Sovereign Capital V

Sovereign Capital, established in 2001, is a London-based private equity firm specializing in buy-and-build strategies. It invests in UK companies within the support services, education and training, and healthcare services sectors, aiming to drive significant growth through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.

Alexander Hay

Partner

45 past transactions

SunFi

Seed Round in 2023
Developer of an energy financial technology platform designed to provide information on payment plans for solar installations. The company's platform helps to provide personalized payment plans, installation support, after-sale service, and a wide range of repayment plans along with a tracker for schedules and invoice downloads, enabling users to access payment structures that match their needs.

Aquitaine Group

Acquisition in 2021
Aquitaine Group is a multi-family office based in Saint Peter Port, United Kingdom, founded in 2008. The firm specializes in providing high-quality fiduciary and administration services essential for managing family wealth. Its offerings include property acquisition, sale, and management, as well as property lettings. Additionally, Aquitaine Group addresses various financial aspects, such as banking, financing, and custody services, while also offering recommendations for banking partners. The management of assets is overseen by the firm's executive team, ensuring a comprehensive approach to wealth management for its clients.

AquaQ Analytics

Private Equity Round in 2021
Data Intellect, formerly known as AquaQ Analytics Limited, is a software company that specializes in data management, analytics, and data science services, particularly for clients in the capital markets. The company leverages its extensive domain knowledge and advanced analytical techniques to enhance data utilization for its clients. Its offerings include consultancy and training for the kdb+ time series database, development of bespoke trading systems, and big data implementations for various sectors such as IoT and utilities. Additionally, Data Intellect provides predictive analytics services using tools like SAS, Python, and R, and has developed a suite of products including the AquaQ TorQ Framework and various data connectors. The company also engages in partnerships to enhance its service offerings, including trade and analytics platforms in the cloud. Through its comprehensive range of services and products, Data Intellect aims to optimize data processes and deliver significant value to its clients.

Shackleton

Private Equity Round in 2021
Shackleton is a financial advisory firm that provides financial, tax, and retirement planning, investment management.

Zenitech

Private Equity Round in 2020
Zenitech Limited is an information technology consultancy based in London, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Vilnius and Kaunas, Lithuania, and Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in providing a range of services including business consulting, technology strategy, and product development. Zenitech focuses on digital transformation and innovation, helping clients across various industries such as fintech, healthcare, education, and transportation. Their offerings encompass agile delivery, mobile development, user experience design, cloud solutions, and test automation. By partnering with clients, Zenitech aims to create effective technological solutions that enhance customer experiences, drive business growth, and optimize operational efficiency.

Acolin

Acquisition in 2020
Acolin is an independent provider of regulatory and cross-border fund distribution services, specializing in collective investment schemes. The company assists clients by offering legal representation, managing distribution networks, and facilitating global fund registration. Acolin's expertise in compliance and regulatory matters enables it to effectively navigate complex fund distribution challenges, allowing clients to focus on their core business growth. By providing tied and facility agency services for foreign funds in Switzerland, Acolin helps clients access both qualified and non-qualified investors in the capital markets, ensuring ethical engagement with financial intermediaries.

Murgitroyd Group

Acquisition in 2019
Murgitroyd Group is a Glasgow-based law firm established in 1975 that specializes in intellectual property advisory services. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including the filing, prosecution, litigation, licensing, and assignment of patents, trademarks, and designs. Additionally, Murgitroyd provides support services such as renewals, European patent validation, translation, and due diligence, along with paralegal assistance. The firm serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including high-tech, life sciences, chemistry, engineering, energy, consumer goods, and creative industries. Murgitroyd operates internationally, with a presence in countries like the United States, France, Germany, and China, catering to both public and private sectors, from start-ups to multinational corporations.

Premier Park

Acquisition in 2019
Premier Park manages over 1,000 parking areas for an extensive range of clients operating in both the public and private sectors. Premier Park is committed to implementing and delivering quality services, management systems and processes on all of the sites we manage, and to work with and clearly understand the requirements and expectations of our clients to achieve customer satisfaction.

Alveo

Private Equity Round in 2018
Alveo is a data management software company based in New York, specializing in market data integration and analytics solutions for the financial services sector. Founded in 1991, Alveo provides comprehensive software solutions that optimize the management of market and reference data, enabling clients to access trusted data efficiently while maximizing their return on investment in data. The company's offerings include cloud-native data aggregation and data quality management tools designed to help financial institutions, such as banks, investment managers, market infrastructure firms, and insurance companies, ensure high-quality data, reduce market data costs, and enhance productivity. In addition to its headquarters in New York, Alveo has offices in London, Toronto, Heerenveen, Dublin, Sao Paulo, and Singapore.

