20 10, 2025

Cairngorm Capital completes sale of Whyte Bikes to Causeway Capital Partners

20 October 2025 Cairngorm Capital Partners (Cairngorm Capital) is pleased to announce the successful sale of Whyte Bikes, the award-winning British bike brand, to growth investor Causeway Capital. Cairngorm Capital acquired Whyte Bikes in March 2021, aligning its sustainability and wellness investment themes with the broader macroeconomic trends of sustainability and electrification, and capitalising on the structural shifts towards e-biking. Cairngorm Capital’s investment allowed Whyte to pursue an ambitious expansion strategy into new markets and to develop its product portfolio, including broadening its range of industry-leading e-bikes. Despite unprecedented supply chain challenges in 2023, Whyte responded decisively, resetting its strategy [...]

9 10, 2025

Cairngorm Capital exits EMED Group to Tiger Infrastructure Partners

Cairngorm Capital Partners (Cairngorm Capital) is pleased to confirm it has completed its sale of its majority ownership of EMED Group (“EMED”) – the UK’s largest non-emergency patient transport (NEPTS) provider – to Tiger Infrastructure Partners (“Tiger”), which will support the next growth phase of EMED. Cairngorm Capital formed EMED by first acquiring E-zec Medical Transport in May 2021 and merging it with ERS Medical in February 2023, creating a leading NEPTS player. Strategic and operational investment, together with a clear strategy executed by an ambitious leadership team, have transformed the business from managing 11 contracts and 75,000 journeys per [...]

29 09, 2025

Verso Wealth Management named UK financial advice firm of the year by FT Adviser

Congratulations to our portfolio company, Verso Wealth Management, who have been named the UK’s best-performing financial advice firm in FT Adviser’s Top 100 IFAs 2025. The FT Adviser Top 100 is widely regarded as the leading benchmark of excellence in financial advice. Each year, firms across the country are assessed on a range of criteria, including client retention, the strength and quality of their adviser teams, professional accreditations and the consistency of their investment performance. This evaluation recognises stability, experience, professionalism and client focus — qualities at the very heart of Verso. To come out top is an exceptional [...]

3 10, 2024

Cairngorm Capital investee, City Energy Group, to create 2,000 new jobs as it scales for growth

London and Edinburgh, 3 October 2024 Cairngorm Capital Partners LLP (Cairngorm Capital) is delighted to announce that its portfolio company, City Energy Group (City Energy), will be creating 2,000 new jobs over the next three years to meet demand for its services and training hundreds more specialist installers in support of Government’s green agenda. Cardiff headquartered City Energy, is one of the largest, fully integrated energy efficiency retrofit providers in the UK. Operating nationally, with over 1,200 staff, the company provides home energy efficiency services on behalf of its utility partners, councils, landlord associations and private homeowners, delivering heating, [...]

1 08, 2024

Cairngorm Capital investee, Sentry Fire Safety Group, scoops two nominations in the Growing Business Awards 2024

London, Edinburgh, and Atlanta, 01 August 2024 Cairngorm Capital Partners LLP (Cairngorm Capital) is delighted to announce that its portfolio company, Sentry Fire Safety Group (Sentry) has been selected as a finalist for two categories in the Growing Business Awards 2024. Sentry has been shortlisted for the Santander Growing Business of the Year (£25-£50m revenue) and Investor-backed Business of the Year awards, in recognition of its exceptional growth, industry contribution and innovative product range. The Growing Business Awards celebrate the achievements and economic impact of UK high-growth businesses and this year focus on the strength, vision and resilience of fast-growing [...]

22 07, 2024

Cairngorm Capital investee, SageHome Inc., celebrates leadership transition and commercial achievements

Atlanta, London, and Edinburgh, July 22, 2024 Cairngorm Capital Partners LLP (Cairngorm Capital) is pleased to announce a strategic leadership transition for its specialist aging-in-place company, SageHome Inc. Brian Hutto, co-founder and CEO, has been appointed Vice Chairman of the SageHome board – a move that allows Brian to continue to advise SageHome on strategic initiatives while honouring other commercial commitments. In parallel, Joe Gorman, co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer. Joe brings extensive experience in leadership, strategy and operations, from similar positions at Barnes & Noble and GNC. With his proven track record [...]

17 04, 2024

Cairngorm Capital’s Sentry Fire Safety Group named as one of the UK’s fastest growing businesses

London, Edinburgh, and Atlanta, 17 April 2024 Cairngorm Capital Partners LLP (Cairngorm Capital) is delighted to announce that its portfolio company, Sentry Fire Safety Group (Sentry), has been named as one of the UK’s fastest growing private equity-backed businesses in a report commissioned by BDO LLP, which analysed the impact of private equity investment on the growth of the economy. With manufacturing sites in Doncaster and Birmingham, Sentry is a trusted partner for fire safety compliance across a diverse range of sectors, including social housing, education, healthcare, leisure, and commercial. Its comprehensive range of fire safety and security doorsets [...]

16 04, 2024

Cairngorm Capital sells MRO Plus Solutions Group Limited

London, Edinburgh and Atlanta, 16 April 2024 Cairngorm Capital Partners LLP (Cairngorm Capital) is pleased to announce that it has sold MRO Plus Solutions Group Limited (MRO+), the specialist distributor of critical industrial components, to NVM Private Equity. A leading technically focused distributor of industrial products to diverse end-markets, MRO+ was formed by Cairngorm Capital in 2018 with the acquisitions of MJ Wilson Group Limited (MJ Wilson) and Helix Tool Company Limited (Helix). MJ Wilson is a national provider of flow and process instrumentation products, whilst Helix is a market leading distributor of carbide cutting tools in the North of [...]

6 02, 2024

New CEO and Chairman for Cairngorm Capital portfolio company, Whyte Bikes

London, Edinburgh, and Atlanta, 6 February 2024 Cairngorm Capital Partners LLP (Cairngorm Capital) ) is pleased to announce that its award-winning premium bike brand, Whyte Bikes, has appointed Nikki Hawyes as its new CEO, replacing Ed Culley. In parallel, Jonathan Neale, the former COO of the McLaren Group and CEO of McLaren Racing, has joined as Chairman, replacing David Hill. Nikki joins from US bike brand, Cannondale, bringing a proven track record in delivering sustained profitability and growth. Her brand acumen and ability to capitalise on commercial opportunities have made her one of the most respected leaders in the business. [...]

4 10, 2023

Cairngorm Capital and SageHome accelerate M&A pace with acquisition of Safe Showers

Atlanta, London, and Edinburgh, 4 October, 2023 Cairngorm Capital Partners LLP (Cairngorm Capital) is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, SageHome, has acquired Safe Showers LLC, underlining its position as the largest provider of aging-in-place bath remodeling services in the United States. This acquisition extends SageHome’s operations into Texas and across the South, and reflects a step change in the company’s acquisition activity. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, Safe Showers is a bath remodeling business that specializes in providing fast installations with the goal of helping seniors, veterans, and others with access difficulties to live comfortably in their homes. [...]

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