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.

William Beckett

Investment Executive

Tom Coey

Investment Director

Simon Collins

Investment Manager

Darran Green

Partner and Investment Committee Member

Toby Hurdle

Investment Manager

Ben Hutchinson

Investment Director

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 specializes in designing, installing, and maintaining physical network infrastructure such as switches, servers, and wireless networks. They offer fully managed IT services, including cybersecurity, to ensure businesses stay connected and protected.

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 medical education provider specialising in aesthetic medicine. It offers comprehensive training programmes focused on cosmetic procedures such as Botox, dermal fillers, and cosmetic dermatology treatments. The company aims to equip students from the medical sector with the necessary skills to pursue careers in aesthetic medicine.

Realise Energy Services

Private Equity Round in 2023
Realise Energy Services is an engineering company focused on operation and maintenance services within the wind energy sector. Operating primarily in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and across the United Kingdom, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes remote monitoring, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and asset management. Their expertise encompasses performance analysis, turbine optimization, 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 businesses with comprehensive access to Amazon's vendor services, facilitating their success on the platform. The company operates an e-commerce model designed to connect brands with a fully outsourced Amazon channel across various global markets. Rosetta Brands offers a range of tailored services, including agency support, vendor partnerships, and advertising solutions, enabling clients to effectively expand their reach and enhance their presence on the world's largest online retailer.

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 is a London-based company founded in 2010 that operates a platform connecting pet owners with sitters who provide pet care in exchange for accommodation. This service allows pet owners to travel without the worry of leaving their pets behind, while sitters gain free lodging in various locations. The platform operates on a sharing economy model, facilitating a mutually beneficial arrangement where pets are cared for in their own homes by dedicated sitters. TrustedHousesitters has members in over 100 countries and has facilitated millions of pet sitting nights, resulting in significant savings on accommodation and pet care costs for its users. The company is supported by veterinarians worldwide and is backed by a team of pet and travel enthusiasts.

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. is a London-based company specializing in system integration and data analytics services. Founded in 2003, it offers a wide range of professional services, including strategy and architecture, technology due diligence, software selection, and digital transformation. The company focuses on delivering solutions in project delivery, program and portfolio management, business analysis, and testing, among others. In particular, Xiatech Consulting is noted for its expertise in omni-channel eCommerce and has developed the Single Data View Platform, a SaaS solution that enables real-time integration of systems and provides a unified view of data along with pre-built reporting and dashboards. Its services cater to various industries, including retail, financial services, and betting and gaming. Additionally, Xiatech Consulting maintains 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 is a London-based company founded in 2010 that operates a platform connecting pet owners with sitters who provide pet care in exchange for accommodation. This service allows pet owners to travel without the worry of leaving their pets behind, while sitters gain free lodging in various locations. The platform operates on a sharing economy model, facilitating a mutually beneficial arrangement where pets are cared for in their own homes by dedicated sitters. TrustedHousesitters has members in over 100 countries and has facilitated millions of pet sitting nights, resulting in significant savings on accommodation and pet care costs for its users. The company is supported by veterinarians worldwide and is backed by a team of pet and travel enthusiasts.

Primrose

Acquisition in 2018
Primrose is an online retailer specializing in garden products. Its offerings include water features, planters, garden screening products, plants, garden furniture, awnings, greenhouses, outdoor heating products, shade sails, pest control products, marquees, outdoor clocks, and willow/hazel hurdles.

Smyle

Acquisition in 2018
Smyle is a creative agency that specializes in video production and content creation services for clients worldwide. The company connects brands and audiences through live and digital experiences, offering a comprehensive range of services that includes event and project management, technical production, graphic and 3D design, post-production, scenic design and build, as well as logistics and delegate management. With a focus on digital activations, Smyle employs in-house teams and equipment to help clients from various sectors effectively host and organize projects that enhance brand visibility and engagement.

Creative Car Park

Private Equity Round in 2017
Creative Car Park Ltd., established in 2005 and headquartered in London, specializes in car park management services across the United Kingdom. The company offers a range of solutions including automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) parking systems, car park permit systems, pay-and-display parking, physical patrols by wardens, and self-ticketing options. Serving diverse sectors such as education facilities, council services, hotels, retail parks, supermarkets, and transport locations, Creative Car Park aims to provide ethical and effective parking enforcement solutions tailored to clients' needs.

