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May 09, 2022
Necessity is the mother of invention
Director Peter Barkley looks at the lasting impact of lockdown on the deal making process and argues that while it’s great to be back to normal, some of the changes are here to stay and are actually for…
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Mar 16, 2022
WestBridge backs MBO of Smart Capital Technology
WestBridge supports the MBO of Smart Capital Technology, a provider of rapid response IT infrastructure support (Inventory-as-a-Service) to the global IT channel.
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Mar 04, 2022
International Women's Day
A recent study found that only 6% of women in the UK private equity sector are in senior positions. At WestBridge, this figure is closer to 50% because we actively embrace diversity. Our portfolio companies…
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Mar 03, 2022
Getting to know ... Rory Whitrow
Rory Whitrow joined us in 2021 from management consultancy, Newton Europe. Here he answers the five questions we put to each team member so you can get to know them a little better.
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Feb 25, 2022
WestBridge generates a 4.2x multiple of cost…
WESTBRIDGE has exited bChannels following the company’s acquisition by The Channel Company, a US trade buyer with a complementary service offering, backed by US based Eagle Tree.
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Feb 10, 2022
WestBridge backed APEM completes second acquisition
Our portfolio company APEM has completed its second acquisition in seven months, as it pursues ambitious growth.
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Oct 04, 2021
Growth through selective M&A
Bespoke Heath & Social Care received private equity investment from WestBridge in June 2020. Christina Walsh, chief operating officer, explains how the company is now pursuing an ambitious buy and build…
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Sep 13, 2021
The power of presence
Partner Tim Whittard explains how WestBridge is able to transact deals across the whole of the UK from its three regional offices.
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Aug 31, 2021
Buy and build - accelerating growth and building…
In this short piece, senior investment manager Edward Minton looks at how WestBridge supports buy and build strategies at portfolio companies and the associated benefits.
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Aug 10, 2021
A CEO’s view
John Howard is CEO of WestBridge portfolio company Channel 3 Consulting, which helps health and care organisations use technology to transform working practices and patient care. Here he tells us about…
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Aug 04, 2021
Channel 3 Consulting appoints executive partner
WestBridge portfolio company Channel 3 Consulting, a leading provider of digitally-enabled transformation services for the health and care sector, has appointed Paul Henderson as executive partner to help…
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Jul 27, 2021
WestBridge backed APEM completes first acquisition…
APEM acquires Woodrow, further extending its geographic reach and expanding its service offering in Ireland.
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Jul 09, 2021
The enlightening transition from LP to GP
In this short article, Katherine Bond looks at how her previous experience as a Limited Partner has helped inform her role as investor relations director at WestBridge.
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Jul 01, 2021
WestBridge promotes Barkley to director following…
PRIVATE equity house WestBridge has promoted Peter Barkley to director.
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Jun 09, 2021
Creating sustainable value through responsible…
WestBridge understands and embraces the importance of responsible investing, firmly believing it helps create and protect value. Here senior investment manager James MacLeay explains why.
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May 18, 2021
A view from the chair …
Mark Rogerson was recently appointed chair of construction software provider Eque2, one of our portfolio companies. Here he explains what attracted him to the business and why his wide experience of guiding…
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May 15, 2021
WestBridge exits AJM Healthcare as WestBridge…
WestBridge completes its first exit from WestBridge II, realising its investment in AJM Healthcare via a secondary buyout to Livingbridge. WestBridge II’s performance benchmarks as top quartile for its…
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Apr 26, 2021
The benefits of driving gender diversity…
WestBridge is ahead of the curve in understanding the benefits of gender diversity within its investment team and portfolio businesses. Here investment manager Rebecca Sinclair explores the subject.
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Apr 09, 2021
Valerie Kendall profile in Corporate Financier
In the latest issue of Corporate Financier, the award-winning magazine published by the ICAEW, Valerie Kendall talks about our recent £10m investment to support the MBO of Channel 3 Consulting.
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Mar 29, 2021
Peter Barkley shortlisted for Young Professionals…
We are delighted to announce that Peter Barkley, who heads our Manchester office, has been shortlisted in the Young Financier of the Year category of the Insider Young Professionals Awards.
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Mar 08, 2021
International Women’s Day
At WestBridge, we embrace diversity. It is no longer a tick box exercise and as our companies grow, it becomes increasingly important that they reflect wider society.
