Graphite Capital is a prominent mid-market private equity firm based in the United Kingdom, established in 1981. With a strong track record of generating robust returns across various economic cycles, the firm has supported management teams in over 100 companies across diverse sectors, including retail, technology, healthcare, and financial services. Graphite focuses on investing in companies valued between £30 million and £150 million, believing that this segment offers the highest potential for growth and returns. The firm emphasizes close collaboration with skilled management teams to enhance and expand its portfolio companies. By leveraging their extensive experience and industry contacts, Graphite aims to add significant value to these businesses while adapting their investment strategies to reflect evolving market conditions, consumer preferences, and technological advancements.
Wonderbly is a London-based full stack publishing company that specializes in creating personalized children's books. By leveraging technology, Wonderbly crafts unique storytelling experiences that cater to individual interests, aiming to foster curiosity, intelligence, and kindness in young readers. Their flagship product, lostmy.name, has achieved significant success, selling over 600,000 copies and reaching customers in more than 135 countries. Through its custom storytelling platform, Wonderbly allows users to create tailored storybooks, enhancing the connection between children and their loved ones while promoting reading engagement.
Higher Ed International
Private Equity Round in 2021
Higher Ed International is a fast-growing global online programme manager (“OPM”).
IP Solutions Limited provides unified communications services in the United Kingdom. The company provides hosted VoIP solutions, including call conferencing, VoIP handsets and soft phones, connectivity and security, implementation and training, and IP SIP trunking; and cloud services, including Microsoft Lync 2013 and Microsoft Office 365 implementation, advanced business continuity, cloud backup and disaster recovery, application delivery, server hosting and virtual servers, and cloud implementation and workshops.
Ten10 Solutions Limited provides software testing services. The company provides AGILE and automated testing services, functional testing, managed testing, performance and regression testing, accessibility and compatibility testing, and mobile performance testing services. The company caters to financial services, legal, professional services, public sector, retail and commerce, and technology industries. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
Hanson Wade Limited is a London-based company founded in 2008 that specializes in organizing business conferences and fostering year-round community connections. It brings together professionals from diverse sectors including life sciences, finance, construction, and legal compliance, facilitating collaboration among business, scientific, and academic experts. The company focuses on various fields such as antibody-drug conjugates, advanced analytics, and genome editing. Additionally, Hanson Wade operates a cloud-based software-as-a-service platform that aids pharmaceutical scientists in personalizing drug development data and analysis. Through its initiatives, Hanson Wade aims to accelerate growth and deliver effective commercial solutions by connecting the right individuals with pertinent issues and answers.
Compass Community is provides fostering services and children’s residential care. All of Their children’s homes provide the highest quality care and substitute parenting for children who experience a range of behavioural and emotional difficulties. They recognise the importance of investing in and retaining good support workers; offering high quality training, frequent supervision as well as specialist independent consultation. The culture is based on family values of respect, caring, education, social and leisure pursuits and good health.
YSC Consulting is a global provider of leadership strategy consulting and management assessment services, operating from 17 offices across Europe, North America, South Africa, and Asia-Pacific. The firm serves a diverse clientele of over 400 companies, including notable names such as Qantas, HSBC, Diageo, GlaxoSmithKline, Tesco, and BP. YSC specializes in developing insights into individual and team performance as well as organizational cultures, utilizing a team of psychologists to analyze and enhance corporate performance. This approach enables corporate and private equity clients to receive tailored advice aimed at improving their leadership effectiveness and overall organizational success.
Random42 Limited is a digital healthcare agency based in London, specializing in 3D medical animation and a range of digital solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Founded in 2005, the company offers various services, including scientific medical writing, content creation, and high-resolution rendering for animations and videos. It also develops interactive applications, augmented reality experiences, and web solutions such as digital asset management and mobile health initiatives. Additionally, Random42 provides print solutions like brochures and exhibition materials. The agency caters to a wide array of therapeutic areas, including oncology, autoimmune diseases, and respiratory conditions. With a strong track record, Random42 has collaborated with 24 of the top 25 pharmaceutical companies and numerous emerging biotech firms, establishing itself as a leader in scientific digital solutions globally.
