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Our approach to private equity investment

Our aim is to give each management team a stable base from which they can make the right decisions about the future of their business, and to provide the support they require in order to achieve future growth and development plans.

We take pride in understanding not just the numbers, but also the commercial issues facing our portfolio companies. We believe this is what helps forge a strong working relationship between Maven and the people we back.

We also recognise that it’s a shared journey and that results are optimised where there is close alignment of interests and a common vision, with both parties motivated to drive the business forward to maximise value. Choosing to make an investment is an indication of our belief in what a business has achieved thus far and our commitment to its continued growth and success.

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58%
Growth in turnover across our portfolio
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63%
Growth in employee numbers across our portfolio
Source: Maven Capital Partners UK LLP. (1 May 2018, based on aggregate change, across current portfolio companies, in the period since Maven invested)

What we look for in a business

We look to invest only in entrepreneurial businesses, typically supporting an MBO, acquisition, development capital, replacement capital/equity release or a buy-and build strategy, providing funding from £1m up to £15m. 

We don’t expect every company to be the finished article from the outset. Instead we look for a business with identifiable market potential and which is led by an excellent management team.  

Investment Criteria

  • A proven management team which has the relevant sector experience and is not overly dependent on one person
  • A strong market position, niche or brand.
  • Products or services with a competitive edge or USP
  • A credible business strategy capable of delivering growth in sales and earnings
  • Where appropriate, intellectual property rights which are capable of being protected
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Why work with Maven?

Securing private equity backing is about much more than just the finance, it’s about finding a long-term business partner who is as committed to the business as the managment team. Maven's aim in each case is to enter into a long-term partnership with the aim of maximising value for all stakeholders.

As an independent private equity firm we have the freedom to be flexible and creative in developing innovative deal structures that suit all parties. Maven remains involved through every stage of a company’s development up to and including the time of sale, providing continuity, sector expertise and strategic advice when required. 

Maven recognises the importance of having a local presence across the UK regions. That's why we have ten offices across the country, placing us at the heart of the main centres of deal activity. This regional focus ensures that we have a strong local knowledge and that our investment executives are always on hand to work effectively with managment teams across the UK.

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Maven has been a valuable and constructive investment partner in helping our business grow, providing insightful advice and strategic support on acquisitions and developments into new markets. Maven has worked closely with our team since the original investment, supporting us through a demerger from Homelux and in completing acquisitions as we’ve grown the business.
Rob Butcher, joint Managing Director of Nenplas
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