We are excited to support Patrick, Hubert and the Freeland management team in pursuit of their aim to become the leading European freelancing platform by 2027. The business has already capitalised on the fast-growing freelancing market, becoming the market leading end-to-end platform for freelancing supply chains in France.

We are delighted to welcome Kickmaker to the MML portfolio as our second Enterprise strategy investment. Founded in 2016, Kickmaker assists companies in the full end-to-end design process, helping its blue-chip and high-growth scale up customers in their product development and production by working on design strategy, creating prototypes, industrialising production, and managing the lifecycle of the product. It has deep expertise in robotics and the integration of electronic and mechatronics systems.

MML is delighted to announce the launch of its lower mid-market Enterprise investment strategy, with this investment in MIcompany. Led by Luke Jones, this strategy will continue to promote our proven partnership investment philosophy of investing alongside exceptional management teams and helping them deliver their bold expansion plans.

MML is delighted to support LV Overseas in its acquisition of Active Freight, a UK-based international freight forwarding, project logistics, warehousing, customs clearance, and aircraft & ship charter business. This recent addition will help further consolidate LV Overseas’ international expansion, especially in the UK, combining its operations and activities with the previously acquired MHT.

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.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA, OnPoint specialises in industrial safety and maintenance support across the United States.

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.

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.

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.

Founded in 1932, LV Overseas is an international freight forwarder that has diversified from its historical French overseas focus.

MML completes the exit of one of its largest and most successful ever investments, Waystone, a global leader in fund governance and compliance services.

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.

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.

Arrow Business Communications (Arrow) has successfully acquired Circle IT Limited (Circle), in its fifth acquisition of 2021.

We are delighted to have supported Roboyo in further consolidating its global leadership position, strengthening the group’s North American presence with the acquisition of JOLT Advantage Group.

From its foundation in the Netherlands in 1994, Zanders has grown strongly to become the leading global independent treasury and risk consulting firm with over 200 employees across seven offices in Europe, the US and Asia.

Arrow Business Communications (Arrow) has successfully acquired AIMES Management Services Limited (AIMES) and Pescado Limited (Pescado), completing two acquisitions in two weeks and its fourth of the year.

MML Capital Partners (“MML”) has signed an agreement to exit its investment in Waystone to Montagu Private Equity.

The combination with AKOA strengthens Roboyo’s global presence, and the enlarged firm’s clients are now able to benefit from its 230 employees located in 16 cities, across 9 countries and 3 continents.

We are delighted our portfolio company, Waystone, has announced the creation of a new compliance offering via the merger of four companies to create Waystone Compliance Solutions.

MML is delighted to announce our fourth investment of 2021, backing Rodolphe Rosati, CEO and Founder of GDI, the French market leader in passive fire protection and thermal insulation.

Arrow Business Communications Limited (Arrow) has acquired UK-tec Limited (UK-tec) in its second acquisition of 2021 and fifth since MML invested in January 2020.

DMS, MontLake and MDO have come together along with previous acquisitions to form Waystone, a business uniquely designed to address the increasingly complex needs of today's governance industry.

Arrow Business Communications Limited (“Arrow”) has acquired Complete Networks Limited (“Complete Networks”) a leading provider of critical managed network solutions based in Castle Donington.

Investment group MML Capital has announced it has invested £40m into Western Global, the leading provider of industrial liquid storage and dispensing solutions. The deal represents the latest in a series of transactions which has seen MML successfully complete 15 transactions in the last 12 months.

MML Capital Partners (“MML”) has successfully exited its investment in Lomond Capital (“Lomond”), bringing an end to highly successful Fund V.

DMS Governance (“DMS”) is delighted to announce the acquisition of Azienda Financial Services (“Azienda”), a well-established and independent corporate services provider, based in Luxembourg. Azienda specialises in administering investment structures for private equity, real estate and structured finance investments.

MML Capital Partners (“MML”) today exited its investment in Property Information Exchange (“PIE”) to Toronto Stock Exchange listed legal technology provider, Dye and Durham Limited (“D&D”). The deal marks MML’s fourth exit thus far in 2020 and delivers another strong return against a challenging economic backdrop.

MML Capital Partners is excited to announce its fourth deal in the last few weeks completing a significant investment into Germany’s leading robotic process automations (“RPA”) service provider, Roboyo.

Arrow Business Communications Limited (“Arrow”) is delighted to announce the acquisition of Click Networks Limited (“Click Networks”), a Glasgow-based provider of Cloud and IT Managed Services.

Jones Industrial Holdings, Inc. (“JIH”), the parent company of Universal Plant Services and its affiliates (“UPS” or the Company), announced today that funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, LP (“Oaktree”), a leader among global investment managers, have completed a non-controlling investment in JIH. The proceeds were used to purchase a minority investment previously held by MML Capital Partners and to provide the Company with capital for further growth. Additional terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

CSI Group (www.csiltd.co.uk) has acquired APSU Inc (www.apsuinc.com), based in, Tennessee.

Arrow Business Communications Limited (“Arrow”) has acquired Altinet Ltd (“Altinet”), a Leeds-based provider of cyber security managed services.

MML Capital Partners (“MML”) has successfully exited its investment in Learning Curve Group, crystallising a strong cash return in excess of 3x.

MML Capital Partners (“MML”) has successfully exited its investment in data and AI solution provider Altius.

MML Capital Partners (“MML”) is pleased to announce it has made a significant investment into Spencer Ogden (https://www.spencer-ogden.com/) to support its next phase of growth.

MML Capital has sold its 30% stake in Nactis Flavours to the European group Aromata. MML invested to support the international growth of Nactis and as a result today Nactis makes 40% of its turnover outside of France.

