Led · Equity · Jun 2014

Mcor Technologies manufactures affordable, full‑colour, eco‑friendly desktop 3D printers that use ordinary A4 and letter paper as the build material to produce durable, stable and tactile models. Founded in 2004 by Dr. Conor MacCormack, the company operates internationally from offices in Ireland, the UK and the US and is based in County Louth, Ireland. It reported continued phenomenal growth during the past year, with increases of 227% in the sales and distribution channel and 308% in sales of its printers. The company raised $12m in growth capital in a round led by Wheb. Mcor intends to use the funds to expand globally.

Led · Equity · Sep 2012

WEMS provides a fully wireless, web-enabled building energy management system that enables customers to operate and control HVAC, lighting and security systems across multiple commercial locations. It supplies retailers, telecoms companies and other organisations and also offers outsourced, contract-based energy management services from its Energy Centre in Stockport. Customers include British Telecom (BT), Boots, HMV, Matalan, Waterstones, Fitness First and Nationwide Building Society. The company was co-founded in 1990 by Technical Director Joe Blower and Steve Dillon and is based in Stockport, UK. WEMS posted a turnover of £12m in its last financial year. Adam Communication Systems International provides building energy management systems (BEMS) and associated energy management services. The company plans to use a recent investment as working capital to support a continued increase in sales of its BEMS products and services. It will recruit additional sales and operational staff to deliver on several large contracts it has recently won. Management said the funding will provide the headroom necessary for the fast-paced growth the company is experiencing and will allow expansion into markets beyond its traditional sectors. Adam was established in 1990 by Steve Dillon and Joe Blower and is based in Stockport, UK. The company currently employs 45 staff.

Participated · Series C · Mar 2012

Torqeedo GmbH develops, designs and manufactures clean, lightweight electric outboard motors. The company is based in Starnberg, Germany and was established in February 2005. It is led by CEO Dr. Christoph Ballin and Dr. Friedrich Böbel. Torqeedo received €5.6M in Series C funding. Backers include new investors Robert Bosch Venture Capital and WHEB Partners. The company is using the capital to launch a new range of motors. Torqeedo develops and manufactures electric outboard motors for the marine market. Its motors are described as lightweight, powerful, quiet, highly efficient and clean, providing an environmentally friendly alternative to sub-10 horsepower combustion outboards. Founded in 2005 and based in Starnberg, Germany, the company serves its current markets and plans to expand into new territories. The company intends to develop new and more powerful motors. A recent capital infusion from a financing round is intended to help maintain its growth momentum. The article does not disclose operating metrics such as revenue or user numbers.

Led · Equity · Jun 2010

VIA Optronics, founded in 2005 and based in Schwarzenbruck, Germany, supplies energy-saving LCD displays for handheld devices, laptops, televisions and industrial devices. The company partners with many leading consumer electronics manufacturers and supports them through manufacturing facilities in Germany, China and the US. In June 2010 the company received a €4.4m capital infusion from clean-technology private equity firm WHEB Ventures. WHEB Ventures is supported by the European Union through the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP) and has joined existing shareholder BayBG. CEO and founder Juergen Eichner said the company looks forward to working with WHEB as it grows the organisation and expands its global operations.

Participated · Equity · Feb 2010

Exosect develops environmentally-friendly pest control products aimed at growers, food manufacturers and processors to help reduce pesticide use. The company is currently launching a moth control product for the food production sector. It plans a European rollout initially in Germany, France, Holland and Italy in Spring 2010 and aims to bring new products to market across the UK, Europe and the US. Recently it raised new funding to support these go-to-market plans. The round was led by MTI Partners via its UPF fund, which committed £1m, and saw existing investors reinvest. In the last two years, funds invested in the company have exceeded £5m.