Year: 2022

2022: A review of the last 12 months at MML
It’s been another busy year at MML, and we rarely take a moment to stop and look back. So as 2022 draws to a close, we wanted to share the many achievements that have contributed to making this one of our most successful years to date.
MML promotes Brock Birkin and welcomes two new joiners
We are delighted to congratulate Brock on his well-deserved promotion to Senior Investor Relations Manager, and to extend a warm welcome to Henry and Yasmin who both join our Enterprise deal team, which is led by MML Partner, Luke Jones.
Rouse continues its global expansion with acquisition of Valea
MML is delighted to have supported Rouse in its acquisition of Valea AB, a leading European intellectual property (“IP”) firm. The addition of Valea enhances Rouse’s capabilities in Sweden, one of the most innovative technology and Greentech regions in the world, as part of Rouse’s strategy to pursue greater integration and alignment of IP services globally. Valea comes with deep patent expertise and an enviable blue chip client base. Through the acquisition, Rouse and Valea clients will have the opportunity to access new markets and enhanced IP capabilities.
MML invests in OnPoint, a specialised provider of industrial maintenance support services
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA, OnPoint specialises in industrial safety and maintenance support across the United States.
MML welcomes three new joiners to the London office
We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to James and Emanuele, who recently joined our investment team, and Ashleigh who has joined our finance team.
Roboyo ramps up global expansion with strategic acquisition of Procensol
MML is delighted to have supported Roboyo in its acquisition of Procensol, a global powerhouse in low-code app development. Already established as the world’s largest hyperautomation professional services company, this latest tie-up will offer Roboyo’s clients a new level of digital transformation, impact and hyperautomation opportunity going forward – opening the door to endless new possibilities.
Roboyo strengthens its offering with two strategic acquisitions
We are delighted to have supported Roboyo in further strengthening its consulting, training, Business Process Management (BPM) implementation and cybersecurity capabilities with the acquisitions of Lean Consulting and WeMake. The addition of both businesses will further consolidate Roboyo’s strategy for global growth, boosting its presence to over 500 employees at locations in 20 cities, across 13 countries.
MML promotes Christian Brown and welcomes two new joiners to its New York and London teams
We are very pleased to congratulate Christian on his well-deserved promotion to Investment Manager, and to extend a warm welcome to Alex and Chloe.
MML shortlisted for two Unquote British Private Equity Awards 2022!
We are delighted to be nominated for Mid-Market Buyout House of the Year and Mid-Market Exit of the Year in this year's Unquote British Private Equity Awards.
MML invests in GPS, a global leader in the circular logistics market
Based in Bordeaux, France, Global Packaging Solutions (GPS) is a worldwide specialist in returnable packaging solutions, maintaining a network of reusable metal crates used to replace single-use wood and metal crates.
MML expands investment team in New York and London
A very warm welcome to Harry Sparks and Lazbart Oseni who recently joined our London and New York offices as Investment Associates.
Robert Devonshire included in the Future 40 Investment Leaders List 2022
We are delighted to see Robert Devonshire recognised in this year’s Future 40 list of dealmakers who delivered outstanding value, strong exits, and record returns in 2021. Robert has been instrumental to driving material value growth in many of our investments and exits over the last decade, most recently co-leading our investment and 2021 exit of Waystone.
MML wins European Mid-Cap Private Equity Fund of the Year
Last Thursday saw MML celebrating at the 21st annual Private Equity Awards run by Real Deals, the longest running and most prestigious industry awards in Europe, held in London. Having been shortlisted for four awards, we were delighted to win two, as judged by an impressive group of industry leaders from the GP and LP communities.
Real Deals profile – MML Capital: Skyrocketing
Talya Misiri, Editor of Real Deals, sits down with Ian Wallis and Bal Johal to learn more about MML's recent growth and future expansion plans.
MML continues to invest in its people, with a new hire to lead the US business
As we continue our expansion, we are delighted to welcome Sean Quinn as Managing Director to lead our activities in North America. He is based in our New York office.
MML invests in LV Overseas, a leading French freight forwarder
Founded in 1932, LV Overseas is an international freight forwarder that has diversified from its historical French overseas focus.
MML adds two new joiners to its London team
We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to Sara Neves and Karima El Mounjid who recently joined as Investment Associates in the London office.
MML receives four nominations in The Private Equity Awards 2022!
With 2021 being such a landmark year for MML, we are delighted to have received four nominations in The Private Equity Awards 2022. We have been shortlisted for UK House of the Year, UK Large Mid-Cap Deal of the Year, European Mid-Cap Private Equity Fund of the Year and UK Mid-Cap Private Equity Investment Leader of the Year, finding ourselves in excellent, albeit very competitive company!
Waystone exit completes delivering 11x return
MML completes the exit of one of its largest and most successful ever investments, Waystone, a global leader in fund governance and compliance services.
Western Global delivers 40% revenue growth and completes refinance to return half MML’s investment within 12 months
MML Partnership Capital Fund VII invested in Western Global – the leading global provider of environmentally friendly industrial liquid storage and dispensing solutions – in January 2021.
Brenda McLeish, CEO of Learning Curve Group, awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours list
We are delighted to start the year with news of Brenda McLeish, CEO of Learning Curve Group, being awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours list for her services to further education.

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