IFS Maven Equity Finance

IFS Maven Equity Finance is a dedicated equity fund operating as part of the broader Investment Fund for Scotland. Managed by Maven Capital Partners, this fund specializes in providing equity investments of up to £5 million to ambitious, growth-focused small and medium-sized businesses located across Scotland. The primary objective is to support these enterprises in various activities, including expansion, product or service innovation, new processes, skills development, and capital equipment, ultimately fostering scaling and long-term value creation.

Maven Capital Partners, the overarching firm, was established in 2009 through a management buyout of the private equity division of Aberdeen Asset Management PLC. Since its inception, Maven has grown to become one of the UK's most active SME investors, backing hundreds of management teams. In 2021, Maven was acquired by Mattioli Woods Limited, a specialist wealth management and financial planning services provider, further enhancing its capabilities and reach. The firm is known for its local presence, with a network of offices across the UK, enabling close collaboration with management teams.

Maven Capital Partners offers flexible equity funding solutions, with the capacity to invest up to £20 million in a single transaction. Their investment strategies encompass management buyouts, growth capital, buy-and-build projects, equity value release, and pre-IPO financing. Notable investments include a £4.75 million investment in sustainable food packaging specialist iPac, leading a £15 million investment in Chorus Intelligence, and IFS Maven Equity Finance's £1.25 million investment in Highway Data Systems. The firm also supports companies in sectors such as Data and Geospatial Technology, MarTech, Cyber Security, Recruitment Technology, Investment & Wealth Management, and Telecoms.

The firm boasts a team of over 120 executives, including more than 50 dedicated investment and portfolio professionals with over 300 years of combined investment experience. This extensive expertise, coupled with a strong regional presence across 11 UK cities, allows Maven to provide strategic guidance and support to its portfolio companies. They are committed to responsible investing, having become a signatory to the Principles for Responsible Investment in June 2021 and the Investing in Women Code, which aims to advance female entrepreneurship in the UK.