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Penta Capital is an independently owned UK private equity firm established in 1999, focused exclusively on the mid-market. The firm invests £5m to £200m in equity across buy-outs, development capital, and buy-and-build strategies, targeting established businesses with a proven strong position within a niche and a capability for rapid growth. Penta's portfolio companies have a combined enterprise value in excess of £3bn, with investors comprising institutions, corporates, family offices, wealth managers and entrepreneurs. Penta takes a hands-on, people-first approach: 'We are a hands-on investor with a people focus. We will first and foremost make a judgement on the management team running a business and then the business itself.' The firm backs visionary, energetic and ambitious management teams across support services, financial services, consumer, telecoms and telecoms infrastructure, and leisure sectors in the UK, and prides itself on 'delivering creative and innovative solutions within the constantly changing private equity landscape.'
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“Penta are solutions focused and decisive. They are very knowledgeable in their sectors and their expertise is genuinely additive when it comes to deal making, financing and the buy and build process. They give us a competitive advantage.”
“We are conviction investors that believe in backing strong businesses with good management teams. We are delighted that we have completed this transaction with the overwhelming support of TalkTalk's shareholders.”
“Penta's input and guidance has been valuable and supportive, it is a genuine partnership in all respects.”
Recent investments
| Company | Round | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSK Group | Growth Equity / Preferred Equity | $660m | 2024-09 |
| CellPoint Digital | Series D | — | 2024-11 |
| Sumer | Buy and Build | — | 2023 |
| TalkTalk | Take Private | $1.4b | 2021-03 |
| Amber River (The Socium Group) | Buy and Build | — | 2019 |
| Global Risk Partners Limited | Buy and Build | — | 2022 |
| Circle Health | Take Private | — | 2021 |
| 6 Degrees Group | Buy and Build | — | 2011 |
| Wireless Infrastructure Group | Buy and Build | — | 2012 |
| esure | MBO | — | 2013 |
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