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Feb 16, 2021
The rewards of small cap buyouts
Research into corporate deal activity in the UK consistently highlights a polarisation in the market between large and small deals. While some investors are gravitating towards larger transactions, others…
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Feb 09, 2021
Spotlight on … Wilcomatic
Interested to know a little more about the companies we invest in? What we look for in them? What we bring to the table? Ed Minton, senior investment manager, tells us a little about Wilcomatic.
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Feb 04, 2021
Spotlight on … bChannels
Interested to know a little more about the companies we invest in? What we look for in them? What we bring to the table? Here senior investment manager James MacLeay answers those very questions in relation…
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Feb 02, 2021
Getting to know … Tim Whittard
As we say a lot, business is built on people and relationships. So you can get to know us a little better, we ask everyone in our team to answer the same five questions. Today, Tim Whittard gives his answers…
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Jan 28, 2021
WestBridge invests in Channel 3 in fourth…
WestBridge supports the MBO of Channel 3 Consulting, a provider of digital transformation programmes to the health and care sector.
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Jan 26, 2021
Spotlight on … Bespoke Health & Social Care
Interested to know a little more about the companies we invest in? What we look for in them? What we bring to the table? Here investment manager Rebecca Sinclair answers those very questions in relation…
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Jan 22, 2021
WestBridge backed Acuity Care Group completes…
Acuity Care Group acquires Team Medical Support and Team Brain Injury Support, further diversifying its service offering and expanding its geographic reach.
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Jan 21, 2021
Three things I look for in a company
Peter Barkley heads our Manchester office and is focussed on originating new investments and supporting current portfolio companies in the North of England. Here he outlines three key things he looks…
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Jan 12, 2021
Getting to know … James MacLeay
James MacLeay is a senior investment manager at WestBridge, having joined as an investment manager in November 2018.
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Jan 04, 2021
WestBridge promotes three
PRIVATE equity firm WestBridge has promoted three members of its team as it prepares for another successful year.
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Dec 14, 2020
WestBridge backs Eque2 management team in…
WestBridge acquires Eque2, a market-leading provider of business management software to the construction, contracting and house-building industries.
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Dec 03, 2020
Beyond the obvious – twelve unsung uses of…
Rebecca Sinclair, investment executive at WestBridge, looks at some of the often overlooked uses of private equity.
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Dec 01, 2020
Getting to know … Rebecca Sinclair
Rebecca Sinclair joined us last year from HSBC Corporate Banking. Here she answers the five questions we put to each team member so you can get to know them a bit better.
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Nov 24, 2020
Spotlight on … Aptus Utilities
If you’re interested to know a little more about the companies we invest in, what we look for in them and what we bring to the table, read on. Here Peter Barkley, tells us a little about Aptus Utilities…
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Nov 19, 2020
Preparing your business for private equity…
Rebecca Sinclair, investment executive, explains what businesses can do to prepare when looking for investment.
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Nov 17, 2020
Getting to know … Ed Minton
Business is built on people and relationships. So you can get to know us a little better, over the next few weeks, each member of our team will answer the same five questions. Next up is Ed Minton.
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Nov 12, 2020
What I look for in a company
Tim Whittard leads our deal origination activities in the Midlands, South West and South East. Here he outlines three key things he looks for when considering investing in a company.
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Nov 10, 2020
Ed Minton tells us a little about AJM Healthcare
Interested to know a little more about the companies we invest in? What we look for in them? What we bring to the table? This new feature answers those questions and more. Next up, Ed Minton, tells us…
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Nov 03, 2020
Getting to know … Peter Barkley
Business is built on people and relationships. So you can get to know us a little better, over the next few weeks, each member of our team will answer the same five questions. Next up is our man in the…
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Oct 26, 2020
Pete Barkley tells us a little about APEM
Interested to know a little more about the companies we invest in? What we look for in them? What we bring to the table? This new feature answers those questions and more. First up, Pete Barkley, tells…
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Oct 22, 2020
Private equity – so much more than just money
James MacLeay, investment manager at WestBridge, takes a look at why business owners should consider private equity as a route to growth.
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Oct 20, 2020
Getting to know Katherine Bond
Business is built on people and relationships. So you can get to know us a little better, over the next few weeks, each member of our team will answer the same five questions. First up is our most recent…
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Oct 20, 2020
WestBridge prepares for surge of deal activity…
A SURGE in deal activity over the next few months is being predicted by private equity house WestBridge, as business owners seek to realise and de-risk their assets ahead of widely anticipated changes…
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Sep 16, 2020
WestBridge exits Energist
WestBridge sells its interest in Energist to a co-investment partner who plans to invest in and support the development of the business.