Arachas Corporate Brokers

Acquisition in 2017
Arachas Corporate Brokers Limited, known as Arachas, is an insurance brokerage firm based in Ireland. The company specializes in providing commercial insurance brokerage and distribution services, catering primarily to affinity groups and business representative organizations. Arachas offers a diverse range of insurance products, including mortgage and lending insurance, car and home insurance, as well as investment and savings options. Additionally, the firm provides services related to business protection, personal protection, and pensions and retirement planning, aiming to meet the varied needs of its clients.

Eaton House School

Acquisition in 2016
Eaton House School Limited, known as Eaton House The Manor School, is an educational institution established in 1978 in Belgravia, London. It operates a collection of six prep and pre-schools, including Eaton House Belgravia, Eaton House The Vale School, Eaton House The Manor Preparatory, Eaton House The Manor Pre-Preparatory, Eaton House The Manor Girls’ School, and Eaton House The Manor Nursery. The school provides educational services for children aged four to eleven, encompassing primary education, secondary education, and nursery pastoral care. Eaton House is dedicated to delivering quality education tailored to the needs of both boys and girls.

Xendo

Acquisition in 2016
Xendo is an independent consultancy and project management organization in the (bio)pharmaceutical, medical devices and healthcare fields.

Cygnia Logistics

Acquisition in 2016
Cygnia Logistics is a privately held logistics provider based in Northampton, England, specializing in tech-enabled outsourced solutions. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including order fulfillment, kit packing, warehousing, distribution, and contract packing. Cygnia caters to various sectors, including e-commerce, business-to-consumer, business-to-business, and retail, addressing the complexities of multi-channel retail logistics. By integrating services such as carrier management and freight forwarding, Cygnia Logistics supports retailers in navigating the evolving demands of supply chain management.

Synarbor

Acquisition in 2015
Synarbor is the specialist education recruitment business. Synarbor provides supply teachers and support staff to primary, secondary (including academies), special educational needs schools and nurseries across England and Wales.

Nurseplus

Acquisition in 2015
Nurseplus is a specialist provider of staffing and domiciliary care solutions for the healthcare industry.

Man Crates

Seed Round in 2014
Man Crates operates an e-commerce platform specializing in unique gifts for men, offering a variety of curated products packaged in wooden crates. Each crate is designed to provide an engaging unboxing experience, complete with a crowbar for opening, which adds an element of excitement and anticipation. The company prioritizes delivering impressive gifts rather than conventional options, ensuring that customers receive items that are memorable and enjoyable. By focusing on high-quality, personalized gifts, Man Crates aims to create a distinctive gifting experience that stands out in the market.

Nixon Williams

Acquisition in 2014
Nixon Williams is a prominent accountancy practice founded in 1995, specializing in providing accounting, auditing, and tax consultancy services to freelance contractors, consultants, and interim managers across the UK. The firm focuses on addressing the unique financial needs of professionals in the freelance sector, offering tailored solutions that encompass various aspects of financial management. With a commitment to understanding the complexities of freelance work, Nixon Williams aims to deliver clear and effective financial guidance to help clients navigate their financial responsibilities.

SJD Accountancy

Acquisition in 2014
SJD Accountancy is the UK's largest specialist provider of fixed fee accountancy services, catering to contractors, freelancers, and small to medium-sized businesses. Established in 1992, the firm has built a strong client base of over 14,000 individuals and organizations across the UK. SJD Accountancy offers a comprehensive range of services, including accounting, auditing, and tax consultancy, and is recognized as IPSE Accredited Accountants. The company is fully compliant with the Managed Service Company regulations and operates as a national specialist firm with offices throughout the UK, ensuring accessibility and expertise for its diverse clientele.

Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service

Private Equity Round in 2014
Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service is a leading veterinary practice situated in Solihull, West Midlands. It provides high-quality veterinary care for local pets and accepts referrals from other veterinary surgeons for specialized investigations and treatments. The facility offers a comprehensive range of services, including orthopedics, ophthalmology, neurology, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, and oncology. This diverse array of specialist services allows Willows to address a wide variety of veterinary needs, ensuring that pets receive thorough and expert care under one roof.

