FairConnect
Acquisition in 2018
FairConnect provides connected services to insurers which can in turn pass on benefits to customers. The business serves some of the largest connected insurance programmes in Europe, according to Palamon, and has a large Internet of Things technology and analytics offering.
Thomas International
Acquisition in 2018
Thomas International Ltd is a leading provider of psychometric assessment tools designed to assist organizations in recruiting, retaining, and developing employees. With a focus on small to medium-sized businesses, the company offers a comprehensive suite of online assessments and consulting services that cover areas such as behavior, aptitude, emotional intelligence, and workplace personality. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Marlow, United Kingdom, Thomas International has expanded its reach to over 60 countries, delivering assessments in 56 languages. Each year, the company facilitates more than 2 million assessments, serving a diverse client base across business, sports, and education sectors. With over 35 years of innovation in assessment solutions, Thomas International aims to empower organizations to make informed decisions, enhance employee engagement, and maximize workforce potential.
24 Ore Business School
Acquisition in 2017
Business School24 is a player in the tertiary education segment in Italy and provides professionally-oriented education and training. Established in 1991 as a business unit of Il Sole 24 ORE, the school has two headquarters in Milan and Rome and enrols more than 26,000 students a year onto its courses both in classrooms and online. The Company differentiates itself by creating targeted courses focused on the real needs of business and employs highly experienced industry professionals to originate original content and deliver lessons. Most courses incorporate an internship for the students, which presents a highly successful pathway to employment.
24 Ore Business School
Private Equity Round in 2017
Business School24 is a player in the tertiary education segment in Italy and provides professionally-oriented education and training. Established in 1991 as a business unit of Il Sole 24 ORE, the school has two headquarters in Milan and Rome and enrols more than 26,000 students a year onto its courses both in classrooms and online. The Company differentiates itself by creating targeted courses focused on the real needs of business and employs highly experienced industry professionals to originate original content and deliver lessons. Most courses incorporate an internship for the students, which presents a highly successful pathway to employment.
Happy Socks
Acquisition in 2017
Happy Socks AB is a lifestyle brand based in Stockholm, Sweden, specializing in the design and sale of colorful socks and underwear for men, women, and children. Founded in 2008, the company has established itself as a market leader in its segment, which it helped to create. Happy Socks offers a diverse range of products, including dressed, sneaker, embroidery, and low socks, catering to various customer preferences. The brand operates through multiple sales channels, including its own online store, retailers, and pop-up stores. Production is outsourced, primarily to facilities in Turkey and China, with most products shipped to a central warehouse in the Netherlands for distribution. Happy Socks has successfully built a globally recognized brand known for its unique and trendy designs.
Feelunique.com
Private Equity Round in 2016
Feelunique is recognized as Europe's largest online retailer of premium beauty products, primarily catering to the UK market. Based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, the company offers a comprehensive selection of beauty, grooming, and health products, including makeup, skincare, haircare, fragrances, accessories, and electrical items. With a workforce of 125 employees, Feelunique operates from its headquarters in the Channel Islands, providing a diverse array of high-quality products to consumers seeking premium beauty solutions.
The Rug Company
Acquisition in 2015
The Rug Company Ltd. is a prominent designer, manufacturer, and retailer of luxury handmade rugs, established in 1997 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. With a strong international presence, it operates ten showrooms and various franchise locations, primarily in the UK, New York, and Los Angeles. The company specializes in over 300 high-quality contemporary rugs, crafted entirely by hand using traditional weaving techniques. Renowned for its design excellence, The Rug Company collaborates with celebrated designers such as Alexander McQueen, Diane von Furstenberg, Kelly Wearstler, Paul Smith, and Vivienne Westwood to create exclusive collections. Catering to interior designers and high-end retail customers, the company is committed to providing rugs that are not only functional but also artistic and durable, thereby establishing a solid reputation in the luxury home decor market.
Currencies Direct
Acquisition in 2015
Currencies Direct Ltd. is a provider of foreign exchange payment services tailored for both corporate and personal clients. Established in 1995 and headquartered in London, the company operates additional offices across several countries including France, Spain, Portugal, India, South Africa, and the United States. Its offerings encompass a range of products such as spot contracts, forward contracts, regular transfers, limit orders, rate watches, stop loss orders, and multiple payments. The company also provides specialized services for overseas property transactions, emigration, online money transfers, travel money, and various business needs, including risk management and insights for small to medium enterprises. Currencies Direct focuses on delivering competitive rates and convenience, enabling customers to conduct currency exchanges in a faster and more cost-effective manner compared to traditional banking options.
