Magenta Partners

Magenta Partners is a venture capital and private equity firm specializing in investments in development capital, growth and management buy-outs, recapitalisations, public to privates, PIPES (Private Investment in Public Companies), and project finance. The firm seeks to invest in sectors like consumer, retail, leisure, business services, and environment.

Chase Emson

Managing Partner

Hallam C.A., Max William

Investment Associate

Mehul Kantaria

Director

Tom Matthews

Managing Partner

11 past transactions

Motosumo

Series A in 2021
Motosumo is a company that offers a unique solution for stationary bike users by transforming smartphones into sports trackers. Their innovative technology allows users to measure cadence, or pedal revolutions per minute, without the need for separate sensors. By simply attaching a fixture to the handlebars and inserting the phone, users can achieve real-time feedback on their cycling performance. This system supports various training goals, ranging from strength and body toning to cardio workouts, by guiding users to target specific cadence zones. Motosumo's advanced measurement and visualization technologies stem from years of research and development in sports analysis, ensuring a user-friendly experience for both men and women. The company is committed to democratizing access to sophisticated training tools, making it easier for individuals to optimize their workouts.

The North American Guitar

Private Equity Round in 2021
The North American Guitar is a specialist in premium guitars. TNAG has established an enviable panel of world class luthiers supplying a unique selection of hand-crafted boutique guitars and has recently established a digital exchange for the trading of pre-owned models.

Maker & Son

Venture Round in 2021
Maker & Son is a high end, digitally native, luxury furniture brand whose products are made from 100% natural materials.

Trustpay Global

Private Equity Round in 2017
Trustpay Global Limited develops and operates an online payment gateway and payment processor. The company’s product, pinPay, offers payment outsourcing, payment technology, and authentication and data security. It offers its products and services to e-commerce for retail both physical and digital content, travel sector, hospitality industry, regulated financial services companies, and foreign exchange. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Guildford, United Kingdom.

VivaGym

Acquisition in 2012
VivaGym is a low-cost gym franchise in Spain. The first center opened in May 2011 in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, in Barcelona.

Jojo Maman Bebe

Private Equity Round in 2011
Jojo Maman Bebe is an independent multi-channel retailer of maternity wear, babywear, and nursery products with 80+ stores in the UK and ROI. Since its founding in 1993, Jojo has now employed over 950 people in the UK.

iprism Underwriting Agency Ltd

Private Equity Round in 2010
iprism Underwriting Agency Limited, an underwriting agency, provides brokers with an online access to insurer panel and support. It helps brokers in managing their SME portfolio, including retailers, tradesmen and contractors, office, surgery, teachers and tutors, directors and officers liability, residential property owners, professional indemnity, and hair and beauty, as well as restaurants, pubs, and wine bars. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Halo Insurance Services

Venture Round in 2010
Halo is an innovative, technology led, online specialist insurance platform. Halo’s technological agility combined with its deep digital consumer marketing expertise puts it at the forefront of the changes in the specialist insurance market as it develops and shifts online. Halo is led by Ernesto Suarez who is supported by an established and entrepreneurial management team which combines significant insurance industry experience with considerable marketing expertise and technology development. The team has a reputation for building fast growing, high quality sales and service orientated businesses through multiple distribution channels. The Group operates a lean, highly efficient, multi-territory platform, underpinned by its technology, making it a highly scalable business.

Pure Gym

Series A in 2010
Pure Gym is a gym operator that provides affordable and convenient access to fitness facilities in the U.K. Its members can choose between a range of flexible membership options to suit their needs. From a wide range of motivating fitness classes to state-of-the-art gym equipment, Pure Gym includes it all within their membership at no extra cost.

333 Solar

Acquisition in 2008
333 Solar was founded as a Pan-European developer and operator of solar PV plants. The company owns and operates two solar PV farms (4.5MW) in Italy as an ongoing investment.

Tag Worldwide

Venture Round in 2008
TAG was established in 1972 and grew from its traditional background in print services into a leading international design and production agency working with global brands and leading marketing services agencies, and offering a one-stop-shop for production and delivery of predominantly below-the-line campaigns. Agencies use TAG for its technical competence, know how and the fact it can save money by outsourcing a non-core competency to a trusted partner, turning a once fixed cost into a pure variable cost. For more sophisticated brands, TAG offers a way of decoupling the creative and fulfilment aspects of marketing service provision, enabling huge cost savings.
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