Linnaeus Group

Acquisition in 2014
Linnaeus Group Limited, based in Solihull, United Kingdom, provides a comprehensive range of veterinary services focused on pet healthcare. Its offerings include specialized veterinary centers for small animals, addressing various medical fields such as orthopedics, ophthalmology, neurology, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, dermatology, and oncology. Additionally, Linnaeus Group operates the Veterinary Cardiorespiratory Centre, which focuses on diagnosing and treating heart and lung conditions in dogs and cats. The company emphasizes a collaborative approach by partnering with selected veterinary practices to ensure high standards of patient care across its network. Founded in 2014 and formerly known as Willows Topco Limited, Linnaeus Group became a subsidiary of Mars Petcare US, Inc. in June 2018.

Kindertons Accident Management

Acquisition in 2013
Kindertons Accident Management is a reputable provider of accident management solutions based in Crewe, United Kingdom. Operating from 12 depots across the UK, the company boasts an owned fleet of over 5,000 vehicles and employs more than 650 staff members. Kindertons manages the complete claims handling process for insurers and insurance brokers, starting from the First Notification of Loss (FNOL) to offering replacement vehicles and overseeing the recovery, repair, and storage of damaged vehicles. The company specializes in providing not only standard vehicle replacements but also focuses on niche markets such as prestige vehicles, 4x4s, taxis, motorbikes, and commercial vehicles. Kindertons distinguishes itself through its commitment to exceptional customer service and quick response times, which has contributed to its strong growth and earned it several awards in customer service, employee engagement, and training.

Outcomes First Group

Acquisition in 2013
Outcomes First Group Holdings Ltd. is a provider of social care and education services in England and Wales, focusing on individuals with specific needs. It offers residential care for adults with learning disabilities, challenging behaviors, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and health issues. The company also runs children's day schools and residential facilities for young adults with autism spectrum conditions. Additionally, it operates educational centers for children aged three and a half to 19 diagnosed with autism, delivering both national curriculum and vocational training to enhance their educational outcomes and foster self-development. Founded in 1994 and based in Havant, United Kingdom, Outcomes First Group serves local authorities and aims to support the educational and personal growth of its clients. As of 2019, it functions as a subsidiary of The National Fostering Agency Limited.

Partnerships in Children's Services

Acquisition in 2013
Partnerships in Children's Services specializes in providing care services for children, primarily focusing on foster care facilities. The organization is dedicated to helping orphaned children and young people by offering educational opportunities and facilitating family placements. Through its network of facilities, it aims to create nurturing environments where children can grow and develop, ultimately supporting their emotional and social well-being. The initiative underscores the importance of stable family structures and educational access in the lives of vulnerable youth.

Astrum Education Group

Acquisition in 2012
Astrum Education is a prominent private education provider in the UK, operating three distinguished independent colleges located in London: Duff Miller College in South Kensington, Lansdowne College in Notting Hill, and Chelsea Independent College in Chelsea. The organization focuses on delivering personalized and innovative teaching methods through its educational institutions, which include various schools and summer programs. By prioritizing high-quality education and individualized learning experiences, Astrum Education aims to meet the diverse needs of its students.

Lifetime Training

Acquisition in 2011
Lifetime Training, established in 1995, is a leading UK provider of vocational training services aimed at enhancing the performance of individuals and businesses. The company offers a variety of training programs, including Apprenticeships, recruitment services, and self-funded courses, tailored to meet the specific needs of corporate clients across various sectors such as civil services, leadership, management, customer support, and administration. By focusing on delivering high-quality training, Lifetime Training continues to support the professional development of the workforce, helping both individuals and organizations achieve their goals.

Cordium

Acquisition in 2010
Cordium is a prominent global provider of regulatory compliance consulting, software, and accounting and tax services tailored for the asset management and securities industries. With offices located in London, New York, Boston, San Francisco, Malta, and Hong Kong, Cordium employs over 180 experienced professionals who support more than 1,500 investment businesses. The firm serves a diverse client base, including start-ups and established firms across various investment strategies such as private equity, venture capital, real estate, and fixed income. Cordium's focus on the asset management sector allows it to offer relevant expertise in navigating compliance and regulatory challenges. Its services encompass compliance consulting, regulatory disclosures, risk management, financial reporting, and tools like ComplianceTrak, which aids clients in maintaining robust compliance programs. By transforming regulatory compliance into a strategic advantage, Cordium helps clients not only meet their obligations but also enhance their overall business performance.

