Our partners are central to our success and we’re committed to theirs. That’s why we choose them carefully, and why they partner with us.
We create bespoke plans focusing on expansion, transformation, data, sales and talent for each investment we make.
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Software & Data
Software & Data continue to disrupt established sectors, as companies realise the power of proprietary tech to assist drives for efficiency and growth. Spanning SaaS, data analytics, process automation, and security, our strong in-house digital skills enable us to capitalise on emerging opportunities for growth within the sector.
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Synectics Solutions
The leading provider of software and data solutions to mitigate fraud and financial crime risks
Synova Team: Philip Shapiro, Sunil Jain, Thomas Usher
Status: In portfolio
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Mallcomm
A leading PropTech platform providing management software to real estate investors, asset managers and operators
Synova Team: Zachary Tsai
Status: In portfolio
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Unity5
The UK’s leading provider of software to the parking and traffic management sector delivered through its “ZatSuite” SaaS solution
Synova Team: Alex Bowden
Status: In portfolio
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National Education Group
A leading provider of online CPD training for schools and global education institutions
Synova Team: Philip Shapiro, Thomas Usher
Status: In portfolio
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Tonic Games
A leading global developer and publisher of video games focused on the social gaming sector
Synova Team: Philip Shapiro, Zachary Tsai, Thomas Usher
Status: Exited in March 2021
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Expana
The World's leading provider of global food pricing data and analytics
Synova Team: Philip Shapiro, Zachary Tsai
Status: In portfolio
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Avantra
The industry-leading AIOps platform for SAP enterprise customers
Synova Team: Alex Bowden, Thomas Usher
Status: In portfolio
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Vistair
Provider of Safety, Efficiency and Compliance software to the airline industry
Synova Team: Alex Bowden
Status: Exited in January 2024 for 6.5x cost
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Meritsoft
A provider to investment banks, brokers and clearing houses of market leading software solutions which automate the tax, compliance and workflow needs of those institutions
Synova Team: Philip Shapiro
Status: Exited in January 2019 for 4.0x cost
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Defaqto
Defaqto is the UK's most comprehensive database on financial services products.
Synova Team: Philip Shapiro
Status: Exited in March 2019 for 3.9x cost
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Mandata
Fast growing provider of SaaS solutions to the UK haulage and logistics industry
Synova Team: Alex Bowden
Status: Exited in April 2018 for 8.0x cost
Tech Enabled Services
Ever-changing regulation and compliance landscapes make this a dynamic sector. And for those able to navigate it, there are abundant opportunities for growth – not least in GRC and TIC outsourcing. The global Human Capital Market is also experiencing a growing demand for process automation – an area in which Synova excels.
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Mecsia
A leading national provider of compliance-led, technical inspection and maintenance services
Synova Team: Oli Bevan, Alex Bowden
Status: In portfolio
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Orbis Protect
A leading provider of critical security services to the UK vacant property sector
Synova Team: Alex Bowden, Ben Snow
Status: In portfolio
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Pacifica Group
The UK’s largest independent provider of outsourced support services to the domestic appliance market
Synova Team: Alex Bowden, Ben Snow
Status: In portfolio
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MK Test
A market-leading global provider of specialist automatic electrical testing software and services for OEMs and MROs within the aerospace, oil & gas & rail sectors
Synova Team: Alex Bowden
Status: Exited in May 2024 for 3x cost
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A provider of outsourced healthcare support services to the UK primary care market providing services and products to over 10,000 dental practices, GP surgeries, pharmacies and hospitals.
Synova Team: David Menton, Philip Shapiro
Status: Exited in April 2013 for 5.8x cost
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Kinapse
A world leader in the provision of outsourced regulatory and compliance services to the global life sciences industry
Synova Team: Philip Shapiro
Status: Exited in February 2016 for 16.1x cost
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4Ways Diagnostics
Tele-diagnostics provider assisting both public and private healthcare providers with reporting on diagnostic images
Synova Team: Tim Ashlin, Zachary Tsai
Status: Exited in September 2018 for 6.0x cost
Financial Services
The UK remains the world's leading exporter of financial services. And with tighter regulation and technological advances triggering widespread change in the sector of late, we're seeing significant opportunities for niche service providers to experience rapid growth.
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3173
A leading provider of pensions administration software, trusteeship and governance services to the UK pensions industry
Synova Team: David Menton, Sunil Jain, Ben Snow
Status: In portfolio
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DM Financial
A leading provider of specialist accounting services to the global alternative asset management industry
Synova Team: David Menton, Sunil Jain
Status: In portfolio
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JMG Group
A fast growing specialist insurance distribution platform offering a broad product capability to a highly diversified client base, supported by blue-chip underwriters
Synova Team: David Menton
Status: In portfolio
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Fairstone
The UK’s largest Chartered Financial Planning firm and one of the fastest growing Independent Financial Adviser consolidation platforms in the UK
Synova Team: Alex Bowden
Status: In portfolio
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InsurEvo
A leading provider of specialist travel insurance and pricing data focusing on customers with pre-exisiting medical conditions
Synova Team: David Menton, Oli Bevan
Status: Exited in August 2024 for 7.3x cost
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Stackhouse Poland
A leading consolidation platform providing tailored advice-led insurance broking services to the high net worth and specialist UK insurance markets
Synova Team: David Menton
Status: Exited in January 2019 for 5.6x cost
Health & Education
The health and education sectors share a growing demand for innovative, technology-led services. We believe intelligent use of tech and data will be key to a brighter future in both the public and private sectors.
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Learnlight
A leading provider of digital-first language and skills training to multi-national corporations
Synova Team: Tim Ashlin, Mike Mullally
Status: In portfolio
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Preventx
The UK’s leading provider of online-led sexual health testing and diagnostic services and the only company with a fully integrated laboratory model
Synova Team: Tim Ashlin, Mike Mullally
Status: In portfolio
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Chatsworth Schools
A buy and build platform in the UK independent schools sector
Synova Team: Tim Ashlin
Status: In portfolio
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Oakland Care
A platform for the leading group of premium private pay elderly residential, dementia and nursing care in the South East of England
Synova Team: Tim Ashlin, Zachary Tsai
Status: In portfolio
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Clyde Munro
Dental consolidation platform focussed on the Scottish dental market providing both NHS and private dentistry
Synova Team: Tim Ashlin
Status: In portfolio
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Clearwater Care
High quality provider of residential care facilities and supported living services for people with learning disabilities aged between 18 and 65
Synova Team: David Menton, Philip Shapiro
Status: Exited in November 2017 for 2.5x cost