Secret Sales is a distinctive online platform owned by LRG Online Ltd, founded in 2020 by Chris Griffin and Matt Purt. It has rapidly established itself as a leading destination for consumers seeking fashionable apparel, sportswear, home essentials, and luxury cosmetics at reduced prices. The platform collaborates with a diverse range of renowned global brands and exclusive boutique labels, offering substantial discounts on their products. By serving as a digital marketplace, Secret Sales enables top brands and retailers to efficiently manage their discount inventory while enhancing their brand reputation and expanding their customer base. The company has garnered attention for its growth in the discount fashion and beauty sector, positioning itself as a significant player in the market.
Eguana Technologies Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells advanced power electronics and energy storage solutions for residential and commercial applications in Australia, Canada, Europe, and the United States. The company offers a range of products under the Enduro, Evolve, and Elevate brand names, which include power inverters for solar photovoltaic systems, small wind turbines, fuel cells, and energy storage systems. Eguana's proprietary technology allows for fully integrated energy storage solutions that enhance solar energy utilization. Founded as Sustainable Energy Technologies, the company adopted its current name in September 2013 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
RainStor is a database designed to manage and analyze Big Data for large enterprises at the lowest total cost. RainStor delivers two editions of its database product, Big Data Retention and Big Data Analytics on Hadoop to efficiently manage multi-structured data sets, fully accessible for ongoing query and analysis to enable the most efficient data management and faster query and analysis. RainStor's unique product capabilities include granular level data de-duplication and compression which reduces overall storage footprint by 95%+ and which not only speeds up query performance but significantly drives down costs. Compared to traditional relational or data warehouse approaches, RainStor can ingest volumes of network or machine generated multi-structured data at very high speeds with ongoing query access. Storage and hardware agnostic, you can run RainStor on a SAN, NAS, CAS or HDFS environment in addition to the Cloud. RainStor sells both directly and through leading partners which include Amdocs, Anritsu, AdaptiveMobile, Dell, Group2000, HP, Teradata among others. Leading use-cases include a primary data hub for machine generated data and Big Data Analytics on Hadoop. RainStor's HQ is in San Francisco, CA with offices in Gloucester, UK. www.rainstor.com
Grupo Hospitalario Quirón
Private Equity Round in 2012
Grupo Hospitalario Quirón owns and operates hospital chain that is composed of eight hospitals and three health centers.
Eurofiber B.V., established in 2000 and located in Maarssen, the Netherlands, specializes in providing digital infrastructure through its extensive fiber-optic networks and datacenters. The company offers a range of services including dark fiber connections, network services, Ethernet VPN, cloud hub solutions, and business internet, catering to the needs of companies, government entities, and non-profit organizations. Eurofiber allows its customers the flexibility to select the services, applications, and providers that best suit their requirements, facilitating access to innovative digital solutions and ensuring reliable connections and cloud security.
nScaled offers hybrid cloud infrastructure as a service (IaaS) tailored for enterprises that handle highly confidential data and require robust reliability. With a focus on clients who demand zero tolerance for system downtime and data loss, nScaled's innovative Hybrid Cloud architecture provides maximum flexibility and dependability. The company delivers a range of services including primary application hosting, disaster recovery, and test/development solutions, all supported by their global network of Remote Cloud data centers and on-premises Local Cloud Appliances. Their customer service agreement is designed to prioritize client needs, and their 24/7 customer support is noted for its expertise and responsiveness. Headquartered in San Francisco, nScaled also maintains an office in London, serving mid-size companies with comprehensive cloud-based data backup solutions.
USP Hospitales SL
Acquisition in 2012
USP Hospitales, the third largest private hospital operator in Spain, focuses on the provision of hospital services to the private insurance and self-pay segments. It offers a comprehensive range of services covering all medical specialties, with a particular strength in trauma, gynaecology, oncology, cardiology, neurosurgery and internal medicine. With 12 hospitals, a specialist clinic and 22 auxiliary clinics, with a total of over 1,200 beds, USP Hospitales is present in nine out of Spain’s 17 regions and has a strong presence in Barcelona, Madrid and Seville.
