Harwood Private Equity

Harwood Private Equity is a private equity firm based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in investing in small and medium-sized enterprises in the UK lower mid-market. Founded in 1999, the firm focuses on management buyouts, expansion capital, growth capital, consolidation opportunities, and public-to-private transactions. Harwood Private Equity targets companies with enterprise values ranging from £10 million to £100 million, typically investing up to £20 million in each portfolio company. The firm is recognized for its low-leverage strategy and aims to identify exit strategies prior to making investments. Its investment portfolio spans various sectors, including manufacturing, leisure, media, healthcare, retail, financial services, and construction. Harwood Private Equity operates as a subsidiary of Harwood Capital LLP and is known for its leadership in public-to-private transactions within its market.

Agnew, James Douglas

Partner

Jeremy Brade

Partner

Mills, Christopher Harwood-Bernard

Managing Partner

Harry Mills

Partner

Sturm, Timothy

Partner

19 past transactions

Crest Foods Co., Inc.

Acquisition in 2024
Crest Foods Co. is a food production company offering dry food products.

Amito

Private Equity Round in 2021
Amito own and operate the largest, most efficient, and secure data centre in Reading.

Tradewise Insurance Services

Private Equity Round in 2017
Tradewise Insurance Services is a vertically integrated motor vehicle insurer. Tradewise is a leading provider in the UK motor trade road risk insurance market and selectively participates in other niche commercial and non-standard vehicle insurance categories in the UK, Spain, Portugal, Gibraltar and Cyprus.

Air Fayre

Acquisition in 2016
Air Fayre is changing the shape of the in-flight catering market with its unique, patented business model. Air Fayre serves some of the world’s leading airlines with a unique in-flight logistics approach that focuses on customer service excellence and delivery perfections. We have a clear determination to further develop and grow our business in key international gateways, thus providing an alternative solution, in response to the clamour for real competition from airline customers. We offer a variety of solutions and value added services

Tenpin News

Acquisition in 2015
Tenpin bowling news and results offers the most up to date results updated daily. Games, bowling ball reviews and lots of free accessible bowling content

Cyprotex

Acquisition in 2013
Cyprotex PLC, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Macclesfield, UK, specializes in providing preclinical ADME-Tox services, which encompass both in vitro laboratory experiments and in silico computer modeling. The company offers a wide range of services, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity assessments, as well as pharmacokinetic (PK) evaluations. Key offerings include in vitro metabolism, permeability studies, protein binding, and various toxicology services, such as cardiotoxicity and genotoxicity assays. Cyprotex also provides biosciences services, custom assay development, and physicochemical profiling, which includes solubility and stability assessments. The company serves diverse industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, cosmetics, personal care, agrochemicals, and academia, both in the UK and internationally. Additionally, it offers innovative solutions like chemPK, chemTox, and Cloe PK, which leverage advanced modeling techniques to predict pharmacokinetic and toxicity outcomes.

Curtis Gilmour

Acquisition in 2013
Curtis Gilmour is a manufacturer that specializes in insect and rodent control equipment and disposables for various markets, including professional, industrial, and consumer sectors. The company produces a wide range of products, such as poly sprayers, foggers, UV fly trap glue boards, and fly traps, which are designed for pest control applications. Their offerings cater to needs in mosquito and flying insect control, crawling insect management, bird repellent fogging, smoke and odor abatement, and training for military and police forces. Curtis Gilmour distributes its products through professional pest control channels and consumer retail outlets, ensuring accessibility to its pest management solutions.

GTL Resources

Acquisition in 2011
GTL Resources produced over 100 million gallons per year of corn-based ethanol at its production facility.

OpenBet

Acquisition in 2011
OpenBet is a prominent provider of integrated gaming and betting solutions, catering to bookmakers, casinos, and lotteries. The company develops advanced front-end and back-office software, which includes unique game concepts and comprehensive management tools. These solutions allow operators to effectively engage with players across multiple platforms, including web, mobile devices, retail outlets, call centers, and interactive digital television. OpenBet's technology supports various languages and currencies, enabling its clients to serve billions of players globally while maintaining a competitive edge in the dynamic betting and gaming industry.

Inspired Gaming Group

Private Equity Round in 2010
Inspired Gaming Group is a global games technology company that specializes in providing Virtual Sports, Mobile Gaming, and server-based gaming systems, along with associated terminals and digital content, to regulated betting and gaming operators worldwide. The company operates approximately 30,000 digital gaming terminals and supplies its Virtual Sports products through over 40,000 retail channels and more than 100 websites across approximately 35 gaming jurisdictions. With a workforce of around 800 employees, Inspired is focused on developing and operating innovative digital games and networks, demonstrating a commitment to advancing the gaming industry through technology and efficiency.

