Investment Summary

Livingbridge Invests In Witherslack Group

On January 1, 2011, private equity firm Livingbridge invested in education company Witherslack Group

Investment Highlights
  • This is Livingbridge’s 5th transaction in the Education sector.
  • This is Livingbridge’s 54th transaction in the United Kingdom.
Investment Fate
  • Witherslack Group was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2017.
  • Witherslack Group was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2021.

Investment Summary
Date 2011-01-01
Target Witherslack Group
Sector Education
Investor(s) Livingbridge
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target

Witherslack Group

Lupton, United Kingdom
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Witherslack Group is a provider of education, therapeutic and residential care for children and young people with special education needs. The Group’s focus is on support, care, and acceptance – allowing every young person to develop as an independent individual, equipped with the knowledge, experience, and life skills required to look to the future with increased confidence and aspiration. Witherslack Group was founded in 1996 and is based in Lupton, United Kingdom.

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Investor

Livingbridge

London, United Kingdom

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1995
PE ASSETS 1.6B GBP
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Livingbridge is a UK-based investment group focused on investing in and growing mid-sized companies. The Firm targets businesses seeking £5 to £100 million of capital. Prospective companies should have 'ambitious mangement', scalable business models, and potential for market leadership. Sectors of interest include technology, media, communications, consumer products/services, healthcare, and education. Livingbridge was formed in 1995 and is based in London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 60 of 149
Sector (Education) 5 of 7
Type (Growth Capital) 19 of 67
Country (United Kingdom) 54 of 132
Year (2011) 1 of 7
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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