Duke Street LLP is a private equity firm based in London, established in 1988, that specializes in acquiring and investing in established mid-market companies, primarily in Western Europe, with a focus on the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. The firm targets companies with enterprise values between €10 million and €300 million, typically investing amounts ranging from $10 million to $211 million. Duke Street concentrates its investments in four main sectors: consumer, healthcare, industrials and engineering, and services. Within these sectors, it identifies opportunities in specialty retail, healthcare services, manufacturing, and facilities management, among others. The firm prefers to take majority stakes in its portfolio companies, often seeking board representation to enhance value and drive growth. Duke Street does not invest in startups, early-stage companies, or turnaround situations, focusing instead on mature businesses with the potential for transformation.
CleanO2 Carbon Capture Technologies is set to change the heating industry. In 2007, the founders of CleanO2 CCT began developing technology that would have a positive impact in the industry. Now, 9 years later, the company have deployed the residential carbon capture device in Alberta, Canada and have expanded the technology on a global scale. The company has developed an aggregated commercial carbon capture device called CARBiNX, a sleek, carbon munching addition to businesses. Reducing energy demands through heat recovery and using the carbon capture process to create a valuable by-product. CleanO2 Carbon Capture Technologies was founded on 2013 and is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
COMPO GmbH manufactures biological/chemical brand products for home and garden needs. The company offers potting soil (for balcony and potted plants), garden fertilizers, liquid fertilizers (for potted plants), plant care products, lawn care products, lawn grass seeds, pesticides, and plant protection products; and indoor and outdoor, ornamental, fruit and vegetable, greenhouse, and lawn plants, as well as plants for balcony and terraces. It serves customers through dealers worldwide.
Kent Pharmaceuticals is a manufacturer and source branded and generic products of the highest quality standard, including tailored customer solutions, as well as market leading bespoke Over Labelling services.
Great Rail Journeys Ltd. specializes in providing escorted rail holidays to diverse destinations across six continents, including Europe, Africa, America, Canada, the Far East, Russia, India, and Australia. Founded in 1980 and based in York, United Kingdom, the company focuses on creating enriching travel experiences that incorporate scenic railway journeys, cultural excursions, and sightseeing tours. Great Rail Journeys aims to simplify travel planning by offering comprehensive services such as tour advisory, booking, ticketing, rail planning, and management. By handling the logistics, the company allows travelers to fully immerse themselves in the unique sights, sounds, and tastes of each destination. Originally known as Mac’s Tours until its name change in 1994, Great Rail Journeys is recognized for its commitment to delivering hassle-free and memorable travel experiences.
A-ROSA is an operator of river cruises in Europe, on the Rhine, Danube and the Rhône/Saone. The company employs approximately 600 people and has a state-of-the-art fleet consisting of 11 river cruise vessels. The European river cruise market offers significant growth potential: organically, driven by the ever-increasing spending on recreational activities, as well as a demographically-induced expansion of the target group of 50+, and also growth through acquisitions in consolidating this highly fragmented industry.
TeamSport is the provider of indoor karting in the UK. At TeamSport we are proud to provide our customers with the ultimate indoor karting experience; racing the best karts on the most imaginative, exciting, multi-level tracks. We have been pioneers in indoor karting for over 20 years now, running go-karting events since 1990, firmly establishing ourselves as market leaders.
Medi-Globe Corporation is a developer, manufacturer, and distributor of devices, catheters, implants and supplies for bronchoscopy and flexible endoscopy. We produce both single use and eco-friendly reusable products for markets around the world. We offer a wide range of endoscopic products – applicable for standard diagnostic procedures to more sophisticated ERCP, EUS and EBUS procedures.
Voyage Care is a UK-based provider of specialized healthcare and support services, focusing on individuals with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, mental health conditions, and complex care needs. Incorporated in 2001 and formerly known as Paragon Healthcare Group Limited, the company operates care homes, supported living facilities, and registered care homes to deliver tailored services. Its offerings include residential care, respite services, daycare, and brain injury rehabilitation, all designed to empower clients to lead fulfilling lives. Voyage Care emphasizes person-centered care, adapting its support to meet the unique needs of each individual, thereby facilitating their transition and addressing challenging behaviors. The company is headquartered in Lichfield and operates under the umbrella of Voyage Bidco Ltd.
Baywater Healthcare Ireland
Acquisition in 2013
Baywater Healthcare Ireland Limited provides homecare services to patients with long term conditions.
SandpiperCI Group Limited, based in Saint Saviour, Jersey, operates a variety of retail outlets, including convenience stores, grocery stores, and food halls across the Channel Islands. The company features its own brands, such as Checkers Express, a convenience food chain, and The Wine Warehouse, which specializes in off-license sales. In addition to its retail operations, SandpiperCI is engaged in the management of commercial and residential properties. Founded in 2007, the company aims to provide customers with easy access to essential goods and services in a convenient shopping environment.
Parabis Group provides legal solutions for insurance, travel, and other related industries. Parabis Group offers services related to claims handling, consultancy, fraud detection and prevention, claim investigation, strategic advice/key process change, and uninsured loss recovery.