Celsis International

Acquisition in 2009
Celsis International Ltd. specializes in the design and manufacture of rapid microbial detection systems for quality control testing across various sectors, including biopharmaceuticals, food, beverages, dairy, beauty, and home products. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in the United States, Germany, and Belgium, the company offers solutions for both sterile and non-sterile applications to detect microbial contamination. Celsis's products significantly expedite the product release process, providing results up to 80% faster than traditional microbial methods. This efficiency enables companies to reduce hold times, lower inventory requirements, and decrease costs while maintaining quality standards. Celsis serves its global clientele through a network of representatives and distribution partners and operates as a subsidiary of Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.

Bionostics

Acquisition in 2008
Bionostics is a world-leading developer and manufacturer of high quality, turnkey calibrators and quality control products for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for critical care / point-of-care and diabetes diagnostics test systems. Located in Devens, Massachusetts, Bionostics offers a variety of services to provide high quality, cost effective, turn-key solutions to our customers, large and small. We maintain professional associations with customers and suppliers, striving to work together in relationships that are beneficial for all parties. As a key partner to world-class OEMs, we are acutely aware of our responsibility to maintain and foster the brand identities of our clients. Our quality systems are certified to ISO 9001:2008 and 13485:2003. Our products are listed as Class I and Class II with the US FDA, bear Class II and Class III Medical Device Licenses in Canada and fully comply with requirements of 98/79/EC, the In-Vitro Diagnostics Directive.

Motherwell Bridge

Acquisition in 2006
Motherwell Bridge is a leading engineering contractor specializing in the design and maintenance of storage tanks, heat exchangers, and gasholders. The company provides a range of services, including bulk storage tank construction, welding, precision machining, and the supply and installation of industrial control systems. Serving various industrial markets such as oil and gas, plastics, and aerospace, Motherwell Bridge is committed to delivering high-quality service while continuously advancing its technological capabilities. The company's focus on expertise and innovation reflects its dedication to meeting the evolving needs of its clients and the broader industry.

Forefront Utilities

Private Equity Round in 2006
Forefront Utilities Ltd is a utility contractor based in Maidstone, United Kingdom, specializing in gas infrastructure services for the gas utility market in London and the southeast of England. Established in 1995, the company focuses on gas mains installation and replacement, emergency gas leak repair, maintenance, and specialized drilling services. It also provides a range of additional services, including new supply and connection, meter installation, and governor installation. Forefront Utilities is known for its capability in gas mains replacement, handling over 150 kilometers annually in the region. The company employs around 250 operational staff and operates an extensive fleet of modern vehicles that comply with the latest emissions regulations. With a commitment to high safety and quality standards, Forefront Utilities maintains its own training center to ensure that its employees are well-trained and equipped to meet the demands of the industry. The company operates as a subsidiary of Ferns Group Limited.

DM Technical Services

Acquisition in 2006
DM Technical Services, formerly Dowding & Mills, had a market-leading position in engineering calibration and refurbishment of industrial electrical equipment, including motors and generators. It also repaired electronic control systems and associated mechanical drive units such as pumps and gearboxes, with particular expertise in ships. DM was the largest UK-based company offering these services and had subsidiaries in Australia and the USA that served the coal-mining industry.
Nationwide Accident Repair Services (NARS) is a leading provider of automotive crash repair and accident administration services in the UK, catering primarily to the automotive insurance industry. The company maintains partnerships with numerous motor insurers and serves fleet operators, enhancing its reach and influence in the market. NARS operates a network of modern and well-equipped accident repair centres across the United Kingdom, ensuring high service standards for its customers. The company's offerings include vehicle body repair, accident claim management, mobile repair, and tire replacement services, all designed to facilitate a seamless and cost-effective recovery process for clients. NARS is committed to becoming the preferred accident repair services supplier for the UK insurance industry, aiming for growth through both organic development and acquisitions.

Lindley Catering

Acquisition in 2001
Lindley provided both public and executive catering to stadia and organisations across the UK. Lindley's 15,500 full and part-time staff catered for over 300,000 people per week, serving over 60 sporting-event contracts, including football, horseracing, cricket and rugby. The company was sold to a financial buyer.
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