Maven Income and Growth PLC

What Maven Income and Growth PLC does

Maven Income and Growth PLC operates through Maven Capital Partners UK LLP, an FCA-authorised (FCA No. 495929) independent alternative asset manager specialising in UK private equity. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Glasgow, the firm invests up to £20 million per transaction in growth-focused UK SMEs through management buyouts, growth capital, buy-and-build projects, and equity value release, and provides property development finance through partnerships with developers. Across 11 regional offices and a team of 50+ investment professionals with 300+ years of combined experience, Maven has invested over £1 billion in 600+ UK businesses since 2009, with a track record of 96 private equity transactions and 53 realisations averaging 2.04x Multiple on Cost over the 2006-2025 period.

The product suite spans multiple investor types and risk-return profiles. Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) are offered to retail investors and financial advisers; Maven Cognition EIS provides tax-efficient investment in tech-enabled businesses for experienced investors; the Maven UK Regional Buyout Fund (including an Article 8 SFDR-compliant Fund II) targets institutional investors with equity tickets of £5m-£20m; and Maven Investor Partners is a deal-by-deal co-investment platform for professional clients and family offices with a £25,000 minimum per transaction. Regional growth funds — including Finance Durham, IFS Maven Equity Finance, MEIF II, NPIF II, and SWIF Maven Equity Finance — operate as partnerships with UK government-backed initiatives to address regional funding gaps. Maven operates without a proprietary technology platform; its technology footprint consists of a secure investor reporting portal and standard back-office systems.

Revenue is generated through three streams: (1) recurring management fees charged as a percentage of assets under management across the VCT, EIS, regional, and institutional buyout vehicles; (2) carried interest on profitable exits above hurdle rates; and (3) transaction fees on deal-by-deal co-investments via Maven Investor Partners. Portfolio investments are diversified across technology (Envitia, Relative Insight, Quorum Cyber, Bright Network, Oak Engage, Blis), financial services (Titan Wealth), telecommunications (TalkTalk), and industrial services (EE Smith, DPP, Horizon Ceremonies), with marquee 2025 exits including Blis to T-Mobile at a $175 million valuation and Horizon Ceremonies at up to 2.5x return. The firm's economic ownership resides with its partners; Maven Capital Partners UK LLP is a privately-held limited liability partnership, not publicly traded.

Name

Maven Income and Growth PLC

Legal name

Maven Capital Partners UK LLP

Website

https://mavencp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Maven Capital Partners UK LLP is an FCA-authorised UK private equity firm managing VCTs, EIS funds, regional buyout funds, and Maven Investor Partners, investing up to £20 million in UK SMEs through buyouts, growth capital, buy-and-build, and property finance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Other Investment Pools and Funds (5259)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Venture Capital Fund-of-Funds (FSANAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Venture Debt Providers (FSANAAAL)

Keywords

• Private equity investment
• Venture capital trusts
• Growth capital financing
• Management buyouts
• Alternative asset management

Headquarters

HQ city

Glasgow

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Fund Management Fees: Maven earns management fees from funds under management including VCTs, EIS funds, regional buyout funds, and institutional buyout funds. These are typically charged as a percentage of funds under management.
2. Performance Fees / Carried Interest: Carried interest earned on profitable exits from portfolio investments, typically calculated as a percentage of returns above a specified hurdle rate.
3. Co-Investment Transaction Fees: Fees charged on deal-by-deal private equity and property co-investment transactions executed through Maven Investor Partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Maven Capital Partners UK LLP is a UK-focused private equity firm providing flexible equity funding up to £20 million per transaction to growth-focused SMEs through management buyouts, growth capital, buy-and-build projects, equity value release, and pre-IPO financing. The firm also operates a suite of tax-efficient investment vehicles for investors — including Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs), the Maven Cognition EIS fund, the Maven UK Regional Buyout Fund, and the Maven Investor Partners deal-by-deal co-investment platform — alongside UK commercial property co-investment opportunities. All investment activity is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Product overview

