Palamon Capital Partners, LP is a private equity and venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom, focused on investing in medium-sized lower middle market companies across Europe, particularly in the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, and German-speaking regions. Founded in 1999, the firm specializes in service-oriented businesses with high growth potential, concentrating on sectors such as specialty engineering, communications and media, financial services, education, retail, environmental sciences, leisure and entertainment, healthcare, software services, IT services, and business services. Palamon typically invests between €10 million and €100 million in companies with enterprise values ranging from €15 million to €500 million, often seeking to take a lead role with significant ownership and board representation. With €1.1 billion in assets under management, Palamon is supported by prominent investment institutions globally.
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 specializes in providing psychometric assessment tools designed to assist organizations in recruiting, retaining, and developing employees. The company offers a range of online assessments that evaluate behavior, aptitude, emotional intelligence, and workplace personality, as well as engagement and 360-degree feedback. These tools are utilized across various sectors, including business, sports, and education, and are available in 56 languages. With a focus on small to medium-sized enterprises, Thomas International completes over 2 million assessments annually in more than 60 countries. The company has been recognized as a key innovator in the global assessment market, which is valued at approximately $3 billion. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Marlow, United Kingdom, Thomas International aims to provide accessible, effective solutions for organizations looking to enhance employee management and make informed decisions about their workforce.
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, founded in 2008 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, specializes in the design, manufacturing, and sale of colorful socks and underwear for men, women, and children. The company has established itself as a market leader in the segment it helped create, offering a diverse range of products, including dress, sneaker, and low socks, as well as undergarments. Happy Socks distributes its products through various sales channels, including its own online store, retailers, concept stores, and pop-up locations, as well as through partnerships with licensing affiliates. The production of its items is outsourced, primarily to facilities in Turkey and China, with distribution managed from a central warehouse in Holland. Happy Socks emphasizes a lifestyle brand approach, successfully crafting a well-recognized name on a global scale.
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. specializes in the design, production, and sale of luxury handmade rugs. Established in 1997 and headquartered in London, the company operates showrooms in key markets, including the United Kingdom, New York, and Los Angeles, and maintains a presence through various franchises and concessions globally. The Rug Company offers a diverse collection of over 300 high-quality, contemporary rugs, all crafted by hand using traditional weaving techniques. It has gained a strong reputation for its design excellence, featuring collaborations with renowned designers such as Alexander McQueen, Diane von Furstenberg, and Paul Smith. The company primarily serves interior designers and high-end retail customers, providing products that blend artistry with durability.
Currencies Direct
Acquisition in 2015
Currencies Direct Ltd. is a provider of foreign exchange payment services targeting both corporate and personal clients. Established in 1995 and headquartered in London, the company offers a range of products including spot and forward contracts, regular transfers, limit orders, rate watches, stop loss orders, and multiple payments. Additionally, it caters to various needs such as overseas property transactions, emigration, online money transfers, travel money, and services for international students. Currencies Direct also supports businesses with tailored solutions like risk management, currency options, and collection accounts for online sellers and small to medium enterprises. The company operates in several countries, including the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Portugal, India, South Africa, and the United States, facilitating currency exchange through online platforms, phone services, and applications at competitive rates with no transfer fees.
Il Bisonte
Private Equity Round in 2015
Il Bisonte is a manufacturer of leather accessories and handbags based in Florence, Italy. The company produces a variety of products, including crossbody bags, backpacks, totes, and travel bags, along with small leather goods such as wallets, key rings, and watches. Il Bisonte focuses on using naturally treated, vegetable-tanned leather, which contributes to the longevity and softness of their products. Additionally, the company offers online shopping and delivery services, making their unique offerings accessible to a broader clientele.
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. operates an electronic trading platform focused on the securities lending marketplace. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in London, the company provides services such as trading functionality for both specials and general collaterals, messaging, pre-trade analysis, and automated matching. The platform supports negotiated trading and offers real-time access to central counterparty clearing, facilitating transactions in equities and ETFs across several European countries, including Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Switzerland. In addition to its trading services, SL-x integrates innovative features designed to enhance the relationship-based trading model within the industry. The company also maintains an office in New York.
QualitySolicitors
Acquisition in 2011
QualitySolicitors is a collective of independent law firms operating across England and Wales, dedicated to transforming legal services with a strong emphasis on customer service. With over 200 locations and a commitment to expanding, it is recognized as the fastest-growing legal brand in the UK. QualitySolicitors distinguishes itself by prioritizing clients' needs, offering free initial consultations, Saturday openings, and transparent pricing without hidden costs. Clients benefit from same-day responses and direct communication with their assigned lawyers. The firm provides a comprehensive range of legal services, including consumer rights, criminal defense, property law, immigration, injury claims, and medical negligence. This commitment to high-quality legal advice and genuine care for clients’ situations underpins the firm's operations and growth.
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, established in 1982, that specializes in the treatment of blindness and visual impairment. The organization operates as a network for ophthalmology, focusing on both eye medicine and eye surgery. In addition to surgical interventions, Ober Scharrer Gruppe provides non-invasive treatments and diagnostic services for various eye disorders, aiming to enhance patients' vision and overall eye health.
