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Ignite Growth is a UK-based private equity firm that provides investment and support to build better businesses, focusing on UK companies with profit greater than £750k and valuations up to £30m. The firm invests equity of up to £15m per transaction and pursues buy-and-build strategies, combining progressive business planning with a development team of experts across talent & HR, strategy, digital engagement, and management information. Ignite looks across all sectors but has particular expertise in healthcare, education, consumer, and business services, with a real specialism in understanding the needs of smaller, growing businesses. The firm is interested in building businesses with strong foundations which will long outlast its involvement.
Notable quotes
“NTG is a clear leader in its field and is well-positioned for future growth in a sector that is clearly positioned for consolidation.”
“Cornerstone is a clear leader in its field and is well-positioned for future growth in a sector that is ripe for consolidation.”
“In setting up Ignite, I wanted to create the investment firm that would have helped me when running a business: a combination of capital and assistance from people who have done it before.”
Team
Paul Stratford
Digital Director / Development Team
Pete Lock
Digital Director / Development Team
Recent investments
| Company | Round | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorns Health Care | Buyout | — | 2024-10-29 |
| Two Brothers Organic Farms | Growth Capital | — | 2025-10-14 |
| Newcastle Tool & Gauge (NTG) | Buyout | — | 2021-01-25 |
| Cornerstone Healthcare Group | Buyout | — | 2018-09-25 |
| Childs Farm | Growth Capital | — | — |
| Complan | Buyout | — | 2002-01-01 |
Frequent co-investors
| VC firm | Deals together |
|---|---|
| Shawbrook Bank | 2 |
| Metro Bank | 1 |
| Alpha Real Capital | 1 |
| Kvika Securities | 1 |
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