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Sep 13, 2020
WestBridge appoints investor relations director
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Katherine Bond as investor relations director as we prepare for the pre-marketing of our third fund.
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Sep 09, 2020
WestBridge shortlisted in the Unquote British…
We are thrilled to have been shortlisted in the Unquote British Private Equity Awards 2020 for Small Buyout House of the Year.
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Jun 24, 2020
WestBridge invests £9.6m in Acuity Care Group…
WestBridge invests in Acuity Care Group, a leading provider of complex care in the community.
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Jun 23, 2020
Business as usual despite Covid-19
As the Bespoke Health & Social Care deal demonstrates, WestBridge has continued to be active during the past few months.
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Jun 23, 2020
Pete Barkley shortlisted for Young Financier…
We’re delighted that our colleague Pete Barkley has been shortlisted in the Young Financier of the Year category of the North West Business Insider Young Professionals Awards.
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May 12, 2020
Aptus Utilities with launch of fifth UK depot
Our portfolio company Aptus Utilities is expanding with the launch of a fifth UK depot.
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Apr 24, 2020
AJM healthcare collaborates to support NHS…
Our portfolio company AJM Healthcare, which provides mobility and equipment solutions to the NHS, local authorities and individuals across the UK, has joined forces with other service suppliers to support…
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Apr 24, 2020
Providing commentary to industry publication…
The editor of Real Deals contacted us recently to find out how we’re coping with the Covid19 crisis.  We were delighted to get a mention in her Leader piece and in the feature article, too.
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Mar 05, 2020
Pete Barkley shortlisted in the North West…
Delighted our colleague Pete Barkley has been shortlisted in the North West Business Insider Young Professionals awards
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Mar 04, 2020
We were pleased to feature in a recent edition…
The article was titled 'What private equity executives are planning for their firms in 2020. From succession planning to divestments, private equity leaders share their plans for the year'
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Jan 23, 2020
Whittard promoted to partner at WestBridge…
PRIVATE equity firm WestBridge has promoted Tim Whittard to partner.  
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Dec 19, 2019
WestBridge exits ISG Technology
WestBridge completes its fifth exit from the WestBridge SME Fund, realising its investment in ISG Technology following its acquisition by Allvotec - the transaction generates a 2.6x multiple of cost and…
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Dec 09, 2019
Aptus Utilities secures private equity support…
WestBridge supports the MBO of Aptus Utilities, one of the UK’s leading providers of multi-utility services.
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Nov 01, 2019
New executive appointed as WestBridge growth…
PRIVATE equity house WestBridge has further expanded its team with the appointment of Rebecca Sinclair as Investment Executive.
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Oct 15, 2019
WestBridge sells portfolio company Linkfresh
WestBridge completes its fourth exit from the WestBridge SME Fund with the sale of Linkfresh to Aptean.
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Sep 10, 2019
WestBridge shortlisted for Unquote British…
We are delighted and excited to announce that WestBridge has been shortlisted in the Small Buyout House of the Year category of the Unquote British Private Equity Awards.
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Aug 28, 2019
Barkley to spearhead WestBridge regional…
WestBridge appoints a new investment director to open its Manchester office and lead investments across the North of England.
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Aug 27, 2019
Attracting Private Equity
Edward Minton is an investment manager at WestBridge, a private equity firm that invests between £10m and £20m in established, profitable and ambitious UK SMEs with enterprise values of up to £40m. He…
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May 26, 2019
Final close of WestBridge II raises £140m…
WestBridge announces the final close of WestBridge II having raised £140m in fund commitments and co-investment.
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Mar 25, 2019
WestBridge supports growth at Wilcomatic…
WestBridge acquires Wilcomatic, one of the UK’s leading providers of vehicle and rail wash solutions.
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Mar 11, 2019
WestBridge backs MBO of APEM Limited
WestBridge invests in APEM, Europe’s leading independent environmental consultancy specialising in the acquatic environment and remote sensing.
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Jan 04, 2019
WestBridge promote Whittard and Minton
UK buyout investor, WestBridge, has promoted Tim Whittard to director and Edward Minton to Investment Manager.
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Nov 05, 2018
WestBridge appoints new Investment Manager
Chartered accountant James MacLeay has joined from accountancy practice Kingston Smith, where he qualified before joining the firm’s corporate finance team.
