Vodat International
Neil Poultney, Managing Director
“We are really pleased that Maven has chosen to invest in our business, and are confident that this will help us achieve our aspirations. Our goal is to continue our strong growth by building on the diverse and innovative product offering and the provision of exceptional service." "We were keen to find a partner with similar drive and ambition, and have been very impressed by the Maven team, which has a vast amount of experience and an excellent track record in adding value to successful businesses.”
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Oliver Kay
Oliver Kay, Managing Director
“I am very proud of the success of the business and the journey we have taken in expanding the customer base and product offering and I thank the staff for their passion and contribution in achieving this success. Maven has been an excellent partner for the business, providing valuable support during this growth phase. I look forward to working with the Bidvest Group in the future and embarking on the next chapter for the business.”
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Llanllyr and House of Dorchester
Mark Swanwick, Non-executive Director
“The Maven approach is to understand not only the numbers, but also the commercial issues facing their portfolio companies and with that to use their considerable experience to help the board’s short term direction and meld its strategic plan often by way of the appointment of one of the team as a director.
This starts before an investment is made by gaining a thorough knowledge of the company’s business, the people involved in it and the plan to trigger or continue and then manage a growth phase through to exit including adding skills and support through board appointments where that is required.”
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Martel Instruments
Keith Walker, Managing Director
“Maven’s investment in Martel Instruments began in January 2007. Since that time it has supported the business by providing expert assistance in its dealings with banks, minority shareholders and the financial regulatory authorities. Maven has advised and assisted in the identification and recruitment of appropriately qualified senior managers to take the business forward.
Maven has supported a programme of capital investment which has greatly increased the company’s manufacturing capabilities. These specifics have been delivered in the context of a genuine commitment to the long term development of the business and the wellbeing of all involved in it.”
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ATR GROUP (EXIT, MARCH 2012)
Keith Moorhouse, Managing Director
“The Maven investment provided the necessary capital and expertise to take forward our expansion plans. Since then and despite a challenging economic climate, we have rapidly grown the business, our client base and our global footprint. As we enter a new exciting stage of growth with the right foundations in place, we welcome the investment by NBGI which will enable a step-change in our investment plans for the fleet and allow us to explore opportunities for future acquisitions. This will in turn allow us to offer an enhanced service to clients.”
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APPLIED LANGUAGE SOLUTIONS (EXIT, JANUARY 2012)
Gavin Wheeldon, CEO
“We would like to thank Maven for their involvement over the last two years. With their support the business has taken significant steps forward in terms of sales, customer base, service offering and profits. We are delighted with the sale to Capita and look forward to continuing to grow the business with them.”
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WALKER TECHNICAL RESOURCES (EXIT, JULY 2011)
Willie Rennie, CEO
“Maven’s investment allowed us to accelerate our growth plans and build on our overseas market presence. Throughout the time of Maven’s involvement we have also benefited from its undoubted expertise in our sector, and particularly the support in terms of senior appointments to the board and developing growth and exit strategies. We look forward to working with Gresham who we feel confident will allow us to continue our growth.”
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CYCLOTECH (EXIT, NOVEMBER 2009)
David Hadfield, CEO
“The Maven investment has allowed us to achieve our plans for geographic expansion and bringing new technology to market. We have benefited hugely, not only from the investment, but also from Maven’s expertise in our sector and a close cultural fit between our organisations."
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ATLANTIC FOODS GROUP
Russell Maddock, CEO
“Atlantic Foods Group has been associated with Maven Capital Partners for the past four years. Maven have always operated with the greatest amount of integrity, have been extremely supportive towards the management team and have dedicated a significant amount of time and resource to understanding both our business model and the sector we operate in. There is no doubt that the support and advice we have received over the past four years has contributed to the Group’s growth and success, and I would highly recommend any management team to explore investment opportunities with the team at Maven.”
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NESSCO
Tom Smith, Managing Director
“Appreciation of the sector, recognition of the challenges but not losing sight of the opportunities, maintaining a strong relationship but with a light touch, are all hallmarks of Maven’s style. There is no doubt that the company has emerged as a much stronger player than what it was before Maven’s input."
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Glacier Energy Services
Scott Martin, Executive Chairman
"The Maven team invested significant time upfront to understand the Glacier buy out opportunity. This enabled them to provide helpful input into the development of the strategy, as well as assisting in shaping the due diligence process. Throughout the transaction, they were very responsive, which was essential given the tight schedule involved, and successfully delivered the funding according to plan. Since the buy out, Maven has struck the appropriate balance between providing value added input and letting management get on with implementation of the strategy and day-to-day operations. They have also provided access to their networks and facilitated meetings with fellow portfolio companies with similar challenges. All in all, Maven have been an excellent private equity investor."
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WEMS INTERNATIONAL
Matthew Bryden-Smith, Financial Director
“Maven invested in WEMS International to support a period of rapid growth that saw sales and headcount double within a year. In the face of this, the business needed an investor to be able to move quickly and without incurring a disproportionate level of costs in terms of the investment process.
Maven more than fulfilled this remit in terms of the initial investment and has continued to be a flexible and supportive funding partner post investment, adding value where they believe they can in terms of introducing business partners, providing input into non-executive board appointments and giving valuable input into our strategic planning."
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BOND AVIATION SOLUTIONS (EXIT, NOVEMBER 2006)
Mario Fulgoni, Managing Director
"Aberdeen (the Maven team when at Aberdeen Asset Management) backing has helped Bond establish itself as a leading provider of quality pilot training services in the UK and across Europe. The flight simulator ordered at the time of the MBO last year and due for delivery in the coming weeks will significantly improve our cost competitiveness whilst enhancing access to hands-on experience for our trainee pilots.”
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ID SUPPORT SERVICES (EXIT, AUGUST 2008)
David Metcalfe, Group Chief Executive
“AAMGC (the Maven team when at Aberdeen Asset Management) invested in the group in its early growth stage having bought in to our strategic vision for the business. They have been very supportive in a period of rapid growth and have been a trusted partner of the management team. We are very pleased to have over-delivered on our business plan and to have realised a great return for AAMGC clients."
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ABZ GROUP (EXIT, APRIL 2007)
Bob Forbes, Managing Director
"Aberdeen (the Maven team when at Aberdeen Asset Management) has been a very supportive investor, providing valuable guidance, industry knowledge and strategic direction as well as providing investment capital to the management team at ABZ Group.”
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