Maven Capital Partners UK LLP is a private equity firm offering a suite of investment products and services. The core offering includes Maven Investor Partners, a deal-by-deal co-investment platform for private equity and property; Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) for retail and professional investors; and Maven Cognition EIS for tax-efficient early-stage investment. The firm also provides direct private equity investment, property investment, management buyout financing, growth capital, and operates regional funds including Finance Durham, IFS Maven Equity Finance, NPIF II, and SWIF. Additionally, the Maven UK Regional Buyout Fund targets institutional investors seeking exposure to small and mid-sized UK businesses. All investment activities are authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Maven Investor Partners: Platform enabling professional clients to access private equity and real estate co-investment opportunities on a deal-by-deal basis with minimum investment of £25,000.
• Maven Cognition EIS
• Maven VCTs
• Maven UK Regional Buyout Fund

Quantifiable outcome

• Average 2.04x Multiple on Cost on realised private equity portfolio (2006-2025)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ambassador GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Joint venture with Scottish housebuilder for two residential developments in Renfrew and Clackmannan delivering 129 family homes with gross development value of £24 million. Maven provided £5m funding (including £3m senior debt) with 1.84x MoM return on equity achieved.
• Collegiate AC LimitedminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Operator agreement for Marketgait student accommodation in Dundee. Maven acquired distressed student accommodation and Collegiate managed the operational aspects of the 116-bed PBSA property.
• Calmont Property GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Developer partner for 333 Bath Street student accommodation redevelopment in Glasgow. Maven provided £2.2m equity investment with Calmont handling development management and construction. Project delivered 70 studio apartments and was sold for £7.45m in 2018 generating 1.47x MoM return for investors.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• YFM Equity Partners: UK-focused PE firm providing growth capital and management buyout funding to SMEs, with regional offices across the UK. YFM's regional investment model and UK SME focus directly mirrors Maven's approach.
• LDC (Lloyds Development Capital): One of the UK's most active mid-market PE investors, providing equity to management teams across regions. LDC is a direct competitor to Maven in the UK lower-mid-market and was a co-investment partner alongside Maven in Blis.
• Downing LLP: UK investment manager offering VCTs, EIS, and direct PE opportunities for UK growth businesses. Downing's multi-product UK SME investment platform is comparable to Maven's offerings.
• Beech Tree Private Equity: UK lower-mid-market PE firm investing in management buyouts and growth capital transactions for SMEs. Beech Tree's regional focus and SME investment thesis align with Maven's core activity.
• NVM Private Equity: UK lower-mid-market PE firm investing £2m-£25m into UK SMEs via management buyouts and growth capital. NVM's regional focus and ticket-size profile overlap directly with Maven's investment parameters.
• Albion Capital: UK investment manager running VCTs, EIS funds, and growth capital products targeting UK growth businesses. Albion's VCT/EIS-led product mix and UK SME focus directly parallel Maven's product suite.
• Foresight Group: Listed UK alternative asset manager operating VCTs, regional funds, and PE/VC strategies for SMEs and growth companies. Foresight's multi-product UK SME investment platform closely parallels Maven's VCT and regional fund offerings.
• Capital for Colleagues: UK-focused PE investor operating a VCT that invests in smaller UK growth companies. Capital for Colleagues' VCT structure and UK SME focus are directly comparable to Maven's VCT offerings.

Broad incumbents

• BGF (Business Growth Fund): UK's largest growth capital investor with £3bn+ AUM providing minority equity to UK SMEs. BGF operates at significantly larger scale but targets the same UK SME growth capital segment as Maven's growth capital offering.
• Octopus Investments: Large UK investment platform offering VCTs, EIS, and a wide range of alternative investment products. Octopus's VCT/EIS funds compete directly with Maven's retail tax-efficient investment products.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInuk.linkedin.com/company/maven-capital-partners

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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