Meridian and the team are thrilled to be nominated as finalists for the Private Equity Firm of the Year at the Solent Deals Awards 2024.

Marking its 15th anniversary this year, Meridian Growth Capital manages a diverse portfolio of 10 companies, many of which are locally based.

Many congratulations to Hal Philipp, our friend, colleague and one of the original founders of Meridian Growth Capital who recently celebrated his 70th birthday at a lavish party in Switzerland. 

2023 was a great year for the Meridian team as we saw significant growth in the Growth Capital side of the business with a new investment in the travel sector, and a follow on investment in TMA Data Management.

2024 has gotten off to a flying start with two acquisitions in progress within the MGC portfolio!

Meridian invests into NJT with Darren Thompson joining the Board, as an investor to help shape the business for significant growth.

Given the dramatic changes that have occurred in the UK energy market, TMA has sought to take advantage of its position as a leader in the UK data energy industry.  This has necessitated key hires at Board level and the entry into several important strategic partnership agreements.

The Meridian team are thrilled to share with you the fantastic news that we were awarded Private Equity Firm of the Year at last night’s Solent Deals Awards 2023!

Meridian’s investee company, Blis, the audience-first platform that doesn’t rely on personal data, have announced that LDC and Maven Investor Partners, have entered an agreement to make a significant investment in the company. 

With TMA's growing need for workspace as they continue to expand comes a need for relocation.  As a result, TMA has signed for The Smith office building (a mere 140 yards from their current premises in Kingston-upon-Thames) resulting in the town's largest letting of the year to date. 

Meridian invests into Elecon alongside the Management Team following their Buy-In/Management Buy-Out and join the Board providing strategic advice. 

Within in a week 23.5 Degrees open three more stores bringing their total up to 97.  They are still on target to reach their ambitious growth plans for 300 stores by the end of 2027!

23.5 Degrees has invested more than £28 million into the UK economy since the opening of their first store in 2013 through building and buying stores.

Following their successful sale to ECI in February 2022, Zenergi have been shortlisted for both Large Deal of the Year and Management Team of the Year at the Business Magazine's Solent Deals Awards 2023.

Meridian is delighted to have been shortlisted for The Business Magazine's Private Equity Firm of the Year Award at this year’s Solent Deals Awards 2023.

Meridian's portfolio company Diametric are awarded Small Business of the Year at the Isle of Wight Chamber Business Awards 2022. This is a true testament of the first class service they provide to their loyal customer base. 

The investment comes from AshGrove Capital and will allow Newswhip to achieve its growth plans and boost its product, as well as increasing its engineering team and grow staff numbers by more than 50% in the next three years. 

An absolute privilege to join the Diametric team on the Solent for a day of Ribbing and treasure hunting as they celebrate their 40th anniversary.

ECI announce their investment in Meridian's ex portfolio company Zenergi, a leading energy and sustainability services provider, with a focus on the education, healthcare and social housing sectors.