Maven Capital Partners
Private equityUK · Growth–Late Stage · 5 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Maven Capital Partners is one of the UK's most active private equity firms, backing entrepreneurial and established businesses across a range of sectors with flexible equity funding of up to £20 million per transaction. It supports management teams through management buyouts, growth capital, buy-and-build projects, equity value release and pre-IPO financing. Beyond private equity, Maven also offers property investment, partnering with developers and asset managers on real estate projects. The firm additionally provides investors with access to private markets and alternative assets on a deal-by-deal basis, enabling portfolio diversification and income generation.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 6, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 48 of 145 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×19SaaS ×19Enterprise Software ×14Biotech ×9Medical Devices ×9Healthtech ×8Deep Tech ×7Fintech ×7
HQs:United Kingdom×29United States×4
Who they back
founder profiles across 17 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×92 founders×63 founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 22 founders with education data
University of Bristol ×3Nottingham Trent University ×2Saïd Business School, University of Oxford ×2University of Leeds ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 23 founders with field-of-study data
Business & Management ×5Computer Science ×5Life Sciences ×4Engineering ×3Economics ×2Law ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 25 founders with career history
Department for Business and Trade ×2Helm ×2Schrader Electronics ×2
4 founders hold a PhD · 3 hold an MBA (of 23 with degree data)
Investments · 145 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22025 · 22024 · 32023 · 22022 · 22021 · 22018 · 114 dated
Blu Wireless develops millimeter wave radio networking technology for wireless communications.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSemiconductorsBristol, GB
Anthony Murray(Chief Executive Officer)inJohnny Bray(Chief Financial Officer)inDave Purle(Chief Operating Officer)Ciara Barron(Director of Marketing)inDarren McNamara(Director of Technology Development)inJonathan Rogers(Director of Systems and Platforms)in
Co-investorsCambridge Angels groupSalica InvestmentsARMCalculus Capital Ltd.Wren Capital
FIS Chemicals supplies over 1,000 specialty chemicals and cleaning products for industrial, marine, oil and gas, automotive, and hospitality sectors.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyNew MaterialsAberdeenshire, GB
Kenny Woods(CEO)in
BoardGordon Davidson(Chartered Accountant & Chartered Director)
Co-investorsForesight Group
Metrion Biosciences provides ion channel screening and drug discovery services for pharmaceutical and biotech companies.
BiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesCambridge, GB
Marc Rogers(Founding Director)inJohn Ford(Founding Director)inKeith McCullagh(Founding Director)inLee Patterson(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsGresham House VenturesO2h Ventures
Plyable provides AI-driven software and engineering services for composite and metallic mold and part manufacturing, serving aerospace, automotive, marine, defense, and consumer goods manufacturers.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesNew MaterialsSaaSOxford, GB
Martin OughtoninAdam LoftsMark Runciman(CEO)Rich Mead(CFO)inLuke Hunter(CTO)in
Co-investorsBoeing HorizonX VenturesMolten VenturesOxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION)
Power Roll develops lightweight, flexible solar film technology that can generate electricity from surfaces such as rooftops and vehicle roofs previously unsuitable for conventional solar panels.
CleantechEnergyNew MaterialsUK, GB
Neil Spann(Managing Director)in
Co-investorsNorth East Development Capital FundKero Development PartnersShackleton Ventures Ltd.SPWOne
AMufacture is a UK contract manufacturer offering HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D printing, assembly, and finishing services, with design optimisation, part traceability, and a digital warehouse for reordering.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew Materials
Biorelate provides AI-led biomedical data curation for the biopharma industry, extracting cause-and-effect evidence from scientific literature to support drug discovery.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechData & InfrastructureSaaSManchester, GB
Daniel Jamieson(Founder)in
Co-investorsCatapult VenturesYFM Equity Partners
Blackdot offers tattoo collections and tattooing services, providing customers with pre-designed and customizable tattoos along with pre-appointment guidance and aftercare instructions.