MegaZebra GmbH, founded in 2008 and based in Munich, Germany, is a developer and publisher of casual online games aimed at social network communities globally. The company specializes in a variety of games, including solitaire castle, Mahjong trails, Mahjong, nuzzle puzzle, and Sudoku. MegaZebra's games and applications are integrated into social platforms like Facebook, enhancing user engagement. The company is supported by a skilled team comprising experienced professionals in the gaming industry. In September 2009, MegaZebra secured initial financing from KIZOO Technology Ventures to help fuel its growth in the competitive social gaming market.
MBA Polymers, Inc. (MBA) was founded in 1994 by Dr. Michael Biddle and Mr. Trip Allen, to expand the research capabilities in the area of plastics recycling, and to develop a commercial process for recovering plastics from complex streams of materials. After over six years of research and development, MBA is now considered a world leader at developing technology for the recovery of high value engineering plastics from complex durable goods streams such as computers, electronics, appliances, and automobiles. The company, located in Richmond, CA, operates a 90,000 foot state-of-the-art research and commercial recycling operation.
MBA Polymers, Inc. (MBA) was founded in 1994 by Dr. Michael Biddle and Mr. Trip Allen, to expand the research capabilities in the area of plastics recycling, and to develop a commercial process for recovering plastics from complex streams of materials. After over six years of research and development, MBA is now considered a world leader at developing technology for the recovery of high value engineering plastics from complex durable goods streams such as computers, electronics, appliances, and automobiles. The company, located in Richmond, CA, operates a 90,000 foot state-of-the-art research and commercial recycling operation.
Handmade Mobile provides celebrities and brands with their own social network, the artistic freedom to create posts comprised of video, audio, photo and text, and the power to control how fans view that content. The result is a social network that generates revenue, deepens engagement, and encourages fans to grow the audience. Working in sync with open social media platforms, Handmade Mobile's enclosed social environment provides the privacy and intimacy needed to foster a connected fan community, while encouraging content sharing to open platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to continually grow the fan base.
RainStor is a database designed to manage and analyze Big Data for large enterprises at the lowest total cost. RainStor delivers two editions of its database product, Big Data Retention and Big Data Analytics on Hadoop to efficiently manage multi-structured data sets, fully accessible for ongoing query and analysis to enable the most efficient data management and faster query and analysis. RainStor's unique product capabilities include granular level data de-duplication and compression which reduces overall storage footprint by 95%+ and which not only speeds up query performance but significantly drives down costs. Compared to traditional relational or data warehouse approaches, RainStor can ingest volumes of network or machine generated multi-structured data at very high speeds with ongoing query access. Storage and hardware agnostic, you can run RainStor on a SAN, NAS, CAS or HDFS environment in addition to the Cloud. RainStor sells both directly and through leading partners which include Amdocs, Anritsu, AdaptiveMobile, Dell, Group2000, HP, Teradata among others. Leading use-cases include a primary data hub for machine generated data and Big Data Analytics on Hadoop. RainStor's HQ is in San Francisco, CA with offices in Gloucester, UK. www.rainstor.com
Ubidyne, established in 2005, specializes in digital active antenna technology designed to enhance mobile communications. The company's innovative Antenna Embedded Radio technology integrates micro-radio systems within antennas, eliminating the need for coaxial feeder cables, remote electrical tilt, and additional amplifiers. This integration not only reduces energy consumption but also improves radio performance, deployment flexibility, coverage, and capacity across various mobile networks. Ubidyne's products support a wide range of standards, including GSM, UMTS, HSPA+, and LTE, and are compatible with CPRI and OBSAI optical interfaces. The technology enables advanced multi-standard wireless services, making it suitable for diverse applications from pico cells to smart macro cells and distributed in-building systems.
