Making great businesses better

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.

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Outdoor Plus

Out-of-home advertising

Out-of-home advertising specialist Outdoor Plus partnered with Inflexion in 2016 to access digital and technology expertise whilst retaining a majority stake. The business was purchased by Global Radio in 2018, marking the first Partnership Capital exit for Inflexion and a strong result for management and investors.

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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.

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Peach

Video advertising platform

Peach is the global market leader in video advertising distribution workflow software serving both the digital and linear ecosystems.

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Pharmaspectra

Medical affairs data

In 2019, Inflexion invested in Pharmaspectra, a leading global provider of medical affairs data to the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. Inflexion exited the business in 2022.

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Phenna Group

Testing and inspection services

In 2021 Inflexion made a minority investment into Phenna Group, a global business focused on the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (“TICC”) sector. In 2022 Inflexion sold its investment to Oakley Capital.

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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.

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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.

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PMC Treasury

Treasury and risk management

Inflexion acquired a minority stake in PMC Treasury, an independent provider of treasury and risk management solutions, in 2018.

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Proteros

Drug discovery research platform

Proteros Biostructures GmbH is a leading Germany-based founder-led contract research organisation focused on early-stage drug discovery.

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Radius

Fleet payment processing and telematics

Inflexion made a minority investment of £150m into Radius Payment Solutions, a payment and fleet services company, in 2017.

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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.

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Reed & Mackay

Travel management

Inflexion backed the buyout of premium corporate travel management business Reed & Mackay in 2016.

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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.

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Rhead

Technical engineering consultancy 

In 2011, Inflexion provided minority capital to professional services firm Rhead Group to back acquisitive and international growth. Four years later Costain Group plc acquired Rhead.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Sparta Global

Technology and training services

Inflexion invested in Sparta Global, the innovative technology and training services provider, in 2020.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Systal

Managed network services

Systal Technology Solutions is a leading managed network services provider offering a high-quality, mission-critical managed network service from its 24/7 network operations centre.

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