Lonsdale Capital Partners

Lonsdale Capital Partners is a London-based private equity firm established in 2008, specializing in the lower mid-market segment of Europe. The firm primarily targets companies with an enterprise value ranging from £10 million to £50 million, focusing on the UK and Northern Europe. Lonsdale Capital Partners invests across a diverse array of sectors, specifically in cash-generative businesses with clear and sustainable business models. The firm is committed to supporting quality companies and their management teams, providing both financial resources and strategic expertise to foster growth and maximize potential. Lonsdale typically seeks to acquire majority stakes in the companies it invests in, aiming to build and enhance their market positions.

Andrew Chetwood

Director

Alan Dargan

Founder and Advisor

Simon Doherty

Associate

Ben Evans

Partner

Ross Finegan

Founder

David Gasparro

Founder

James Knott

Investment Director

26 past transactions

Ocean Media Group

Acquisition in 2015
Ocean Media Group is a provider of UK based events, specialist publications and online solutions addressing three sectors: Social Housing, Weddings and Bridal.

CJ Fallon

Private Equity Round in 2013
CJ Fallon Ltd. publishes educational textbooks. It offers post primary books, such as business and accounting, CSPE, English, French, Gaeilge, German, history, home economics, LCVP, mathematics, and technology; and primary books, including atlas/map workbooks, music, religious education, and SESE books. The company also produces assessment tools for primary schools. CJ Fallon Ltd. was founded in 1927 and is based in Dublin, Ireland. CJ Fallon Ltd. is a former subsidiary of Adare Group Limited.

Boxful

Series A in 2015
Boxful is more than just storage. They are about creating a lifestyle where space isn’t a luxury – it’s flexible and right at your fingertips. Boxful was founded on the belief that storage should be simple, affordable, and secure. They created a service that allows you to store and seamlessly manage your belongings from your computer or mobile device, and know that they’re just a speedy delivery away. Your home is for living and they give you the freedom to de-clutter while keeping the things that matter.

Simmons Bars

Acquisition in 2018
Simmons operates 12 bars across London. At Simmons they are known for our delicious cocktails, many of which are served in teapots so that you can share the love with friends. Pouring your drinks into teacups, somehow just makes us all feel slightly more refined, and everyone will be sure to want to ‘be mother’ once they’ve tasted these delights. Our kitsch and quirky interiors which include dinosaurs, glittering skull mirror balls and retro comics on the walls will mean that you are never short of talking points. So if you’ve swiped right and want to make sure that first date is a hit come and let us put you at ease.

P2CG Limited

Merger/Acquisition in 2016
P2CG Limited provides project and program management services to various companies and businesses. It provides services in the areas of program management; major transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, divestment, IPO, and business restructure; strategy enablement; business transformation; and back-office support. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Avalon Funeral Plans

Acquisition in 2012
Avalon Funeral Plans is one of the UK’s leading majorindependent pre-paid funeral plans providers with operations in the UK and Spain. For over 25 years we've provided more than 60,000 customers with funeral plans designed to leave loved ones with wonderful memories, rather than financial worries. Planning ahead of time can help makes things so much easier and your loved ones aren’t faced with difficult choices at a challenging time. Our funeral planning services ensure you'll be remembered the way you want to be, at no expense to those around you. We have a range of financially protected plans available to suit you, from our low cost, great value Balmoral Plan to our most comprehensive premium plan, Windsor Way.

Nutrisure

Private Equity Round in 2015
Nutrisure was founded in 2006 in Bath, England, by Martin Kemp, who remains a substantial shareholder. The company has grown rapidly to become the leading supplier of superfoods across Europe. Superfoods are products, such as acai and cacao, which are highly sought for providing antioxidants, nutrients, minerals, or vitamins. Nutrisure wholesales these superfoods, including a line of ayurvedic herbs, in powdered and liquid form along with prepared products under the Naturya brand.

Cross Rental Ltd.

Private Placement in 2018
Cross Rental Ltd. offers heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) equipment on rent in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It offers boiler, chiller, heating and air conditioning, dehumidification, drying and ventilation equipment on rent. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Andover, United Kingdom.

OEG Offshore Ltd

Private Equity Round in 2008
OEG Offshore designs, manufactures, and supplies offshore cargo carrying units and A60 cabins for the oil and gas industry.

Mobility Group Limited

Merger/Acquisition in 2016
Mobility Group Limited provides walk-in baths, walk-in showers, and wet room solutions. Mobility Group Limited was formerly known as Mobility Plus Ltd and changed its name to Mobility Group Limited in November 2016. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is based in Stokesley, United Kingdom.

Cross Rental Services

Private Equity Round in 2021
Cross Rental Services is a provider of Refrigeration & Catering and Climate Control rental equipment to blue-chip customers across a diverse range of end markets, including retail, manufacturing, and facilities management. The Refrigeration & Catering Equipment division is the partner of choice to a wide variety of clients including leading retailers, food producers, events/exhibitions, and the hospitality sector. Cross has a focus on providing quality equipment on long-term contracts to give customers certainty of costs and an alternative to the Capex model. The Heating, Cooling & Dehumidification division is focused on delivering temperature control solutions through equipment such as boilers, chillers, heaters, air conditioning, and dehumidifiers units to a wide array of clients in industries including facilities management, pharmaceuticals, and construction.