Eguana Technologies Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells advanced power electronics and energy storage solutions for residential and commercial applications in Australia, Canada, Europe, and the United States. The company offers a range of products under the Enduro, Evolve, and Elevate brand names, which include power inverters for solar photovoltaic systems, small wind turbines, fuel cells, and energy storage systems. Eguana's proprietary technology allows for fully integrated energy storage solutions that enhance solar energy utilization. Founded as Sustainable Energy Technologies, the company adopted its current name in September 2013 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
Garlik are leading technology innovators and digital identity experts set up by the founders of the UK online banks Egg (part of Citi) and First Direct (part of HSBC). With our range of products and services we aim to help individuals stay safe from online crime. Specialties Internet, Online Crime, Digital Identity
SoundCloud is a social sound platform that enables users to create, upload, and share audio content, including music. Launched in 2008 by Alexander Ljung and Eric Wahlforss, it serves as a hub for a diverse community of creators and listeners. The platform allows sound creators to instantly record and distribute their works while providing them with detailed statistics and feedback from the community. SoundCloud connects artists with their fans globally, facilitating the promotion and sharing of music through blogs, websites, and social networks. This open platform not only helps artists distribute their work but also enhances the music discovery experience for users.
RainStor is a database designed to manage and analyze Big Data for large enterprises at the lowest total cost. RainStor delivers two editions of its database product, Big Data Retention and Big Data Analytics on Hadoop to efficiently manage multi-structured data sets, fully accessible for ongoing query and analysis to enable the most efficient data management and faster query and analysis. RainStor's unique product capabilities include granular level data de-duplication and compression which reduces overall storage footprint by 95%+ and which not only speeds up query performance but significantly drives down costs. Compared to traditional relational or data warehouse approaches, RainStor can ingest volumes of network or machine generated multi-structured data at very high speeds with ongoing query access. Storage and hardware agnostic, you can run RainStor on a SAN, NAS, CAS or HDFS environment in addition to the Cloud. RainStor sells both directly and through leading partners which include Amdocs, Anritsu, AdaptiveMobile, Dell, Group2000, HP, Teradata among others. Leading use-cases include a primary data hub for machine generated data and Big Data Analytics on Hadoop. RainStor's HQ is in San Francisco, CA with offices in Gloucester, UK. www.rainstor.com
MBA Polymers, Inc. (MBA) was founded in 1994 by Dr. Michael Biddle and Mr. Trip Allen, to expand the research capabilities in the area of plastics recycling, and to develop a commercial process for recovering plastics from complex streams of materials. After over six years of research and development, MBA is now considered a world leader at developing technology for the recovery of high value engineering plastics from complex durable goods streams such as computers, electronics, appliances, and automobiles. The company, located in Richmond, CA, operates a 90,000 foot state-of-the-art research and commercial recycling operation.
The Group was created in September 2006 following the sale by the Caudwell Group of its distribution and logistics businesses to Doughty Hanson, one of the foremost private equity firms in Europe. 20:20 Mobile Group is now Europe's leading mobile handset distributor and in the top three, globally. We are also the world's largest distributor of mobile phone accessories.
Garlik are leading technology innovators and digital identity experts set up by the founders of the UK online banks Egg (part of Citi) and First Direct (part of HSBC). With our range of products and services we aim to help individuals stay safe from online crime. Specialties Internet, Online Crime, Digital Identity
Secret Sales is a distinctive online platform owned by LRG Online Ltd, founded in 2020 by Chris Griffin and Matt Purt. It has rapidly established itself as a leading destination for consumers seeking fashionable apparel, sportswear, home essentials, and luxury cosmetics at reduced prices. The platform collaborates with a diverse range of renowned global brands and exclusive boutique labels, offering substantial discounts on their products. By serving as a digital marketplace, Secret Sales enables top brands and retailers to efficiently manage their discount inventory while enhancing their brand reputation and expanding their customer base. The company has garnered attention for its growth in the discount fashion and beauty sector, positioning itself as a significant player in the market.
