BizAway
Private Equity Round in 2024
BizAway is a cloud-based travel booking platform that provides comprehensive solutions for managing business travel. The platform simplifies the entire travel process, from booking transportation and accommodations to handling administrative tasks such as invoice management. By centralizing the management of travel documents, BizAway enables businesses to streamline their travel arrangements, allowing them to book tickets efficiently without incurring additional commissions. This approach not only saves time but also reduces costs, making it an effective tool for organizations looking to optimize their travel operations.
i-media
Acquisition in 2024
i-media offer a3 washroom panels, 6 sheets, digital screens, mobile, motorway advertising, out of home advertising, outdoor advertising, discreet advertising, dooh, digital out of home, advertising space, motorway service stations, and motorway service areas.
TrustedHousesitters
Acquisition in 2023
TrustedHousesitters Limited is a London-based company founded in 2010 that operates a platform connecting pet owners with sitters who provide pet care in exchange for accommodation. This service allows pet owners to travel without the worry of leaving their pets behind, while sitters gain free lodging in various locations. The platform operates on a sharing economy model, facilitating a mutually beneficial arrangement where pets are cared for in their own homes by dedicated sitters. TrustedHousesitters has members in over 100 countries and has facilitated millions of pet sitting nights, resulting in significant savings on accommodation and pet care costs for its users. The company is supported by veterinarians worldwide and is backed by a team of pet and travel enthusiasts.
OVO Energy
Private Equity Round in 2023
OVO Energy is an independent energy technology company and supplier that was launched in 2009. The company's goal is to make energy more affordable, environmentally friendly, and easier to understand. By providing excellent service, transparent information, and a commitment to honesty, OVO Energy is working to improve the energy industry. The company is continuously striving to reach new heights in its mission to revolutionize the way energy is consumed and distributed.
EGYM is a global fitness technology company that specializes in providing intelligent workout solutions for fitness and health facilities. The company offers a comprehensive platform that integrates connected gym equipment and software, enabling operators to enhance the workout experience for their members. EGYM's offerings include a B2B corporate fitness subscription solution tailored for employers, as well as personalized, data-driven fitness experiences for users. This approach supports individuals in achieving their fitness goals, whether related to muscle gain, performance, or rehabilitation. EGYM's commitment to member success is reflected in its belief that the success of gym operators is intrinsically linked to the progress of their members towards improved physical and mental wellness.
JONCKERS
Acquisition in 2023
Jonckers is a global language solution company specializing in translation and localization services. The firm is dedicated to breaking language barriers by providing a platform that integrates neural machine translation and translation memory technology, supported by an AI-enhanced translation community. This innovative approach allows clients to efficiently translate large volumes of content and manage translations across various media in the cloud. By offering comprehensive language solutions, Jonckers enables its clients to effectively engage with international audiences. The company serves diverse industries, including manufacturing, e-learning, and software publishing, positioning itself as a key player in the localization and translation sector.
Access Partnership
Acquisition in 2022
Since 1999, Access Partnership has helped some of the world’s leading technology and infrastructure organisations shape policy outcomes and introduce new services and products into previously under-served markets. Their expertise in the areas of government relations and regulatory affairs means they are able to provide their clients with a range of solutions that create the commercial environment they need to flourish. They have developed effective, proprietary and stress-tested processes that they deploy in support of their clients’ government affairs goals. And they succeed, time and again. Their clients include private- and public-sector stakeholders, as well as non-governmental organisations. They are proud of the long-term relationships they have built with each of them.
LoopMe
Acquisition in 2022
LoopMe is a technology company that specializes in enhancing brand advertising through artificial intelligence. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in the UK, LoopMe was a pioneer in applying AI to brand advertising, developing its Intelligent Marketplace to address various industry challenges. The company's patented AI technology, PurchaseLoop, measures and optimizes consumer sentiment in real-time, creating a feedback loop that improves advertising effectiveness. LoopMe focuses on making mid-funnel metrics, such as awareness and purchase intent, more measurable and optimizable. The company offers solutions for audience targeting and measurement across mobile, programmatic, and connected TV platforms, enabling clients to leverage insights for better campaign performance. With a commitment to transforming the advertising landscape, LoopMe operates globally, with offices in major cities across North America, Europe, and Asia. Its organic growth has been significant, reflecting a strong market position and an innovative approach to brand advertising.
