Rockpool Investments

Rockpool Investments LLP is a London-based private equity firm established in 2011 that specializes in providing growth capital and structured finance to UK private companies. The firm focuses on investments ranging from £2 million to £10 million in profitable businesses with annual revenues of at least £3 million. Rockpool Investments offers tax-efficient investment opportunities, notably through the Enterprise Investment Scheme, allowing individuals to invest directly in private companies without the constraints associated with traditional funds. The firm typically acquires minority stakes and is involved in a range of sectors, including technology, business services, manufacturing, energy, retail, consumer, leisure, specialist engineering, and media. Rockpool Investments has a considerable track record, with its founding partners having invested over £500 million in more than 150 UK private companies.

Tom Coey

Investment Manager

Simon Collins

Investment Manager

Darran Green

Partner and Investment Committee Member

Toby Hurdle

Investment Manager

Ben Hutchinson

Investment Director

Richard Morrison

Investment Manager

43 past transactions

Oxford Online Pharmacy

Private Equity Round in 2024
Oxford Online Pharmacy, based in Wroxton, United Kingdom, operates an online pharmacy. It provides a variety of medical treatments and products, including NHS prescriptions, erectile dysfunction medication, weight loss products, and hormone replacement therapy.

Communicate Technology

Private Equity Round in 2024
Communicate Technology is a corporation that specializes in network infrastructure, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and cloud services aimed at organizations of various sizes. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including the installation and maintenance of physical network infrastructure such as network switches, telephone systems, servers, video conferencing equipment, and wireless networks. Additionally, Communicate Technology provides fully managed IT support services, ensuring businesses remain connected and secure in an increasingly digital landscape. Their focus on accessibility and supportive judgment underpins their commitment to building reliable connections for their clients.

2i Testing

Private Equity Round in 2024
2i Testing is a specialist provider of digital quality assurance and software testing services, founded in response to demand for dedicated professionals with industry-specific knowledge within blue-chip investment and asset management firms. With a focus on the Financial Services sector, 2i has built up extensive domain expertise across various industries. The company offers test automation, agile testing, and other forms of software testing aligned with DevOps principles, aiming to accelerate project delivery by mitigating technology risks for its clients.

Harley Academy

Private Equity Round in 2024
Harley Academy is a specialized institution focused on providing high-quality training in aesthetic medicine. It serves students in the medical field, offering comprehensive education on various cosmetic procedures, including botox, dermal fillers, and cosmetic dermatology treatments. By equipping aspiring professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge, Harley Academy aims to prepare them for successful careers in the growing field of aesthetic medicine.

Realise Energy Services

Private Equity Round in 2023
Realise Energy Services is an engineering company that focuses on operation and maintenance services within the wind energy sector. It operates primarily in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and across the United Kingdom, offering comprehensive mid-wind service solutions. The company specializes in remote monitoring and provides both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance services. Additionally, Realise Energy Services manages various aspects of asset management, including performance analysis and turbine optimization. Its offerings extend to turbine repowering, system upgrades, and retrofits, ensuring efficient and effective management of wind energy assets.

Rosetta Brands

Private Equity Round in 2022
Rosetta Brands is a B2B e-commerce company that focuses on providing comprehensive services for businesses looking to succeed on Amazon. By offering a fully outsourced Amazon channel, Rosetta Brands connects brands with tailored agency support, vendor partnerships, and advertising services. This approach allows clients to effectively leverage Amazon's platform and extend their reach across various global markets. The company's expertise simplifies access to Amazon's vendor benefits, making it easier for businesses to thrive in the competitive online retail landscape.

Blume

Private Equity Round in 2021
Blume's vision is to be the UK’s intelligent customer acquisition specialist in legal services and consumer-regulated sectors.

TrustedHousesitters

Series A in 2021
TrustedHousesitters Limited operates a platform that connects pet owners with sitters who provide pet care in exchange for accommodation. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in London, the service allows users to register and find suitable sitters, who not only care for the pets but also look after the home while the owners are away. This arrangement benefits both parties, as sitters gain free lodging while pet owners enjoy peace of mind knowing their pets are in caring hands. The platform has gained popularity across more than 100 countries, facilitating millions of pet-sitting nights and saving members significant expenses on accommodation and pet care. It serves as an economical solution for various travel scenarios, including vacations and remote work, by addressing the common challenge of finding reliable pet and home care.

Acorn Maintenance Engineering

Acquisition in 2021
Acorn Engineering Group specializes in facilities services, offering a range of planned and reactive mechanical, electrical, and water treatment solutions to property owners, occupiers, and operators. The company is committed to enhancing building performance through its building management system services, which include remote monitoring and analytics. By focusing on these areas, Acorn Engineering Group aims to help clients optimize their operations, reduce energy consumption, and lower costs.

