Palatine is a private equity and growth credit firm that provides investment solutions.

Palatine

We see private equity as a force for good. A positivity born of generating returns in the right way. We strive for sustainable growth by building on solid foundations with a commitment to the environment and society. We work with our partners, on an equal footing, towards the same goal. Together, we shape businesses that prosper, even after our stewardship. 

Our approach to investing is underpinned by three key pillars, relationships, value enhancement and sustainability. We seek to partner with management teams across business services, financial services, health and education and technology sectors. 

Headquartered in Manchester, with offices in London and Birmingham, we have two funds, Buyout Fund which invests between £10m and £50m and an Impact Fund which invests between £5m and £20m.

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FourNet has acquired Brighton-based managed service provider and global network specialists 01T. This is FourNet's third acquisition since our investment in 2021.

“Integrating 01T’s core networking into FourNet’s cloud and ‘secure infrastructure’ platforms is an exciting prospect, and we are delighted to welcome the 01T team to FourNet.

“This, our latest strategic acquisition, builds on our growing network infrastructure offering and allows FourNet to provide an enhanced end-to-end service for our critical infrastructure and large enterprise customers with resilient, reliable, global reach network requirements." Richard Pennington, co-founder and CEO of FourNet

Read more here: https://ow.ly/7aLn50QcPH4

#privateequity #acquisitions

Yesterday, our team volunteered at the Coffee4Craig Centre in central Manchester. 

Coffee4Craig provides an evening drop-in service supporting homeless people with advice, a home-cooked meal, and access to a medic, shower and barbering service.

It was great to see first-hand the amazing work the team do for homeless people in and around Manchester.

To find out more or donate, follow the link: https://lnkd.in/e2aenWaP

Our Direct Origination Manager, David Chapman, recently joined originators from across the #privateequity spectrum for a Real Deals roundtable exploring 'How GPs are getting deals done'.

"It was great to participate in this roundtable event hosted by Real Deals and discuss current approaches to deal origination with the wider private equity community." David Chapman, Direct Origination Manager at Palatine

Read more about the roundtable here: https://ow.ly/wjaY50QaNaI

We are in the decisive decade for tackling climate change, and the years until 2030 will be make or break in achieving climate stability. All businesses have a role to play in moving the UK towards a low-carbon future, and we are committed to supporting the transition and reducing our emissions.

Last year, we exited Veincentre, the UK’s leading clinic specialising in state-of-the-art treatment for varicose veins.

When we met the team in 2019, we were excited by the opportunity to roll out new clinics across the UK, and we were impressed by the management team’s reputation in the market and its focus on quality of care.

We exited the business after three years, with a revenue increase of 180% throughout the investment. We did this by opening 15 new clinics, enhancing and professionalising the digital marketing strategy and investing in the team.

“I am very grateful for the support offered by Palatine and very proud of what the team has achieved over the last four years, helping more people get successful treatment for their varicose veins. Our strategy has been to grow our clinic base to make our services more accessible whilst maintaining our high levels of clinical excellence and raising our profile through enhanced marketing campaigns.” Maurice McLoughlin, CEO of Veincentre

Read more about our journey with Veincentre here: https://ow.ly/hoRi50Q9NHF

#privateequity #returnswithpurpose #impact #healthcare

It's great to see Nikhita Mistry sharing some of the amazing carbon reduction achievements from across our portfolio.

As businesses, we all have a role to play in supporting the UK's transition to a low-carbon future. We're proud to be a carbon literate organisation and we are committed to training as many people as possible across our team, portfolio and network in the coming years.

Win free B Corp Certification for three years and expert B Leader support!

Only 27% of B Corps are women-owned, and only 1 in 13 are owned by a founder of colour. To help foster a culture of inclusion, BCorp is launching an amazing giveaway for UK businesses led by underrepresented communities.

How to get involved:
➕ Entries must be made by 5 pm on the 24th November
➕ The company needs to be UK-based and operating for a minimum of 12 months
➕ Have an annual revenue of less than £5 million.
➕ Be at least 50% owned by individuals from one or more of the following groups:

+ People of Colour or other under-represented ethnicities
+ Women, trans, or non-binary individuals
+ Individuals with disabilities
+ Members of the LGBTQ+ community 

This is a massive opportunity for purpose-driven businesses. Enter here: https://ow.ly/cIXa50Q8HkW 

#BcorpGivaway #BCorp #BCorporation #BLabUK

We’ve been executing M&A strategies for over a decade, and across our portfolio, circa 80% of companies have completed at least one acquisition. It’s a powerful strategy, and when successfully implemented, it can be one of the most effective approaches to value enhancement. 
 
Get in touch to discuss how we can help your business grow: info@palatinepe.com

#privateequity #acquisitions

We recently spoke to Adam Mead, Chief Operating Officer at Lucion Group, the leading supplier of accredited hazardous material testing, surveying, and consultancy. In our Q&A, Adam talks about the positive impact of Lucion's recent data management project, future plans for the business and highlights from his career.

"By running towards change and embracing challenges, I have enjoyed seeing the successes our people and business have achieved in a very challenging environment. Knowing that we positively impact our people and planet far outweighs any challenges." Adam Mead

Read the full interview here: https://ow.ly/M6N950Q5Rjj

We recently held our annual Strategic Growth Summit. The event allowed leaders from across our portfolio to network, share ideas and learn from industry experts on all things digital and data. 

Thanks again to all the amazing speakers: David Hunt from CIL Management Consultants, Marc Andre Lein from impulssum, Rich Klee and James Prebble from Palladium Digital, Adam Mead from Lucion Group and  Andy Hague from Cyberfort Group.

Watch our video to see the highlights from the day:  

#privateequity #valueenhancement

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