The FSE Group acts as manager for CPCA Business Growth Finance Limited.
Portfolio
32
companies
AUM
£55.0M
under management
Ace High Sports
Ace High Sports develops sports-led video card games for global players.
ArmaUrto
Protective cycle wear provider developing impact clothing for cyclists.
Aspia Space
Aspia Space provides cloud-free satellite imaging and land intelligence data through proprietary artificial intelligence.
Bower Collective
Bower Collective creates sustainable natural home and personal care products using reusable packaging.
Circular11
Circular11 converts low-quality plastic waste into sustainable timber alternatives.
Distil.ai
Distil.ai provides artificial intelligence-driven data and analytics platforms for the hospitality sector.
Evolve Dynamics
Evolve Dynamics designs and manufactures mission-critical drone hardware and software for emergency services and defence.
Fertility Focus
Fertility Focus manufactures fertility monitoring products for women experiencing difficulties conceiving.
Grace & Green
Sustainable period care brand reducing environmental waste.
Green Park Pharma
Green Park Pharma formulates liquid alternatives to standard tablet medications.
Green Power Solutions
Green Power Solutions builds an energy management platform for off-grid industrial sites.
Health and Care Innovations
Health and Care Innovations builds digital platforms and video libraries to help patients self-manage health conditions at home.
Inyanga Marine Energy Group
Inyanga Marine Energy Group develops offshore renewable energy and tidal technology projects.
Just Move In
Just Move In provides home setup and management services for residential relocations.
Learning Labs
Learning Labs builds digital education tools for schools.
Mykor
Mykor creates low-carbon construction materials using agricultural and industrial waste.
Navitas Digital Safety
Navitas Digital Safety provides digital food safety and compliance management tools for the hospitality industry.
Neuronostics
Neuronostics develops digital biomarkers and software to improve the diagnosis of neurological conditions.
OpenBlend
OpenBlend provides a SaaS platform that transforms corporate performance management.
QLM Technology
QLM Technology builds quantum lidar cameras for methane monitoring.
Rockfish
A sustainable seafood restaurant group operating across the South West.
STAXY
STAXY builds smart travel platforms that help sports clubs and event organisers deliver sustainable transport options for fans.
Safe Space Technology
Safe Space Technology provides an ethics and compliance software platform for enterprise organisations.
Semarion
Semarion develops microcarrier technology that turns adherent cells into assay-ready reagents.
Sendr
Sendr develops an AI platform for personalised video email marketing.
Signapse
Generative AI sign language translation software for transport and digital media.
Spotta
Spotta creates connected monitoring devices for insect pest management across various industries.
The Little Loop
The Little Loop provides a clothing resale platform that enables brands to offer take-back schemes.
Torsion Information Security
Torsion Information Security provides automated software for governing enterprise data access and security.
TruePlayers
Cornwall games studio developing PC and console simulation titles.
Wilder Sensing
Wilder Sensing provides audio and artificial intelligence software for biodiversity monitoring.
Workshop Trading Holdings
Workshop Trading Holdings roasts and supplies specialty coffee to the hospitality sector and consumers.
Bradley Jones
Equity Portfolio Manager
Bradley is an equity portfolio manager at The FSE Group and a director at BJTJ Holdings, following investment roles at Earth Capital.
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Paul Lyristis
Investment Manager
Paul brings investment and corporate development experience from senior roles at The FSE Group, WestLB Panmure, and the JMH Group.
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Harriet Saunders
Portfolio Manager
Harriet brings investment and restructuring experience from her roles at The FSE Group and PwC. She also serves as a trustee for the Worcestershire Cricket Foundation.
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Anna Staevska
Investment Manager
Anna brings investment and development experience from roles at The FSE Group and Cornwall Development Company.
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Matt Browning
Investment Manager
Matt is an investment manager at The FSE Group. He previously held investment roles at Creative UK and served as a board member at Bulbshare.
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Ralph Singleton
Head of Equity South West
Ralph manages equity investments and funds in the South West for The FSE Group, following earlier roles as a fund manager at Chelverton Asset Management and research director at Arden Partners.
LinkedInRob Hillary
Investment Manager
Rob brings investment and banking experience from roles at The FSE Group, Handelsbanken, and NatWest.
LinkedInJonathan Day
Investment Manager
Jonathan brings investment and portfolio management experience from roles at The FSE Group. He also holds directorship and investor experience across healthcare, biotech, and consumer companies.
LinkedInMeg Salt
Investment Manager
Meg brings extensive fund management and advisory experience from roles at The FSE Group, Yorkshire Bank, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
LinkedInPaul Shadbolt
Senior Fund Manager
Paul brings investment and SME banking experience from roles at The FSE Group and Lloyds Bank.
LinkedInMartin Macey
Fund Manager
Mike Bowman
Investment Manager
Mike brings early stage investment experience, currently serving as investment manager at The FSE Group. His background includes roles at Emerture, Nuvem9, and E-Synergy.
LinkedInThe funding round includes backing from CPCA Business Growth Finance and The FSE Group to support international growth.
"Spotta’s unique combination of patented technology, robust business model, and experienced management team positions them as early leaders in their field."
The investment was backed by the South West Investment Fund via The FSE Group.
"Difficulty taking tablets is a common problem in paediatrics but extends to adults experiencing swallow impairment, including those suffering from serious conditions such as stroke, dementia and some forms of cancer. Our liquid products are effective and stable at room temperature with a long shelf life, improving medication adherence, dosage accuracy and convenience for the NHS, patients, and caregivers. We are thrilled to receive this investment, which will help us make a significant impact on the global pharmaceutical landscape."
The round was co-led by Vectr7 Investment Partners and The FSE Group to expand production of composite timber.
"We believe that every tonne of plastic that gets incinerated is a missed opportunity to deliver low-carbon materials to a construction sector that desperately needs affordable and long-lasting assets. The backing of Vectr7, the South West Investment Fund, FSE and other investors is an important step; it gives us the resources to scale manufacturing, whilst continuing to develop the systems behind our materials and respond to growing pressure on industry to find better uses for plastic waste."
The Bristol biotech secured the backing to expand manufacturing capabilities and grow its footprint across European markets.
"Decarbonising construction cannot come at the expense of cost or performance. The challenge has been scaling biomaterials industrially and integrating them into real construction supply chains."
The Brighton-based sustainable fashion platform secured the investment to advance its technology and expand its team.
