J+S Subsea
Private Equity Round in 2024
J+S Subsea is a supplier of systems and in-service support for the defence and offshore energy markets.
Novosound
Venture Round in 2022
Novosound Ltd, founded in 2016 and based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializes in the design and manufacture of innovative ultrasound sensors that address the limitations of traditional technology. As the first spin-out from the University of the West of Scotland, Novosound employs groundbreaking thin-film manufacturing techniques to create highly customizable and scalable ultrasound solutions. The company’s products are utilized across various sectors, including aerospace, oil and gas, industrial applications, as well as in medical, veterinary, and dental fields. By developing advanced imaging sensors, systems, and software, Novosound enhances high-resolution ultrasound imaging, thereby providing clients with improved capabilities in non-destructive testing and diagnostics.
Rovco Ltd is a company based in Bristol, United Kingdom, specializing in underwater hydrographic survey and inspection services through the use of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). Founded in 2015, Rovco serves clients in the oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors by offering advanced technologies that enhance the management and inspection of subsea assets. The company's innovative solutions include 3D photogrammetry, which creates detailed 3D models from high-resolution photographs, allowing clients to assess their assets for damage, corrosion, and marine growth. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, Rovco provides autonomous subsea robotics and advanced inspection capabilities, enabling clients to make informed engineering decisions and undertake preventative maintenance, thereby reducing project risks and costs.
FIS Chemicals
Private Equity Round in 2020
FIS Chemicals, established in 1980 and headquartered in Aberdeen, UK, specializes in the formulation, manufacturing, and supply of cleaning and maintenance chemicals for diverse industries. Its extensive product portfolio includes rust protection primers, automotive cleaning solutions, water treatment chemicals, aerosols for various applications, catering and hygiene products, oil removal and electrical cleaner solutions, and offshore chemicals such as degreasers and solvents. The company also engages in chemical distribution.
Rovco Ltd is a company based in Bristol, United Kingdom, specializing in underwater hydrographic survey and inspection services through the use of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). Founded in 2015, Rovco serves clients in the oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors by offering advanced technologies that enhance the management and inspection of subsea assets. The company's innovative solutions include 3D photogrammetry, which creates detailed 3D models from high-resolution photographs, allowing clients to assess their assets for damage, corrosion, and marine growth. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, Rovco provides autonomous subsea robotics and advanced inspection capabilities, enabling clients to make informed engineering decisions and undertake preventative maintenance, thereby reducing project risks and costs.
Novosound
Venture Round in 2019
Novosound Ltd, founded in 2016 and based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializes in the design and manufacture of innovative ultrasound sensors that address the limitations of traditional technology. As the first spin-out from the University of the West of Scotland, Novosound employs groundbreaking thin-film manufacturing techniques to create highly customizable and scalable ultrasound solutions. The company’s products are utilized across various sectors, including aerospace, oil and gas, industrial applications, as well as in medical, veterinary, and dental fields. By developing advanced imaging sensors, systems, and software, Novosound enhances high-resolution ultrasound imaging, thereby providing clients with improved capabilities in non-destructive testing and diagnostics.
MIRICO
Venture Round in 2018
MIRICO Ltd. is a laser spectroscopy instrumentation company based in Oxford, founded in 2015 as a spin‑out from the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. It develops high‑performance gas‑sensing products that use laser dispersion, tunable laser absorption, and isotope‑ratio techniques to provide real‑time, in‑situ monitoring of trace gases and isotopologues. The instruments are applied in space exploration, planetary landers, environmental monitoring, atmospheric emissions, geochemistry, medical diagnostics, and oil‑and‑gas exploration and production. The company’s cloud‑connected platform delivers autonomous, continuous measurements in all weather conditions, enabling detection, localisation, and quantification of emissions to support net‑zero targets and operational optimisation.
Crowle Wharfe Engineers
Acquisition in 2014
Crowle Wharfe Engineers Limited is a UK-based company that offers comprehensive engineering solutions for the rail, power, oil, and steel industries, both domestically and internationally. Established in 1996 and located in Scunthorpe, the company specializes in the design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of mechanical installations. Its service offerings encompass a wide range of machining processes, including turning, CNC, drilling, milling, boring, and grinding, as well as fabrication and non-destructive testing services such as magnetic particle and dye penetrant testing. Additionally, Crowle Wharfe Engineers provides onsite maintenance, welding, and refurbishment services for critical components, ensuring high-quality support for its clients across various sectors.