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Sep 13, 2018
WestBridge backs MBO at AJM Healthcare
WesBridge completes the first investment from WestBridge II, supporting the MBO of AJM Healthcare, a provider of mobility and equipment solutions to the NHS, local authorities and individuals across the…
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May 24, 2018
BChannels named one of UK’s most inspirational…
One of our portfolio companies, bChannels, has been identified as one of London Stock Exchange Group’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain.
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May 22, 2018
WestBridge companies recognised in prestigious…
We are delighted to report that one of our portfolio companies has been recognised in the BVCA Management Team of the Year Awards 2018.
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Mar 07, 2018
WestBridge appoints new Investment Executive
New Investment Executive appointed as growth continues.
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Jan 24, 2018
WestBridge Capital exit shortlisted for ‘Deal…
We are delighted to report that our exit from Vista Retail has been shortlisted in the 'UK Small Deal of the Year' category by Real Deals.
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Oct 27, 2017
WestBridge Capital has exited Vista Technology…
WestBridge realises its third exit from the WestBridge SME Fund, selling Vista Technology Support Group to LDC - the transaction generates a 4.0x multiple of cost and a 69% IRR.
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Sep 19, 2017
Tim Whittard joins WestBridge as Investment…
We are delighted to welcome Tim Whittard as Investment Director, as we gear up for growth.
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May 15, 2017
EIF supports WestBridge II to provide additional…
The European Investment Fund has signed a commitment of GBP 20m into WestBridge II, a lower mid-market fund focusing on investments in the United Kingdom.
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May 09, 2017
WestBridge portfolio company Vista Retail…
WESTBRIDGE CAPITAL portfolio company Vista Retail Support has been named a winner of the BVCA Management Team Awards 2017 for Wales.
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Mar 29, 2017
New chair at ISG Technology - a WestBridge…
ISG Technology has announced the appointment of Jonathan McKay as non-executive chairman.
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Oct 14, 2016
'Small buyout market' suffering restricted…
Our managing partner Guy Davies was interviewed by the editor of AltAssets, who was keen to hear his views about recent changes to the Venture Capital Trust rules and their impact on the small buyout market.…
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Sep 14, 2016
WestBridge nominated in Unquote British Private…
We are extremely pleased to tell you that our exit from Aero Stanrew has been shortlisted in the ‘Small Buyout Exit’ category of the Unquote British Private Equity Awards 2016.
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Jul 15, 2016
Awards galore
We've just been notified that Wealth & Finance International has named us Best Rapid UK SME Investor 2016 in their annual Fund Awards.
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Jul 11, 2016
WestBridge backs ISG Technology in a £10.5…
WestBridge supports the MBO of ISG Technology, a provider of mission critical networking infrastructure solutions to blue chip customers.
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Jun 21, 2016
Deal of the Year
We're pleased to report that our exit from Aero Stanrew, following its sale to TT Electronics plc for £42 million, has just been named Insider’s Deal of the Year.
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Mar 11, 2016
Energist Medical Group swoops on beleaguered…
WESTBRIDGE CAPITAL portfolio company Energist Medical Group has bought part of beleaguered Chromogenex Technologies Limited, the Llanelli-headquartered business that recently went into administration.
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Dec 11, 2015
Westbridge Capital exits Aero Stanrew after…
WestBridge completes its second exit from the WestBridge SME Fund, selling Aero Stanrew to TT Electronics plc, which generates a 4.5x multiple of cost and a 50% IRR.
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Oct 19, 2015
The reality behind a MBO
Everyone enters a corporate deal with a set of hopes, expectations, aims and ambitions. Then begins the job of transforming the vision into a reality ... We were delighted that AltAssets printed the…
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Oct 05, 2015
Award success for WestBridge
We were delighted to be named '˜Best SME Private Equity Firm of the Year' by Acquisition International recently and to receive the following comment from the judging panel:
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Oct 02, 2015
New courses cement reputation of Healthcare…
Growth at our portfolio company, Healthcare Learning, is set to continue following the expansion of its qualifications portfolio and two senior appointments.
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Sep 30, 2015
Market update
At WestBridge, we believe that as the economy and confidence continue to improve, increasing numbers of SMEs will be keen to accelerate their growth by securing development capital
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Sep 28, 2015
The company has delivered record revenue…
Last year we supported a secondary buyout at Vista Retail Support. Just eighteen months on, the company which supports technology equipment in the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors, has delivered…
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Sep 17, 2015
WestBridge supports DB Pixelhouse with growth…
WestBridge invests in DB Pixelhouse to support the company’s future growth plans.
