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A GPs perspective on the importance of prioritising ESG criteria

Contributor: Giuliana Victoria Cian, Manager

ESG is becoming more of a priority on the agenda of all private equity funds. Regardless of fund size, investment strategy or even geographical presence, ESG is now fundamentally changing the way we do business…

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Why empathy has never been more important in a technology proposition

Guest contributor: Stewart Smythe, CEO, Ascent 

The last decade-ish has been all about cloud for mid-market European businesses, positioning investment in modern infrastructure and technology operations as the critical enablers of future value…

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Communications Platform as a Service: Driving change in Customer Experience

Thomas Maizels, Director

In 2020 Twilio, a San Francisco based Communications Platform as a Service (“CPaaS”) provider, saw its share price grow 280%…

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Why e-commerce tech businesses will thrive in post-Covid landscape

Aidan Connelly, Manager, Horizon Capital

COVID19 has had a significant impact on many sectors but none more so than e-commerce. Lockdowns, travel bans, and retail closure…

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Three ingredients for a successful buy and build M&A strategy

Adam Lewis, Partner, Horizon Capital

Why pursue an M&A strategy?
M&A is a key strategy used by CEOs the world over in pursuit of growth…

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2020 in Review

An active year for Horizon Capital with 2 New Platform investments, 3 realisations and 23 add on acquisitions.

This time last year UK businesses braced themselves for a year of uncertainty with the outcome of both Brexit and the US presidential election hanging in the balance.

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A 2020 business lesson from Rudyard Kipling

Luke Kingston, Partner, Horizon Capital

‘If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs…..’

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Recent News Articles

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STRAT7 acquires Incite

Incite, the Strategic Insight Consultancy, joins STRAT7 STRAT7, the customer analytics group, today announced that…
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TopSource Worldwide acquires Compandben

Global Employer of Record (EOR) and multi-country payroll (MCP) joins TopSource Worldwide to accelerate group…
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The Marketing Practice acquires Kingpin

Global B2B media and demand agency joins TMP to drive growth platform vision The Marketing…
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The Marketing Practice acquires leading digital experience agency Omobono
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Modern Networks acquires Bridge Fibre & Response IT
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Horizon Capital backed Sapphire Systems Takes Analytics to the Next Level with Purchase of Opal Wave
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Horizon Capital backed Agilico closes eighth acquisition
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Horizon Capital portfolio company Churches Fire in £75 million re-financing to support continued acquisitive growth & completes two further add on acquisitions
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Juniper Education enhances parental engagement with acquisition of PrimarySite
TESTIMONIALS

Words from our Portfolio CEOs

”When selecting a partner, Horizon Capital stood out as a specialist investor who truly understood our business and the market we operate in. Their deep sector knowledge and experience has been crucial in supporting our ambition to become a true market leader.

Sapphire SystemsIan Caswell - Chairman / Founder

”A proven track record in backing acquisitive companies in fragmented markets made Horizon Capital an ideal partner for our business. Their impressive sector knowledge has played a vital role in helping us satisfy our long term ambitions.

AgilicoSimon Davey - CEO

”At the start of our ambitious growth journey, Horizon Capital identified a unique opportunity to consolidate the highly fragmented UK Education Software market. Working closely with their team has enabled us to complete 9 transformative acquisitions over the past two years.

Juniper EducationGavin Freed - CEO

”Horizon Capital identified a fast growing market and with their support and capital Ascent is growing organically at above market rates, whilst extending our capability through selected acquisitions. This is the second time I have worked with them in the Technology sector.

AscentStewart Smythe - CEO

”Horizon Capital has played a critical role in driving Sabio’s transformational business journey. Over the past three years, we have grown from a domestic to a pan-European business whilst more than tripling our EBITDA.

Sabio GroupLee Shorten - Chairman

”Horizon's tenacity in completing two acquisitions simultaneously has created a platform from which to build a unique business in the exciting and fast growing market.

Strat 7Barrie Brien - CEO