EA-RS Group

Private Equity Round in 2021
The top managers in the industry, the best engineers and their support personnel, our excellent hiring practices, and a culture of constant improvement have all contributed to the growth of our organization.

Xiatech Consulting

Private Equity Round in 2020
Xiatech Consulting Ltd. specializes in system integration and data analytics services, with a strong focus on omni-channel eCommerce and digital transformation. The firm provides a wide range of professional services, including strategy and architecture, technology due diligence, software selection, program management, project delivery, and business analysis. Additionally, it offers expertise in big data, business intelligence, data warehousing, and cloud services. Xiatech Consulting's Single Data View Platform is a SaaS solution that enables real-time integration of systems, providing a unified view of data along with pre-built reporting and dashboards. The company serves various industries, including retail, betting and gaming, and financial services. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in London, Xiatech Consulting has established a strategic partnership with Rockpool Investments LLP to enhance its offerings.

Momentum

Private Equity Round in 2020
MomentumABM is a specialized account-based marketing consultancy that focuses on helping global businesses enhance and expand their most significant customer relationships. With a decade of experience, Momentum assists blue-chip clients in identifying and addressing key growth opportunities, driving their strategic momentum. The firm has established a reputation for delivering effective solutions in sectors such as technology, financial services, and complex industries, enabling clients to achieve growth and improve their market relevance.

Rooftop Cinema Group

Venture Round in 2019
Rooftop Film Club provides services for film screenings on the roofs of city buildings, using cutting-edge projectors, personal headphones, deck chairs, and blankets, as well as food and drinks, allowing audiences to enjoy movies under the open sky.

Boston Multi Family Office

Private Equity Round in 2019
Boston Multi Family Office, established in 2002 and based in Douglas, United Kingdom, serves a global network of entrepreneurial clients. As a multi-family office, it offers a comprehensive suite of services tailored to families and businesses, including family business succession planning, fiduciary services, financial and tax accounting, and trust and estate planning. The firm operates under the Boston Group of Companies and is managed by an experienced executive team dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its clients.

Boston Multi Family Office

Acquisition in 2019
Boston Multi Family Office, established in 2002 and based in Douglas, United Kingdom, serves a global network of entrepreneurial clients. As a multi-family office, it offers a comprehensive suite of services tailored to families and businesses, including family business succession planning, fiduciary services, financial and tax accounting, and trust and estate planning. The firm operates under the Boston Group of Companies and is managed by an experienced executive team dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its clients.

Datum

Acquisition in 2019
Datum provides advanced stainless steel foils for the Surface Mount Technology (SMT) industry and the first supplier to guarantee a 2% gauge tolerance. In the UK ,datum are also the supplier of nickel and nickel plated tags used in the manufacture of battery packs.

TrustedHousesitters

Private Equity Round in 2018
TrustedHousesitters Limited operates a platform that connects pet owners with sitters who provide pet care in exchange for accommodation. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in London, the service allows users to register and find suitable sitters, who not only care for the pets but also look after the home while the owners are away. This arrangement benefits both parties, as sitters gain free lodging while pet owners enjoy peace of mind knowing their pets are in caring hands. The platform has gained popularity across more than 100 countries, facilitating millions of pet-sitting nights and saving members significant expenses on accommodation and pet care. It serves as an economical solution for various travel scenarios, including vacations and remote work, by addressing the common challenge of finding reliable pet and home care.

Primrose

Acquisition in 2018
Primrose is an online retailer based in Reading, England, specializing in home and garden products. The company offers a diverse selection of items designed to enhance outdoor spaces, including water features, planters, garden furniture, awnings, greenhouses, outdoor heating products, shade sails, pest control solutions, and decorative items like outdoor clocks. By providing a wide range of both essential and luxury garden products, Primrose aims to assist customers in creating and personalizing their outdoor environments.

Smyle

Acquisition in 2018
Smyle is a global event and content production company, specializing in connecting brands with audiences through innovative, live, and digital experiences. They offer a comprehensive suite of services, including event and project management, technical production, creative design (graphic and 3D), post-production, scenic design and build, digital and online services, and logistics and delegate management. Smyle caters to a diverse range of clients worldwide, supporting them in effectively promoting their brands and engaging target audiences.