Christchurch Group

Acquisition in 2010
Christchurch Group specializes in neurological rehabilitation services for adults experiencing neurological conditions due to injury, illness, or disease. Operating in the United Kingdom, the company offers a comprehensive range of services, including neurological and neurobehavioral rehabilitation, cognitive rehabilitation, specialist nursing, and longer-term complex care. Its expertise covers various conditions such as brain injuries, spinal injuries, strokes, Huntington's disease, multiple sclerosis, and Guillain-Barre syndrome, among others. The rehabilitation programs are designed and delivered by an interdisciplinary therapy team, focusing on enhancing functional independence, cognitive and executive functioning, motivation, and confidence. By promoting re-enablement and facilitating daily living activities, Christchurch Group aims to improve the quality of life for its clients.

Guardian Home Care

Acquisition in 2010
Guardian Home Care delivers high-quality home care services across Essex, Kent, and Lancashire, catering primarily to older adults. Their team of skilled care workers offers a wide range of support, including care for individuals with complex needs such as physical or learning disabilities and dementia. The services provided encompass reablement support to aid individuals in regaining independence after illness or hospitalization, as well as live-in care and respite options for family caregivers. Additionally, Guardian Home Care specializes in areas such as continence management, medication assistance, mobility support, and palliative care. Their services are available through local authority commissions or can be privately purchased by individuals and families, ensuring that they meet the diverse needs of their clientele effectively.

Eden Futures

Acquisition in 2010
Eden Futures is a provider of high-quality, person-centered care and support services for individuals with disabilities and various support needs. The company focuses on developing tailored services that accompany individuals throughout their care pathways, including support under the Mental Health Act, post-hospital discharge, and community outreach. Their offerings encompass a range of community-based support options, single-person services in independent hospital settings, residential care homes, and supported living arrangements. Eden Futures aims to empower professionals to assist clients with diverse needs, including those related to learning disabilities, mental health challenges, autistic spectrum conditions, and acquired brain injuries, thereby promoting greater independence and quality of life for those they serve.

Brighton Institute of Modern Music Institute

Private Equity Round in 2010
BIMM offers musical education services. The company provides training and education services in sound engineering, tour management, songwriting, and musical instrument. Additionally, it offers guitar, drums, and vocal tutors.

Euro Environmental Group

Venture Round in 2010
Euro Environmental Group is a provider of drainage and sewer cleansing services, specializing in inspections and repairs. The company operates across the UK in highly regulated markets and has gained a strong reputation for delivering effective environmental solutions. Its services cater to various sectors, including highways, rail, construction, local authorities, and utilities. The company employs an extensive fleet of rapid response vehicles equipped with advanced CCTV technology and high-pressure jetting systems to perform leak detection, pipe remediation, water surface cleaning, and drainage maintenance.

8 Solutions Data Centre Services

Private Equity Round in 2010
8 Solutions Data Centre Services critical facilities and environment’ cleaning, mechanical services and remedial maintenance.

City and County Healthcare Group

Acquisition in 2009
City and County Healthcare Group specializes in providing home care services across the United Kingdom. The company delivers a range of support options, including domiciliary care, extra care schemes, and live-in care services aimed primarily at older individuals. Additionally, it offers specialized care tailored for adults and children with physical and learning disabilities, dementia, and end-of-life care. The organization also provides reablement services, assisting individuals in adapting to life at home following serious illness or injury, thus ensuring comprehensive support for a diverse clientele, including younger adults and disabled children.

Alcumus

Acquisition in 2009
Alcumus is a leading provider of technology-enabled compliance risk management, certification, and accreditation services, catering to both UK and international clients. The company specializes in testing, inspection, and certification, as well as governance, risk, and compliance strategies. Alcumus assists organizations in managing their exposure to risk, complying with relevant legislation, and enhancing overall business performance while promoting workforce engagement. Additionally, Alcumus develops a supply chain and risk management software tailored for small and medium-sized businesses, featuring tools for health and safety, social governance, and contractor management. This comprehensive platform enables clients to anticipate, manage, and mitigate risks that could potentially jeopardize their operations and personnel.

WCL Group

Acquisition in 2008
WCL Group specializes in providing a range of educational products and services, including the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), the Early Years Program, and the International Middle Years Curriculum. The company supports schools with learning toolkits and offers professional development opportunities for educators through programs such as IPC Professional Development and the International Leadership and Management Program. In addition to these offerings, WCL Group provides school management services and advisory support to enhance academic and personal learning experiences within its network of international schools. The company also manages various school projects, contributing to effective educational leadership and management.

The National Fostering Agency

Acquisition in 2006
The National Fostering Agency provides fostering and related support services foster carers, children, and young people in the United Kingdom. It engages in finding foster parents for children; and providing training courses to foster carers.

