Rutland Partners

Rutland Partners is a London-based private equity firm established in 1986, specializing in turnaround and restructuring investments. The firm focuses on later-stage investments, including buyouts, secondary purchases, and replacement capital, primarily in the United Kingdom. Rutland Partners distinguishes itself through its commitment to building strong relationships and working collaboratively with management teams to foster stability and implement strategic changes that enhance performance over the medium to long term. This approach, characterized by experience and reliability, positions Rutland Partners as a trusted partner for management teams facing challenging situations, earning a reputation for being commercially astute and dynamic in their investment strategy.

Jason Birt

Investment Director

Neel Das

Partner, Finance

Matthew Hamilton-Allen

Investment Director

Harris, Michael J. R.

Partner

Oliver Jones

Partner

Kajen Mohanadas

Investment Director

Nicholas D. Morrill

Managing Partner

Andy Powell

Managing Partner

Ben Slatter

Partner

Will Southgate

Investment Manager

David Wardrop

Partner

26 past transactions

DishServe

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a cloud kitchen platform designed to upgrade underutilized kitchens to deliver food without providing a dining area. The company's platform offers up-gradation of underutilized kitchens by standardizing operations, upgrading equipment, and access to technology, enabling restaurants to expand their operations in a convenient and affordable manner.

Southgate Packaging

Acquisition in 2021
Southgate is evolving the industrial packaging and order fulfillment sectors through innovation, productivity, and trusted product brands.

Armitage Pet Care

Acquisition in 2017
Armitage Pet Care is an independent manufacturer and distributor of premium pet treats, food, and accessories in the UK and continental Europe. The company provides a comprehensive range of products, including dog and cat treats, toys, bird seeds, and special diet food for dogs. Renowned for its market leadership and heritage, Armitage Pet Care leverages its extensive knowledge and broad customer base to develop innovative, healthy, and durable products. The company emphasizes teamwork and is committed to delivering efficient and reliable service to both customers and pet owners.

Aston Barclays

Private Equity Round in 2017
Aston Barclays is a vehicle auction and remarketing supplier in the UK. They operate from five strategically located auction centers in Chelmsford (Essex), Leeds (Yorkshire), Prees Heath (Shropshire) and Westbury (Wiltshire) and their Super Centre at Donington Park (East Midlands). Aston Barclays was established in 1985.

Omar Park Homes

Private Equity Round in 2017
Omar is the manufacturer of park homes and luxury lodges with a reputation built upon 50 years of manufacturing excellence. All of our homes and lodges are built to residential standard BS 3632:2015. This means they are suitable for residential use throughout the year and are built to last at least 50 years! All homes and lodges built to this standard are required to be energy efficient and also come with a long-term structural warranty giving you peace of mind. Our interiors have a choice of intelligent floor layouts to suit individual needs and are right up to date with stunning interior design. All homes come with quality branded furniture, white goods, double-glazing and central heating as standard. Many of the homes also include luxurious features such as Porcelanosa tiles, rain drench showers and integrated appliances.

Wyndeham Group

Venture Round in 2016
Wyndeham Group is a magazine and commercial web offset printing group specializing in high quality and high pagination products. The company has expertise in all aspects of the print production process from pre-media and creative services, sheet-fed and web offset printing, through to mailing and distribution. This combination of services makes the company offer a complete and unique end-to-end solution to our clients. Wyndeham Group was acquired by Walstead Investment in 2008.

Gardman Group

Acquisition in 2015
Based in Peterborough, Gardman is the leading supplier of wild bird care products, tooling, lighting and gardening sundries to the garden sector. The business was founded in 1992 and supplies product, sourced mainly from overseas, to both independent garden centres and national chains.

Maplin Electronics

Venture Round in 2014
Maplin Electronics Limited engages in the online retail of consumer electronic products. It sells home electrical products; video and audio products; lighting products; computing and office products; CCTV and security systems; batteries and power products; cables and connectors; components; and gadgets and toys. Maplin Electronics Limited was formerly known as Maplin Electronic Supplies Limited and changed its name to Maplin Electronics Limited in November 1988. The company was founded in 1972 and is based in Leeds, United Kingdom. As of February 28, 2018, Maplin Electronics Limited is in reorganization.

Maplin Electronics

Acquisition in 2014
Maplin Electronics Limited engages in the online retail of consumer electronic products. It sells home electrical products; video and audio products; lighting products; computing and office products; CCTV and security systems; batteries and power products; cables and connectors; components; and gadgets and toys. Maplin Electronics Limited was formerly known as Maplin Electronic Supplies Limited and changed its name to Maplin Electronics Limited in November 1988. The company was founded in 1972 and is based in Leeds, United Kingdom. As of February 28, 2018, Maplin Electronics Limited is in reorganization.

Millbrook Proving Ground

Acquisition in 2013
Millbrook is one of Europe’s test and engineering technology centres for the automotive, energy and defence markets. Established in 1969, Millbrook is strategically located at the heart of the UK automotive and fuels industries in Bedfordshire.

Bernard Matthews Ltd

Private Equity Round in 2013
Bernard Matthews produces and supplies pre-packed cooked meat products. The company offers cooked meats, and fresh and frozen coated poultry; and whole turkeys, crowns, and joints. It sells its products through large supermarkets and distribution stores.

