CellPoint Digital
Venture Round in 2024
CellPoint Digital is a fintech company specializing in digital commerce and payment solutions tailored for the airline, gaming, and travel industries. The company provides an omnichannel payment orchestration platform that enhances the efficiency of digital payment transactions by integrating various payment methods, including cards and alternatives. Its platform streamlines the deployment of new payment options, ensuring a unified payment experience across websites, mobile applications, and other channels. By optimizing transaction routing, CellPoint Digital aims to increase conversion rates, reduce payment costs, and deliver a seamless experience for customers.
CellPoint Digital
Venture Round in 2022
CellPoint Digital is a fintech company specializing in digital commerce and payment solutions tailored for the airline, gaming, and travel industries. The company provides an omnichannel payment orchestration platform that enhances the efficiency of digital payment transactions by integrating various payment methods, including cards and alternatives. Its platform streamlines the deployment of new payment options, ensuring a unified payment experience across websites, mobile applications, and other channels. By optimizing transaction routing, CellPoint Digital aims to increase conversion rates, reduce payment costs, and deliver a seamless experience for customers.
CellPoint Mobile
Venture Round in 2019
CellPoint Mobile, Inc. is a provider of mobile payment and integrated mobile solutions tailored for various sectors, including finance, government, retail, and transportation. Founded in 2002 and based in Coral Gables, Florida, the company offers a suite of products designed to enhance mobile engagement for businesses. Its Mobile Enterprise Framework allows enterprises to develop and manage mobile services effectively. The mPoint platform facilitates diverse mobile payment scenarios, while mRetail aids in customer engagement both in-store and online. Additionally, CellPoint Mobile provides Velocity, a mobile payment service solution for airlines, and Travel Bank mWallet, which helps airlines turn compensation events into revenue opportunities. The mTicket solution addresses the needs of mobilizing tickets and travel documentation. The company also features a Converged Payment Gateway as a SaaS solution specifically for the global airline industry, helping clients optimize revenue and improve customer satisfaction in the mobile economy. CellPoint Mobile has expanded its presence with offices in New York, Miami, Copenhagen, and London.
Circle Health
Acquisition in 2017
Circle Health is an innovative healthcare provider focused on the investigation and treatment of diseases. As a pioneering employee-owned company, it consists of approximately 2,000 clinicians dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare by delivering high-quality integrated care. Circle Health aims to redefine patient experiences and expectations through the establishment of a new generation of hospitals, clinics, and community services, making it the largest partnership of its kind in the UK.
Huck's Catfish
Acquisition in 2016
Huck's Catfish is part of Seafood Pub Company Limited, a gastro pub group based in Clitheroe, United Kingdom, established in 2010. The company operates a diverse collection of pubs and inns, which include destination rural establishments with elegant accommodations, neighborhood restaurants, and bars. Seafood Pub Company is known for its commitment to high-quality ingredients and creative culinary offerings, serving a wide variety of ales, wines, and spirits. In addition to dining, these venues are available for various events, including corporate functions and family celebrations. The company has received multiple awards, highlighting its excellence in food and service, and is recognized for its innovative menus and overall dining experience.
InternetQ
Acquisition in 2016
InternetQ Group Ltd is a UK-based company that specializes in the development and marketing of mobile software and related services for the telecommunications sector. Founded in 2000, it focuses on providing mobile marketing solutions and digital entertainment to brands, mobile network operators, and media companies. InternetQ's key products include MobiDialog, a mobile marketing platform that enables targeted and interactive campaigns; Minimob, which offers app-driven marketing solutions; and Akazoo, a music streaming service designed for a global audience. Through these offerings, InternetQ aims to enhance engagement and facilitate advertising within mobile applications, capitalizing on the widespread use of connected devices.
Akazoo
Private Equity Round in 2015
Akazoo S.A. is an on-demand music and audio streaming company that offers subscribers unlimited access to a catalog of approximately 45 million songs without advertisements. Founded in 2010 and based in Luxembourg, the company utilizes patented artificial intelligence technology to enhance music recommendations for its users. Akazoo provides both online and offline listening options through its mobile application, which is designed to function across various emerging mobile devices and networks, including 2G to 4G LTE. The service also includes a free, ad-supported radio feature with around 80,000 stations, operating separately from its subscription model. Akazoo focuses on serving emerging markets and has expanded its services across more than 25 countries.
Endura
Private Equity Round in 2014
Endura Limited is a manufacturer of cycling apparel and accessories, catering to mountain biking, road cycling, and commuter needs. Founded in 1990 and based in Livingston, United Kingdom, the company offers a comprehensive range of products, including hardshell and softshell jackets, gilets, jerseys, baselayers, and various types of legwear. Additionally, Endura produces accessories such as warmers, gloves, socks, and overshoes, along with hardware items like eyewear, protectors, luggage, and helmets. The company distributes its products through dealers and distributors across the United Kingdom and internationally, as well as through its online platform. Endura also operates a distribution facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, and maintains bonded warehouse facilities in Shanghai, China. As of March 2018, Endura Limited is a subsidiary of Pentland Brands Limited.
Global Risk Partners
Private Equity Round in 2013
Global Risk Partners Limited (GRP) is an independent insurance intermediary that focuses on providing specialized insurance services within the UK retail and global specialty insurance markets. The company primarily engages in the acquisition of insurance brokers and managing general agents that possess niche, non-commoditized businesses characterized by strong profitability. GRP offers operational support in areas such as compliance, finance, human resources, and information technology, enabling these acquired entities to enhance their service offerings. By fostering strategic partnerships with insurers, GRP aims to deliver superior value to its clients while leveraging the strengths of its extensive network.
