrington, The Chinese Room in Brighton, and Red Kite Games in Leeds, along with our India studio in Pune.

Solidor

Private Equity Round in 2014
Solidor is a UK-based manufacturer specializing in the design, engineering, and production of composite doors since its inception in 2004. Founded by Andrew Mobley, the company aimed to create a unique product that combines the aesthetic appeal of timber with the advantages of modern, low-maintenance materials. Under the leadership of Gareth Mobley since 2008, Solidor has established a reputation for producing what is considered one of the finest composite doors in the country. As a trade-only manufacturer, Solidor focuses on its core competencies while its products are distributed through a nationwide network of experienced installation companies. In addition to composite doors, the company offers a range of accessories, including letter plates, hinges, handles, security locks, and door knockers, catering to the building materials sector in the UK.

DW3 Products Group

Private Equity Round in 2014
DW3 Products Group is a dynamic business that is changing the perception of the fenestration industries in the UK. Through the strategic investment in companies that can demonstrate true innovation and potential for further growth, we are shaping the market and moving its consumers away from cheap me too, towards higher value, quality products. The first investment was made in composite door pioneer, Solidor, who continue to set the benchmark in their respective sector for product development, industry firsts and intuitive marketing campaigns. Then DW3 acquired Window Widgets and Residence 9 with its Gloucester HQ in 2015, much like Solidor this business sets the tone for the window market in the U.K, and has single handedly raised the bar in terms of innovation, quality and design. Over the past 12 months the group has invested heavily in capex, operational platforms, I.T infrastructure, technology and new products to ensure the continuation of its ambitious growth strategy as part of its 20/20 vision. DW3 is passionate about investing in, and leveraging its technology and I.T platforms to deliver industry leading levels of business analytics, along with a best in class online customer experience. Being tech enabled, across all of our businesses, ensures that we are constantly ahead of the curve and finding new opportunities to grow our business and its profitability. The DW3 group employes 300 people across its sites in Stoke on Trent and Gloucester, with revenues in excess of £42m in FY17, and on track for £52m in FY18. Headed up by CEO, Gareth Mobley, with the support of non-executive chairman Ken Williamson. The group is underpinned by North-West based NorthEdge Capital, who manage over £530 million in private equity funds and have committed to a number of strategic acquisitions and investments by DW3 Products Group.

Ramsdens

Acquisition in 2014
Ramsdens is a diversified financial services provider and retailer that operates in four primary business segments: foreign currency exchange, pawnbroking loans, precious metals buying and selling, and the retail of both second-hand and new jewellery. The company focuses on delivering a range of financial solutions while also engaging in the trade of precious metals and jewellery, catering to a broad customer base.

Roberts Jackson Solicitors

Private Equity Round in 2014
Roberts Jackson Solicitors is an industrial disease law firm.

Accrol Papers

Private Equity Round in 2014
Accrol Group Holdings plc engages in the soft tissue paper converting business in the United Kingdom and Europe. The company manufactures and sells private label toilet rolls, kitchen towels, and facial tissues. It serves discounters and grocery retailers. The company was founded in 1993 and is based in Blackburn, the United Kingdom.

Utiligroup

Acquisition in 2014
Utiligroup specializes in providing software solutions for the energy and utilities sector, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and user experience. The company offers innovative Software as a Service (SAAS) that facilitates energy data management and streamlines various processes for utility companies. In addition to its software offerings, Utiligroup provides managed services and information technology application outsourcing, catering to the evolving needs of clients in the energy and utilities industry. By simplifying technological complexities, Utiligroup aims to support its clients in navigating the challenges of the sector effectively.

Fine Industries

Private Equity Round in 2013
Recently launched, Fine Equinity Limited is a subsidiary of Fine Software Solutions Limited (part of the Fine Industries Group), which hosts the product equinITy. The equinITy software product has been designed as an intelligent training system for the racehorse industry.

Help-Link UK

Private Equity Round in 2013
Help-Link UK provides international home repairs. We started life in a small Yorkshire town, and we’re now the country’s second largest boiler installer Although we’re big — fitting over 20,000 boilers in the UK each year — we’re not too big for our boots. We’ve kept our down-to-earth local attitude, meaning you’ll not only get the best price, but the best service. We’ve built our entire business around quality of service, affordability and professionalism and are committed to energy efficiency. We only install ‘A’-rated energy-efficient systems, working with leading manufacturers to ensure your home is fitted with only the latest, highest-quality boiler.

Jigsaw24

Acquisition in 2013
Jigsaw24 is an IT company that specializes in providing creative technology solutions and services to a diverse clientele, including large businesses, creative professionals, media companies, educational institutions, and prosumers. With over 20 years of experience, Jigsaw24 has established itself as a leading Apple Authorised Reseller and Service Provider, earning high customer satisfaction ratings and numerous accreditations. The company operates from offices in Manchester and Nottingham and reports annual sales of £60 million, supported by a strong financial position with £7 million in net assets. Jigsaw24 focuses on enhancing business performance through sustainable technology and expert support, helping clients leverage Apple applications for strategic growth.

FPE Global

Acquisition in 2013
FPE Global is a UK based manufacturer with more than 50 years of industry leading experience in supplying material handling and processing solutions. The team develops an unrivalled range of solutions that help customers to meet the ever increasing demands of modern production requirements. The business prides itself on being a global platform of “best in class” materials handling and processing technologies that, through world leading people and systems, deliver significant value to customers and shareholders. Its range of products include pneumatic conveying systems, mechanical handling equipment, mixing technologies and FIBC filling and discharging. Whether it is handling difficult flowing materials, increasing product variety, complying with health and safety regulation or improving the company's carbon footprint, FPE Global has a solution. The company also boasts a state of the art 30,000 sq ft manufacturing and testing facility to help customers develop cost-effective solutions to their bulk handling needs.