Creative Car Park

Private Equity Round in 2017
Creative Car Park Ltd. is a car park management and enforcement company based in London, United Kingdom. Established in 2005, it provides a range of parking management services that include automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) solutions, car park permit systems, pay and display options, and physical patrols by wardens. The company focuses on ethical and effective parking enforcement across various sectors, including education, healthcare, retail, hospitality, and transportation. Its services are designed to address common parking issues such as unauthorized parking and car abandonment, facilitating hassle-free parking experiences for clients. Creative Car Park supports a diverse clientele, including businesses, local councils, and managing agents, by offering customized solutions to meet their specific parking needs.

Pretty Green

Venture Round in 2017
Founded in 2009, Pretty Green is a UK-based men's clothing label that embodies a music-inspired ethos and strong British heritage, heavily influenced by rock and roll culture and its founder, Liam Gallagher. The company specializes in the manufacture and retail of men's apparel, offering a range of products including shirts, coats, jackets, footwear, and accessories. Pretty Green aims to provide simple, classic clothing with a modern twist, selling its products through a network of retail outlets and online stores across the United Kingdom.

Wearwell

Private Equity Round in 2017
Wearwell (UK) Ltd is a manufacturer and distributor of workwear and personal protective equipment (PPE) designed for diverse workplace environments, including factories, oil rigs, kitchens, and engine rooms. The company specializes in producing a wide range of protective clothing and wearable garments, utilizing various fabrics to ensure quality and durability. This focus on innovative design allows Wearwell to provide effective solutions that enhance safety for workers across multiple industries.

Wear to Work Solutions

Private Equity Round in 2017
Wear to Work Solutions is a British designer and manufacturer of high quality technical workwear catering to most industrial needs.

Cotswold Collections

Acquisition in 2017
Cotswold Collections Group Limited, based in Cheltenham, United Kingdom, specializes in women's clothing and accessories tailored for affluent older women. With a focus on classic British style, the company's in-house design team creates garments that cater specifically to the mature female figure. Cotswold Collections has built a strong reputation over its 20 years of operation by offering high-quality designs and materials. The product range includes dresses, skirts, trousers, tops, coats, jackets, nightwear, and handmade accessories, all crafted with an emphasis on natural fibers. The company effectively utilizes direct retail channels, including mail order catalogues, online platforms, and telephone orders, to serve its large and loyal customer base.

Urban Village Pub

Private Equity Round in 2017
Urban Village Pub is engaged in the ownership and operation of freehold and leasehold pubs throughout England. The company focuses on enhancing the value of its portfolio by implementing operational improvements and re-positioning the food and drink offerings to better serve its customers. By combining strategic management with a keen understanding of market trends, Urban Village Pub aims to create inviting spaces that cater to diverse clientele while ensuring a quality experience in each establishment.

Hartley Botanic

Private Equity Round in 2016
Hartley Botanic is a manufacturer of aluminium glasshouses, offering a range of Victorian-style and traditional greenhouses as well as bespoke glasshouse structures.

Hydralectric Group

Acquisition in 2016
Hydralectric Group Ltd. is a UK-based manufacturer that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and marketing flexible hoses, solenoid valves, pumps, and water control products for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) clients. The company offers a diverse range of products, including mains potable water hoses, heating and cooling systems, and various types of valves and pumps, catering to sectors such as building services, plumbing, healthcare, and catering equipment. Established in 1976 and headquartered in Byfleet, Hydralectric also provides technical expertise, solution design, product sourcing, and supply chain management, ensuring comprehensive support throughout the production process.

Knomo

Series A in 2016
Knomo is a retailer specializing in the manufacture and sale of functional bags and accessories for both men and women. The company offers a diverse range of products, including backpacks, business bags, totes, laptop cases, travel bags, trolleys, briefcases, and messenger bags. Knomo emphasizes practicality and stylish design, appealing to a broad customer base, including some notable celebrity fans such as Pippa Middleton, Samuel L. Jackson, and Jamie Oliver.

Expolink Europe

Acquisition in 2016
Expolink Europe Ltd. is a UK-based provider of confidential whistleblowing hotlines, contact center services, and incident management software. Founded in 1995 and located in Chippenham, the company serves a diverse range of clients, including corporations, government departments, and small to medium-sized enterprises across the globe. Expolink specializes in offering outsourced whistleblowing services that ensure anonymity and security, as well as comprehensive incident and case management solutions. As of June 2019, Expolink operates as a subsidiary of NAVEX Global, Inc.

Expolink Europe

Private Equity Round in 2016
Expolink Europe Ltd. is a UK-based provider of confidential whistleblowing hotlines, contact center services, and incident management software. Founded in 1995 and located in Chippenham, the company serves a diverse range of clients, including corporations, government departments, and small to medium-sized enterprises across the globe. Expolink specializes in offering outsourced whistleblowing services that ensure anonymity and security, as well as comprehensive incident and case management solutions. As of June 2019, Expolink operates as a subsidiary of NAVEX Global, Inc.

