When we look at deals, our first thoughts always turn to the people.
Is the team we are backing one we truly believe in? Because no matter how strong the product offer, or how viable the market opportunity is, it’s the people we are backing.
The NVM portfolio - a true partnership
We’re proud of the management teams we have backed. For NVM, they always feel like an extension of our own team. People we trust, who have ambition and who know their market inside out.
If you’re looking at the private equity market wondering who to partner with, the interviews below provide a behind-the-scenes look at some of our portfolio businesses. With management teams directly sharing their thoughts on what it’s like to be part of the NVM portfolio.
Some of these interviews were done during the first six- or twelve-months post investment, others were captured after exit. But no matter where the teams are on their journeys, they put their success down to partnership.
If you are part of a management team looking for investment, then we would encourage you to talk to the people we have backed who can explain why they chose NVM as their investment partner.
Meet the people
The people
Dave Webster, MD. Hiten Patel – FD & Clare Twiss Marketing Director
The company
Vegetarian Express.
The deal
£10million MBO from Bridges Fund Managment’s Impact Fund – January 2024.
The sector
Food services
The people
Andrew Hubert – Founder and Alyshia Hartwell, Chief People office of Pareto FM.
The company
Pareto FM
The deal
Invested £18million in March 2021 exited in December 2023 – 4.2x return.
The sector
Facilities Management
The people
Steve Malone, MD, Richard Godsland, FD & Rob Peck, CCO.
The company
Inprova
The deal
Undisclosed MBO in November 2023
The sector
Public sector procurement
The people
Chris Spalding, MD
The company
Lineup
The deal
8.1x exit to Cuadrilla Capital in March 2023
The sector
Media software.