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 is a provider of elderly care services in Spain, operating through multiple divisions that include nursing homes, telecare, and home care. The company manages a network of health and disability care centers, which encompasses 18 hospitals and day centers alongside 16 assisted living facilities. SARquavitae specializes in offering care for elderly individuals and patients with various mental disabilities, ensuring access to residential support and home-based services tailored to their needs.
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. specializes in the design, production, and sale of luxury handmade rugs. Established in 1997 and headquartered in London, the company operates showrooms in key markets, including the United Kingdom, New York, and Los Angeles, and maintains a presence through various franchises and concessions globally. The Rug Company offers a diverse collection of over 300 high-quality, contemporary rugs, all crafted by hand using traditional weaving techniques. It has gained a strong reputation for its design excellence, featuring collaborations with renowned designers such as Alexander McQueen, Diane von Furstenberg, and Paul Smith. The company primarily serves interior designers and high-end retail customers, providing products that blend artistry with durability.
Zensys
Venture Round in 2008
Zensys specializes in wireless networking technology focused on control and status reading applications. The company is best known for developing Z-Wave, a cost-effective, two-way wireless mesh network communications technology. This technology allows consumers to conveniently and securely monitor and manage various home control systems, such as lighting and security, from anywhere globally. In addition to its core technology, Zensys provides a range of products and services, including 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, based in Hamburg, Germany, specializes in providing vouchers, rewards, experiences, and incentives. The company offers a diverse range of products, including shopping, restaurant, movie, and gift vouchers, as well as reloadable prepaid card solutions. Cadooz tailors its services to meet the needs of marketing, sales, and human resources, providing consultancy, concept design, and fulfillment of voucher and reward schemes. Additionally, the company conducts online surveys related to voucher incentives and offers customized incentive travel, events, and hospitality solutions. Cadooz also implements point-of-sale marketing strategies, including competitions and promotions, while operating online platforms for data collection and analysis in marketing and sales. Its offerings are utilized in various contexts, such as sales promotion, customer acquisition, employee motivation, and customer loyalty. Founded in 2000, Cadooz operates as a subsidiary of Euronet Worldwide since 2011.
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 specializes in customer relationship management services, focusing on enhancing customer loyalty through tailored programs and process management systems. The company has developed significant expertise through the successful operation of PAYBACK, a multichannel marketing platform that serves as a bonus program. By collaborating with its subsidiaries—emnos, which provides customer insights, and Loyalty Partner Solutions, an IT solutions provider—Loyalty Partner offers a comprehensive range of services to help businesses understand their customers better. Their offerings include CRM consulting, the design and implementation of customized loyalty programs, and the management of complex customer engagement processes. This holistic approach enables companies in the retail and travel sectors to foster customer satisfaction and loyalty, which are crucial for profitability in competitive markets.
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
Acquisition in 2005
Sigla Credit is a financial services provider based in Conegliano, Italy, specializing in consumer credit solutions. Established in 2005, the company offers various loan products, including salary-backed loans, personal loans, and financing for nonperforming loans. Sigla Credit aims to facilitate access to credit for private individuals and retail customers by leveraging a mix of traditional and digital channels. Its services are accessible through a network of agents and an online platform, allowing clients to obtain customized financial products tailored to their needs.
OmniBus Systems
Private Equity Round in 2004
OmniBus Systems, established in 1994, specializes in automation and media content management services for broadcasting companies. The company has consistently grown within the broadcast industry by offering innovative solutions that leverage advanced technologies. Its services encompass the acquisition and recording of rich media, low-resolution editing, media asset management, and playout solutions. With a strong history of technical achievements, OmniBus Systems has established itself as a leader in automated transmission systems, serving customers worldwide.
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
Acquisition in 2003
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
Acquisition in 2003
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 automation and media content management services for broadcasting companies. The company has consistently grown within the broadcast industry by offering innovative solutions that leverage advanced technologies. Its services encompass the acquisition and recording of rich media, low-resolution editing, media asset management, and playout solutions. With a strong history of technical achievements, OmniBus Systems has established itself as a leader in automated transmission systems, serving customers worldwide.
Zensys
Venture Round in 2001
Zensys specializes in wireless networking technology focused on control and status reading applications. The company is best known for developing Z-Wave, a cost-effective, two-way wireless mesh network communications technology. This technology allows consumers to conveniently and securely monitor and manage various home control systems, such as lighting and security, from anywhere globally. In addition to its core technology, Zensys provides a range of products and services, including 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 automation and media content management services for broadcasting companies. The company has consistently grown within the broadcast industry by offering innovative solutions that leverage advanced technologies. Its services encompass the acquisition and recording of rich media, low-resolution editing, media asset management, and playout solutions. With a strong history of technical achievements, OmniBus Systems has established itself as a leader in automated transmission systems, serving customers worldwide.
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 prominent global provider of multi-platform marketing solutions and digital value-added content, operating in 62 countries across five continents with a workforce of 1,000 employees, half of whom are focused on research and development. The company delivers a range of entertainment and community products and services for mobile phones and the web, enabling businesses to enhance brand awareness and generate revenue through diverse marketing initiatives. Zed's offerings reach over 380 million potential consumers, facilitated by exclusive agreements with 130 wireless operators and media companies worldwide.
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