Outright Games

Private Equity Round in 2016
Outright Games Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in the development and global publication of branded computer video games aimed at children. Founded in 2016, the company creates family-friendly titles featuring well-known characters from popular franchises such as Jumanji, Ice Age, Dragons, and Adventure Time. Their games are available on multiple platforms, including Windows PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. As a subsidiary of ExWorks Capital, LLC, Outright Games focuses on bringing engaging stories and characters to life, providing entertaining gaming experiences for young audiences. The company also has additional offices in Los Angeles and Madrid.

Salus Services

Private Equity Round in 2015
Salus Services offers a complete range of high quality, service orientated storage solutions to both commercial and personal customers.

Mountune

Private Equity Round in 2015
Mountune is a privately held company that designs & manufacturers performance engineered parts for Focus ST, RS, Fiesta ST.

Epic Pub

Private Equity Round in 2015
Epic Pub is a privately held company that own and operate gastropubs.

Bertram Nursery Group

Debt Financing in 2014
Bertram Nursery Group Ltd is a UK-based company that operates nurseries and out-of-school care centers, catering to local families and communities. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Edinburgh, it has multiple locations across cities including Aberdeen, Banchory, Dundee, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, and Shropshire. The company provides a range of services aimed at fostering child development, including speech and language therapy, and various classes such as swimming, dance, music, gymnastics, horse riding, and yoga. Additionally, Bertram Nursery Group offers e-learning journals, enabling parents to track their child's daily activities and progress at nursery.

Silent Edge

Funding Round in 2014
Silent Edge Limited, established in 2002 and based in Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom, specializes in talent development with a focus on the sales sector. The company offers a range of services including objective evaluation, tailored skills workshops, and sustainability learning sets designed to enhance sales performance and talent management strategies. Silent Edge has developed over 450 competency frameworks for various sales roles, which have been analyzed by Cranfield School of Management and co-published in the Harvard Business Review, demonstrating their effectiveness in maximizing performance. These frameworks have facilitated the identification of skills gaps for tens of thousands of individuals across diverse sectors, including financial services, media, telecoms, and pharmaceuticals. In addition to its core sales focus, Silent Edge has expanded its offerings to include evidence-based measurement and evaluation applicable to roles beyond sales, contributing to improved organizational performance and successful talent development.

Aegis Data

Private Equity Round in 2014
Aegis Data operates advanced data centers located in Godalming, Surrey, providing a highly resilient and optimized environment for critical IT services. The company specializes in data colocation, disaster recovery, business continuity, data center migration, and high-performance computing solutions. Aegis Data's facilities are designed to deliver significant cooling efficiencies across various power densities, ensuring ample power headroom for IT consolidation and growth. Its client base includes notable organizations such as IBM, Next Connex, Ramsac, and Sunspeed Transport Services, highlighting the company's capability to support diverse IT needs effectively.

Airedale Group

Acquisition in 2013
Airedale Group specializes in designing, manufacturing, and supplying commercial kitchen equipment tailored for food retail settings. The company provides a comprehensive range of catering equipment, including stainless steel items such as chef’s counters, dishwash tables, and hot cupboards. In addition to equipment, Airedale Group offers a variety of catering and dining furniture, from outdoor furniture to indoor seating and tables suitable for diverse environments such as schools, hotels, cafes, and conference centers. The company also focuses on ventilation systems and provides extensive services encompassing kitchen facility design, fabrication, installation, and ongoing maintenance. By catering to independent operators and public bodies alike, Airedale Group enables clients to effectively manage their food retail operations.

Airedale Group

Private Equity Round in 2013
Airedale Group specializes in designing, manufacturing, and supplying commercial kitchen equipment tailored for food retail settings. The company provides a comprehensive range of catering equipment, including stainless steel items such as chef’s counters, dishwash tables, and hot cupboards. In addition to equipment, Airedale Group offers a variety of catering and dining furniture, from outdoor furniture to indoor seating and tables suitable for diverse environments such as schools, hotels, cafes, and conference centers. The company also focuses on ventilation systems and provides extensive services encompassing kitchen facility design, fabrication, installation, and ongoing maintenance. By catering to independent operators and public bodies alike, Airedale Group enables clients to effectively manage their food retail operations.

Rivington Construction

Private Equity Round in 2013
Rivington Construction is a specialist contractor in the care home market.

Kirkleatham Memorial Park and Crematorium

Acquisition in 2013
Kirkleatham Memorial Park and Crematorium offers cremation, natural burial and traditional burial.

Sorogold Street

Private Equity Round in 2012
Sorogold Street is a privately held company that provides supported living bungalows.
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