They provide comprehensive engineering services to all manufacturing and industrial sectors, both locally and internationally. Their core service is machinery installation and machine moving, including the turnkey management of complex industrial projects. This can range from single machines being moved within an existing site to large scale factor. They provide comprehensive engineering services to all manufacturing and industrial sectors, both locally and internationally. Their core service is machinery installation and machine moving, including the turnkey management of complex industrial projects. This can range from single machines being moved within an existing site to large scale factory and production lines being moved from one country to another. They are also able to offer a range of mechanical, electrical and piping solutions as well as support with control systems and machinery modifications. In addition to their machinery services they have a proud heritage in providing a range of engineering support services. These range from contract lifting and crane hire to specialist heavy plant hire. Finally to ensure that they can move their clients to where they want to be they provide a specialist transportation and storage service including heavy haulage and abnormal load transportation. All of their capabilities and services are offered together with complete project management that can organise, plan and execute the largest and most complex machine installation contracts on behalf of their clients.y and production lines being moved from one country to another. They are also able to offer a range of mechanical, electrical and piping solutions as well as support with control systems and machinery modifications. In addition to their machinery services they have a proud heritage in providing a range of engineering support services. These range from contract lifting and crane hire to specialist heavy plant hire. Finally to ensure that they can move their clients to where they want to be they provide a specialist transportation and storage service including heavy haulage and abnormal load transportation. All of their capabilities and services are offered together with complete project management that can organise, plan and execute the largest and most complex machine installation contracts on behalf of their clients. Established over 150 years ago in 1863 and now privately owned by their own management together with Bridgepoint Development Capital, they have offices and facilities in 13 countries and a global skilled workforce of over 500 people. They have the best engineers and project managers as well as skilled supervisors and installation teams to ensure that they are able to meet the complex demands of their clients. They specialise in being flexible to their client’s needs and can therefore adapt their business quickly from introducing new services to opening offices in new territories. Their success is a direct result of listening to the needs of their clients and working in partnership with them to provide them with a tailored solution to their needs. It is this approach to customer service that results in 80% of new projects coming from existing or previous clients. From it’s origins in the UK the business has now grown and operates across Europe and Eastern Europe as well as in Asia. They have continued to expand to ensure they provide local support to their international clients wherever they are investing in production facilities.
New World Trading Company operates a chain of pubs and restaurants across the United Kingdom, having opened its first location in 2011. The company currently manages 14 establishments under five distinct brands: The Botanist, The Oast House, Smugglers Cove, The Trading House, and The Club House. Each venue features a diverse selection of traditional cask and craft beers, innovative cocktails, and a homemade food menu that includes the popular 'hanging kebab.' Live music is a staple of their customer experience, with performances every evening. New World Trading Company's management team has received recognition through various industry awards, including accolades for Best Pub Employer and Best Managed Pub Company. The company has experienced rapid growth, launching seven new locations in the past 15 months, with plans for four additional openings in the coming year. Currently, it employs over 900 staff members.
Trenchard Aviation is the parent company of a number of long established business within the MRO and Aircraft Interior manufacturing sectors. The aim of the group is to offer a range of complementary divisions for nose to tail maintenance, service and repair. As more companies are added to the group, although there may be some overlap, each new acquisition with add a specific area of expertise to the overall Group.
Eden Brown Built Environment provides professional recruitment consultancies, Eden Brown has been placing specialists within the built environment arena for over 25 years.
Resourcing Group is a specialist recruiter operating across five core sectors: 1.Social Housing 2.Facilities Management & Maintenance 3.Construction 4.Surveying & Property 5.Design & Engineering The very nature of being a specialist agency means we know what we're talking about, who we're talking to, and what our clients and candidates really need. For us, there is nothing more important than delivering a personal service, and we only ever onboard consultants who are proud to be part of that approach. That is why 100% of the clients and candidates we asked, would recommend our services. With UK offices in London and Birmingham, we have built authoritative reputations across our specialist markets, in-line with our values of detail, direction, and development.
Caritas Recruitment specializes in social care recruitment consultancy, focusing on connecting employers with qualified candidates in the social care sector. The company offers a range of recruitment services designed to facilitate the hiring process for temporary, contract, interim, and permanent positions across public, voluntary, and private sectors. By helping employers identify and attract suitable candidates, Caritas Recruitment plays a vital role in addressing workforce needs within the social care industry.
Human Capital Investment Group
Acquisition in 2014
Human Capital Investment Group Ltd's line of business includes holding or owning securities of companies other than banks.