Odersun AG is a German company which develops and manufactures thin-film solar cells and modules on copper tape specifically for building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). Odersun filed for bankruptcy in 2012. Odersun employs more than 320 people in production, research and management in Frankfurt (Oder), Fürstenwalde (Spree) and Berlin, Germany. In cooperation with partner and investor AT&M, Odersun is setting up a joint venture in Beijing. On 1 June 2012, Odersun went into administration.
Handmade Mobile provides celebrities and brands with their own social network, the artistic freedom to create posts comprised of video, audio, photo and text, and the power to control how fans view that content. The result is a social network that generates revenue, deepens engagement, and encourages fans to grow the audience. Working in sync with open social media platforms, Handmade Mobile's enclosed social environment provides the privacy and intimacy needed to foster a connected fan community, while encouraging content sharing to open platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to continually grow the fan base.
AdaptiveMobile Ltd. is a mobile security provider that delivers solutions to safeguard services on both fixed and mobile networks. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, the company offers a range of services including messaging security, web protection, traffic retention, and enterprise mobile security management. Its solutions encompass protections against illegal content, mobile viruses, and unauthorized communications, as well as specialized tools for managing mobile messaging traffic and preventing signaling attacks. Additionally, AdaptiveMobile provides managed services for messaging abuse prevention and grey route controls. Its diverse clientele includes mobile operators, broadband and Wi-Fi providers, managed service providers, and enterprises, with offices located across North America, Europe, South Africa, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific region.
MBA Polymers, Inc. (MBA) was founded in 1994 by Dr. Michael Biddle and Mr. Trip Allen, to expand the research capabilities in the area of plastics recycling, and to develop a commercial process for recovering plastics from complex streams of materials. After over six years of research and development, MBA is now considered a world leader at developing technology for the recovery of high value engineering plastics from complex durable goods streams such as computers, electronics, appliances, and automobiles. The company, located in Richmond, CA, operates a 90,000 foot state-of-the-art research and commercial recycling operation.
Garlik are leading technology innovators and digital identity experts set up by the founders of the UK online banks Egg (part of Citi) and First Direct (part of HSBC). With our range of products and services we aim to help individuals stay safe from online crime. Specialties Internet, Online Crime, Digital Identity
Norit N.V. specializes in the manufacture and sale of activated carbon, serving a diverse range of industries including environmental, health, safety, and industrial sectors. The company produces activated carbon from various raw materials such as lignite, peat, bituminous coal, coconut, and wood, which is utilized to eliminate pollutants and contaminants from water, air, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, and industrial processes. Norit offers a variety of products including granular and powdered carbon systems, carbon-based purification ingredients, and thermal reactivation solutions. Its applications extend to the beverage, food, dairy, chemical, gas, air, mining, and catalyst industries, catering to the needs of manufacturers, municipalities, and utilities.
Plazes is a geosocial networking platform that enables users to share their current locations, activities, and future plans with others. The service allows individuals to discover what others are doing in various locations and to connect with friends through group memberships. Initially requiring software for automatic location detection, Plazes transitioned in May 2007 to a more accessible model that allows users to share their whereabouts via its website or mobile text messaging, eliminating the need for downloads. This shift has positioned Plazes as a social media tool similar to platforms like Twitter and Jaiku, focusing on real-time location-based interactions.
Mobango, Ltd. is recognized as the world's first social app store, functioning as a mobile community for users across approximately 150 countries. Established in 2006 and based in London, Mobango offers a free online and mobile service platform for its 8 million registered users, enabling them to publish, create, convert, store, share, download, and play a variety of mobile content, including videos, photos, ringtones, applications, and games. The platform supports over 2,000 devices and provides access to more than 1.5 million applications, games, and user-generated content worldwide. As a subsidiary of Mauj Mobile, Mobango has been acknowledged for its innovation and quality, having been named one of the top 10 app distribution platforms by The Economist in 2011 and receiving the Red Herring Europe Top 100 award in 2012. The service is compatible with any mobile phone, regardless of operating system or device manufacturer.
