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Buyout
Our Buyout Fund invests up to £500m for a majority stake in high growth, entrepreneurial companies led by ambitious management teams. In 2022, we closed Buyout Fund VI at £2.5 billion, allowing us to invest in companies in the UK and Europe with an enterprise value of up to £1 billion.
£2.5bn
Fund size
25
Current investments
Up to £1bn
Enterprise valuation
Portfolio
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ACIS
Traffic and transport information system
In 2005 Inflexion led a £20m buyout of real-time passenger information systems ACIS. After doubling profits, The Carlyle Group bought the company for £59m in 2006. View case study
Aspen Pumps
Manufacturer of specialist pumps
In 2007 Inflexion led a buyout of Aspen Pumps and helped management to accelerate its growth. The 2015 sale to 3i generated a 22x return on investment. Inflexion re-invested in Aspen Pumps in 2020. View case study
Astrak
Construction equipment parts
In 2022, Inflexion led the buyout of Astrak Group, a global specialist distributor of undercarriage and wear parts for construction equipment and will work with the founding family to expand the business further. View case study
ATCORE
Travel technology software
Inflexion backed the buyout of ATCORE, a leading travel technology company, in 2017. ATCORE provides specialist software solutions for global travel operators. View case study
Avantus
Aerospace engineer and manufacturer
Inflexion partnered with Auctus Industries to back the secondary buyout of the global leader in gap management, Shimtech, in 2015. The business was renamed Avantus Aerospace in 2020 View case study
BES Group
Engineering testing
Inflexion led the carve-out of engineering testing business BES Group from RSA plc in 2015, and in 2021 re-invested in the company to support the firm's continued growth. View case study
Blue Light Card
Closed group consumer discount marketplace
In 2022, Inflexion invested in Blue Light Card, the UK’s leading online, closed group consumer discount marketplace serving the “Blue Light” community. View case study
Bollington Wilson
Insurance broker
In 2017, Inflexion backed the buyout and simultaneous merger of Bollington Insurance Brokers and F Wilsons Insurance Brokers to create Bollington Wilson Group. View case study
Calco
IT recruitment and training
Inflexion backed the buyout of Dutch outsourced IT and finance recruitment and training services specialist Calco in 2018. View case study
Cawood Scientific
Laboratory testing services
Cawood delivers highly accredited analytical services to organisations within the agriculture and renewable energy sectors. Inflexion backed the buyout of the business in 2017. View case study
CNX Therapeutics
Pharmaceuticals
In 2021 Inflexion acquired CNX Therapeutics, a European pharmaceutical company dedicated to the supply of essential medicines. The business was formed when Inflexion acquired Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Europe Limited. View case study
CP Electronics
Lighting control systems
Inflexion invested in lighting maker CP Electronics in 2014 through its investment in Aspen Pumps. Two years later, French industrial group Legrand bought the business. View case study
Creative Car Park
Car park management solutions
In 2019, Inflexion backed the buyout of Creative Car Park Limited the UK’s leading provider of car park management solutions for small businesses. View case study
CTC Aviation
Aviation training services
Inflexion backed the buyout of pilot training company CTC Aviation in 2012, funding growth before selling to NYSE-listed L-3 Communications in 2015. View case study
Detectortesters
Fire safety products
In 2021, Inflexion completed a majority investment in Detectortesters, the leading global manufacturer of fire detector testing equipment. View case study
dss+
Health and safety management consultancy
dss+ is a leading provider of operations management consulting services with a purpose of saving lives and creating a sustainable future. View case study
DWF
Global provider of integrated legal and business services.