Proactive Technical Recruitment specializes in providing recruitment consultancy services focused on the technical sector. The company offers both temporary and permanent staffing solutions, catering to the needs of employers and candidates alike. Its team of consultants is dedicated to facilitating effective placements within the industry, ensuring that clients find the right talent for their requirements while helping candidates secure suitable positions.
HB Retinue is a managed services and workforce management provider specializing in the healthcare sector. The company focuses on delivering high-quality talent management solutions through its recruitment agency, which offers a range of services including recruitment process outsourcing, recruitment management services, and temporary workforce management. Additionally, HB Retinue provides resourcing diagnostics and consultancy services, aiming to address the unique staffing needs of healthcare organizations.
nGAGE is a UK based group which genuinely supports, steers and brings together specialist recruitment businesses, enabling them to become market leaders in their chosen sector. As specialists, rather than generalists, they are resolutely focused on specific sectors, enabling us to achieve better results for their clients as part of their award winning service offering. Since 2007 the business has been identifying ambitious owner-managers of high potential recruitment companies and giving them the tools and mentoring support to enable rapid and sustainable growth. It is their belief that by providing exemplary service, expertise and cost efficiencies they can help build the most dynamic and commercially successful recruitment group in the country and in just eight years, we are well on track to realising that vision. nGAGE are extremely diligent about allowing recruitment businesses to join their fold. We look for entrepreneurial partners who can complement their divisional fields of excellence and who will help us execute their strategy of becoming the UK’s specialist recruitment company of choice.
ICR Integrity provides integrity and maintenance solutions to defense, utilities, power, and oil and gas industries worldwide. The company offers engineered repair solutions, such as solutions for various pipe work/pipeline and structural integrity issues and cold repair systems, as well as installation services; and specialist corrosion services, including corrosion monitoring, microbiological survey, dissolved oxygen survey, sand monitoring, real-time chemical monitoring, rental of integrity monitoring equipment, data management, and consultancy.
City & County Healthcare Group specializes in providing a range of home care services across the United Kingdom. The company focuses on supporting older individuals, younger adults, and disabled children through various care options, including domiciliary care, extra care schemes, and live-in care. Their offerings encompass specialized services for dementia, Alzheimer's, physical disabilities, and complex care needs. Additionally, the company provides reablement services designed to assist individuals in adjusting to life at home following serious illness or injury. By delivering community-based support, City & County Healthcare Group aims to enhance the quality of life for its clients while fostering independence and well-being.
Hawksmoor, operates steak clubs and cocktail bars in London. It offers wines, cocktails, and beers; private dining rooms and event spaces; space for weddings; event management services; and pre-theatre and post-theatre meal services. The company also provides breakfasts, roasts, seafood, and beef products.
Explore Learning Ltd. operates tutorial centers throughout the United Kingdom, focusing on providing academic support for children aged 5 to 14. Founded in 2000 and based in Guildford, the company specializes in mathematics and English tutorials, as well as preparation courses for the 11 plus and other entrance exams. Their curriculum includes instruction in verbal and non-verbal reasoning, arithmetic, writing composition, reading comprehension, vocabulary, punctuation, and grammar. In addition to in-person tutoring, Explore Learning offers online home practice resources to enhance learning outcomes. The company's mission is to facilitate overall development in students through targeted educational guidance.
Chris Corbin and Jeremy King have been partners in business for over 30 years. During that time they have created some of London’s most iconic and best-loved restaurants and have contributed a significant chapter to London’s restaurant history. Their company, Corbin & King manages their existing assets and actively pursues other opportunities within the world of hospitality, both in the UK and abroad. The current portfolio comprises The Wolseley, The Delaunay, Brasserie Zédel, Colbert, Fischer's, The Colony Grill Room, Bellanger as well as The Beaumont in Mayfair, their first hotel.
The National Fostering Group specializes in providing fostering services and support for vulnerable children and young people in the United Kingdom. The organization focuses on recruiting and training foster carers, ensuring they possess the necessary skills to offer a safe and nurturing environment for children at risk of harm. By delivering comprehensive training courses and ongoing support, the National Fostering Group aims to enhance the quality of care provided, ultimately facilitating better outcomes for those in their care. Their commitment includes finding suitable foster parents and equipping them with the resources to meet the diverse needs of children and young people.