Pretty Green

Venture Round in 2017
Pretty Green is a UK-based men's clothing label established in 2009 with a music-inspired aesthetic and strong British heritage. Drawing on rock and roll culture and the brand's association with founder Liam Gallagher, it offers menswear and accessories including shirts, coats, jackets and footwear, sold through a network of retail stores and online channels. The collections blend classic British tailoring with streetwear influences to create contemporary apparel that reflects its music-driven identity.

Wearwell

Private Equity Round in 2017
Wearwell (UK) Ltd specializes in the design and innovation of workwear and personal protective equipment (PPE) for various workplaces, including factory floors, oil rigs, kitchens, and engine rooms. The company manufactures and distributes a diverse range of protective clothing and wearable garments, crafted from different fabrics to meet the needs of various industries. By focusing on quality and durability, Wearwell aims to provide effective protective solutions that enhance the safety and comfort of workers in demanding environments.

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 is a fashion retailer specializing in women's clothing and accessories with a focus on craftsmanship and traditional British styling. The company designs in-house, offers dresses, skirts, trousers, tops, coats and jackets, as well as handmade accessories and wellbeing collections, and emphasizes natural fibers. It operates direct-to-consumer channels including mail order catalogs, online and telephone sales, and has sustained its business for more than two decades through high-quality design, materials and manufacture, building a loyal customer base.

Urban Village Pub

Private Equity Round in 2017
Urban Village Pub is a company that owns and operates a portfolio of both freehold and leasehold pubs across England. The organization focuses on enhancing the value of its establishments through operational improvements and the strategic re-positioning of food and drink offerings to attract a diverse customer base. By prioritizing quality service and innovative dining experiences, Urban Village Pub aims to create inviting environments that resonate with local communities.

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
Founded in 1976, Hydralectric Group designs, manufactures, and markets a range of products including flexible hoses, solenoid valves, pumps, and water controls for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Its offerings cater to various sectors such as building services, catering equipment, heating, plumbing, shower/bathroom, drinks vending, water softener, and healthcare.

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. Their product range includes backpacks, business bags, totes, laptop cases, travel bags, trolleys, briefcases, and messenger bags. The company has garnered attention from various celebrities, including Pippa Middleton, Samuel L Jackson, Jim Carrey, Kelly Rowland, McFly, Example, JLS, Jonathan Saunders, Frankie from 'The Saturdays', Richard Branson, and Jamie Oliver.

Expolink Europe

Acquisition in 2016
Expolink Europe Ltd. is a company based in Chippenham, United Kingdom, specializing in confidential whistleblowing hotlines and contact center services. Founded in 1995, it offers incident and case management software tailored for companies, government departments, and small to medium-sized enterprises worldwide. As a provider of outsourced services, Expolink focuses on ensuring confidentiality and security for its clients, facilitating the reporting of incidents and managing related processes effectively. The company operates as a subsidiary of NAVEX Global, Inc. since June 2019.

Expolink Europe

Private Equity Round in 2016
Expolink Europe Ltd. is a company based in Chippenham, United Kingdom, specializing in confidential whistleblowing hotlines and contact center services. Founded in 1995, it offers incident and case management software tailored for companies, government departments, and small to medium-sized enterprises worldwide. As a provider of outsourced services, Expolink focuses on ensuring confidentiality and security for its clients, facilitating the reporting of incidents and managing related processes effectively. The company operates as a subsidiary of NAVEX Global, Inc. since June 2019.

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 headquartered in Tunbridge Wells, UK, specializes in evaluating and developing sales talent. The company offers objective evaluation services, tailored skills workshops, and sustainability learning sets to enhance sales performance and talent management strategies across various sectors such as financial services, media, telecoms, pharmaceuticals, and contact centers. With over 450 competency frameworks developed since its inception, Silent Edge has proven expertise in identifying skill gaps and driving organizational improvement through evidence-based measurement and evaluation.

Aegis Data

Private Equity Round in 2014
Aegis Data operates robust data centers designed to protect and recover business-critical data. They offer services such as colocation, disaster recovery, business continuity planning, migration assistance, and guidance on storage options like cloud, colocation, and traditional data centers.

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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