ScaleUp Capital

Root Capital LLP specializes in making equity investments ranging from £0.5 million to £6 million in companies with revenues between £1 million and £50 million. The firm focuses on entrepreneurial ventures that demonstrate the potential for revenue and profit growth. Root Capital is also capable of leading larger investment deals in collaboration with established co-investors. The company is particularly interested in growth businesses that fall within the equity gap and is open to tackling challenging investment situations. This includes public-to-private transactions, distressed assets, and businesses requiring significant restructuring to enhance their strength and value. Through these strategic investments, Root Capital aims to foster development and improve the overall performance of the companies it supports.

Michael Allen

Investment Director

Simon Philips

CEO

21 past transactions

Vertocloud

Acquisition in 2024
Vertocloud is a Cloud based software to the public and commercial sectors company located in London.

Zevo Health

Private Equity Round in 2023
Zevo Health is a workplace health and wellbeing provider that focuses on enhancing both individual and organizational health. The company has developed an application that facilitates physical and mental health tracking, calorie monitoring, and activity logging. Additionally, it offers well-being audits and related services, allowing employees to effectively manage and improve their overall wellbeing. By promoting a healthier work environment, Zevo Health aims to foster positive changes that benefit both employees and organizations.

PushFar

Acquisition in 2023
PushFar Ltd. is a mentoring and career progression platform that offers a comprehensive software as a service solution for individuals and organizations. Established in 2018 and based in Wantage, United Kingdom, the platform facilitates mentor matching, relationship management, and reporting. It provides users with personalized event recommendations, job listings, and networking opportunities to enhance their career development. PushFar operates an open mentoring platform that allows users to freely find mentors or volunteer as mentors, fostering professional growth and connections. Additionally, the company licenses its technology to various organizations worldwide, enabling them to efficiently implement and manage mentoring programs for their employees. Through its innovative tools and resources, PushFar supports both individual aspirations and organizational mentoring initiatives.

Kooth

Post in 2023
Kooth plc is a digital mental health service provider based in London, UK, specializing in support for children and young people. Established in 2001, the company operates an online platform that offers a variety of therapeutic resources, including self-help tools, peer-to-peer support communities, and professional counseling services. As the largest digital mental health provider in the UK, Kooth aims to make mental health support accessible to all individuals, facilitating a personalized journey to well-being through evidence-based interventions. The services are available free of charge, funded by healthcare systems, insurers, businesses, or charities, and Kooth also extends its operations to the United States.

GoReport

Venture Round in 2023
GoReport is a Belfast-based company that specializes in survey management solutions for the property sector. Founded in 2011, it offers a platform that allows surveyors to conduct various types of surveys and generate reports more efficiently. The platform enables users to capture relevant survey data directly on an iPad through an intuitive interface that includes standard and custom phrases, automated voice-to-text capabilities, and pick lists. By streamlining the reporting process, GoReport significantly reduces the time required to complete surveys and create branded reports, helping businesses enhance their operational efficiency.

Rungway

Venture Round in 2022
Rungway is an employee engagement platform that assists organizations in enhancing communication between leadership and employees. The platform is designed to provide leaders with insights that allow them to respond effectively to employee needs and perspectives. By facilitating authentic communication at scale, Rungway helps bridge the gap between management and staff, particularly during times of organizational change. Through its technology, the company aims to optimize workplace dynamics and improve overall employee engagement.

Sanctus

Seed Round in 2022
Sanctus makes it easy for employees to talk to a professional about their mental health.

Sifted

Series A in 2021
Sifted is a media platform focused on the European startup ecosystem, providing insights and analysis tailored for innovators and entrepreneurs. The company delivers news and information about the European startup landscape, facilitating access to the latest developments in this sector. By sharing content, hosting events, and creating networking opportunities, Sifted enables its audience to discover relevant trends and connect with key players in the industry. Its mission is to enhance the visibility of European entrepreneurs and support the growth of the startup community across the continent.

imageHOLDERS

Private Equity Round in 2021
ImageHOLDERS Limited, based in London, specializes in the design and manufacture of innovative display systems and self-service digital kiosks. The company offers a diverse range of products including tablet kiosks, audio-visual systems, lecterns, screen stands, projection screens, and various merchandising solutions tailored for retail, exhibitions, and conferences. ImageHOLDERS also provides custom solutions, integrating interactive applications and touch screen technology to enhance marketing strategies for major brands. Their product offerings include E.POS kiosks, AV displays, and graphic POS systems, ensuring a secure and visually appealing presentation of digital content. With a focus on adapting to current needs, including touchless options in response to health considerations, ImageHOLDERS supports a wide array of business sectors in effectively engaging customers.

Instep UK

Acquisition in 2021
Instep UK specializes in providing tailored training services for businesses, focusing on productivity enhancement and skill development. The company offers apprenticeships and commercial training programs designed for individuals in the United Kingdom and beyond. Their services include leadership and management development, as well as interpersonal skills training, enabling clients to benefit from customized training solutions that meet their specific needs.

Kooth

Acquisition in 2015
Kooth plc is a digital mental health service provider based in London, UK, specializing in support for children and young people. Established in 2001, the company operates an online platform that offers a variety of therapeutic resources, including self-help tools, peer-to-peer support communities, and professional counseling services. As the largest digital mental health provider in the UK, Kooth aims to make mental health support accessible to all individuals, facilitating a personalized journey to well-being through evidence-based interventions. The services are available free of charge, funded by healthcare systems, insurers, businesses, or charities, and Kooth also extends its operations to the United States.

