B2B SOFTWARE · EXITED
From founder-led start-up to trade sale in five years
We invested, appointed a CFO through Wilson Search and rebuilt sales operations with Partners.
4.6×
revenue growth
22→140
employees
5 yrs
to exit
WILSON GROUP / 04 / CAPITAL & GROWTH
Wilson Investments backs founders and owner-managers selectively, then puts the whole group to work for them: operational support from Partners, leadership from Wilson Search, and a board seat that adds real value.
PRESENT YOUR BUSINESS ↗30
growth and new businesses backed
£85m
deployed with co-investors
11
successful exits
£2–10m
typical investment range
MEASURED RESULTS
REVENUE GROWTH
2.9×
average revenue growth of portfolio companies over the hold period.
EMPLOYMENT
1,850
jobs created across portfolio businesses since investment.
FOLLOW-ON
78%
of portfolio companies have gone on to raise further capital.
GROUP SUPPORT
100%
of investments receive hands-on support from at least one other Wilson practice.
HOW WE INVEST
We back a handful of businesses each year and commit to them fully.
Minority and majority investments to fund expansion, acquisitions or new markets.
Partial liquidity and succession structures for founders ready for their next chapter.
Alongside family offices and private equity partners where the group adds operating value.
A 100-day plan, board support and direct access to every Wilson practice.
PORTFOLIO STORIES · ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES
B2B SOFTWARE · EXITED
We invested, appointed a CFO through Wilson Search and rebuilt sales operations with Partners.
4.6×
revenue growth
22→140
employees
5 yrs
to exit
FOOD MANUFACTURING · HELD
Demand had outstripped capacity. We funded the expansion and helped automate the new line.
+140%
capacity
3
national retailers won
95
jobs created
FOUNDER ENDORSEMENTS · ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES
“Other investors offered money. Joseph and the team at Wilsons offered a plan, the right people and a whole group of experts on call. We grew four-fold and sold on our terms.”
“Wilson Investments understood a family business. They helped us grow without losing who we are.”
“As a co-investor, we value the operating depth the Wilson team brings. It changes outcomes.”
“The 100-day plan gave us clarity from the first week. Wilson Investments has been the most constructive shareholder we've ever had.”
“Joseph and the team at Wilsons structured a deal that let me take some money off the table and stay in charge. Three years on, we're twice the size.”
We look at every opportunity personally and reply within ten working days.