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Puma Growth Partners is a private equity firm that supplies growth capital to small and medium-sized enterprises across all regions and sectors of the UK. The firm primarily invests between £5 million and £15 million, focusing on equity injections. Its approach involves offering substantial expertise and partnership to assist portfolio companies in navigating the complexities of scaling within competitive markets.
The roots of Puma Growth Partners trace back to Puma Capital Group, which David Kaye established in 2012 to build upon existing Venture Capital Trusts. Over time, the group evolved its investment capabilities, leading to the formalization of its dedicated growth equity arm, Puma Private Equity, around 2017. This entity later rebranded to Puma Growth Partners, maintaining its core mission within the larger financial services group.
Puma Growth Partners targets ambitious businesses seeking to unlock their full potential and achieve significant expansion. It aims to foster transformational change and facilitate scalable growth for its partners, extending beyond mere capital provision. The firm envisions itself as a crucial ally, enabling companies to overcome challenges and realize long-term success through strategic guidance and support.
Key people at Puma Growth Partners.
Puma Growth Partners has 4 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $3.0M Series U in Manus Neurodynamica in May 2023.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2023 | Manus Neurodynamica | $3.0M Series U | — | Northstar Ventures, PAR Equity, Techstart Ventures |
| Dec 1, 2020 | Pockit | $20.0M Series B | — | Harold Mechelynck, JON Moulton, SIR Alex Ferguson, Crowdcube, Future Fund |
| Sep 1, 2018 | Hometree | $9.0M Series A | — | Harold Mechelynck, SIR Alex Ferguson |
| Nov 1, 2012 | Pockit | $2.0M Seed | — | Harold Mechelynck, JON Moulton |
Key people at Puma Growth Partners.