ConsumerAustin, US
Joel Pennington(Founder)
Co-investorsFusionX Ventures
Blackdot Solutions develops Videris, an open-source intelligence (OSINT) investigation software designed for banks, governments, and corporations to combat organized crime, fraud, and economic crime while adhering to ethical and legal standards.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareFintechGovTech
Stuart Clarke(Chief Executive Officer)inAdam de Courcy Ling(Executive Chairman)in
Co-investorsWessel Management
Bright Network runs a UK graduate recruitment platform connecting students and graduates with employers via data-driven matching, serving clients like Goldman Sachs and EY.
Co-investorsSeneca Partners
CALCIVIS develops the CALCIVIS Imaging System, a chairside diagnostic device that provides real-time assessment of enamel demineralization and tooth decay activity to support preventive dentistry.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesEdinburgh, GB
Gregory M. Sheehan(CEO)inJill McGregor(COO)inBruce Vernon(Co-founder & CTO)Peter Anthony Rees(Director)Adam Christie(Co-founder & CEO)James Jonathan Browning(Director)
Co-investorsScottish National Investment BankBritish Business BankScottish EnterpriseScottish Investment Bank
Carcinotech produces bioprinted tumor models combining patient-derived biological material with automated workflows to generate reproducible tumor tissue systems for drug discovery and testing.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesEdinburgh, GB
Lorna(Chief Scientific Officer)
Co-investorsAlba EquityTRICAPITALBritish Business BankEos AdvisoryGabriel Investment SyndicateInvesting Women Angels+3 more
CB Technology was a Livingston, Scotland-based contract electronics manufacturer founded in 1999, specializing in assembling and testing high-end printed circuit boards for harsh industrial and semiconductor environments.
The Concinnity Company provides a cloud-based process management and automation platform designed to reduce delays and improve efficiency in clinical trials.
Cloud ComputingDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechMedical DevicesSaaSNashville, US
Heidi Solomon Allen(Secretary)inMichael Alan Lalor(Chief Financial Officer)Nancy Falls(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsEos AdvisoryOld College CapitalScottish Enterprise
Coniq provides a multi-tenant loyalty platform designed for shopping destinations and retail operators to build unified membership programs that reward cross-location spending.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechRetail TechSaaS
Co-investorsSamos Investments
Cookiebot is a consent management platform that scans websites for cookies and trackers and collects visitor consent to help site owners comply with privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and Google Consent Mode.
CybersecurityMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsBain Capital VenturesFoundamentalGC AngelsHeartcore CapitalLocalGlobeMid Europa Partners+4 more
Curo provides electric vehicle charging infrastructure and parking facilities for commercial fleets across the United States.
Advanced ManufacturingEnergyIoTMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US
Kieran White(CEO & Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsEniac VenturesMission One CapitalVirta VenturesY Combinator
Delio is an infrastructure provider offering a white-label, AI-powered operating system for financial firms to deliver digital private markets platforms.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Gareth Lewis(Co-founder & Co-Chief Executive)inGareth Morgan(Co-Chief Executive)in
Co-investorsOctopus Ventures
Diffusion is a real-time data platform that ingests, transforms, and distributes streaming data at low latency to millions of connected endpoints for enterprises.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechSector AgnosticReading, GB
Co-investorsGuinness Ventures
Dxcover provides a platform for rapid development of liquid biopsies to detect cancer and other diseases.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsEos AdvisoryScottish EnterpriseAlba EquityBritish Business Bank
Co-investorsAngels Den
FodaBox sells gift hampers filled with artisan food and drink, offered for various occasions with next-day or scheduled delivery.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTech
Andy Lawsonin
Co-investorsLyall Ventures
GENinCode provides genomic testing for cardiovascular disease prevention and diagnosis using monogenic and polygenic risk assessment to identify patient risk and enable targeted preventive treatment.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesOxford, GB
Co-investorsCambridge Innovation Capital
Glacier Energy provides engineering services and technical expertise to improve the safety, reliability, and efficiency of critical equipment for industrial clients.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareAberdeen, GB
Growth Capital Ventures (GCV) is an alternative investment firm offering tax-efficient, growth-focused opportunities across venture capital, property, and private equity.
FintechMedical DevicesSaaS
Guru Systems provides hardware and data analytics platforms for heat networks serving residential developers and heat suppliers.
CleantechClimate TechCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnergyHardwareIoTSaaSLondon, GB
Hiring Hub operates a platform that connects employers with third-party recruitment agencies to fill open roles.
