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Maven Capital Partners

Private equity

UK · 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.

Invests inCybersecurityPropTechSector AgnosticUnited Kingdom

Source: firm website, verified Sep 6, 2026.

Stage
Growth–Late Stage
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$32K – $25M
HQ
UK, GB
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity · Debt
Founded
2009
Last 12 months
2 investments
Tracked investments
145

Team · 5 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Francesca Foy· Co-Investment Manager

What they invest in

from 48 of 145 portfolio companies

AI & 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 companies
53%
solo founders
9 of 17 mapped founding teams
36%
repeat founders
of 25 founders with career history

Founding 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 path

By year:2026 · 22025 · 22024 · 32023 · 22022 · 22021 · 22018 · 114 dated

Blu Wirelessbluwireless.comin𝕏✓ verified

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 Chemicalsfischem.co.ukin✓ verified

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

Hublsofthublsoft.comin𝕏✓ verified

Hublsoft provides decision intelligence software that combines business data and AI-driven insights to help technology service providers optimize profitability and growth.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Nick Cowlenin

Co-investorsInnovate UKNorthEdge

Metrion Biosciencesmetrionbiosciences.comin✓ verified

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

Plyableplyable.comin𝕏✓ verified

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 Rollpowerroll.solarin𝕏Nov 2021✓ verified

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

Acton Banks
Adler And Allan
Amuacture
Amufactureamufacture.com

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

Attraction World
Automated Analytics
Bdailybdaily.co.uk

Bdaily is a UK digital business-news publisher covering the North-East, Yorkshire and London, with a commercial marketing arm and ties to the NET publishing group.

Bioascentbioascent.comin𝕏

BioAscent provides integrated drug discovery services including medicinal chemistry, biosciences, computational discovery, and compound management.

BiotechDeep TechNewhouse, GB

Dr James Hitchin(Vice President of Alliance Management)

Biorelatebiorelate.comin𝕏

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

Blackdotblackdot.tattooinFeb 2025

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 Solutionsblackdotsolutions.comin

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

Blacktrace
Blis
Bright Networkbrightnetwork.co.uk

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

Bud Systems
Bullet Express
Calatherm
Calciviscalcivis.comApr 2024

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

Candle Shack
Carcinotechcarcinotech.cominJan 2024

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

Cardinality
Cash Bases
Cat Tech International
CB Technologyacquired by Elite Electronic Systems · Sep 2024

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.

Chorus Intelligence
Concinnitytheconcinnitycompany.cominDec 2024

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

Coniqconiq.comin𝕏

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

Connected Data
Cookiebotcookiebot.comin𝕏Acquired

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

Covestus
Curocurocharging.comin

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

Cursor Controls
Cysiamcysiam.comin𝕏

CYSIAM provides cyber security services including Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTIaaS), a 24x7 Security Operations Centre, threat operations, and Cyber Incident Response, built around its proprietary CTI platform.

CybersecurityEnterprise Software

Dave Allan(CEO)

Co-investorsNorthEdge

Dantec Hose
Deliodeliogroup.comin𝕏

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

Diffusiondatadiffusiondata.comin𝕏

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

Digital Rewards Group
Dpp
Dxcoverdxcover.comin𝕏Feb 2025 · $6.2M

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

Ebb3
Ee Smith Contracts
Efc Group
Efundamentals

Co-investorsAngels Den

Element Materials Technology
Endura
Envitia
Esafe
Esk
Filtered Technologies
FITRcoachwithfitr.com

FITR is a UK-based SaaS platform that helps personal trainers and fitness coaches manage clients, deliver training/nutrition programs, and handle scheduling and payments online.

Fixtuur
Flow Communications
Fodaboxfodabox.comin𝕏

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

Gen Incodegenincode.comin𝕏

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

Exits · 1

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

CB Technologyacq. by Elite Electronic Systems

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

Principals & officers · per Companies House

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Mattioli Woods PLC

Corporate LLP designated member · since 2021

Maven Capital GCM Limited

Corporate LLP designated member · since 2013

Ownership & control

Mattioli Woods Plc75–100% 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.

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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

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Maven 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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