Puma Private Equity is a leading provider of growth capital to small and medium-sized enterprises across all sectors and regions of the United Kingdom.
Portfolio
11
companies
Aveni
Aveni provides real time conversation analytics and automation tools for regulated industries.
Bikmo
Bikmo offers specialist insurance coverage tailored for cyclists and adventure sports enthusiasts.
Connectr
Connectr provides an HR technology platform that helps organisations build inclusive workforces through mentoring.
Deazy
Deazy connects businesses with handpicked software development teams through a curated marketplace platform.
Influencer
Influencer operates a data-driven technology platform that streamlines creator marketing campaigns for global brands.
Muso
Muso delivers anti-piracy technology and consumer insights for digital media and entertainment sectors.
Ostmodern
Ostmodern creates innovative video platforms and digital products for major entertainment companies.
Pockit
Pockit provides digital banking services for low income and financially excluded groups.
ThingTrax
ThingTrax provides smart technology solutions that turn manufacturing facilities into connected smart factories.
Transreport
Transreport develops accessibility technology to simplify travel for older and disabled passengers.
TravelLocal
TravelLocal provides an online marketplace connecting travellers directly with local experts for bespoke holidays.
Tommy O’Sullivan
Managing Director
Kelvin Reader
Investment Director
Harriet Rosethorn
Investment Manager
Harriet is an investment director at Puma Growth Partners and holds board seats at several companies including IRIS Audio Technologies, MUSO, Influencer, and Le Col. She previously served as an investment manager at Puma Private Equity.
LinkedInThe funding round was led by Puma Private Equity and will support the creation of a financial services-specific large language model.
"The financial Services industry does not need AI models that can quote Shakespeare, it needs AI models that deliver transparency, trust and above all correctness. The way to achieve this is to develop small, highly tuned language models, trained on financial services data, reviewed by financial services experts for specific financial services use cases."
The accessibility technology company raised the capital to expand into aviation and international markets.
"This significant investment marks a key moment in the growth and history of Transreport and is a huge vote of confidence and trust from our investors, Puma Private Equity and Pembroke VCT, in our vision and ability to execute on our strategic plans. These funds will accelerate our expansion into the aviation sector and continue supporting our entry into the Japanese market in partnership with Hankyu Corporation, Japan’s world-leading railway operator and most importantly provide a better experience for disabled and older people."
The Chester-based cycle insurer has secured £3.4m in a round led by Puma Private Equity to scale customer acquisition and European growth.
"We’re stoked to close this round and onboard Puma Private Equity as we accelerate growth in the UK and Europe, the next big step in our mission to protect the world’s riders. Working with a company aligned with our values combined with their depth of experience in international growth across a wide range of technology-enabled sectors is a perfect match for Bikmo."
The funding round was led by Puma Private Equity with participation from Active Partners and Gresham House Ventures to expand international operations.
"TravelLocal has performed very strongly again coming out of the pandemic as people travel extensively – and increasingly with a strong desire to do so in a more sustainable, meaningful way, that supports local people and economies. Our unique business model enables everyone to do just that. This funding round reflects the excellent growth opportunity we now have, and the first class team we have built to tackle it."
Puma Private Equity led the growth financing for the financial super app, which will fund product diversification and customer acquisition.
"For too long, low-income and underserved communities have been let down and left behind by financial services. At Pockit, we’re committed to not only opening doors for these people, but giving them the tools and support they need to feel financially empowered. It’s a problem that has been growing for years, and in the wake of the current economic climate, it’s only set to become more entrenched and more devastating for millions. We want to be the financial champion for those who need it most and this funding allows us to continue being there for even more people in many more ways."