B2B MarketplacesHR TechSaaS
Mark Rothwell(CEO)in
Co-investorsVenture Founders
Hotjar provides website behavior analytics tools including heatmaps, session recordings, surveys, and feedback for teams building and improving websites and digital products.
Data & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaS
Marc von Brockdorff(Founder)in
Co-investorsEQT VenturesGC AngelsScottish Enterprise
UK gene control company developing programmable, tunable gene silencing for disease-responsive advanced cell therapies.
Co-investorsCalculus Capital Ltd.
Liftango builds demand-responsive transport (DRT) technology and shared mobility solutions, including carpool, on-demand bus, fixed-route, and microtransit services, along with planning tools for data analysis, demand forecasting, and reporting.
Climate TechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaS
Trystan Eeles(Founder)in
Co-investorsArtesianOctopus VenturesScottish Enterprise
MirrorWeb provides digital communications oversight and compliance solutions for regulated industries.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareFintechGovTechLegalTechManchester, GB
Philip Clegg(CTO and co-founder)in
Co-investorsMainsail Partners
Nami Surgical is a company developing surgical technology and seeks investors and partners across clinical, commercial, and technological domains.
HealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsGlasgow, GB
Nico Fenu(Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer)inREBECCA CLEARY(Executive Officer, Director)inNICOLA GIUSEPPE FENU(Executive Officer, Director)Rebecca Cleary(Co-Founder & Chief Technical Officer)inNikki Palfrey(Chief Executive Officer)inALBERT NICHOLL(Director)in
Co-investorsEos AdvisoryScottish Enterprise
Nano Interactive provides an advertising technology platform that targets audiences based on intent signals rather than personal identity, helping brands and agencies reach relevant audiences without relying on identity data.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing Tech
Carl White(Founder)in
Co-investorsForesight
Novatus provides consulting and advisory services to financial markets and services firms, led by industry specialists who advise on regulatory, operational, and strategic challenges.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Andrew PinningtoninStephanie Rubizhevskyin
BoardAndrew Hedley(Co-CEO)Matthew Ranson(Co-CEO)
Co-investorsSilversmith Capital Partners
NunaBio manufactures high-complexity DNA constructs from challenging sequences up to production-scale volumes using a modular, cell-free "DNA micro-foundry" platform.
BiotechDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsNewcastle upon Tyne, GB
Co-investorsEMV CapitalMartlet CapitalNorthstar Ventures
NuVision develops ocular biotherapies rooted in translational research from the University of Nottingham, aiming to provide patients with immediate access to innovative eye surface repair and regeneration treatments.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesNottingham, GB
Andrew Hopkinson(Chief Scientific Officer, Founder)in
Cloud-based SaaS intranet and employee engagement platform offering internal communications tools, collaboration hubs, and features like rota management, surveys, and employee recognition.
Oliver Kay is a wholesale supplier of fresh food and ingredients including fruit, vegetables, dairy, fish, and meat, serving chefs and caterers across England, Scotland, and Wales.
B2B MarketplacesFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainBradford, GB
Co-investorsPuma Private Equity
Fife
Simon Clovis Younger(Director)
Pragmatic is a European semiconductor company developing clean chips designed to reduce carbon emissions and waste compared to silicon alternatives.
CleantechDeep TechHardwareSemiconductorsCambridge, GB
Co-investorsIn-Q-TelProsperity7 VenturesARMBritish Patient CapitalCambridge Innovation CapitalCatalyst+4 more
ProofID is an identity security consultancy that helps organizations manage secure access for workforce, customer, partner, and non-human (AI agent) identities across leading identity platforms.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Lucian Zaharia(Founder)in
Quorum Cyber is a Microsoft-first global cyber security services provider offering managed risk and professional services.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSEdinburgh, GB
Federico Charosky(Founder & Non Executive Director)in
Co-investorsLivingbridgeScottish Investment Bank
Relative Insight analyzes customer feedback, voice-of-customer data, and employee feedback to identify root causes of sentiment shifts and business impacts.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsR/GA VenturesYFM Equity Partners
RevLifter provides an intelligent offer platform for eCommerce merchants to deliver personalized promotions and product recommendations based on customer behavior and intent.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketing TechRetail Tech
Ryan Kliszat(Co-founder)inSimon Bird(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsGresham House Ventures
St. Louis Park, US
Greg Pfleider(Executive Officer, Director)Tony Haux(Executive Officer, Director)
Sensoteq manufactures Kappa X, a wireless vibration sensor that monitors rotating machinery across industries by collecting vibration, temperature, and speed data with high-bandwidth capability for early fault detection.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareIoT
Alan McCallinIdir Boudaoudin
Co-investorsTechstart VenturesWhiterock Finance
Snappy Shopper is a grocery home delivery service that connects consumers with their local convenience stores, delivering products such as fresh food, household goods, and alcohol in as little as 30 minutes.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplaces
Co-investorsKelvin CapitalScottish Enterprise
The UK's largest provider of promotional merchandise, supplying over 2,000 independent distributors in the UK and Europe and operating a 90,000 sq. ft. site in Blackpool; Maven led a 2014 management buy-out and exited profitably in December 2017.