Charles Cameron & Associates

Merger/Acquisition in 2019
Charles Cameron & Associates Limited provides mortgage broking services. The company offers advice on first time buyer, remortgage, home mover, and buy to let mortgages from the market. It also assists clients on sourcing bridging finance, commercial, second charge mortgages, and secured lending. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Elite Electronic Systems

Private Equity Round in 2018
Elite Electronic Systems Ltd provides electronic manufacturing services. Elite Electronic Systems is a provider of Contract Electronic Manufacturing Services to a diverse customer portfolio of innovative and successful companies in Ireland, UK and internationally.

Horseware Ireland

Private Equity Round in 2021
Horseware Ireland is a global leader in the manufacture and sale of a range of equine products.

Oteac

Acquisition in 2013
Oteac provide specialist, integrated safety engineering services to a range of industries across the globe. With a wealth of experience spanning over the last 30 years, we support our customers by delivering a range of services: Fire and gas detection Fire alarms and detection Fire engineering – deluge, foam systems and suppression Fire protection – foam and water equipment, extinguishers, trolleys, fire hoses and monitors H2S services Lifesaving equipment- lifejackets and immersion suits Lifting services and equipment – inspection, testing and recertification Mechanical testing and stainless steel fabrication Pressure and load testing Safety – respiratory protection, portable gas detection and height safety Security – CCTV and access control

GYG plc (AIM:GYG)

Acquisition in 2016
GYG plc operates as a superyacht painting, supply, and maintenance company worldwide. It operates through two segments, Coatings and Supply. The company offers painting and other finishing services to yachts and superyachts. It is also involved in fairing and painting of superyachts; repainting and finishing of superyachts as part of a refitting program; and selling and delivering maintenance materials, consumables, spare parts, and equipment for the care and operation of superyachts. In addition, the company offers its products and services primarily under the Pinmar, Pinmar Yacht Supply, Rolling Stock, ACA Marine, and Technocraft. The company was formerly known as Global Yachting Group Limited and changed its name to GYG plc in May 2017. GYG plc was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Palma, Spain.

Amerplast

Acquisition in 2014
Amerplast Ltd. provides plastic film packaging solutions. The company was formerly known as Suominen Joustopakkaukset Oy. Amerplast Ltd. was incorporated in 1952 and is based in Tampere, Finland.

Ocean Media Group

Merger/Acquisition in 2015
Ocean Media Group is a provider of UK based events, specialist publications and online solutions addressing three sectors: Social Housing, Weddings and Bridal.

EMCAS

Private Equity Round in 2011
EMCAS was founded in 2003, it started life as a claims management company helping consumers gain compensation and refunds for mis-sold financial products and unfair charges. Since then the company has grown to be one of the UK's leading professional financial claims management companies and has secured more than £200 million in compensation and refunds for thousands of customers. EMCAS have witnessed a growing demand for advice and support for consumers who are in debt, this being the case EMCAS introduced a Debt Solutions service as a way of helping consumers regain financial stability. Through their claims management service EMCAS have helped improve their client's financial position, however as a result of the economic downturn the need for debt management services has increased. The introduction of EMCAS Debt Solutions will enable EMCAS to offer consumers a holistic approach to financial management, which will enable them to regain control of their finances.

Nightlight Leisure Ltd

Merger/Acquisition in 2018
Nightlight Leisure Ltd, doing business as Simmons Bars, owns and operates bars and pubs. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

P2 Consulting

Acquisition in 2017
P2 Consulting is the world’s leading Project and Programme Management Company. We work with you and your team to turn your business vision, objective, goal or strategy into reality. They bring a mix of leading-edge thinking combined with a hands-on approach to actively transform your business, leaving your business stronger, fitter and more profitable for having worked with us. The company was formed by a revolutionary team of entrepreneurial leaders and award winning consultants looking to transform the way the world thinks about ‘consulting’. Since our creation, our passion for delivering business success for our clients has driven our vision, our company and every member of our P2 Consulting team.

GYG plc (AIM:GYG)

Merger/Acquisition in 2016
GYG plc operates as a superyacht painting, supply, and maintenance company worldwide. It operates through two segments, Coatings and Supply. The company offers painting and other finishing services to yachts and superyachts. It is also involved in fairing and painting of superyachts; repainting and finishing of superyachts as part of a refitting program; and selling and delivering maintenance materials, consumables, spare parts, and equipment for the care and operation of superyachts. In addition, the company offers its products and services primarily under the Pinmar, Pinmar Yacht Supply, Rolling Stock, ACA Marine, and Technocraft. The company was formerly known as Global Yachting Group Limited and changed its name to GYG plc in May 2017. GYG plc was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Palma, Spain.

Elite Electronic Systems

Merger/Acquisition in 2018
Elite Electronic Systems Ltd provides electronic manufacturing services. Elite Electronic Systems is a provider of Contract Electronic Manufacturing Services to a diverse customer portfolio of innovative and successful companies in Ireland, UK and internationally.

GIA Surveyors

Private Equity Round in 2023
GIA Surveyors provides building design and property development services.

Infrata

Private Equity Round in 2022
Infrata is an independent and globally recognized provider of technical, commercial, and demand advisory services for lenders, investors, and sponsors of infrastructure projects around the world.