Il Bisonte
Private Equity Round in 2015
Il Bisonte is a manufacturer of leather accessories and handbags based in Florence, Italy. The company specializes in producing a range of leather products, including crossbody bags, backpacks, totes, and travel bags, as well as small leather goods such as wallets, key rings, and watches. Il Bisonte is distinguished by its use of naturally treated, vegetable-tanned leather, which enhances the longevity and softness of its offerings. In addition to its physical retail presence, the company provides online shopping and delivery services, allowing customers to conveniently access its high-quality leather products.
Simplify
Acquisition in 2014
Simplify is an independent conveyancing and property services company established in March 2019 through the merger of My Home Move and The Simplify Group. The company specializes in providing conveyancing legal services tailored for estate agents, financial intermediaries, and lenders. Simplify offers a range of services, including conveyancing sales, delivery, panel management, and consumer services, ensuring that clients can navigate the legal requirements and protected rights involved in property transactions, whether buying or selling. By incorporating innovative brands within the property market, Simplify aims to streamline the conveyancing process and enhance the overall experience for its clients.
Feelunique.com
Acquisition in 2012
Feelunique is recognized as Europe's largest online retailer of premium beauty products, primarily catering to the UK market. Based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, the company offers a comprehensive selection of beauty, grooming, and health products, including makeup, skincare, haircare, fragrances, accessories, and electrical items. With a workforce of 125 employees, Feelunique operates from its headquarters in the Channel Islands, providing a diverse array of high-quality products to consumers seeking premium beauty solutions.
SL-x Trading Europe
Acquisition in 2012
SL-x Trading Europe Ltd. is a London-based company that operates an electronic trading platform specifically designed for the securities lending marketplace. Established in 2010, the platform facilitates trading of both specials and general collaterals, offering features such as messaging, pre-trade analysis, automated matching, and negotiated trading. It ensures real-time access to clearing services in equities and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) across several European countries, including Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Switzerland. The company's innovative approach incorporates social networking elements to enhance the relationship-driven nature of the market, providing users with a comprehensive and efficient trading experience. SL-x Trading Europe also maintains additional offices in New York.
QualitySolicitors
Acquisition in 2011
QualitySolicitors is a network of independent law firms operating throughout England and Wales, recognized for transforming legal services in the UK. With over 200 locations, the brand emphasizes exceptional customer service, prioritizing client needs and accessibility to high-quality legal assistance. Their offerings encompass a wide range of services, including consumer rights, criminal defense, home and property issues, immigration, injury claims, and medical negligence. Each firm is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and is committed to providing expert legal advice while ensuring transparent pricing and no hidden costs. Notable features of their service include free initial consultations, Saturday openings, and prompt same-day responses from the lawyers handling each case. QualitySolicitors aims to facilitate legal processes for both individuals and businesses, supporting clients in various situations such as business setup, expansion, restructuring, and employment matters.
EnGrande
Acquisition in 2011
EnGrande provides online reservations for hotels, hostels, apartments, and bed and breakfast facilities.
OberScharrer
Private Equity Round in 2011
OberScharrer Group is a Fürth, Germany-based medical services business.
Ober Scharrer Gruppe
Acquisition in 2011
Ober Scharrer Gruppe GmbH is a German company based in Fürth, founded in 1982, that focuses on the treatment of blindness and visual impairment. It operates as a network for ophthalmology, specializing in both eye medicine and eye surgery. The company offers a range of services, including non-invasive treatments and diagnostic solutions for various eye disorders, aiming to enhance the quality of vision for its patients.
Eneas Group
Acquisition in 2010
Eneas Group AS is a prominent energy services and brokerage provider in Scandinavia, primarily serving small and medium-sized enterprises in Norway and Sweden. Founded in 1995 and based in Drammen, Norway, the company specializes in procuring environmentally friendly electricity and offers a comprehensive suite of services, including energy brokerage, energy auditing, and management solutions. Eneas Group provides metering services, customized smart metering solutions for commercial properties, and tools like ePortal for monitoring energy consumption across real estate portfolios. Additionally, the company operates a call center for sales services and offers VAT auditing. With a client base exceeding 25,000 across various industries, Eneas Group is dedicated to delivering tailored energy solutions that meet the operational needs of its customers.