Yieldstreet
Series C in 2021
Yieldstreet is a management platform that provides retail investors access to income-generating investment products. Founded in 2015, It gives individuals access to alternative investments that have traditionally been off-limits to the average investor. With over $2.5 billion invested across multiple asset classes, Yieldstreet is changing the way people generate passive income by lowering and removing the barriers that historically kept these lucrative opportunities far out of reach. In 2013, founders Milind Mehere and Michael Weisz were frustrated that many investment strategies were typically reserved only for institutions and the ultra-wealthy. Typically, the average investor was left to choose between the stock market and bonds with falling yields - with few options in between. Asset-based investments had longer hold periods and a higher barrier of entry, keeping them well out of reach of accredited investors — even more so for unaccredited investors. As a result, they decided to leverage the growing fintech disruption to give more people access to these previously restricted alternative investments. Milind’s background in building companies combined with Michael’s decade-plus experience in investing and fund management formed the core of Yieldstreet. Passion for their investors and employees as well as a willing embrace of innovation, has been part of Yieldstreet’s identity from the beginning. Each decision to leverage a new technology, or investment strategy, or originate a new deal is made to put investors first. That drive has propelled Yieldstreet across all 50 states, crossing $100M invested in less than eight quarters, with the $1B milestone coming only three years later. In 2019, Yieldstreet’s membership had grown to 100,000, and a savings account for members was launched. Yieldstreet, since its launch in 2015, has not deviated from its goal to change investing for the better, nor has it slowed down. Yieldstreet was ranked number 46 on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies and has been recognized by Built In as one of the Best Places to Work. Yieldstreet today delivers wealth generation options and alternative investments for more than 330,000 investors and has returned more than $1.3 billion in principal/interest. Many alternative investment platforms only focus on one asset class, such as real estate or art. Yieldstreet’s offerings, accessed through cash or a low-fee IRA, cover a wide range of asset classes — art, real estate, legal, corporates, consumer, and commercial, via single investments or funds. Yieldstreet also offers its members short-term notes on offerings with a hold period between 3 and 6 months, which generally boast higher interest rates than money markets and CDs. Yieldstreet is headquartered in New York and has offices in Brazil, Greece, and Malta. Michael Weisz serves as President and Milind Mehere serves as CEO. Together, they manage a team of more than 140 employees, all working toward Yieldstreet’s one goal: to change the way people invest for the better.
Ultraleap
Series D in 2021
Ultraleap Limited is a leading developer of mid-air haptic control systems and 3D hand tracking technology. Formerly known as Ultrahaptics, the company specializes in creating solutions that utilize ultrasound to generate tactile sensations, enabling users to feel three-dimensional shapes and textures without physical contact. Its flagship products include the Leap Motion Controller, which captures hand movements, and the VR Developer Mount, designed for enhancing virtual reality experiences on various headsets. The company's innovative technology is applicable across multiple industries such as extended reality, automotive, digital signage, industrial automation, consumer electronics, and location-based entertainment. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom, Ultraleap also has a subsidiary in Silicon Valley, United States.
EGYM is a global fitness technology company that specializes in providing intelligent workout solutions for fitness and health facilities. The company offers a comprehensive platform that integrates connected gym equipment and software, enabling operators to enhance the workout experience for their members. EGYM's offerings include a B2B corporate fitness subscription solution tailored for employers, as well as personalized, data-driven fitness experiences for users. This approach supports individuals in achieving their fitness goals, whether related to muscle gain, performance, or rehabilitation. EGYM's commitment to member success is reflected in its belief that the success of gym operators is intrinsically linked to the progress of their members towards improved physical and mental wellness.
Tangle Teezer
Private Equity Round in 2021
Tangle Teezer is a London-based manufacturer of hair products known for its innovative hairbrushes designed to cater to various hair types. The company specializes in a two-tiered technology-based product range, which includes detanglers, scalp exfoliators, and massagers that optimize flex to minimize hair breakage and damage. Tangle Teezer's offerings also extend to detangling sprays and products specifically designed for pet grooming. By focusing on the unique needs of different hair types and employing advanced technology, Tangle Teezer aims to enhance hair wellness and styling experiences for its customers.
Séraphine
Acquisition in 2020
Séraphine Ltd is a maternity wear brand founded in 2002 and based in London, United Kingdom. The company specializes in designing, manufacturing, and retailing fashionable clothing for pregnant women, offering a wide array of products that includes dresses, jeans, tops, trousers, coats, swimwear, innerwear, nightwear, and work wear. In addition to clothing, Séraphine provides accessories such as shoes, belts, jewelry, and handbags. The brand operates both online and through physical retail stores, catering to an underserved global market for maternity and nursing apparel.
