Previous investments

Name Year Type
Size (£m)
Activity Sector Exit type Exit year
Hawksford 2008 MBO
n/d
Provider of corporate, private client and funds services Business Services 2nd MBO
2023
Weldex 2010 MBO
n/d
Crawler crane hire business Business Services 2nd MBO
2023
Red 2011 MBO
n/d
Global supplier of SAP contract and permanent staff Business Services 2nd MBO
2022
Incremental 2018 MBO
n/d
Market leading digital technology services company Business Services Trade sale
2022
CitySprint 2010 MBO
n/d
Markets leading same day courier and Logistics business Business Services Trade sale
2022
U-POL 2010 MBO
130
Manufacturer of automotive refinish products including body fillers, coatings, aerosols, polishing compounds and consumables Business Services Trade sale
2021
Formaplex 2007 MBO
19
Engineering company specialising in carbon composites, pattern moulding and tooling Business Services 2nd MBO
2021
Kingsbridge 2016 MBO
n/d
Market-leading insurance broker for contractors and corporates Financial Services Trade sale
2020
Pyroguard 1998 MBO
10
A leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of specialist fire resistant glass Industrial 2nd MBO
2018
Innova 2008 Fund
15
A Polish-based private equity fund targeting mid-market buyouts in Central and Eastern Europe   Fund secondary
2017
Alpha 2016 MBO
80
The leading global asset and wealth management consulting firm
Financial Services IPO
2017
Kee Safety 2013 MBO
90
A global supplier of safety solutions and products designed to protect people from hazards
Industrial 4th MBO
2017
Blackrock 2015 MBO 
n/d
Independent expert witness and construction consulting services
Business Services 2nd MBO
2017
Steeper 2005 MBO 
n/d
Supplier of prosthetics and orthotics
Healthcare Trade sale
2017
Trustmarque 2013 MBO 
43
Provider of technology services and solutions to private and public sector organisations
Business Services Trade sale
2014
Egeria III 2008 Fund
€ 10
Invests in buyouts in the Netherlands   Fund secondary
2013
FSN III 2008 Fund
€ 12.70
Invests in mid-market investment opportunities in the Nordic region   Fund secondary
2013
OSS 2000 Acquisition
15
Waste oil collection and recycling Industrial Trade sale
2013
Enrich 2007 MBO
18
Provider of a range of employee benefits services to corporates Financial Services Trade sale
2013
Practice Plan 2005 MBO
Not disclosed
Provider of independent payment schemes to dental practices Business Services Trade sale
2013
Capiton IV 2009 Fund
€ 10
Invests in small and medium sized private companies based in German speaking Europe   Fund secondary
2012
SWIP Private Equity Fund of Funds II PLC 2007 Quoted shares
15
Irish listed company with portfolio of private equity fund commitments   Market sale
2012
etc.venues 2006 BIMBO
21
Provider of meeting, training and event space Business Services 2nd MBO
2012
Capula 2006 2nd MBO
30
Provider of real time automation systems to the nuclear, power generation and utilities markets Business Services Trade sale
2012
WFEL 2006 MBO
48
Designer and manufacturer of mobile bridging systems and related products Industrial Trade sale
2012
Deutsche Beteiligungs AG 2007 Quoted shares
5
Frankfurt listed private equity company   Market sale
2011
GIMV 2007 Quoted shares
5
Euronext Brussels listed private equity company   Market sale
2011
CapMan plc 2007 Quoted shares
5
Finnish listed private equity fund management company   Market sale
2011
Dinamia 2007 Quoted shares
5
Spanish quoted private equity fund   Market sale
2011
Fernau 2007 MBO
16
Designer and manufacturer of Navigational Aids to the civil and military aviation markets Industrial Trade sale
2009
ABI 2004 MBO
20
Leisure home manufacturer Consumer & Leisure 2nd MBO
2009
New Horizons Childcare 2005 MBO
Not disclosed
Provider of residential childcare facilities Healthcare Trade sale
2008
Gardner Group 2003 MBO
22
Aerospace machining group Industrial 2nd MBO
2008
Zenith Vehicle Contracts 2005 MBO
27
Fleet management services Business Services 3rd MBO
2007
Portman 1996 MBO
21
Business travel agency Business Services 2nd MBO
2007
Caledonian Building Systems 2003 MBO
37
Modular construction Industrial Trade sale
2006
AIM 2001 2nd MBO
8
Computer systems and software design Business Services Trade sale
2006
Blaze Signs 2000 MBO
14
Manufacture distribution and installation of signs. Industrial 2nd MBO
2006
Letts Filofax 2000 MBO
17
Supplier of desk and pocket diaries and personal organisers Consumer & Leisure 2nd MBO
2006
C6 2003 MBO
21
Chemicals manufacturer Industrial Administration
2005
Davenham 2000 MBO
60
Provider of niche short-term lending products Financial Services IPO
2005
Jessops 2003 MBO
147
Specialist photographic equipment Consumer & Leisure IPO
2004
Goals Soccer Centres 2000 MBI
19
Operator of five-a-side football pitches Consumer & Leisure IPO
2004
Thomson Brothers 1999 MBO
10
Distributor of architectural ironmongery Industrial Trade sale
2003
Clee Hill 1997 MBO
8
Hire of road laying and compaction equipment Industrial 2nd MBO
2003
CRT 2000 MBO
13
Distributor of projectors and audiovisual equipment Business Services Administration
2002
Carlton Clubs 1998 MBO
12
Bingo club operator Consumer & Leisure 2nd MBO
2002
Youngs Bluecrest Seafood 1998 MBO
59
Processor of frozen fish Consumer & Leisure 2nd MBO
2002
Golden Wonder 1996 MBO/MBI
68
Manufacturer of potato crisps and bagged snacks Consumer & Leisure 2nd MBO
2000
Millets 1996 MBI/MBO
20
Retailer of leisure clothing and camping equipment Consumer & Leisure Trade sale
1999

These figures refer to the past and the past performance and is not a reliable indicator of future results.

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