Mydentist
Private Equity Round in 2009
Mydentist is Europe's largest provider of dental care services, operating a network of over 600 dental practices across the UK. The company employs more than 3,000 clinicians and over 6,000 staff members, dedicated to delivering high-quality dental care to more than 4 million NHS and private patients. Mydentist offers a wide range of services, including orthodontic treatments, teeth straightening, teeth whitening, and skin treatments, all aimed at enhancing oral health and overall well-being. The organization is supported by a Manchester-based center and dental academy, which houses experts in marketing, finance, human resources, and IT, providing essential support to practice teams. Mydentist emphasizes the importance of clinician support, offering career development opportunities, work-life balance, and access to cutting-edge equipment and training. This commitment fosters a strong community of professionals focused on improving patient care and outcomes.
POLIKUM Gruppe
Acquisition in 2009
POLIKUM manages a network of four OHCs in Berlin and Leipzig, which provide ambulatory general medicine and specialities including paediatrics, physiotherapy and cardiology to statutory and private patients.
Mydentist
Acquisition in 2009
Mydentist is Europe's largest provider of dental care services, operating a network of over 600 dental practices across the UK. The company employs more than 3,000 clinicians and over 6,000 staff members, dedicated to delivering high-quality dental care to more than 4 million NHS and private patients. Mydentist offers a wide range of services, including orthodontic treatments, teeth straightening, teeth whitening, and skin treatments, all aimed at enhancing oral health and overall well-being. The organization is supported by a Manchester-based center and dental academy, which houses experts in marketing, finance, human resources, and IT, providing essential support to practice teams. Mydentist emphasizes the importance of clinician support, offering career development opportunities, work-life balance, and access to cutting-edge equipment and training. This commitment fosters a strong community of professionals focused on improving patient care and outcomes.
SARquavitae
Acquisition in 2009
SARquavitae operates as a healthcare services provider in Spain, specializing in elderly care through its divisions: nursing homes, telecare, and home care services. The company manages 18 hospitals and day centers, along with 16 assisted living facilities, catering to the needs of seniors and individuals with mental disabilities.
DS Produkte
Private Equity Round in 2008
DS Produkte GmbH is a successful and modern family-owned company in the consumer goods industry. Founded in 1973 by the Hamburg-based businessman Dieter Schwarz, DS has grown from a trading service provider to a manufacturer, importer and exporter of innovative products. Today, DS is a large, international trading house. With its wide range of products, the company from Stapelfeld (just outside of Hamburg) is one of Europe's largest suppliers of mail order, food, retail and discounters in Germany and Europe. In addition, DS Produkte GmbH supplies numerous non-food items for marketing on TV and on the Internet. The product range extends into almost all areas, such as household, small electrical appliances, cookware, cleaning and floor care, outdoor, do-it-yourself, beauty, wellness and fitness as well as seasonal and trend articles. In 1997, the logistics center was built in Mecklenburg Gallin and steadily expanded in the following years. Offering the best without limits - today, more than 400 employees feel committed to this maxim.
The Rug Company
Venture Round in 2008
The Rug Company Ltd. is a prominent designer, manufacturer, and retailer of luxury handmade rugs, established in 1997 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. With a strong international presence, it operates ten showrooms and various franchise locations, primarily in the UK, New York, and Los Angeles. The company specializes in over 300 high-quality contemporary rugs, crafted entirely by hand using traditional weaving techniques. Renowned for its design excellence, The Rug Company collaborates with celebrated designers such as Alexander McQueen, Diane von Furstenberg, Kelly Wearstler, Paul Smith, and Vivienne Westwood to create exclusive collections. Catering to interior designers and high-end retail customers, the company is committed to providing rugs that are not only functional but also artistic and durable, thereby establishing a solid reputation in the luxury home decor market.
Zensys
Venture Round in 2008
Zensys is a company specializing in wireless networking technology for control and status reading applications. It is best known for developing Z-Wave, an affordable two-way wireless mesh network communications technology that allows users to easily and securely monitor and manage various home control systems, including lighting and security, from anywhere in the world. In addition to its core technology, Zensys offers a comprehensive range of products and services, such as application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), development kits, and engineering services tailored for Original Equipment Manufacturers.
Dress for Less
Acquisition in 2007
Dress for Less Germany's online clothing and apparel retailer.
Cambridge Education Group
Acquisition in 2007
Cambridge Education Group, established in 1952, is a renowned provider of academic, creative, and English language programs for international students. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, the company offers a diverse range of courses including A levels, foundation programs, IB, GCSEs, master's foundation, arts foundation, BA fashion design, music foundation, standard English, intensive English, business English, and more across various subjects such as business, economics, finance, management, law, humanities, social sciences, computing, engineering, life sciences, art, design, media, and film. With over six decades of experience, Cambridge Education Group helps students prepare for university entrance in Europe and the United States through its centers and educational institutes across these regions.