LM Funerals is a funeral services company that provides a range of services to support families during difficult times. The company focuses on delivering compassionate client care and comprehensive funeral services to meet the diverse needs of its clients. With an emphasis on dignity and respect, LM Funerals aims to create meaningful experiences for those mourning the loss of a loved one.
LM Funerals is a funeral services company that provides a range of services to support families during difficult times. The company focuses on delivering compassionate client care and comprehensive funeral services to meet the diverse needs of its clients. With an emphasis on dignity and respect, LM Funerals aims to create meaningful experiences for those mourning the loss of a loved one.
Parabis Group provides legal solutions for insurance, travel, and other related industries. Parabis Group offers services related to claims handling, consultancy, fraud detection and prevention, claim investigation, strategic advice/key process change, and uninsured loss recovery.
Wagamama is a British restaurant chain based in London, specializing in pan-Asian cuisine with a modern Japanese influence. Established in 1992, Wagamama primarily focuses on dishes featuring ramen and udon noodles served in broth, alongside a variety of dry noodle dishes, curries, and fresh juices. The chain has expanded to include 32 company-owned restaurants across the U.K., while also operating franchised locations in seven other countries throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Australasia. Catering to a diverse clientele that includes business professionals, families, and students, Wagamama aims to provide a casual dining experience with a menu that emphasizes fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors.
UK Wealth Management is a leading independent financial services group, specializing in Wealth Management and Workplace Benefits. The company has gained an enviable reputation with private clients, companies and the professional community for specialist independent advice, backed by in-house expertise and research. The range of services we provide is unusually wide within our sector. Whether you choose investment management, workplace benefits or personal financial planning; all advice is provided in-house and tailored to meet your individual needs.
Marlin Financial Services are based in West Sussex and our 230-seat call centre operates from here. Our team performs the collection and management of Group-owned and contingency accounts in all consumer credit sectors.Our investment in technology supports the optimisation of collections and helps us sustain and deliver a competitive advantage. It is key to continue our investment in the latest analytical software and databases to support our business strategy and our focus on system security is paramount to building and retaining the trust of our clients and their customers.
Payzone Ireland is the largest consumer payments network in the country with over 7,000 retail agents which process a variety of electronic transactions services, including: mobile phone top ups; debit/credit card transactions; M50 motorway toll payments; Leap travel cards; local property tax payments; parking fees; pre-paid utility and parcel collection services. Based in Sandyford, Dublin the company employs over 70 people in Ireland. Payzone’s focus is on delivering leading edge payment services that drive greater efficiency for clients and increased revenues for its retail partners. As industry leader, Payzone's technology credentials, capabilities and expertise are a particular strength of the business.
Biomnis S.A. is a medical pathology service provider based in Lyon, France, with operations extending internationally. The company offers a wide range of services, including trisomy 21 screening, pre-and post-natal constitutional cytogenetics, and various oncology-haematology services encompassing cellular haematology, acquired cytogenetics, and somatic genetics. Additionally, Biomnis specializes in genetics related to haematology, immunochemistry, and pharmacogenetics, as well as in infectiology, biochemistry, immunology, haematology, and analytical chemistry. Its clientele includes hospitals, medical centers, public and private laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, and clinical trial centers. Founded in 1897, Biomnis S.A. was previously known as Laboratoire Marcel Merieux before rebranding in 2008. The company is a subsidiary of Eurofins Scientific SE.
The Original Factory Shop is a value retailer operating a chain of retail outlets across the United Kingdom, primarily located in small towns. The company provides a diverse range of products, including clothing, sportswear, footwear, electrical goods, household items, gardening supplies, toys, and beauty products, all aimed at offering affordable prices to consumers. Its business model combines both online and offline shopping options, catering to customers who prefer the convenience of local shopping. The Original Factory Shop is focused on expanding its store presence throughout the UK while enhancing its multi-channel retail offerings.
Oasis is a provider of NHS and private dental care. Our dental people care for over 1.5 million patients across the UK. Established in 1996, Oasis has over 200 practices across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
We’re the only major biscuit manufacturer in the UK to focus solely on biscuits and this dedication has helped us become one of the key players in the market. We employ over 2,200 people around the UK, in three main manufacturing facilities in Llantarnam, Edinburgh and Blackpool, a chocolate refinery in Moreton and central distribution hub in Liverpool. Our head office is based in St. Albans and a subsidiary office is located in Blackpool. Since 2009 the company has been owned by CIBC and Apollo Global Management, and in recent years it has adapted to the demands of a challenging economic climate to become a much more efficient and agile organisation. Our forward-thinking strategy has led to some impressive results. Burton’s Biscuit Company has delivered against its financial expectations over the past few years, achieving annual sales of over £340 million and continuing to grow our market share quarter after quarter. We were also recently awarded the prestigious IGD Business Transformation award (October 2011) for our fresh ideas on how to take the business forward in what remains a challenging economic market.