AFI-Uplift

Acquisition in 2013
AFI-Uplift supplies and rents powered access solutions in the United Kingdom and internationally. It provides a UK wide hire network of over 7,000 modern Powered Access machines through 30 depots in the UK and six in the Middle East. It operates three brands which include AFI-Uplift, AJ Rentals, and Wilson Access Hire, each giving their own unique solution to working at height. AFI-Uplift was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

Pizza Hut UK

Acquisition in 2012
Pizza Hut UK operates as a franchise of the well-known American restaurant chain specializing in Italian-American cuisine, particularly pizza and pasta. The company's head office, located in Borehamwood, serves as the Restaurant Support Centre, where essential functions such as Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, IT, and HR collaborate to support over 260 restaurants across the UK. This collaboration ensures that Restaurant Managers are equipped with the necessary systems to run successful operations. Since the opening of the first Pizza Hut restaurant in Islington in the 1970s, Pizza Hut UK has grown to meet the diverse tastes of its customers, offering not only dine-in experiences but also doorstep delivery and services for bulk and party orders.

Buy As You View

Acquisition in 2012
Buy As You View(BAYV) is a retail and consumer finance business which sells a range of electrical and household goods to customers who pay on a weekly basis. The business was originally established in the Rhondda Valley in 1972 and over the last ten years has expanded into the Midlands, Scotland and across the north of England.

Laidlaw Interiors Group

Acquisition in 2011
Laidlaw Interiors Group is the UK’s leading specialist supplier to the commercial interiors sector offering doorsets, ironmongery, access control, handrail & balustrading, architectural glass, washrooms & partitioning. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality architectural interiors for the UK Commercial Interiors Sector through the expertise of our composite companies.

CeDo

Acquisition in 2009
CeDo is the largest manufacturer of own label and branded household disposables in Europe. We employ over 2,000 people across Europe and Asia operating from 4 different manufacturing sites and 5 regional sales offices. Our fully integrated manufacturing and logistics network combines optimal manufacturing efficiency and flexibility with supply chain excellence to competitively serve Europe’s leading retailers. Our products are sold by retailers under their own private labels as well as CeDo brands including PolyLina®, Paclan®, Nappy Sacks™, Pop-ins™, Landsaver®, Big Green Rubbish bag and Saved from Landfill. CeDo household products including food and freezer bags, cling films, aluminium foil, bin liners, refuse sacks, hygiene disposal and bio-degradable bags are used by millions of people on a daily basis. We have over 40 years experience serving the needs of the European market through which we have developed an enviable reputation for quality, service and innovation.

Pulse Home Products

Acquisition in 2007
Pulse Home Products provider of branded goods to the UK home products market, primarily small domestic appliances under the Breville brand name. Other brands include Nicky Clarke hair care and Dirt Devil vacuum cleaners in the UK.

Attends Healthcare

Acquisition in 2007
Attends Healthcare manufactures and markets many of the most trusted and well-known disposable adult incontinence products.

NoteMachine

Acquisition in 2006
NoteMachine UK Ltd. is a company that owns, installs, and monitors a variety of ATM cash machines across the United Kingdom and Germany. It operates different types of ATMs, including fully managed, self-fill, and through-the-wall machines, strategically placed in locations such as supermarkets, convenience stores, and leisure venues. The company serves large high street retailers and blue-chip organizations while also providing independent foreign exchange services. Additionally, NoteMachine offers ATM branding solutions, encompassing on-screen advertising and signage. Founded in 2006 by Peter McNamara, the company focuses on efficient management of its extensive ATM estate through in-house logistics, cash-in-transit, and engineering resources. NoteMachine develops proprietary software that enhances its integrated approach to ATM management, reinforcing its position as a leader in the industry. Originally established in 1978 as Scott Tod plc, the company rebranded to NoteMachine UK Ltd. in 2011 and is headquartered in Crickhowell, Wales.

Interserve Healthcare

Acquisition in 2005
Interserve Healthcare Limited is a UK-based company that specializes in providing recruitment services for nursing and care homes. Established in 1998 and formerly known as Advantage Healthcare Group Limited, the company offers a variety of managed healthcare staffing solutions and services. Its offerings include complex care for individuals of all ages, ranging from infants to the elderly, who have diverse healthcare needs such as spinal and acquired brain injuries, learning disabilities, and mental health issues. Interserve Healthcare also provides home therapies, social companionship, holiday and event care, and palliative and respite care. As of November 30, 2020, the company operates as a subsidiary of City & County Healthcare Group Ltd, managing the care of over 500 individuals across the country.

H&t Group

Acquisition in 2004
H&t Group provides a range of simple and accessible financial products tailored for a customer base. H&T Group was founded in London in 1897 as Harvey & Thompson. In 1992, when it had 27 stores, H&T was acquired by Cash America Inc. Following this change of ownership H&T continued to grow both in terms of number of stores and range of products and services offered.

Carron Energy

Acquisition in 2004
Carron Energy owns and operates coal and gas fired power plants in the United Kingdom and internationally. The owner of Uskmouth, a coal-fired power station at Newport, South Wales.

The Music Group Limited

Acquisition in 2003
The Music Group Limited is manufacturer and distributor of musical instruments and accessories.

Interfloor

Acquisition in 2002
Interfloor is Europe's leading manufacturer of underlay and flooring accessories. Its market leading brands include Tredaire, Duralay, Gripperrods and Stikatak. Interfloor service both the domestic and commercial flooring markets in the UK and export to over 70 countries.

Edinburgh Woollen Mill

Acquisition in 2001
Edinburgh Woollen Mill is a retailer specialising in clothing, along with interests in homewares and destination shopping for tourists.

Wolstenholme International

Acquisition in 2000
Wolstenholme International is a manufacturer of pigments and coatings and a distributor of printing supplies. Wolstenholme International Ltd manufactures metallic inks, pigments, and carbon black dispersions. The company offers metallic offset inks, and gravure/flexo inks, as well as offset products, UV/radiation products, water based products, and solvent-based products.
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