Six Degrees Technology Group
Series B in 2012
Six Degrees Group is a privately owned managed data services provider based in London, United Kingdom, catering primarily to medium-sized enterprises and mid-market corporate customers across various sectors, including finance, legal, manufacturing, and public services. The company offers a comprehensive suite of integrated services that include private and hybrid cloud solutions, application hosting, infrastructure as a service, and data center services such as colocation and managed hosting. Additionally, it provides connectivity options like direct Internet access and enterprise MPLS, along with a range of voice services. Six Degrees Group focuses on helping businesses navigate their digital transitions by delivering tailored solutions for communication, disaster recovery, information security, and compliance, supported by professional and technical services. Established in 2010, the company leverages its investments in data centers, cloud platforms, and network capabilities to meet the evolving needs of its clients in an increasingly connected world.
Six Degrees Technology Group
Series A in 2011
Six Degrees Group is a privately owned managed data services provider based in London, United Kingdom, catering primarily to medium-sized enterprises and mid-market corporate customers across various sectors, including finance, legal, manufacturing, and public services. The company offers a comprehensive suite of integrated services that include private and hybrid cloud solutions, application hosting, infrastructure as a service, and data center services such as colocation and managed hosting. Additionally, it provides connectivity options like direct Internet access and enterprise MPLS, along with a range of voice services. Six Degrees Group focuses on helping businesses navigate their digital transitions by delivering tailored solutions for communication, disaster recovery, information security, and compliance, supported by professional and technical services. Established in 2010, the company leverages its investments in data centers, cloud platforms, and network capabilities to meet the evolving needs of its clients in an increasingly connected world.
Esure Group
Acquisition in 2010
Esure Group is a UK-based insurance provider that specializes in general insurance products, primarily in the Motor and Home segments. Founded in 2000 by Peter Wood, the company utilizes the Internet as its primary sales channel, aiming to deliver competitive insurance coverage and superior customer service. Esure operates under the esure and Sheilas’ Wheels brands, the latter being launched in 2005 as a female-focused insurance offering. The company caters to over two million customers, providing peace of mind to drivers, homeowners, pet owners, and holidaymakers. In addition to its core insurance products, esure is engaged in insurance intermediary activities and property investment. Headquartered in Reigate, the company strives to maintain low premiums through the use of advanced technology and efficient underwriting processes.
Argentis
Acquisition in 2008
Argentis Financial Group Limited is a financial planning and wealth management firm based in Canterbury, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Cobham, London, Salisbury, and Wiltshire. Established in 2005, the company specializes in providing financial planning and employee benefits consulting services to both private individuals and corporate clients. As a subsidiary of Risk & Reward Group (Holdings) Limited, Argentis is dedicated to delivering tailored solutions that address the diverse financial needs of its clientele.
Aero Sekur
Private Equity Round in 2008
Aero Sekur is a specialized supplier of safety systems and advanced flexible structures to the global aerospace and defense industries. The company manufactures protective clothing, shelters, filtration systems, inflatable structures, and maintains critical aviation equipment such as flotation devices, parachutes, escape slides, life jackets, fuel tanks, and other safety gear for both civil and military markets. Aero Sekur ensures these products operate reliably in harsh conditions.
Blues designs and supplies character licensed clothing to UK and European retailers, predominantly for children.
Geronimo
Acquisition in 2006
Geronimo operates as a pub chain that specializes in providing food and drinks in various settings, including airport and railway station locations. The establishment features private rooms and event spaces suitable for a range of occasions such as meetings, private parties, and weddings. Additionally, Geronimo is equipped to accommodate exclusive hires, as well as outdoor settings like gardens and rooftops, making it a versatile choice for diverse social and corporate events.
Omniport
Private Equity Round in 2004
Omniport is airport investment and management company specializing in the operation and development of regional airports.
SpiriTel
Acquisition in 2003
SpiriTel is a prominent provider of integrated telecommunications and internet services in the United Kingdom. The company specializes in delivering internet protocol-based connectivity solutions and facilitates the connection and termination of telephone calls from landlines to mobile devices. Through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, SpiriTel has established itself as a significant player in the UK telecom market, effectively consolidating its position among telecommunications sellers. This strategy has enabled the company to build a substantial customer base and achieve considerable scale.
La Tasca
Acquisition in 2001
La Tasca is a Spanish restaurant chain that first opened in Manchester in 1993, offering guests an authentic taste of Spain through its diverse food, drink, and cultural experiences. Over two decades, La Tasca has expanded its presence across the UK, featuring venues that cater to various dining needs, from romantic dinners to private celebrations and al fresco dining. The company is dedicated to sourcing ingredients directly from regional Spanish producers, ensuring high-quality tapas, paellas, and other traditional dishes. La Tasca also curates an extensive selection of wines, sherries, and beers from various Spanish regions, enhancing the dining experience. In addition to its award-winning cuisine, La Tasca hosts lively events and cultural activities, including flamenco classes and tasting nights, inviting patrons to enjoy a festive atmosphere that captures the spirit of Spain.
Wireless Infrastructure Group
Private Equity Round in 2001
Wireless Infrastructure Group is an independent company that specializes in the development and operation of wireless communication infrastructure in the United Kingdom and beyond. Established in 2006, WIG focuses on building and managing communication towers and other wireless assets through a shared model supported by a robust fiber backbone. The company has enhanced competition in the telecom sector, which is typically dominated by a few large players, by introducing innovation and efficiency. WIG has expanded its portfolio to include over 2,000 shared communication infrastructure assets, acquired from a diverse array of sources such as utilities, mobile operators, and police forces. Recently, the company has also initiated operations in the Republic of Ireland and the Netherlands, further extending its reach in the wireless infrastructure market.
Datacare Software Group
Acquisition in 2000
Datacare Software Group is a supplier of entity management and subsidiary governance solutions.