Investment Summary

Maven Capital Partners Invests In QikServe

On January 10, 2017, asset manager Maven Capital Partners invested in internet software and services company QikServe

Investment Highlights
  • This is Maven Capital Partners’ 7th transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Maven Capital Partners’ 87th transaction in the United Kingdom.
Investment Fate
  • QikServe was sold to a strategic buyer in 2024.

Investment Summary

Date 2017-01-10
Target QikServe
Sector Internet Software and Services
Investor(s) Maven Capital Partners
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target

QikServe

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
QikServe is a provider of cloud-based platform that enables customers to discover restaurants, check-in to tables, browse menus, place orders, save and redeem loyalty points or vouchers, and pay their bill directly from their mobile phone or tablet. QikServe was founded in 2011 and is based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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Investor

Maven Capital Partners

Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Category Asset Manager
Founded 2009
PE ASSETS 760M GBP
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Maven Capital Partners UK LLP (MCP) invests in lower mid-market companies throughout the UK. The Firm also provides mezzanine financing. MCP focuses on profitable companies with proven track records, balanced management teams, and diverse products and services. Maven looks to invest £2 - £20 million in businesses valued from £10 - £40 million. Sectors of interest include specialist manufacturing, health/pharmaceuticals, energy services, leisure, financial services, software and computer services, communication/IT, chemicals, food/beverage, media, consumer products, and support services. Types of transactions include MBOs, MBIs, BIMBOs, take privates, recapitalizations, and growth capital financings. Maven Capital Partners UK LLP was formed in 2009, following a management buyout of Aberdeen Asset Management's Private Equity division. Maven is based in Glasgow with additional offices in Aberdeen, Birmingham, Edinburgh, London and Manchester.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 87 of 221
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 7 of 31
Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals 50 of 167
Country: United Kingdom M&A 87 of 218
Year: 2017 M&A 3 of 19
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-01-01 Orka Technology Group

Manchester, United Kingdom

Orka Technology Group is an online recruitment platform designed for the private security industry. Its online and mobile platform allows job-seekers and employers in the sector to find each other and seamlessly communicate about opportunities, providing a fully-compliant vetting procedure that is quicker and easier for both parties. Orka Technology Group was founded in 2016 and is based in Manchester, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-02-27 Healthpoint

Blackpool, United Kingdom

Healthpoint is a provider of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) to the multiple retail sectors. The company has a portfolio of its own brands including Healthpoint, Derma V10, Solkiss, Clear and Simple, The Perfect Pamper Collection, Beautifully Scrumptious and First Vue. Healthpoint was founded in 1996 and is based in Blackpool, United Kingdom.

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