CSI Group (www.csiltd.co.uk) has acquired Tectrade (www.tectrade.com), a leading provider of data protection solutions.

MML Capital Partners (“MML”) is pleased to announce that it has made a significant investment into Arrow Business Communications (“Arrow”).

MML Capital Partners is pleased to announce that it has made a significant minority investment in StoneTurn (www.stoneturn.com), a leading global advisory firm. The strategic partnership with MML will facilitate StoneTurn’s expansion into new geographies and practice areas, and will allow the firm to continue to attract top-tier talent and provide best-in-class services to its valued clients.

MML has successfully exited its investment in Luneau Technology, a global leader in ophthalmological diagnostic equipment, refractive optometry equipment and equipment for opticians. The Group directly operates in 11 countries, with partners in more than 75 countries, selling its products worldwide.

MML Capital Partners (“MML”) has successfully exited its investment in leading independent contract catering group CH&Co, in a transaction that sees MML achieve a 3x return.

MML Capital Partners is pleased to announce that it has made a minority investment in Altius (www.altius.co.uk) to support its continued UK growth and international expansion.

MML has successfully exited its investment in Tournus, a European leader in kitchen stainless-steel equipment manufacturing for food and catering industry.

Learning Curve Group (www.learningcurvegroup.co.uk) has acquired Profound Group, a private training provider based in the North East of England.

MML has exited its investment in The Instant Group, a global leader in independent flexible workspace solutions, via a buyout backed by Bowmark Capital.

MML portfolio company CLEAN Linen Services, a leading independent provider of textile rental and laundry services, has been acquired by US-based Alsco, Inc.

MML has backed Gravotech, a leader in engraving, marking and cutting solutions. MML has invested as a majority partner alongside Bpifrance – a French institutional investment bank – and management. Debt is provided by a pool of senior banks and Idinvest.

CSI Group (www.csiltd.co.uk) has acquired 100% of the shareholding of Niu Solutions (www.niu-solutions.com), a leading provider of agile, flexible and secure cloud solutions to regulated industries.

MML Capital Partners (“MML”) has exited its investment in PaR Systems, Inc., (“PaR”) through a sale of the company to the Minneapolis-based Pohlad family.

MML Capital Partners (“MML”) has invested £36m into CSI, a leading IT Managed Service provider to the attractive and fast growing UK mid-market.

MML Capital Partners (“MML”) has invested into Property Information Exchange (“PIE”), the leading provider of technology services to the conveyancing industry, to facilitate a merger with PSG Connect (“PSG”), a market leading provider of residential searchesto conveyancing solicitors.

Arena Group, the company that provides temporary structures and seating for Wimbledon, Cheltenham Races and other major UK and international sporting events, has successfully completed its IPO onto AIM.

CH&Co Group has merged with Harbour & Jones, an independent and innovative caterer, in a move that enhances the Group’s diverse portfolio of specialist businesses and strengthens its position across the hospitality market, and particularly in education and the London region.

Luneau Technology Group (Luneau Tech), one of the global leading players in the optical medical equipment market (optometric and edging products) has finalised a strategic investment in Chinese partner Ming Sing Optical (MSOC).

SVP Group (now renamed Kerudys) a leading specialist of business services firm has acquired both Finapaye and Initiatives & Prévention, consolidating its position in the French market and extending its service offer to professionals.

MML Capital Partners (“MML”) has exited its investment in VIP Cinema Holdings, Inc. (“VIP”) following an investment made by an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital.

MML backed Lomond Capital, the rapidly expanding property group, has secured up to £37.5 million acquisition funding as it embarks on its latest expansion into new letting and sales markets across the South of England.

MML Capital Partners (“MML”) has exited its investment in Apache Industrial Services (“Apache”) through a sale of the company to Quantum Capital.

MML Capital Partners (“MML”) has successfully exited its investment in Optionis to the Arkarius Group in a transaction that sees MML achieve a 2.6x return on investment. Trading under its brands Parasol and Clearsky, Optionis is a leading provider of accountancy and employment services to the UK’s flexible workforce.

Tournus Equipement (TE), based in France, accelerates its growth with the acquisition of Catering Equipment Design (CED), based near Liverpool, United Kingdom. With turnover of £12.5m (approx. €15m), CED is TE’s first external growth operation, as a supplement to its uninterrupted organic growth since 2005. Like TE, CED designs, manufactures and sells equipment for professional kitchens.

On the 25th July, MML Capital invested into SVP group, a major player in business services in France, to support growth. The group’s management team have also invested alongside MML to support the strategic plan and build the business.

MML backed IQARUS (www.iqarus.com) has made its third acquisition in seven months acquiring RS Occupational Health (‘RSOH’), a UK occupational healthcare provider to a diverse range of industries including oil and gas, construction, engineering, manufacturing and public sectors.

BMB, one of the UK’s leading independent suppliers of schoolwear and sportswear has acquired SWI Schoolwear.

MML Capital Partners (“MML”) is pleased to announce that it has made an investment in Universal Plant Services / Jones Industrial Holdings, Inc. (“UPS” or the “Company”).

Leading independent education caterer, The Brookwood Partnership, and its sister company, ABsolutely Catering, have merged with CH&Co Group to become specialist education brands within the Group. The merger gives the newly enlarged Group a turnover in excess of £200m and its associated brands will provide catering at over 600 sites across the UK, employing nearly 6,000 in its team.

MML Capital Partners Fund V has successfully exited its investment in ATA Group, the leading manufacturer of tungsten carbide burs, abrasives and pneumatic air-tools.

MML backed IQARUS (www.iqarus.com) has accelerated its global growth strategy through the acquisition of Exmed, a leader in medical solutions in some of the most remote and challenging operating environments worldwide.