Graphcore
Series E in 2020
Graphcore is a hardware systems company that develops intelligent processing units to accelerate machine learning. It designs IPUs and offers IPU-Accelerator cards that plug into servers to accelerate training and inference, and IPU-Appliance products that deliver higher performance for inference and training workloads. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom, the company maintains additional locations in Palo Alto, London, Oslo, and Beijing. Its IPU architecture enables running current machine learning models orders of magnitude faster across various servers and processors, supporting a range of AI workloads.
Graphcore
Series D in 2020
Graphcore is a hardware systems company that develops intelligent processing units to accelerate machine learning. It designs IPUs and offers IPU-Accelerator cards that plug into servers to accelerate training and inference, and IPU-Appliance products that deliver higher performance for inference and training workloads. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom, the company maintains additional locations in Palo Alto, London, Oslo, and Beijing. Its IPU architecture enables running current machine learning models orders of magnitude faster across various servers and processors, supporting a range of AI workloads.
atHome Group
Acquisition in 2020
AtHome Group, headquartered in Luxembourg, specializes in online real estate advertising. It operates websites and mobile applications that connect users with commercial real estate market agents across Luxembourg, Wallonie (Belgium), Lorraine (France), and Trier (Germany). The company has established a strong market position, particularly in Luxembourg, where it covers over 90% of real estate agents.
SuperAwesome
Venture Round in 2020
SuperAwesome, established in 2013 and headquartered in London, specializes in creating kid-safe digital experiences. It offers a suite of products, including Kids Web Services for authentication, PopJam for safe-social interactions, and AwesomeAds for kid-safe advertising and monetization. These tools, compliant with COPPA and GDPR regulations, are used by hundreds of kids' content companies and brands worldwide, making SuperAwesome the leading platform in kid-focused digital marketing. In 2020, Epic Games acquired the company.
Parcel2Go
Acquisition in 2019
Parcel2Go is the UK's largest online parcel delivery service, offering a comprehensive range of courier services for both home and business users. The company operates a parcel delivery comparison platform that provides an alternative to traditional postal services. By collaborating with major partners such as FedEx, TNT, UPS, and Hermes, Parcel2Go enables customers to send packets and parcels of various sizes to destinations within the UK and internationally. Their platform allows users to manage orders online, track shipments, and access affordable delivery options, streamlining the shipping process for individuals and businesses alike.
SuperAwesome
Series C in 2019
SuperAwesome, established in 2013 and headquartered in London, specializes in creating kid-safe digital experiences. It offers a suite of products, including Kids Web Services for authentication, PopJam for safe-social interactions, and AwesomeAds for kid-safe advertising and monetization. These tools, compliant with COPPA and GDPR regulations, are used by hundreds of kids' content companies and brands worldwide, making SuperAwesome the leading platform in kid-focused digital marketing. In 2020, Epic Games acquired the company.
Ultraleap
Series C in 2018
Ultraleap Limited is a leading developer of mid-air haptic control systems and 3D hand tracking technology. Formerly known as Ultrahaptics, the company specializes in creating solutions that utilize ultrasound to generate tactile sensations, enabling users to feel three-dimensional shapes and textures without physical contact. Its flagship products include the Leap Motion Controller, which captures hand movements, and the VR Developer Mount, designed for enhancing virtual reality experiences on various headsets. The company's innovative technology is applicable across multiple industries such as extended reality, automotive, digital signage, industrial automation, consumer electronics, and location-based entertainment. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom, Ultraleap also has a subsidiary in Silicon Valley, United States.
Pixomondo
Acquisition in 2018
Pixomondo, LLC is an international creative design and visual effects studio founded in 2001 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with additional offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Beijing, and Shanghai. The company specializes in developing and producing visual effects for feature films, television, and commercials, utilizing a collaborative design process that allows clients to make informed creative decisions throughout their projects. Pixomondo's portfolio extends beyond visual effects to include corporate communications, interactive digital content, live events, theme park entertainment, and original intellectual property. The company has received numerous accolades for its work, including an Academy Award, an Emmy, and various Visual Effects Society Awards, reflecting its commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions on time and within budget.
GCI Com
Acquisition in 2018
GCI Managed Services Group Limited, operating as GCI, is an independent provider of information and communication technology (ICT) solutions based in Lincoln, United Kingdom. The company specializes in a wide array of services, including cloud and data center solutions, hosted voice, information security, and unified communications, as well as managed IT services and IT consulting. GCI's consulting offerings encompass telephony audits, VoIP readiness assessments, network design, compliance guidance, and technical project management. Additionally, GCI provides connectivity solutions such as broadband, leased lines, and managed security services. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including retail, education, healthcare, and the public sector. Established in 2005, GCI has grown to operate multiple offices across the UK.