2e2 Group Limited is a provider of information and communication technology (ICT) lifecycle services, catering to medium and large private and public sector organizations globally. The company offers a diverse range of services, including managed services, assured outsourcing, compliance, archiving, IT support, flexible resourcing, and cloud security. 2e2 operates across various industries, such as telecommunications, healthcare, retail, transport, and financial services, providing solutions that can be delivered on premises, in the cloud, or as a hybrid model. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Newbury, United Kingdom, 2e2 also has offices in Spain and operates in several regions, including Ireland, Benelux, the United States, and the Channel Islands. The company aims to enhance business processes, reduce infrastructure costs, and improve performance for its clients.
Adelie Foods Group Ltd. is a prominent producer and distributor of food products in the United Kingdom, specializing in the 'Food to Go' sector. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Heathrow, the company offers a diverse range of ready-to-eat items, including sandwiches, paninis, bagels, subs, wraps, toasties, chilled snacks, and salads. Adelie supplies its products to various customers, including supermarkets, high street retailers, coffee shops, contract caterers, and the travel sector, ensuring broad market reach. The company employs approximately 2,800 staff across six manufacturing and eight distribution sites throughout the country. In addition to its extensive portfolio of private label offerings, Adelie Foods owns URBAN eat, the UK's largest sandwich brand, which is available in over 6,000 locations nationwide.
ERS Insurance Group
Acquisition in 2005
ERS Insurance Group is a provider of personal lines insurance. Investing in this interesting specialist risk insurance business gave us the opportunity to put our knowledge of the Financial Services sector to use to develop a coherent and more dynamic company, in a sector under-exploited by our competitors. To do so we backed an ambitious CEO and brought additional new leadership into the company.
Xafinity is a UK specialist in pensions actuarial, consulting and administration, providing a wide range of advisory and compliance services to over 550 pension scheme clients. The Company combines expertise, insight and technology to address the needs of both pension trustees and sponsoring companies. The Group has more than 430 employees, and offices in 6 locations across the UK: Reading, Leeds, Stirling, Belfast, London and Manchester.
Affinity Healthcare
Acquisition in 2004
Affinity Healthcare is a regional provider of mental health services. Affinity pursued a focussed strategy to provide specialist psychiatric care to patients, working closely with the NHS. With a greater number of care places in this sector being managed by the private sector, we saw opportunities to build its reputation as a leading provider and to grow the business organically.
B&B was launched in Brittany, France in 1990 and is positioned at the “high end” of the budget hotel segment. Its innovative concept lies in offering high quality at a competitive price, to meet the needs of both business and leisure travellers. B&B operates 223 hotels in France, Germany and Italy, with a total of 16,162 rooms. Since the Group’s creation, quality has always been important in the development of hotels: choice of construction materials, equipment, furniture, policy of offering a real bathroom, sufficiently spacious family suites, generous all-you-can-eat breakfast buffets, access to latest technologies including free and unlimited WiFi access.
Paragon Healthcare, Inc. is a healthcare provider specializing in infusible and injectable pharmacy services, delivering care in home settings, physician offices, and its own infusion centers. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company offers a range of therapies including antibiotic treatment, heart failure management, hemophilia support, immune therapy, nutrition support, and pain management. Paragon operates a network of ambulatory infusion centers and home infusion pharmacies, ensuring that patients receive convenient access to necessary medications and treatments. Additionally, the company provides reimbursement solutions that encompass insurance coordination, financial assistance, benefits verification, and claims management. Paragon Healthcare has expanded its operations across multiple states, including Texas, Colorado, Tennessee, Alabama, and California, to better serve patients with chronic and acute health conditions.
Maison Marie Brizard and Roger is an alcoholic beverage company based in Charenton-le-Pont, France. It specializes in the production and distribution of a diverse portfolio of liqueurs, spirits, and wines, catering to customers around the globe. The company focuses on providing a wide variety of cocktail-based liqueurs, allowing consumers to enjoy competitive pricing and a broad selection of quality beverages.
Insert France
Acquisition in 1999
Insert France is a specialist seller of centre-of-town poster advertising and point-of-sale promotion services.
Education and Entertainment Nordic AB
Acquisition in 1999
Education and Entertainment Nordic AB is leading Scandinavian distributor of educational and entertainment content.
Madison Filter
Acquisition in 1999
Madison Filter is filtration solutions provider serving niche global markets.
Inspired Gaming (UK) Limited
Acquisition in 1998
Inspired Gaming (UK) Limited is owner and distributor of amusement machines. Leisure Link demonstrated our capabilities in origination and company transformation to achieve rapid growth and a profitable exit. We knew the management team well and worked with them for a year to prepare the deal. Our deep knowledge of the sector allowed us to benchmark the business and spot its untapped potential for greater efficiency, acquisitions and the application of new technology to reach new markets.
MSSA specializes in the production of sodium metal and its derivatives, serving both pharmaceutical and industrial markets. The company manufactures purified sodium metal and various alkali metals, including potassium and lithium, alongside associated chemicals. Operating under stringent environmental regulations, MSSA has successfully demonstrated its ability to manage the production of hazardous substances responsibly. This commitment to environmental stewardship is integral to the company's transformation and growth strategy, positioning it as a reliable player in the sodium-based chemicals sector.
Cremascoli Ortho
Acquisition in 1997
Cremascoli Ortho Group is manufacturer of artificial joint systems.
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