U-POL Limited is a manufacturer and marketer of automotive refinishing products, providing a wide range of offerings including body fillers, coatings, aerosols, polishing compounds, and various consumables. The company specializes in application-specific fillers, such as finishing putties, glass fiber fillers, and body filler ancillaries. Additionally, it produces convenience aerosols and automotive aerosols, alongside tools and materials for vehicle refinishing, such as primers, clear coats, urethane hardeners, and sealants. U-POL also offers protective coating solutions and accessories for the automotive repair industry. Established in 1948 and based in Wellingborough, United Kingdom, U-POL Limited has evolved from its original name, W.David & Sons, Limited, which it adopted in 2002. The company distributes its products globally through a network of distributors and operates under U-Pol Acquisition Ltd.
Teaching Personnel Ltd. is a teacher recruitment agency based in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom, with branches across England and Wales. Founded in 1996, the company specializes in the recruitment, selection, and vetting of supply staff for educational institutions. It offers a range of services, including long-term and day-to-day supply placements, as well as permanent positions for teachers, teaching assistants, and nursery nurses. Additionally, Teaching Personnel provides online services to facilitate the recruitment process. The company operates as a subsidiary of Education Personnel Bidco Limited.
Willowbrook Healthcare Limited owns and operates healthcare homes. It operates three separate nursing care suites, one for younger persons with an enduring mental illness characterized by episodes of challenge type behavior, a second for persons with a dementia type pathology together with a challenging behavior profile and a third facility for self–funding persons with either early onset or more advanced dementia of a non challenging nature.
Performance Window Group manufactures and markets timber windows. It envisions to be the UK's market leading supplier of high performance, engineered timber fenestration.
Performance Timber Products Group
Private Equity Round in 2009
Performance Timber Products Group is manufactures and distributes timber furniture.
Willowbrook Healthcare Limited owns and operates healthcare homes. It operates three separate nursing care suites, one for younger persons with an enduring mental illness characterized by episodes of challenge type behavior, a second for persons with a dementia type pathology together with a challenging behavior profile and a third facility for self–funding persons with either early onset or more advanced dementia of a non challenging nature.
Kurt Geiger Ltd. is a luxury retailer specializing in shoes and accessories for men, women, and children. Established in 1963 in London, the company offers a diverse range of products including totes, shoulder bags, and various types of footwear such as pumps, boots, and sandals. The brand is known for its unique market position, combining aspiration with accessibility in its designs. With a creative team led by Creative Director Rebecca Farrar-Hockley, Kurt Geiger produces distinctive products across its various labels, including Kurt Geiger London, KG Kurt Geiger, Miss KG, and Carvela. The company emphasizes Italian craftsmanship and innovative materials in its creations. Kurt Geiger operates over 70 stores worldwide and has more than 170 concessions in prestigious department stores, making it a prominent authority in designer footwear and accessories. The brand also launched the Everything But the Dress collection in 2011, reflecting its commitment to quality and style.
Alexander Mann Solutions is a consulting firm specializing in talent acquisition and management services. The company offers a range of technology-enabled solutions including recruiting, staffing, and human resource services tailored for sectors such as investment banking, professional services, and government. Its offerings encompass talent acquisition, contingent workforce management, internal mobility, skills development, and talent and technology advisory services. By providing these services, Alexander Mann Solutions helps its clients attract, engage, and retain talent effectively and efficiently.
Third Space is a luxury health club located in the heart of London’s financial district, spanning over 100,000 square feet across three floors. The company operates a chain of health and fitness centers throughout London, providing a range of fitness programs, including strength training, cardio, and personal training. In addition to fitness services, Third Space offers spa and wellness products, as well as apparel, creating an inviting and comfortable environment for its members. The focus is on providing personalized fitness spaces that foster a sense of ownership and belonging among customers.
Dominion Technology Gases Investment (Dominion), is a global supplier of diving, welding, industrial, laboratory and calibration gases and associated equipment to the offshore oil and gas industry.
Established in 1978, NES Global Talent is an award winning manpower specialist that provides candidates across the Oil & Gas, Power, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Chemicals, Mining and, IT sectors worldwide. It provides guaranteed staffing solutions, sourced from a global talent pool by a dedicated, discipline specific team of over 500 consultants.