DeepStream Technologies
Series B in 2006
DeepStream Technologies Ltd. designs and manufactures digital sensor components for original equipment manufacturers to embed into their products. It offers miniature circuit breakers, residual current devices, electrical sockets, electrical adaptors and power leads, lighting sockets and accessories, building utility sensors and valves, switchgears, industrial controls, shaped-circuits, and electromechanical components. The company serves energy, switchgear, building management and automation, industrial automation and control, heating, ventilation and control, and fire and security markets.
Garlik are leading technology innovators and digital identity experts set up by the founders of the UK online banks Egg (part of Citi) and First Direct (part of HSBC). With our range of products and services we aim to help individuals stay safe from online crime. Specialties Internet, Online Crime, Digital Identity
TV3 Television Network Limited is a commercial broadcaster based in Dublin, Ireland, operating a free-to-air television channel since its founding in 1997. It serves as a competitive alternative to the three state-owned networks in the country, providing a diverse range of programming that includes news, current affairs, mini-series, and Irish-produced content. As of December 2015, TV3 operates as a subsidiary of UPC Ireland B.V. In addition to its television offerings, the network has developed mobile applications compatible with iPad and iPhone, such as TV 3 Weather, which focuses on weather-related news.
Actionality, Inc. offers mobile marketing technologies and solutions. The company's AdFlexTM Platform enables its users develop mobile commercials in a standardized format and with campaign logic, supporting updates, rotation, modification, interaction, and reporting. It serves advertisers, mobile operators, and content providers in Asia and Europe. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Munich, Germany with sales offices in Berlin, Germany; and Hong Kong, Hong Kong. As of July 17, 2007, Actionality, Inc. is a subsidiary of Yahoo!, Inc.
HellermannTyton (HT) is a market leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-performance and innovative cable management solutions. Headquartered in the UK and with operations in 34 countries, HT operates world class production facilities in 12 primary locations across 10 countries, which are located close to end customers to maximise presence and responsiveness.
Azure Solutions is a leading revenue assurance company headquartered in London, UK, with a global presence that includes offices in major cities such as Westminster, Paris, and Singapore. The company specializes in providing a comprehensive range of revenue assurance solutions tailored for mobile operators and cable television companies. Its product portfolio includes services focused on Data Integrity, Wholesale and Interconnect Billing, International Settlements, Fraud Management, Mediation, Management, Translation and Rating, Event Integrity, and Route Optimisation. By offering these end-to-end solutions, Azure Solutions helps clients ensure accurate revenue generation and mitigate financial risks in current-generation networks.
Orchestria, a leader in Information Protection and Control, provides the software and solutions to help organizations protect and control this critical resource wherever it is stored or used and significantly reduce the risks associated with uncontrolled information. Orchestria addresses a broad set of risks while optimizing the operational burdens associated with the detection and remediation of these risks. Orchestria helps customers prevent data loss, address messaging compliance concerns, and enforce information classification and control.
TAK'ASIC is an innovator in dedicated imaging processors and solutions.
Citel specializes in developing telecommunications technology, particularly in the area of voice-over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solutions. Established in 1995 in Nottingham, UK, the company has evolved into a leader in IP telephony migration, providing a comprehensive range of network-edge products. Citel enables enterprises to leverage their existing telecom and datacom infrastructure, allowing traditional telephones to make cost-effective internet calls without the need for new IP phones. Through its innovative technology and hardware offerings, Citel helps organizations realize significant cost savings and productivity improvements associated with IP telephony.
