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Experts in minimising the customs duty paid by importers for their impressive blue chip client base,the funding will be used to support Customs Connect’s expanded service offering in the UK and their expansion plans across mainland Europe. The business is especially well positioned to provide advice on the potential duty implications of BREXIT to importers

Nuneaton based Arleigh International has supplied spare parts and accessories to the UK caravan holiday home market since the late 1960’s. It expanded into the narrow boat supplies market in 1997 through the acquisition of Marine Mart, a business founded by Alastair Thomas in early 1990s, when it was just a Portacabin by the canal

The investment will enable Rockar to partner with more major automotive manufacturers following its initial success with Hyundai – launching  more digital stores in high footfall shopping centres and continuing to develop its innovative technology platform. Rockar was established in 2012 and has re-invented the car buying experience, evolving from a concept in 2012 to a

The business was founded by Nick Harding (CEO) in 2012 after identifying the opportunity to provide consumers with a safe and simple P2P proposition.  The Lending Works platform allows lenders to receive higher returns than those available from a traditional bank whilst borrowers secure funding more cheaply than available elsewhere. As part of the differentiated

Climate change and air pollution are major concerns of our time. The exhaust emissions and fuel consumption of Heavy Duty Vehicles such as buses and trucks are a major contributor to these issues. AVID is playing an important role in tackling these major challenges, with AVID technology used in applications ranging from buses and off-highway

NVM first invested in Silverwing in 2012 acquiring the business from its founder. Silverwing has since developed their product range, expanded into the USA and launched a training division. Further growth is predicted in the next few years with more new product launches. Silverwing has grown their research & development team under NVM’s ownership, as

MPD Group was founded by Manchester entrepreneur David Grimes in 2010. Initially David and his ambitious team operated delivery comparison site MyParcelDelivery.com, subsequently developing Electio, a SaaS based technology platform which allows e-commerce businesses to offer greater delivery choices to their customer, whilst automatically optimising courier spend.   Both businesses now trade within the MPD Group umbrella,

Since its foundation in 1975, Control Risks has worked for some of the most influential organisations in almost every country in the world.  Increasing globalisation and complexity is driving the demand for advice and practical assistance in difficult business environments.  The company offers a range of services addressing political risk, business intelligence, corporate and personal

NVM Private Equity (NVM) has exited from Kitwave Wholesale Group, a delivered wholesaler with a wide product range including confectionery, soft drinks, ice-cream, alcohol and tobacco. The company has transformed itself from being a regional confectionery business to a national wholesaler through 11 acquisitions since 2006. The sale represents a gross money multiple of 3.0

Bolton based LES offers full market comparison across a wide range of panel suppliers and manages any resultant switching process on behalf of the SME from initial agreement to completion.  This is achieved through a sophisticated bespoke technology platform which has been developed by the LES in-house team. Deregulation of the UK gas and electricity

NVM Private Equity (“NVM”) announces that following musicMagpie’s successful admission to AIM this morning the partial exit by its funds has generated proceeds and retained value at the IPO price of £72.5 million, a 12.1x return against the cost of the original investment. The funds retain a 16.1% holding in the newly listed business, musicMagpie

Newcastle based Kitwave was established in 1987 as an acquisition vehicle set up to purchase independent wholesale businesses. NVM Private Equity (NVM) supported Kitwave in 2011 with £7.5 million of investment to support its acquisition strategy. Paul Young (Kitwave’s Group Managing Director), David Brind (Group Finance Director) and their team have since acquired Anderson Wholesale, Automatic Retailing, Teatime Tasties,