Micheldever Group operates primarily through Micheldever Tyre Services, which functions as a wholesaler and retailer of tires and automotive products. The company has developed a comprehensive distribution network with 15 warehouses across the UK, enabling it to supply over 6,000 retailers nationwide using its fleet of 225 vehicles. Micheldever Tyre Services is also recognized for its rapidly expanding retail chain, Protyre, which has grown from 63 outlets in 2014/15 to approximately 100 locations. The group offers a range of tire brands, including Michelin, Pirelli, Continental, Bridgestone, and Dunlop, while also providing additional services such as exhaust, battery, and brake replacements.
Park Holidays UK is the largest holiday park operator along the South Coast of England, managing 28 holiday parks that offer a range of accommodations and activities for visitors. The company specializes in family caravan holidays, short breaks, and options for touring and camping, alongside providing static caravan holiday homes and luxury lodges for sale. In addition to their hospitality services, Park Holidays UK is committed to environmental conservation, having received the David Bellamy Conservation Award for their efforts in preserving the natural surroundings of their parks. They are members of the British Holiday and Home Parks Association and the National Caravan Council, with all their parks recognized as 'Approved Holiday Parks' by the NCC.
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TMP Worldwide, a subsidiary of Tbi Outsourcing UK Ltd, specializes in employer branding and recruitment marketing. Established in 2005 and headquartered in London, the company offers a range of services that include sourcing, attraction, and candidate management. TMP Worldwide focuses on enhancing employer brands to effectively attract and assess potential candidates, positioning itself as a key player in the recruitment marketing sector.
The Groucho Club Ltd. operates an original arts and media private members club. Its’ club offers accommodation, including bedrooms; bars and restaurants; private event rooms; and other facilities for members and guests. The company also operates apartments for short or longer term stays of its members. It offers membership for men and women from arts, publishing, film, music, and advertising industries. The Groucho Club Ltd. was founded in 1985 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
Equanet, part of the UK's fastest-growing IT supplier - Kelway Group, works closely with medium to large sized companies and public sector organisations to identify, develop and deliver IT solutions with the vast array of products and services we provide.
Golden Tulip Hospitality B.V. is a hotel management company that operates and franchises a diverse portfolio of hotels, residences, and resorts across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific region, and the Americas. Founded in 1962 and headquartered in Amersfoort, the Netherlands, Golden Tulip offers over 260 hotels with approximately 26,000 rooms in 45 countries. The company provides a variety of amenities, including comfortable accommodations, conference centers, dining options, and wellness facilities. Additionally, Golden Tulip caters to various guest interests, offering experiences related to sports, adventure, culture, and family activities. As a subsidiary of Louvre Hotels SAS, Golden Tulip is committed to delivering a high standard of service and comfort for its guests.
PIFC Consulting
Acquisition in 2002
PIFC Consulting is provides pensions and employee benefits consulting services. The company offers benefit consultancy, corporate healthcare and risk benefits, financial planning, and international services to companies with overseas parents establishing/established in the UK. Its clients include city-based financial and other professional service companies, telecom and information technology, leisure industry, and biotechnology.
Maplin Electronics Limited is a UK-based online retailer specializing in consumer electronic products. Founded in 1972, the company offers a diverse range of items, including home electrical products, audio and video equipment, lighting solutions, computing and office supplies, CCTV and security systems, as well as batteries, connectors, and various gadgets. In addition to its extensive online presence, Maplin previously operated over 200 physical stores across the UK. The company has evolved to provide services such as fitting CCTV kits and setting up smart thermostats, along with tech protection plans and remote support. In February 2018, Maplin Electronics Limited entered a reorganization phase, reflecting changes in its business operations.
Ridgmont Care Homes Group
Acquisition in 2001
Ridgmont Care Homes Group is provides personnel care management services. The Company offers nursing and social service for elders and individuals with disabilities.
Huntress Search Limited operates as a white collar recruitment company. The company provides permanent, contract, and temporary staff in professional areas, including commercial, technology, finance, legal, executive search, public relations and marketing, and executive personal assistant. It serves small to medium sized entities and blue chip corporations. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom with additional offices in Bracknell, Brighton, Bromley, Crawley, Croydon, Docklands, Epsom, Exeter, Guildford, Hammersmith, Leeds, London City, Maidstone, Nottingham, Portsmouth, Reading, Sutton, and Victoria, United Kingdom, as well as in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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