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Livingbridge

Venture Capital

Livingbridge is a mid-market private equity investor focused on growing UK businesses.

Portfolio

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companies


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Venatus

Venatus operates a global advertising technology platform targeting video gaming and entertainment audiences.

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Exclaimer

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Visualsoft

Visualsoft provides specialized eCommerce platform and digital marketing services for retail businesses.

Mobysoft

Mobysoft

Mobysoft delivers software solutions that optimise income management for social housing providers.


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Simon Hollingsworth

Investment Director

Simon brings investment and growth experience from Livingbridge and Kester, alongside multiple non-executive directorships.

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Mark Advani

Mark Advani

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Dave Kirby

Dave Kirby

Dave brings investment and advisory experience from roles at Livingbridge and Coppett Hill Growth Advisory. He previously served as chief marketing officer at Mintus and as an assistant director at PricewaterhouseCoopers UK.

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Recent investments

Growth
£1250M

Livingbridge has backed the advertising technology platform to support international expansion and proprietary technology development.

"We are delighted to be partnering with Venatus, a well-differentiated business which offers a winning proposition for both publishers and advertisers/agencies looking to reach a gaming audience. The founders and current management team have done a fantastic job in creating a unique business with a strong reputation and we look forward to helping them fulfil the company’s potential."
— Dave Kirby
Growth
£100M

Insight Partners led a strategic investment exceeding £100m alongside Farview Equity Partners and Livingbridge to scale global operations.

"This has been an extraordinary year for everyone, from the healthcare challenges created by the pandemic to how businesses have adjusted to the new world of work,"
— Heath Davies, CEO
Growth
£280

Livingbridge has backed the eCommerce platform provider to support its ongoing expansion and technology innovations.

"Over the past two decades Visualsoft's world class technology and passion for innovation has consistently disrupted the eCommerce landscape. I am delighted to have partnered with Livingbridge and we will now work in collaboration to further accelerate growth and strengthen our position as an industry leader."
— Dean Benson, CEO
Growth
£20.0M

ECI Partners led the investment with participation from returning backer Livingbridge.

"We are delighted to partner with ECI to deliver future growth for the business and further support social housing providers and their tenants. For Mobysoft and our customers, this partnership means that we will accelerate investment into new products and services while continuing to strengthen our existing products. ECI has a strong track record supporting fast-growing software businesses and we are excited about the opportunity ahead. We’d also like to thank Livingbridge for their partnership over the last 3 years and look forward to their continued support."
— Alexander Karle, CEO