Prospitalia
Acquisition in 2007
Prospitalia GmbH is a provider of healthcare procurement services based in Ulm, Germany, specializing in the hospital sector. Founded in 1993, the company operates as a group purchasing organization, offering a comprehensive range of services to hospitals and healthcare providers. Its core offering includes negotiating prices with suppliers for various clinical needs, such as medical supplies, laboratory equipment, pharmaceuticals, and administrative necessities. In addition to procurement, Prospitalia provides consulting services and efficiency analyses tailored to different hospital departments. The company leverages data insights to enhance its value-added services, enabling healthcare providers to optimize spending, improve operational efficiency, and ensure compliance within the healthcare management sector.
Retail Decisions
Acquisition in 2006
Retail Decisions is a developer of fraud prevention and payment-processing software headquartered in Brookwood, United Kingdom. The company specializes in providing real-time, online fraud prevention and payment processing solutions for merchants and issuers across various regions, including Europe, Australia, the United States, China, and South Africa. Its platform is designed to help clients mitigate fraud, reduce chargebacks, and achieve PCI compliance, while also enhancing the overall customer experience. Additionally, Retail Decisions offers a business intelligence portal tailored for the global electronic commerce industry, enabling clients to make informed decisions and improve their operational efficiency.
Cadooz
Acquisition in 2006
Cadooz GmbH is a provider of vouchers, rewards, experiences, and incentives based in Hamburg, Germany. Founded in 2000, the company offers a diverse range of products, including shopping, experience, and restaurant vouchers, as well as reloadable prepaid card solutions. Cadooz focuses on delivering customized marketing, sales, and human resources solutions, which encompass consultancy, concept design, and the development of voucher and reward schemes. Additionally, the company conducts online surveys related to voucher incentives and provides tailored incentive travel, events, and VIP hospitality solutions. Cadooz also specializes in point-of-sale marketing strategies, such as competitions and promotions, while operating online platforms for the collection and analysis of marketing data. Its offerings are utilized in various applications, including sales promotion, customer loyalty, employee motivation, and complaint management. Since becoming a subsidiary of Euronet Worldwide in 2011, Cadooz has continued to enhance its role in the incentive marketing sector.
Espresso House Baresso
Acquisition in 2006
Espresso House is a Swedish coffee chain and owned by JAB holding company.
Loyalty Partner
Acquisition in 2005
Loyalty Partner is a provider of customer relationship management services that specializes in developing and operating loyalty programs and process management systems. With a strong emphasis on enhancing customer satisfaction, the company supports businesses in understanding their customers better, which is vital for maintaining loyalty and profitability in competitive markets. Loyalty Partner has gained significant expertise through the successful development of PAYBACK, a prominent bonus program and multichannel marketing platform. The company collaborates with its subsidiaries, including emnos, which focuses on customer insights, and Loyalty Partner Solutions, an IT solutions provider. Together, they offer a comprehensive range of services for customer management, encompassing CRM consulting, the design and implementation of tailored bonus programs, and the management of complex processes.
Cox Insurance Holdings
Private Equity Round in 2005
Cox Insurance was one of the largest UK motor and household insurance companies operating in the Lloyd’s of London insurance market.
Sigla Credit is a financial services company based in Conegliano, Italy, that specializes in consumer credit solutions. Established in 2005 as a subsidiary of Sigla Luxembourg, the company offers a variety of loan products, including salary-backed loans, personal loans, and loans for nonperforming debts. Sigla Credit focuses on providing short-term financing options to private individuals and retail customers, utilizing a combination of traditional and digital channels. Its services are designed to offer clients customized financial solutions, enhancing access to credit through a network of agents and an online platform.
OmniBus Systems
Private Equity Round in 2004
OmniBus Systems, established in 1994, specializes in providing automation and media content management solutions to global broadcasting companies. Its offerings include acquisition and recording of rich media materials, low-resolution editing, media asset management, and playout services, all driven by cutting-edge technologies. The company has consistently innovated and led the industry in automated transmission systems since its founding.
NOBA Bank Group
Private Equity Round in 2004
NOBA Bank Group is a commercial banking and financial services institution based in Stockholm, Sweden, operating as a "bank of banks" with a focus on the Northern Europe region. The group encompasses three notable brands, including Nordax Bank and Bank Norwegian, the latter serving over 1.7 million customers. NOBA Bank Group specializes in providing a variety of financial products, such as large, long-duration personal loans, unsecured consumer loans, mortgages, credit cards, deposit accounts, and insurance services. Its mission is to promote healthy financial management for a broader clientele, enabling individuals to effectively plan and manage their investments and savings.
