London and Edinburgh, 1 September 2022 Cairngorm Capital Partners LLP (Cairngorm Capital) is delighted to announce the appointment of Matt Anstead, Maria Mikhailova and Mark Robson to the firm’s investment team. All three will be based in the firm’s Edinburgh office. Cairngorm Capital has over £400m of committed equity capital. These appointments enhance the firm’s capacity to continue its disciplined investment selection, value creation and transformation strategies, which have delivered strong returns since the firm’s inception in 2014. Matt Anstead joins as Managing Director following 8 years with EV Private Equity and will focus on investments that support the energy [...]

London and Edinburgh, 18 August 2022 Cairngorm Capital Partners LLP (Cairngorm Capital) is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, Verso Wealth Management (Verso), has acquired Campbell Thomson Insurance Services Limited (Campbell Thomson). This acquisition advances Verso’s strategy to build a market leading, national wealth management group and takes its assets under management to over £1 billion. Founded in 1978, Campbell Thomson is a second generation firm providing specialist financial advice and planning for businesses and individuals across the UK. With a reputation for outstanding service, the firm has a team of 13 advisors, planners, researchers and support staff [...]

London and Edinburgh, 9 August 2022 Cairngorm Capital Partners LLP (Cairngorm Capital) is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, Sentry Doors Holdings Limited (Sentry) has bought E. & S. W. Knowles & Company Limited (Knowles). This acquisition accelerates Sentry’s growth and confirms its positions as the UK’s leader in the timber fire safety and security doorset market. Established in 1923, E. & S. W. Knowles manufactures specialist timber internal doorsets with fire rated, acoustic and PAS 24 security certification. Operating nationally from a 50,000 square foot facility in Birmingham, Knowles offers bespoke, sector specific solutions that meet the exacting [...]

London and Edinburgh, 06 June 2022 Cairngorm Capital Partners is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) has acquired Wantage Builders Merchants Limited (Wantage), expanding its network of builders merchants into Wantage. Wantage is a single branch, independent builders merchant located in Wantage, Oxfordshire. It offers a mix of heavy and lightside building materials to local trade and retail customers and has a reputation for outstanding customer service. This acquisition continues IBMG’s strategy of developing its divisions through a combination of acquisition, new site development and organic growth. It extends IBMG’s builders merchant offering in [...]

London and Edinburgh, 31 May 2022 Cairngorm Capital Partners is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) has acquired Independent Roofing Supplies (IRS). Established in 2000, IRS is an independent roofing merchant in the South East, serving roofing contractors across London, Sussex and Kent. It provides a comprehensive range of products for pitched and flat roofs, from its three locations in Bexhill, Newhaven and Hove. IRS’ highly complementary branch network and product range provides IBMG with geographic expansion, product extension and a strong platform for further growth. Culturally, both companies share a common vision, [...]

London and Edinburgh, 4 May 2022 Cairngorm Capital Partners is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) has acquired Merkko Builders Merchants Ltd (Merkko), extending its network of branches in Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Merkko is a highly successful independent heavyside builders’ merchant supplying trade and retail customers across Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Headquartered in Abingdon, it has two branches in Kingston Bagpuize, Abingdon and Aldermaston, both stocking a comprehensive range of construction materials for building and civil engineering projects. Merkko has demonstrated strong organic growth since its formation. This acquisition continues IBMG’s strategy of developing its [...]

Atlanta and London, May 2, 2022 Cairngorm Capital Partners LLP (Cairngorm Capital) is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with SageHome Inc, a US-based home services business which provides home modifications, accessibility and mobility solutions that help its customers to live independently at home for longer. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, SageHome bridges the significant gap between healthcare and proactive home modification. It combines professional design and installation teams, with occupational therapists’ expertise, to create a stylish, functional and safe living space that allows seniors to remain independent in their homes. SageHome offers a rapid service to homeowners, who are [...]

London and Edinburgh, 14 March 2022 Cairngorm Capital Partners LLP (Cairngorm Capital) is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, Verso Wealth Management (Verso), has acquired CDC Wealth Management Limited (CDC). This acquisition continues Verso’s strategy to build a market leading, national wealth management group. Founded in 2006, CDC is a wealth management company serving private individuals, families, trusts and companies across the UK. With an office in Sunderland, CDC combines financial advice and planning, with discretionary investment management, to provide a comprehensive wealth management service. With a team of 10 advisors, investment professionals and support staff, CDC provides [...]

London and Edinburgh, 1 March 2022 Cairngorm Capital Partners is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) has acquired Cornish Fixings (Redruth) Limited (Cornish Fixings). Cornish Fixings is a single branch builders’ merchant based in Redruth, supplying a broad range of building materials to trade and retail customers across Cornwall. It is a trusted local brand, with a reputation for outstanding customer service. This acquisition continues IBMG’s strategy of developing its divisions through a combination of acquisition, new site development and organic growth. Strategically it strengthens its south west division, extending RGB’s presence in [...]

London and Edinburgh, 27 January 2022 Cairngorm Capital Partners LLP (Cairngorm Capital) is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, Verso Wealth Management (Verso), has acquired Pavis Financial Management Limited (Pavis). This acquisition advances Verso’s ambitions to build a market leading, national digital wealth management group. Established in 1992, Pavis is a chartered financial planning firm based in Liverpool, serving private clients across the UK. Pavis offers a range of advisory and investment services, including holistic financial planning, investment management, pensions advice, retirement planning and estate planning. One of an elite group of financial planners nationally to have both [...]