Growth Capital Partners

Growth Capital Partners is a London-based private equity firm established in 1999, specializing in structured equity investments that combine elements of equity and debt. The firm focuses on small to medium-sized businesses across the United Kingdom, targeting sectors such as business services, technology, and industrial industries. It engages in partnership deals within the knowledge economy and has a particular interest in areas like healthcare technology, IT services, and software. Growth Capital Partners aims to support the growth and development of its portfolio companies by providing tailored financial solutions that address their unique needs.

Kirsty McDonald

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Richard Shaw

Partner

Alexander Thomson

Partner

31 past transactions

Plenitude Consulting

Private Equity Round in 2022
Plenitude Consulting is a financial consulting firm that specializes in providing financial crime risk and compliance services. It caters to financial institutions, professional services, and digital asset firms, addressing the legal and regulatory challenges they face in mitigating financial crime risks. The firm offers a range of services, including financial crime compliance advisory, transformation, anti-financial crime strategies, as well as prevention measures for tax evasion and fraud. By focusing on these critical areas, Plenitude Consulting helps its clients meet their regulatory obligations while enhancing their overall compliance frameworks.

Cygnusemi

Series A in 2022
Cygnus Semi is a semiconductor chip technology company that focuses on 5G IoT applications.

Flint

Private Equity Round in 2022
Founded in 2015, Flint Global is a strategic consulting firm based out of London, United Kingdom intended to help businesses and investors in managing risks. The firm provides markets and investor advisory, policy and political analysis, competition, and regulation advisory services. Flint Global caters to clients from many countries and in many sectors, including digital technology, telecommunications, media, financial services, life sciences, manufacturing, retail, transportation, and energy.

Bridewell

Private Equity Round in 2021
Bridewell Partners have been advising and supplying companies with Security and Risk support for over ten years. Their philosophy, based on a balanced risk approach, is to work with companies of all sizes, to provide them with the most appropriate and cost effective security solution. Bridewell Consulting works across the UK and internationally. They use their own in-house security consultants together with carefully selected associates who have worked with us on past projects and programmes.

GTS Flexible Materials

Private Equity Round in 2020
GTS Flexible Materials is a manufacturer of flexible materials for the automotive, power distribution and general electronics markets.

CubeLogic

Private Equity Round in 2020
CubeLogic provides business intelligence enabled risk management products and services for the energy, commodity and financial markets.

Infinity Works

Private Equity Round in 2019
Infinity Works Consulting Limited, a software consulting company, provides software delivery and technology consulting solutions. It offers services in the areas of consulting, project management, training, custom development and reporting, cloud migration and strategy, and managed services. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Leeds, United Kingdom. It has additional offices in London and Manchester, United Kingdom.

Indigo Belcom

Private Equity Round in 2018
Indigo-Belcom is an independent global telecom services delivery partner offering high value, mission critical solutions to the fixed and mobile carrier and enterprise market sectors. Indigo-Belcom specialises in the design, planning, build, supply, management and maintenance of UK, European and global telecommunications networks. We offer a comprehensive range of installation, professional and technical services to assist telecommunications operators, carriers, network equipment manufacturers, utilities and private enterprises in deploying, managing and maintaining their multi-vendor telecommunications infrastructure.

DMW Group

Private Equity Round in 2017
The DMW Group Ltd. is a technology consulting firm based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in information technology consulting services. Founded in 1989, the company focuses on the design, delivery, and implementation of digital transformation programs, covering all aspects of the IT lifecycle. DMW Group is recognized for its ability to handle complex, business-critical IT transformation projects, providing clients with strategic development, application creation, infrastructure building, and operational optimization. The firm combines the professional expertise of larger IT consultancies with the agility and innovative spirit of a start-up, establishing a reputation for intelligence, integrity, and technical depth, all delivered with a personal touch.

First Mile

Private Equity Round in 2017
First Mile Ltd. specializes in recycling and waste services for businesses in London and Birmingham, United Kingdom. Established in 2003, the company provides a wide range of recycling options, including mixed waste, food, cardboard, confidential materials, WEEE, toner, batteries, light bulbs, and textiles, among others. It serves various clients, including offices, shops, charities, and local councils. First Mile focuses on making recycling straightforward and accessible, offering flexible collection schedules and dedicated customer service. The company emphasizes the importance of transparency in waste management, ensuring clients are informed about the recycling processes and the fate of their waste. By promoting sustainable practices, First Mile aims to help businesses reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to the circular economy.

AMG Group

Private Equity Round in 2016
AMG Group Ltd. manufactures and distributes outdoor, footwear, and snow sports clothing and equipment. It offers tents, sleeping bags, rucksacks, travel luggage, camping gear, outdoor clothing, outdoor footwear, skiing equipment, cooking gear, camping food, and more. The company also provides replacement poles, pole sections, and spares; and tent pole replacement, repair, and warranty services. It serves customers through retailers. AMG Group Ltd. was formerly known as AMG Outdoor Limited. The company was incorporated in 2003 and is based in Port Glasgow, United Kingdom.

