UK Private Equity · SME Acquisitions
We acquire profitable UK SMEs, transform operations through technology, and position them for premium exits.
Trusted by industry leaders
Our Philosophy
The landscape is shifting. AI and automation are no longer optional - they're the difference between businesses that thrive and those left behind. Yet most SMEs lack the technical expertise or capital to make this transition alone.
We exist to close that gap. By blending software development with private equity, we help great businesses unlock the value that technology creates - whether through acquisition or partnership.
of mid-size firms
Medium enterprises have implemented AI in at least one department.
ProfileTree 2025cite as barrier
UK businesses report lack of expertise as the top obstacle to AI adoption.
techUK Reporthigher multiples
Tech-enabled businesses command significantly higher valuations.
First Page Sageefficiency gains
Average operational improvement from AI-powered transformation.
McKinsey 2025Portfolio
Six companies across AI, recruitment, construction, e-learning, HR and social care.
01 / 06Internal AI Development
Our in-house AI laboratory developing proprietary tools and intelligent automation systems. XGX.ai powers the technology stack across our portfolio, building custom AI solutions that drive operational transformation at scale.
"The companies that thrive in the next decade won't just use AI - they'll be rebuilt around it."Gregg Curtis - Founder, XGX Ventures & XGX.ai
02 / 06Recruitment Technology
Modern recruitment infrastructure for UK staffing agencies. HireStack automates candidate sourcing, streamlines compliance workflows, and integrates the fragmented tools recruiters juggle daily into one intelligent platform.
"Offensively good."Darren Green - MD, FMS Fairmead
03 / 06AI Construction Intelligence
Digitising construction site operations through computer vision and real-time monitoring. Onsyte automates safety compliance, progress tracking, and documentation - turning chaotic job sites into data-driven operations.
Visit onsyte.ai →
04 / 06AI Video Creation
Create professional training and e-learning videos in minutes, not weeks. Just describe what you need and Creo handles the rest - scripts, visuals, AI avatars, and narration. No video editing skills required.
Visit creostudio.ai →
05 / 06HR Operations Platform
Streamlined HR management for growing SMEs. People Pilot handles onboarding, time tracking, leave management, and performance reviews - giving small teams enterprise-grade HR capabilities without the complexity or cost.
06 / 06Fostering Care Management
Purpose-built software for fostering agencies and caseworkers. Kynder Care streamlines placement matching, visit scheduling, compliance documentation, and carer communication - giving caseworkers more time to focus on the children in their care.
Your legacy, amplified
We partner with founders who've built profitable businesses and are ready for the next chapter - whether that's a full exit, growth capital, or operational transformation.
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