Balta Group NV is the largest producer of textile floor coverings in Europe, headquartered in Sint-Baafs-Vijve, Belgium. Established in 1964, the company generates a consolidated gross turnover of 577 million Euros, with 95% of its products exported to over 130 countries. Balta operates through four primary segments: Rugs, Residential, Commercial, and Non-Woven. The Rugs segment focuses on machine-made rugs, while the Residential segment offers branded broadloom carpets and tiles. The Commercial segment produces modular carpet tiles for office and public spaces, in addition to broadloom carpets for the hospitality sector. The Non-Woven segment specializes in soft flooring for events and various technical fabrics. Balta Group has eight production facilities globally, including locations in Turkey, and distribution centers in Belgium and the USA, catering to the North American market.
Alphamosaic
Series C in 2004
Alphamosaic develop low power, flexible video processing devices. Our devices support video communications and image analysis software running on a wide range of products.We are focused on telecomms and computing with devices for camera-enabled smart phones and PDAs. We also serve video requirements in security, consumer and new-products with a generic videoprocessing engine (VideoCore®).
TAK'ASIC is an innovator in dedicated imaging processors and solutions.
Orchestria, a leader in Information Protection and Control, provides the software and solutions to help organizations protect and control this critical resource wherever it is stored or used and significantly reduce the risks associated with uncontrolled information. Orchestria addresses a broad set of risks while optimizing the operational burdens associated with the detection and remediation of these risks. Orchestria helps customers prevent data loss, address messaging compliance concerns, and enforce information classification and control.
Neartek offers Virtual Storage Engine, a virtual tape software solution that focuses on the backup and restore operations for open system environments. It enables information technology organizations to implement disk-based data protection strategies. Neartek was acquired by EMC in September 2006. Neartek was founded in 1994 and is based in Westborough, Massachusetts.
Sandbridge Technologies Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that develops and markets revolutionary fully programmable software-defined-radio (SDR) chipsets for multimode, multi-function wireless handheld devices. Sandbridge provides its customers tremendous competitive value in the global cellular marketplace through an exceptionally cost effective, ultra-low power broadband wireless technology based on the SandBlaster™ DSP baseband architecture.
Alphamosaic
Series B in 2003
Alphamosaic develop low power, flexible video processing devices. Our devices support video communications and image analysis software running on a wide range of products.We are focused on telecomms and computing with devices for camera-enabled smart phones and PDAs. We also serve video requirements in security, consumer and new-products with a generic videoprocessing engine (VideoCore®).
Neartek offers Virtual Storage Engine, a virtual tape software solution that focuses on the backup and restore operations for open system environments. It enables information technology organizations to implement disk-based data protection strategies. Neartek was acquired by EMC in September 2006. Neartek was founded in 1994 and is based in Westborough, Massachusetts.
TAK'ASIC is an innovator in dedicated imaging processors and solutions.
Fenestrae®, founded in 1990, is a global provider of innovative solutions that help organizations improve agility and reduce costs by eliminating paper from key business processes. Fenestrae’s suite of flagship products consists of Udocx® and the Faxination® Server.
Fenestrae is a Microsoft Partner (Gold Application Development), and has customers in financial services, government, healthcare and many other industries. Our products are in use in many of the Fortune 100 companies as well as Telco’s hosting the Fenestrae solutions.
Next to Fenestrae’s strong foothold in Microsoft infrastructures and application environments such as Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Office 365, it also has a proven track record of integration with CRM and ERP vendors such as SAP and Oracle, covering all business segments and providing enterprise class solutions.
Headquartered in The Hague, The Netherlands, Fenestrae has offices in The Netherlands (HQ), US, Germany, Spain and Hong Kong. It serves over 9000 customers in more than 40 countries.
LM Wind Power is an independent supplier of blades for wind turbines, focused on promoting renewable energy. Headquartered in Kolding, Denmark, with a global office in Amsterdam, the company operates 13 production and assembly facilities across four continents, strategically located near major wind energy markets. LM Wind Power's offerings encompass blade development, manufacturing, and service and logistics, with a commitment to sustainability. Approximately one in five wind turbines installed worldwide features blades produced by the company. Additionally, LM Wind Power maintains technology hubs in Denmark, the Netherlands, and India, further enhancing its innovation and service capabilities.