Shorterm Group

Acquisition in 2016
Shorterm Group is a specialist recruitment and technical support provider based in Yiewsley, United Kingdom, with a focus on the engineering industry. Established in 1972, the company offers short, medium, and long-term recruitment services both domestically and internationally. It specializes in sourcing professional engineers, technical staff, and skilled tradespeople for various sectors including aerospace, automotive, aviation, construction, electronics, logistics, and oil and gas. In addition to recruitment, Shorterm Group provides contract and on-site management services, as well as outsourced arrangements, catering to the diverse needs of its clients in engineering and industrial environments.

Arrow Business Communications

Funding Round in 2016
With over 20 years in the telecoms industry and an unrivalled reputation of delivering excellent, personal customer service, Arrow is perfectly positioned to provide a full and bespoke range of telecommunications. Their portfolio ranges from PBX and hosted telephony systems through to mobile voice, data, IT services, mobile device management and professional services. They work with their best of breed industry partners and their independent status enables us to continually adapt their portfolio ensuring they offer robust, reliable solutions which seamlessly integrate into existing platforms and business environments. Their customers are fully supported by Arrow employees (not sub-contractors) including a team of product specialists who regularly collaborate on projects to ensure that solutions meet customers’ needs both now and as their businesses change.

John Henry Group

Private Equity Round in 2016
John Henry Group Limited provides strategic knowledge, expertise, and project delivery solutions to business partners to grow their infrastructure footprints across telecommunication, utilities, highways, and civil engineering infrastructure sectors. Its services include integrated highways engineering, communications civil engineering, fiber network construction and installation, educational telecoms networks, power network construction, and highway support services. The company serves public sector and blue-chip private markets in the United Kingdom. John Henry Group Limited was founded in 1985 and is based in Cambridge, United Kingdom with additional offices in Norfolk, North London, Hampshire, Birmingham, Yorkshire, Cheshire, and Ayrshire.

Cooke Optics

Acquisition in 2015
Cooke Optics Ltd. specializes in manufacturing camera lenses for the motion picture, television, and advertising industries. Established in 1893 and based in Leicester, United Kingdom, the company offers a comprehensive range of prime and zoom lenses designed for various formats, including 35mm, digital, and super 16mm photography. Their product line includes anamorphic lenses, spherical lenses, and large format stills lenses, which are known for their dimensionality and high contrast. Cooke Optics also features innovative /i Technology that allows film and digital cameras to automatically record key lens data for each frame, enhancing the efficiency of production and post-production processes while providing greater creative freedom for filmmakers.

Flydocs Systems

Private Equity Round in 2015
FLYdocs Systems Limited provides comprehensive records management solutions tailored for commercial aviation operators and lessors across Europe, Asia, and North America. Through its Software-as-a-Service platform, FLYdocs, the company facilitates the daily management of aircraft records, ensuring timely re-delivery of leased aircraft. FLYdocs offers a range of services, including the scanning and management of physical records, records audits, and assistance with the aircraft acquisition and disposal processes. Additionally, the company supports maintenance, repair, and overhaul providers with electronic records management and integrated certification solutions. FLYdocs also assists aircraft owners with purchasing, management, and selling processes, providing services such as due diligence, records assessment, and aircraft valuations. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Tamworth, United Kingdom, FLYdocs operates globally, aiming to enhance innovation and technology within the aviation sector.

Advanced Insulation

Private Equity Round in 2014
Advanced Insulation Ltd. is a supplier of insulation and fireproofing services to the offshore oil and gas industry.

Chaucer Group

Acquisition in 2014
Chaucer Group Limited is a management consulting company based in London, United Kingdom, established in 1987. The firm specializes in a range of consulting services, including change management, digital transformation, agile delivery, and technology services. It focuses on designing, prototyping, and implementing new digital products and services while addressing areas such as cyber security, data innovation, and organizational development. Chaucer Group serves various industries, including exploration and production, refining, petrochemicals, power generation, entertainment, law enforcement, and government. The company maintains a global presence with locations across Europe, North America, the Middle East, Russia, the Asia-Pacific, and Latin America and operates as a subsidiary of Business Integration Partners S.p.a.

Fishawack

Acquisition in 2013
Fishawack provides fully-integrated, cross-border services to global pharmaceutical organisations.

Scopus Engineering

Private Equity Round in 2013
Scopus Engineering is a market-leading laser scanning, dimensional control and lean engineering company whose precise survey data is used to engineer piping and structural solutions for the global oil and gas industry.

etc.venues

Acquisition in 2012
ETC Venues Limited specializes in offering and hiring conference, training, meeting, exhibition, and event venues primarily in London and Birmingham. The company provides versatile spaces suitable for a wide range of events, including product launches, away days, breakfast meetings, networking drinks, evening dinners, exhibitions, teambuilding activities, workshops, conferences, summits, annual general meetings, graduate training, exams, assessment centers, and religious events. With a focus on serving both public and private organizations, ETC Venues aims to deliver stylish and modern venue options that cater to diverse client needs. Founded in 1992 and originally known as ETC Consultancy Courses Centre Limited, the company rebranded to ETC Venues Limited in March 2001. It operates as a subsidiary of ETC Venues Group Ltd.