SuperAwesome
Series B in 2017
SuperAwesome, established in 2013 and headquartered in London, specializes in creating kid-safe digital experiences. It offers a suite of products, including Kids Web Services for authentication, PopJam for safe-social interactions, and AwesomeAds for kid-safe advertising and monetization. These tools, compliant with COPPA and GDPR regulations, are used by hundreds of kids' content companies and brands worldwide, making SuperAwesome the leading platform in kid-focused digital marketing. In 2020, Epic Games acquired the company.
Promise Gluten Free
Acquisition in 2017
Promise Gluten Free is a specialty bakery founded in 2011 and based in Donegal, Ireland. The company comprises two entities: Aran Ard Teoranta, which operates under the name Gallagher’s Bakery, and Cuisine Royale Manufacturing Ltd. Promise Gluten Free specializes in producing a diverse range of gluten-free bakery products, including brioche, buns, rolls, bagels, cakes, loaves, and muffins. These products are recognized for being a healthier alternative to many competing gluten-free offerings, as they typically contain lower levels of fat and sugar while being higher in fiber. Through its commitment to quality and health, Promise Gluten Free aims to meet the growing demand for nutritious gluten-free options in the market.
Talon Outdoor
Private Equity Round in 2017
Talon Outdoor is a marketing and advertising company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in outdoor advertising services. The company focuses on innovative and strategic media planning and campaign execution, utilizing a technology-driven approach to enhance its offerings. Talon Outdoor provides a range of services, including media buying and creative solutions, to effectively meet the advertising needs of its clients. Through its expertise in outdoor media, the company aims to deliver impactful campaigns that engage audiences and drive results.
Talon Outdoor
Secondary Market in 2017
Talon Outdoor is a marketing and advertising company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in outdoor advertising services. The company focuses on innovative and strategic media planning and campaign execution, utilizing a technology-driven approach to enhance its offerings. Talon Outdoor provides a range of services, including media buying and creative solutions, to effectively meet the advertising needs of its clients. Through its expertise in outdoor media, the company aims to deliver impactful campaigns that engage audiences and drive results.
Hotels and More
Acquisition in 2016
Hotels and More Limited is a B2B inbound tour operator based in Harrow, United Kingdom, specializing in travel to Great Britain and Ireland. Founded in 1996, the company organizes tours for both groups and individual travelers, collaborating with various travel companies to provide comprehensive travel solutions. As a destination management company, Hotels and More compiles multi-component package holidays tailored for discerning travelers, working closely with coach tour operators, package tour operators, travel agents, and direct sellers. This one-stop-shop approach ensures that clients receive well-organized and memorable travel experiences.
YO! Sushi
Acquisition in 2015
YO! Sushi UK Ltd operates a chain of restaurants across the United Kingdom, specialising in Japanese cuisine with an emphasis on sushi. The company offers a diverse menu including soups, rice or noodle-based dishes, salads, tempuras, sashimi, hand rolls, desserts, and both traditional and innovative fusion sushi options. Additionally, YO! Sushi provides space for private parties and events at some of its locations.
Tour Partner Group
Acquisition in 2015
Tour Partner Group is a destination management company based in Harrow, England, specializing in the creation of multi-component package holidays for both groups and individual travelers. The company offers a comprehensive range of services that include accommodation, coach hire, ferry crossings, tour guides, and entry to various tourist attractions. By providing these coordinated services, Tour Partner Group ensures that travelers have a secure and organized holiday experience tailored to their needs.
Fox International Group
Acquisition in 2015
Fox International Group, established in 1967 and headquartered in Brentwood, UK, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of fishing tackle and equipment. With a strong presence in the UK, Germany, Netherlands, and France, and expanding into other European markets, the company offers a wide range of products including carp baiting tools, boats, clothing, rods, reels, shelters, and accessories. Known for its product innovation and high-quality post-sales service, Fox International Group caters to both retailers and consumers, operating a fishing TV channel and selling books through its online store.
OVO Energy
Private Equity Round in 2015
OVO Energy is an independent energy technology company and supplier that was launched in 2009. The company's goal is to make energy more affordable, environmentally friendly, and easier to understand. By providing excellent service, transparent information, and a commitment to honesty, OVO Energy is working to improve the energy industry. The company is continuously striving to reach new heights in its mission to revolutionize the way energy is consumed and distributed.