In 2023, Inflexion a completed the take private of DWF, a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. View case study
enviolo
e-bike components
In 2022, Inflexion acquired enviolo, a global leader in the e-bike components market. enviolo designs and develops transmission systems for high-quality e-bikes. View case study
FDM
IT services provider
Inflexion led the take-private of IT services company FDM in 2009, helping it to grow internationally before floating it on the LSE in 2014 generating a 16.2x return on investment. View case study
Flooid
Unified commerce platform
Inflexion backed the buyout of Flooid, a market leading unified commerce platform, in 2017 to assist with international expansion and digital enhancement. View case study
Glide
Broadband and digital media provider
Inflexion led the buyout of digital media lettings business Glide in 2013. View case study
Global Reach Group
Payment and hedging services
Global Reach Group is a leading UK foreign exchange specialist providing payments and hedging services. Inflexion backed the business in 2016 before selling its investment in 2022. View case study
Harrington Brooks
Debt management services
Debt management business Harrington Brooks was seeking a partner to support accretive acquisitions, and in 2005 Inflexion invested in the business. The enlarged firm was sold to RJD Partners in 2012, generating a 3.2x return on investment. View case study
HKI
Healthcare information services
In 2004 Inflexion acquired public health performance analytics business HKI in a £10m deal. The business was later sold in two parts for an overall return of 2.6x. View case study
ICS
Temporary staffing solutions
Temporary healthcare staffing business ICS chose to partner with Inflexion in 2008. It was sold 22 months later to Blackstone Group for an overall return on investment of 2.9x. View case study
Ideal Shopping Direct
Multi-channel retailer
Inflexion delisted Ideal Shopping Direct in 2011 to allow the business to refocus on growth. It was sold to Blackstone in 2015. View case study
Ilchester Cheese
Specialist cheese manufacturer
In 2004, Inflexion backed the buyout of Ilchester Cheese Company, working closely with management before it was bought by Norwegian milk co-operative Tine in 2008. View case study
Infront
Financial market data and software
Headquartered in Oslo, Infront provides a suite of data and software solutions that allow financial institutions to manage investment decisions, reduce costs and comply with changing market requirements. Inflexion invested in the company in 2021. View case study
K2 Partnering Solutions
Global resourcing specialists
In 2017, Inflexion provided minority funding to K2 Partnering Solutions, a global technology staffing and consulting specialist before re-investing in 2022 to remain part of the company’s continued growth. View case study
Kynetec
Agricultural data and market information
Inflexion affected a full carve-out of specialist data provider Kynetec from its listed parent within a five-month period, completing in 2016, and sold the business in 2021 to US-based Paine Schwartz Partners. View case study
Marley
Roofing materials
Inflexion led the buyout of Marley in 2019 and exited for £535m to FTSE250-listed Marshalls plc in 2022. View case study
Medik8
Premium skincare products
Medik8 is a premium skincare brand focused on science-based, skin-ageing products. View case study
Movera
Property conveyancing services
Movera is the UK’s leading B2B tech‐enabled provider of property and remortgage conveyancing services. View case study
MYCOM OSI
Specialist software provider
MYCOM OSI is a market leading provider of service assurance software to global telecommunications companies. Drawn to Inflexion's international reach and digital expertise, management chose Inflexion to back its buyout in 2018. View case study
Nomentia
Cash and treasury management software
In 2023, Inflexion led the buyout of Nomentia, a leading European treasury and cash management software provider. View case study
Ocorian
Fund and Corporate Services
Inflexion partnered with fund, corporate and trust administration business Ocorian in 2016 to support its carve-out, internationalisation and acquisition plans. View case study
On the Beach
Dynamic package holidays
In 2013, Inflexion led the £73m buyout of On The Beach, embarking on a two-year journey of digital enhancement and international growth before floating on the LSE in 2015. View case study
Optionis
Employment services
Employment services company Optionis partnered with Inflexion in 2006 to back its acquisitive growth before being sold in 2013 to MML Group. View case study
PD&MS
Technical engineering consultancy
In 2014, Inflexion backed the buyout of PD&MS, a multi-disciplined engineering company focused on specialist services for the oil & gas, renewables, and wider energy and industrial sectors, before selling its investment to RSK Group in 2023. View case study
Peach
Video advertising platform
Peach is the global market leader in video advertising distribution workflow software serving both the digital and linear ecosystems. View case study
Phlexglobal
Clinical research documentation management
Inflexion backed the buyout of TMF services provider Phlexglobal in 2011, supporting its growth until it was sold to Bridgepoint Development Capital in 2014. View case study
Pims
Waste water services
Pims chose Inflexion to lead its 2008 buyout and support four add-on acquisitions before US trade buyer Xylem paid $57m for the group in 2013. View case study
Red Commerce
Specialist resourcing
IT resourcing specialist Red Commerce partnered with Inflexion in 2005 and pursued an international growth strategy before being sold for £44m to Dunedin in 2011. View case study
Reed & Mackay