Excelsior Technologies

Acquisition in 2012
Excelsior Technologies Ltd. designs, develops, manufactures, and supplies flexible packaging solutions. Its products include technical films, flexible laminated films, pouches, micro-steam packaging, sterilizable packaging products, cold and heat seal coatings, and lidding films. The company serves food, medical, household, and specialty markets. It exports its products to China, Japan, the United States, South Africa, and internationally. The company was incorporated in 2004 and is based in Flintshire, United Kingdom. As of February 6, 2017, Excelsior Technologies Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Mondi plc.

Iglu.com

Acquisition in 2012
Iglu.com Ltd. is a travel agency based in Wimbledon, United Kingdom, specializing in ski and cruise holiday packages. Established in 1998, the company offers a diverse selection of holiday options to customers, including expert advice on ski adventures and cruise experiences. As the UK's largest independent cruise agent, Iglu.com provides access to a wide variety of cruise deals covering over 3,000 ports in 30 destinations from more than 25 cruise lines. The agency also offers flight-inclusive packages and travel insurance services, ensuring customers receive competitive pricing and comprehensive support for their travel needs.

Amor

Acquisition in 2009
Amor Group was Scotland's largest independent business technology company, specializing in providing technology and software services primarily for the oil and gas sector, as well as regulated industries. The company focused on managing information technology for energy firms and also offered solutions for security, passenger handling at airports, and procurement services for the Scottish government. Additionally, Amor Group provided services related to leak detection, software development, and passenger tracking, positioning itself as a key player in delivering tailored technology solutions to its diverse clientele.

Blueberry Group

Private Equity Round in 2008
Blueberry Group is a supplier and distributor of specialty ambient food products in the United Kingdom. Operating under the brands Fosters Traditional Foods and The Foodfinders, the company serves both independent retailers and larger retail chains. In addition to its domestic operations, Blueberry Group has established a successful export division, allowing it to offer its products in over 29 countries worldwide. The business is committed to delivering quality food products across all sectors of the UK retail marketplace.

Wrap Film Systems

Acquisition in 2007
Wrap Film Systems is an award winning market leader in supplying both branded and private label cling film and aluminium foil products. Supplying to the catering, hospitality and retail sectors, we are the company behind the catering brands Wrapmaster and Caterwrap as well as the prestigious household brand Bacofoil.

Eldapoint

Private Equity Round in 2007
Eldapoint Limited is a manufacturer and seller of relocatable equipment buildings and fire-rated portable accommodation units, catering primarily to the construction and energy sectors. The company offers a diverse range of products, including modular equipment buildings, fire certified and blast resistant units, secure steel accommodation units, and various types of containers such as storage, shipping, and refrigerated units. Additionally, Eldapoint provides services related to container repair, conversion, and haulage. Established in 1968 and based in Liverpool, United Kingdom, the company serves a variety of industrial and commercial applications with its innovative and durable solutions.

A-Gas

Acquisition in 2007
A-Gas is a leading provider of refrigerants, blowing agents, industrial gases, halon, and fire suppressants. The company specializes in the supply and lifecycle management of these products, which are essential for various sectors including HVAC, refrigeration, insulation, and medical applications. By offering customized chemicals and specialty gases, A-Gas supports industries that require reliable and efficient solutions for their heating, refrigeration, and manufacturing needs.

Allen & Heath

Acquisition in 2006
Allen & Heath Limited designs and manufactures digital audio mixing desks. It offers digital mixing systems, compact digital mixers, professional DJ and club mixers, controllers and headphones, analogue mixers, personal mixing systems, analogue studio consoles/multi-channel interfaces/DAW control surfaces, matrix mixers, dual function FoH/monitor mixers, multi-track recorders and USB/FireWire interfaces, powered and unpowered analogue live mixers, broadcast mixers, and analogue zone mixers. The company’s products are used for applications in live sound projects, permanent installations.

Entec Holdings

Acquisition in 2005
Entec Holdings Ltd. operates as an environmental and engineering consultancy in the United Kingdom. In addition, it provides renewable, nuclear and other energy services, industrial engineering, contaminated land and regeneration services, environmental planning and project management services. The company provides services to the water services and wastewater sector in government, utility and private sector companies.

FSV Payment Systems

Series A in 2004
FSV Payment Systems is a leader in prepaid technology and stored value processing. With roots deep in paycards – one of the first significant applications in the prepaid industry outside of gift cards – FSV has the experience, stored-value systems, technology and expertise to deliver your company’s prepaid card payment solutions. To learn more visit www.fsvps.com.
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