Summize provides an embedded legal interface within Microsoft Teams that enables commercial teams to create contracts and submit legal requests through a native chat experience.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaS
Tom Dunlop(Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder)inDavid Smith(Chief Information Security Officer & Co-founder)in
Co-investorsMaven CapitalKennet PartnersYFM Equity Partners
Provider of managed network and communications solutions to business customers, focused on the UK retail sector (formerly Vodat International).
Voxsmart provides communication capture, analysis, and compliance tools for financial institutions across voice, SMS, and WhatsApp channels.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintech
Co-investorsDeepbridge Capital
XR Games is an independent virtual and augmented reality game development studio that builds VR and AR titles, often adapting movie licences in partnership with AAA game and film studios.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerGamingMedia & Entertainment
Bobby Thandi(Founder + CEO)inChuan Liu(VP Games)inJamie Healey(Head of Programming)in
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioCB Technologyacq. by Elite Electronic Systems
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesPodfather · newsletter.playerprofiler.com · Jul 24, 2026
Curo · ca.investing.com · Jul 1, 2026
Quorum Cyber · trysignalbase.com · Mar 25, 2026
Summize · thesaasnews.com · Jan 28, 2026
Nami Surgical · massdevice.com · Jan 28, 2026
Power Roll · spglobal.com · Aug 19, 2025
Nano Interactive · finance.yahoo.com · Jun 10, 2025
Blackdot · sharktanknetworth.com · Mar 22, 2025
Principals & officers · per Companies House
what is this? ⓘCorporate LLP designated member · since 2021
Corporate LLP designated member · since 2013
Mattioli Woods Plc — 75–100% of voting rights
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Maven Capital Partners made?
- Maven Capital Partners has 136 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Maven Capital Partners invest at?
- Maven Capital Partners invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Maven Capital Partners's typical check size?
- Maven Capital Partners typically writes checks of $32K – $25M.
- What sectors does Maven Capital Partners focus on?
- Maven Capital Partners focuses on Cybersecurity, PropTech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Maven Capital Partners located?
- Maven Capital Partners is headquartered in UK, GB.
- Does Maven Capital Partners lead rounds?
- Maven Capital Partners typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Maven Capital Partners co-invest with?
- Maven Capital Partners most often shares deals with GC Angels, NorthEdge, NPIF Maven Equity Finance, among 44 tracked co-investors.
From the blog
visit blog ↗Maven Capital Partners has recently highlighted portfolio company success stories, including fitness SaaS platform FITR and fleet logistics software provider Podfather, while detailing the investment strategy and track record of its Venture Capital Trusts focused on UK B2B businesses. AI summary
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelMaven Renovar: Independent Director Robert Legget provides his views ahead of the general meeting.
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Maven Renovar VCT - Interview with Bill Nixon of Maven, on the future of the Company
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Invested Podcast | Ep 10 with Bill Nixon, Managing Partner of Maven – a Leader in UK Private Equity
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Invested Podcast | Ep 9 with Neil Spann, CEO of innovative solar film business, Power Roll
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Invested Podcast | Ep 8 with Neil Morris, CEO of sustainable packaging innovator, Kelpi
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Invested Podcast | Ep 7 with Tom Eggleston, CEO and Co-founder of security software experts, ProofID
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