Travel management
Inflexion backed the buyout of premium corporate travel management business Reed & Mackay in 2016. View case study
Reward Gateway
Employee benefit programme
In 2010, Inflexion backed employee engagement business Reward Gateway to accelerate the business’ growth. The firm was sold to Great Hill Partners in 2015, generating a 7.7x return on investment. View case study
Rosemont Pharmaceuticals
Liquid pharmaceuticals
In 2020 Inflexion acquired Rosemont Pharmaceuticals, the UK’s leading liquid pharmaceuticals business. The business was carved out of listed parent company, Perrigo. View case study
Sanne
Trust and fund administration
Fund administrator Sanne partnered with Inflexion in 2012 as a minority backer to fund consolidation and global growth before listing on the London Stock Exchange in 2015. View case study
Scott Dunn
Luxury travel
In 2014, Inflexion led the buyout of leading luxury travel operator Scott Dunn. The business was sold in 2023 to Australian listed travel agency, Flight Centre Travel Group. View case study
SMD
Subsea vehicle systems
In April 2008, Inflexion backed subsea vehicle maker SMD. Seven years later, Hong Kong-listed Zhuzhou CSR Times Electric Company Limited purchased the business. View case study
Ster Century
Cinema operator
In 2003, Inflexion backed cinema operator Ster Century. A short but successful stewardship saw profits grow by 37% before being sold to a financial buyer in 2004. View case study
SteriPack
Medical device contract designer and manufacturer
SteriPack is a leading global contract manufacturer serving the medical device, pharmaceutical and diagnostic markets. Inflexion led the buyout of SteriPack in 2022. View case study
Succession
Wealth management
Succession is the UK’s largest independent wealth manager. Inflexion backed the buyout of Succession in 2014 before selling its investment to FTSE 100 business Aviva plc for £385 million in 2022. View case study
Tekton
Software for the construction industry
Inflexion led the £12m buyout of construction software business Tekton in 2006, going on to support organic and acquisitive growth before being bought by Sage (UK) in 2008. View case study
Times Higher Education
Higher education rankings and data provider
Times Higher Education is the world leader in university data, rankings and content and the company behind the definitive annual THE World University Rankings. Inflexion backed the buyout of Times Higher Education in 2019. View case study
UK Power Reserve
Flexible power generation
UK Power Reserve partnered with Inflexion in 2015. Over the following 2.5 years, revenues quadrupled to c£80m, attracting Singaporean trade buyer Sembcorp in 2018. View case study
Viking Moorings
Mooring equipment supplier
In 2006 Inflexion led the £22m buyout of moorings equipment supplier Viking Moorings. In 2009 HSBC Private Equity bought the business, generating a 10.2x return on investment. View case study
Vivona Brands
Brand creation and management
Inflexion led the buyout of brand creation and management company Vivona in 2012, merging the US partner into the business and allowing for succession as part of the deal. View case study
Xtrac
Specialist engineering manufacturer
In 2017 Inflexion backed the buyout of Xtrac, a market-leading manufacturer of transmissions systems for the motorsport and high-performance automotive sectors. In 2023 Inflexion sold its investment to MiddleGround Capital. View case study
Inflexion's Buyout Fund invests up to £400m in fast-growing, entrepreneurial businesses. We invest across all sectors and back ambitious management teams to accelerate their business’s growth through international expansion, operational improvements, digital expertise, ESG, access to our networks and funding for acquisitions.
Flor Kassai,
Head of Buyout Fund
The team is made up of very smart individuals, common to most private equity firms but Inflexion empowers its people to make decisions. They are fun to work with and bring a strong sense of energy and drive. They have a strong culture of collaboration.
Adrian Thompson, CEO,
Aspen PumpsIt’s been a fantastic journey since we formed as the British Engineering Services Group five years ago. Moving to a PE backed world was a real change for many, but Inflexion offered us plenty of support and guidance, particularly during the early transition. We’ve continued to work closely with Inflexion, who have encouraged and supported our growth, both organic and by acquisition, and the results are truly outstanding.
Stewart Kay, CEO,
British Engineering ServicesOur work together with Inflexion exceeded our already high expectations. Their expertise in M&A and international expansion together with their technology know how made a transformational difference to our business. I am extremely proud of what the team have achieved and know we remain well supported for future growth.
Alyn Franklin, CEO,
AlcumusIn my experience, it is a difficult balance for a private equity fund to know how to support a management team and not attempt to manage the business. Inflexion has found the right balance because they understand the businesses they are acquiring but also work intensively on establishing good relationships with management teams. The culture within Inflexion is to support a business to grow, not to manage it to grow.
Frederik van Tuyll, Chair & CEO,
OcorianFilms
Zlatko Vucetic, CEO, and Max Hofer, CFO, explain why they chose Inflexion as their partner to help take the business private and pursue a growth journey of market consolidation.
Howard Taylor, Rosemont CEO and Ben Long, Inflexion Partner, discuss Rosemont’s unique product offering and how Inflexion’s investment is supporting growth.
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