Helping businesses grow
We work in partnership with founders and management teams to unlock the potential in their businesses. The funds managed by Puma Investments are currently invested into 21 companies, accounting for over £93 million of invested capital.
Recent investment
Tictrac
Tictrac is an award-winning provider of digital platforms designed to increase health and wellbeing engagement amongst employees and customers. In 2020, we deployed £5 million to help Tictrac expand its Employee Wellbeing (SaaS) platform to more businesses and to further scale its already successful Enterprise platform, which enables insurance companies and health providers to engage their customers better and provide them with tailored products and services.
INVESTMENT AMOUNT
£5 million
SECTOR
Health engagement platform
LOCATION
London
A selection of portfolio companies
MyKindaFuture
MyKindaFuture is the UK’s largest emerging talent specialist and focusses on helping students develop employability skills whilst supporting employers with their specific recruitment needs across the board – from work experience and apprenticeships through to graduate programmes. In 2019 we deployed £2.75 million to enable MyKindaFuture to expand its mission to help employers access a broader and more diverse talent pool, improve retention rates and tackle skills shortages.
INVESTMENT AMOUNT
£2.75 million
SECTOR
Human Resources Technology
LOCATION
London
Influencer
Influencer is a leading marketing platform whose proprietary technology simplifies influencer marketing for brands and creators, empowering them to make smarter decisions about their influencer marketing activities. In 2019, we deployed £3 million to double the company’s headcount, support its international expansion and drive further innovations within the platform. Run by award-winning entrepreneurs and industry experts, the company is planning expansion into the US and Europe.
INVESTMENT AMOUNT
£3 million
SECTOR
Technology
LOCATION
London
Open House
Open House owns and operates popular London restaurants Percy & Founders and The Lighterman. Established in 2015 by the team behind the Cubitt House Group, Open House offers a modern approach to casual dining and has gained an impressive following at its desirable locations in Fitzrovia and King’s Cross. In 2019 we deployed £5 million to support the company’s further expansion in Central London.
INVESTMENT AMOUNT
£5 million
SECTOR
Pubs & Restaurants
LOCATION
London
Dymag
Dymag is a pioneering designer and manufacturer of carbon hybrid automotive wheels, with a heritage stretching back to 1974. In 2018 we deployed £3.6 million to fuel the company’s global growth plans, accelerate development of its product pipelines and bring further innovation to its manufacturing processes. In 2020 we followed this with a second investment of £1.2 million to enable further growth. Dymag aims to become the global leader in this niche market.
INVESTMENT AMOUNT
£4.8 million
SECTOR
Automotive
LOCATION
Wiltshire
Le Col
Le Col is a leading British cycling brand founded by ex-professional cyclist Yanto Barker in 2011. Using the latest technology, Le Col brings high-performance cycling kit to consumers with a quality formerly reserved for professionals. In 2018, we deployed £2.35 million to support Le Col’s growth plans. Following the company’s continued strong performance, we invested a further £2.5 million in 2020. The company’s expansion means it now exports to 65 countries worldwide from its own factory in Italy.
INVESTMENT AMOUNT
£4.85 million
SECTOR
Sports apparel
LOCATION
London
NRG
NRG is a gym and wellness business designed for people seeking superior quality at competitive rates. Aimed at price-sensitive millennials with a serious interest in fitness, it provides 24-hour gyms with a range of high-quality equipment and classes. In 2018, we deployed £5 million into NRG. Following profitable trade at its two existing locations, the company is seeking further sites to expand its offer.
INVESTMENT AMOUNT
£5 million
SECTOR
Gyms
LOCATION
Southern England
Pure Cremation
Pure Cremation provides direct cremations, allowing mourners to concentrate on a celebration of life without the need to gather at a crematorium. Since its creation in 2015, the business has achieved impressive growth in a sector poised for rapid expansion. We have deployed £7.35 million over two funding rounds to help the company expand its business and meet growing demand. Pure Cremation is presently the UK’s leading provider of direct cremations.
INVESTMENT AMOUNT
£7.35 million
SECTOR
End of life services
LOCATION
Andover
Applebarn Nurseries
Applebarn Nurseries is a childcare business operating under the brand Back to the Garden Childcare. In 2017, we deployed £2.3 million to fund the launch of a new 120-place day nursery in South Manchester. Run by an experienced management team, Applebarn also benefits from being part of McGoff, a multi-faceted, UK-based group of family-owned businesses.
INVESTMENT AMOUNT
£2.3 million
SECTOR
Childcare
LOCATION
Manchester
Rosebourne
Rosebourne is a contemporary garden centre business that stocks plants, gifts and homewares while serving fresh, locally sourced produce at its restaurants and food halls. We first deployed funds into the business in 2016 and we have since supported the brand with multiple funding rounds totalling £6.7 million. In 2017 Rosebourne won New Business of the Year at the Test Valley Business Awards.
INVESTMENT AMOUNT
£6.7 million
SECTOR
Retail
LOCATION
Andover and Reading
Mini Rainbows
Mini Rainbows is the owner and operator of childcare nurseries in Scotland. Since 2015, we have deployed £5 million to help the business develop a cluster of private nurseries under one brand. Mini Rainbows nurseries enjoy an excellent reputation in their local communities, with one shortlisted for the Nursery Manager Award at the 2018 Scottish Nursery Awards.
INVESTMENT AMOUNT
£5 million
SECTOR
Childcare
LOCATION
Edinburgh and Glasgow
Brewhouse & Kitchen
Brewhouse & Kitchen is an award-winning pub and casual dining brand with on-site breweries in each of its units. We first arranged an investment into Brewhouse & Kitchen in 2012 and have since supported the brand with multiple funding rounds, taking total investment to around £22.5 million. In 2018, the company won Multi-Site Pub Operator of the Year at the Casual Dining Restaurant & Pub Awards.
INVESTMENT AMOUNT
£22.5 million
SECTOR
Pubs & Restaurants
LOCATION
Across England