NOBA Bank Group
Acquisition in 2003
NOBA Bank Group is a commercial banking and financial services institution based in Stockholm, Sweden, operating as a "bank of banks" with a focus on the Northern Europe region. The group encompasses three notable brands, including Nordax Bank and Bank Norwegian, the latter serving over 1.7 million customers. NOBA Bank Group specializes in providing a variety of financial products, such as large, long-duration personal loans, unsecured consumer loans, mortgages, credit cards, deposit accounts, and insurance services. Its mission is to promote healthy financial management for a broader clientele, enabling individuals to effectively plan and manage their investments and savings.
Towry Holdings Limited is a wealth management company based in Bracknell, United Kingdom, with a strong presence across various cities including London, Birmingham, and Edinburgh. Founded in 1968, Towry specializes in providing wealth advice and investment management services to private individuals, families, and trustees. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning that covers key areas such as pensions, retirement, inheritance tax planning, and investment strategies. Towry aims to empower its clients to make informed decisions about their financial futures. In 2007, the company changed its name from Towry Law Holdings Limited and, as of August 2016, operates as a subsidiary of Tilney Bestinvest Group Limited.
Towry Holdings Limited is a wealth management company based in Bracknell, United Kingdom, with a strong presence across various cities including London, Birmingham, and Edinburgh. Founded in 1968, Towry specializes in providing wealth advice and investment management services to private individuals, families, and trustees. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning that covers key areas such as pensions, retirement, inheritance tax planning, and investment strategies. Towry aims to empower its clients to make informed decisions about their financial futures. In 2007, the company changed its name from Towry Law Holdings Limited and, as of August 2016, operates as a subsidiary of Tilney Bestinvest Group Limited.
NewDay
Acquisition in 2002
NewDay, formerly known as SAV Credit, is a financial services company based in the United Kingdom that focuses on providing credit products tailored to consumers. The company aims to improve customers' relationship with credit by offering credit cards and related services, particularly targeting those who are underserved by traditional banks. NewDay emphasizes a customer-centric approach guided by its Manifesto, which is built on four core principles: being welcoming, understanding, knowledgeable, and rewarding. By prioritizing these principles, NewDay seeks to empower consumers through responsible lending, innovative analytic tools, and effective credit management strategies, ultimately helping individuals navigate their credit needs more effectively.
High Tech Hotels & Resorts SA
Private Equity Round in 2002
High Tech Hoteles was a start-up hotel chain, led by an experienced management team, which owned several hotel brands.
OmniBus Systems
Acquisition in 2001
OmniBus Systems, established in 1994, specializes in providing automation and media content management solutions to global broadcasting companies. Its offerings include acquisition and recording of rich media materials, low-resolution editing, media asset management, and playout services, all driven by cutting-edge technologies. The company has consistently innovated and led the industry in automated transmission systems since its founding.
Zensys
Venture Round in 2001
Zensys is a company specializing in wireless networking technology for control and status reading applications. It is best known for developing Z-Wave, an affordable two-way wireless mesh network communications technology that allows users to easily and securely monitor and manage various home control systems, including lighting and security, from anywhere in the world. In addition to its core technology, Zensys offers a comprehensive range of products and services, such as application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), development kits, and engineering services tailored for Original Equipment Manufacturers.
OmniBus Systems
Private Equity Round in 2001
OmniBus Systems, established in 1994, specializes in providing automation and media content management solutions to global broadcasting companies. Its offerings include acquisition and recording of rich media materials, low-resolution editing, media asset management, and playout services, all driven by cutting-edge technologies. The company has consistently innovated and led the industry in automated transmission systems since its founding.
TeamSystem
Acquisition in 2000
TeamSystem is an Italian technology company specializing in the development and distribution of management software solutions tailored for professionals and businesses across various sectors. The company offers a diverse range of software products, including enterprise resource planning, cash point management, law firm management, and human resources solutions. In addition to software development, TeamSystem provides training and professional updates for accountants, labor consultants, tax advisers, corporate administration managers, and lawyers. With a focus on delivering reliable and customizable digital solutions, TeamSystem aims to empower its clients to efficiently run their operations in industries such as sports, health, and leisure.
Cox Insurance Holdings
Acquisition in 2000
Cox Insurance was one of the largest UK motor and household insurance companies operating in the Lloyd’s of London insurance market.
Zed
Private Equity Round in 2000
Zed is a leading global player providing multi-platform marketing solutions and digital value-added content worldwide. The company operates in 62 countries in five continents with 1,000 employees, 50% of them dedicated to R&D. Zed products are available to more than 380 million potential consumers through exclusive agreements with 130 wireless operators and media companies all over the world.