Big Clever Learning

Private Equity Round in 2015
Big Clever Learning is a private-equity backed company dedicated to the acquisition, development, and enhancement of innovative digital education brands aimed at children. By strategically investing in and nurturing these brands, Big Clever Learning seeks to transform the landscape of digital learning for young audiences, providing engaging and effective educational experiences. The company's focus on the next generation of educational tools reflects a commitment to fostering learning in a digital age.

Beam ABA

Acquisition in 2015
Beam ABA Services Limited specializes in providing applied behavior analysis services to young individuals with autism spectrum disorder. The company focuses on early intervention programs designed to address challenging behaviors that hinder learning, such as aggression, defiance, and self-injury. Through structured behavior management programs, Beam ABA aims to reduce these detrimental behaviors while simultaneously teaching essential adaptive skills, including functional communication, social competence, and independent living skills. The organization employs certified supervisors and quality-assured therapists to develop and implement tailored interventions that promote greater independence for its clients. Founded in 2013 and based in London, Beam ABA Services was previously known as BEAM Clinic Limited before rebranding in November 2015.

Drum Cussac.

Acquisition in 2015
Drum Cussac is a global consultancy delivering intelligence-led, technology-enabled business risk, security and crisis management solutions.

Keystone Law

Private Equity Round in 2014
Keystone Law, established in 2002 and headquartered in London, is a commercial law firm offering a comprehensive range of legal services. The firm specializes in various practice areas, including banking and finance, commercial property, corporate law, dispute resolution, employment and immigration, restructuring and insolvency, and intellectual property. Additionally, Keystone Law provides advisory services related to mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, initial public offerings, and capital restructuring. The firm is committed to delivering tailored legal solutions across multiple sectors, ensuring compliance with regulations and focusing on risk reduction strategies.

Digital Theatre

Seed Round in 2013
Digital Theatre Ltd specializes in producing onscreen live performances for online audiences, collaborating with leading theatre companies in the UK to authentically capture the essence of live productions. The company employs high-definition technology and multiple camera angles to deliver a rich viewing experience. Users can access its productions through various platforms, including downloads for desktops, browser streaming, and viewing on mobile devices and Smart TVs. Additionally, Digital Theatre offers gift certificates and subscriptions tailored for educational institutions, providing access to productions alongside documentaries and teaching resources. Founded in 2009 and based in London, Digital Theatre operates as a subsidiary of Big Clever Learning as of November 2015. This approach supports both entertainment and educational initiatives, making theatre accessible to a global audience.

Sherston Software

Acquisition in 2011
Sherston Software is a global provider of educational software that enables students to access personalized learning. It is focused on achieving a better learning outcome, improving assessors or teachers to easily assess, feedback, and report students’ progress, and much more. Sherston Software provides schools and nurseries within the U.K. and internationally with educational technology products, designed to nurture and motivate children as well as improve their performance. The company’s portfolio includes its flagship online products www.planetsherston.com and www.earlyyearsworld.co.uk, assessment tools, along with a range of products that are learning platform or LMS ready and optimized for android and iPads tablets and CD-ROM or USB flash drive. Founded in 1983, Sherston Software is based in Swindon, Wiltshire.

Alter Technology Group

Acquisition in 2006
Alter Technology Group specializes in testing electronic components for high-reliability applications in the space, aerospace, and defense sectors. With a global client base, the company operates laboratory facilities in the UK, France, Spain, and Italy, employing approximately 200 staff members. Alter Technology offers a wide range of services, including testing and measurement, failure analysis, procurement, radiation testing, engineering consultancy, equipment certification, and assembly services. By providing these services, the company aims to facilitate innovation and enhance the efficiency of advanced applications for its clients.

Autocue

Acquisition in 2005
Autocue, based in England, has been a prominent provider of teleprompters for the broadcast industry since the 1950s. The company offers a comprehensive range of teleprompter systems, including hardware, software, monitors, mountings, and accessories, catering to various price points. Autocue's products are trusted by tens of thousands of users globally, including educational institutions, videographers, and major broadcasters such as the BBC, NBC, and CNN. Their teleprompting solutions are compatible with all newsroom systems that support the MOS protocol, making them versatile for use in diverse settings, including government facilities and corporate environments. Recently, Autocue has expanded its offerings to include teleprompters for iPads and iPhones, further enhancing its product portfolio to meet the evolving needs of the industry.

KnowledgePool Group

Acquisition in 2004
KnowledgePool Group Limited specializes in managed learning services for corporations in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company focuses on optimizing employee training by managing all learning activities and operations through a single channel. It provides a range of services including bespoke training programs, training administration, supplier management, and learning consultancy. By employing a comprehensive approach to learning and development, KnowledgePool Group aims to enhance performance outcomes for organizations across various industry sectors, ensuring a maximized return on training investments.

Mettoni

Private Equity Round in 2002
Mettoni is a technology group focused on enhancing enterprise-wide person-to-person communications through innovative software and services. As a subsidiary of Enghouse, Mettoni specializes in the development, integration, and support of voice applications. These applications are delivered to clients via a global network of partners, including prominent companies such as Cisco, Avaya, and Microsoft. By providing these solutions, Mettoni aims to improve the effectiveness of voice services within organizations, facilitating better communication and collaboration among users.
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