Accomplish Group

Acquisition in 2004
Accomplish Group, established in 1983, specializes in providing support and care services for adults with complex needs in Great Britain and Wales. The organization offers a wide range of 75 services tailored to individuals with acquired brain injuries, autistic spectrum disorders, mental health illnesses, and both learning and physical disabilities. By focusing on enabling clients to achieve their full potential, Accomplish Group provides residential care that promotes independence and empowers individuals to exercise choice and control over their lives. Through its dedicated approach, the organization aims to enhance the quality of life for those it supports.

Places for People Leisure Management

Acquisition in 2003
Places for People Leisure (PFPL) is a social enterprise specialising in the development & management of leisure facilities on behalf of local authorities.

LM Funerals

Acquisition in 2003
LM Funerals is a dedicated funeral services company that provides a range of services to support families during their time of loss. The company specializes in funeral planning and client care, ensuring that each family receives personalized attention and support tailored to their needs. LM Funerals focuses on delivering dignified and respectful services, helping clients navigate the complexities of arranging funerals while honoring the memories of their loved ones. With a commitment to compassionate care, LM Funerals aims to create meaningful experiences for families during a challenging period.

The Senad Group

Acquisition in 2003
SENAD Group specializes in providing tailored education, care, and community support services for vulnerable young people and adults with complex needs. The organization operates residential schools for children with special education requirements and care homes for young adults, focusing on individuals with autism, learning difficulties, mental health challenges, and behavioral issues. SENAD Group's services are designed to adapt to the evolving needs of individuals as they transition from childhood into adulthood, ensuring comprehensive support throughout their development.

LM Funerals

Acquisition in 2003
LM Funerals is a dedicated funeral services company that provides a range of services to support families during their time of loss. The company specializes in funeral planning and client care, ensuring that each family receives personalized attention and support tailored to their needs. LM Funerals focuses on delivering dignified and respectful services, helping clients navigate the complexities of arranging funerals while honoring the memories of their loved ones. With a commitment to compassionate care, LM Funerals aims to create meaningful experiences for families during a challenging period.

Choice Care

Acquisition in 2002
Choice Care Group Limited, established in 1992 and headquartered in Bracknell, UK, specializes in providing personalized residential support and supported living services for individuals with a wide range of learning disabilities, mental health disorders, and complex emotional and behavioral needs. These include conditions such as autism, Angelman syndrome, Down's syndrome, schizophrenia, and more. The company operates care homes and individual tenancies across Wiltshire, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and Surrey, UK, offering tailored services that encompass psychology services, education and employment opportunities, intensive interactions, and outcome measurement tools.

Complete Care

Acquisition in 2002
Complete Care is a healthcare service provider specializing in high acuity care for individuals with complex clinical needs across England and Wales. The company supports approximately 150 clients, offering rehabilitative care and assistance for conditions such as cerebral palsy, motor neuron diseases, and muscular dystrophy. With a workforce of around 650 personal care assistants, including registered nurses, Complete Care focuses on delivering personalized healthcare within the comfort of patients' homes, facilitating their recovery and improving their overall health. This approach not only enhances patient well-being but also complements existing domiciliary care operations in the region.

Alpha Plus Group

Acquisition in 2002
Alpha Plus Group is an educational organization based in London that operates a range of schools and colleges throughout the United Kingdom, including Wetherby, Pembridge Hall, Portland Place, Falcon Schools, Abbey Colleges, and Davies Laing & Dick College. Founded in 1931, the group is committed to providing high-quality education across various subjects, such as sciences, humanities, arts, and languages, fostering a holistic learning experience. Each institution within the group has its own unique ethos while aligning with common objectives focused on strong leadership, effective partnerships with parents, and prioritizing the welfare of students. Alpha Plus Group emphasizes modern teaching methodologies and utilizes skilled professionals to enhance student learning, ensuring that every child receives the best possible educational foundation.

CVS Group

Private Equity Round in 1999
CVS Group plc is a prominent veterinary service provider in the United Kingdom, operating over 430 veterinary surgeries across the country. The company functions through four main divisions: Veterinary Practices, Laboratories, Crematoria, and Online Retail. The Veterinary Practices segment is the primary source of revenue, offering a range of services that include diagnostics and laboratory reports, as well as pet cremation. Additionally, CVS Group provides retail pharmacy services through its online platform, Animed Direct. While the majority of its revenue is generated in the United Kingdom, CVS Group also has operations in the Netherlands and Ireland.
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