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Jun 12, 2015
The winners of the M&A Awards 2015 have been…
We're pleased to report that, for the second year in a row, WestBridge Capital has been named ‘Best SME Focused Private Equity Firm’ in the UK.
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May 22, 2015
Shortlisted in the M&A Awards 2015
We are pleased to have been shortlisted in the M&A Awards 2015 in the Private Equity House of the Year category.
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Mar 16, 2015
Kallidus named best deal
We're pleased to report that South West Business Insider has just named our recent exit from Kallidus as its ‘Deal of the Month’. Here’s the whole story:
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Feb 24, 2015
Government minister gives thumbs-up to Aero…
Aero Stanrew, one of our portfolio companies, attracted a lot of media attention recently following a visit by Nick Boles, Minister for Skills and Equalities. You can read about his visit and views…
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Feb 02, 2015
WestBridge Capital completes first exit from…
WestBridge completes its first exit from the WestBridge SME Fund, realising its investment in Kallidus via a secondary buyout to FF&P Private Equity - the transaction generates a 3.6x multiple of cost…
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Jan 26, 2015
Aero Stanrew named South West winner of GREAT…
One of our portfolio companies, Aero Stanrew, has been named the South West winner of the GREAT Faces of British Business competition, run by the Business is GREAT Britain campaign, in association with…
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Dec 17, 2014
Attracting Private Equity
Guy Davies is managing partner of WestBridge Capital, a private equity house that invests in established, profitable and fast growing UK SMEs. He explains what he looks for in a company wanting to secure…
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Oct 13, 2014
Aero Stanrew Ltd get Queen’s Award for International…
On Tuesday 7 October the Lord-Lieutenant of Devon, Sir Eric Dancer KCVO CBE JP, visited Barnstaple based Aero Stanrew Limited to formally present the Queen’s Award for Enterprise – International Trade…
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Sep 18, 2014
Vista Retail Support scoops top Welsh business…
Independent IT services company Vista Retail Support has won the Deal of the Year award at the Insider Wales Dealmakers Awards, hosted at Cardiff City Hall. The £12.3 million management buyout of the…
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Jul 07, 2014
Further growth planned at bChannels following…
WestBridge invests in bChannels, a provider of outsourced marketing services and customer engagement strategies to global technology companies.
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Jun 18, 2014
International award success for WestBridge…
We are pleased to announce that WestBridge Capital has been awarded an Acquisition International M&A Award. The 'TMT Sector Private Equity House of the Year Award' recognises the achievements and outstanding…
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Jun 02, 2014
Vista Technology Support Group Announces…
WestBridge supports the MBO of Vista Technology Support Group, a leading provider of technology support to the retail sector.
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May 07, 2014
BVCA award success for two WestBridge Capital…
TWO companies supported by private equity house WestBridge Capital have been recognised in the BVCA Management Team Awards 2014. Barnstaple-based Aero Stanrew won the award for best Middle Market Private…
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Apr 25, 2014
WestBridge backed Aero Stanrew picks up Queen's…
JUST two years after a management buy-out funded by private equity house WestBridge Capital, Aero Stanrew has won the Queen's Award for Enterprise.
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Dec 13, 2012
MBO will support global expansion of software…
WestBridge invests in Linkfresh, a provider of enterprise resource planning software solutions to the fresh produce sector.
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Apr 17, 2012
WestBridge SME fund closes on target
WestBridge announces the final close of the WestBridge SME Fund with £42 million of capital to invest across the fund and co-investment.
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Mar 15, 2012
Energist to ride wave of global demand for…
WestBridge invests in Energist Group which designs and sells specialist equipment for the medical and beauty markets.
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Jan 27, 2012
Sky’s the limit for Aero Stanrew following…
WestBridge supports the MBO of Aero Stanrew, one of the UK’s leading designers and manufacturers of specialist electronic components for the global aerospace industry.
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Jul 20, 2010
Investment in Kallidus
WestBridge invests in Kallidus, a provider of human capital management and e-learning software to blue chip customers across the private and public sectors.
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Mar 02, 2008
WestBridge Launched
The founding partners acquire a regulated private equity fund manager as a vehicle to raise funds to invest in UK SMEs. The business, subsequently renamed WestBridge, launches with support from the partners,…
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