Claret Capital Partners

Leadoo Marketing Technologies announces its acquisition by SALESmanago - creating a best-in-class Customer Engagement Platform tailored to fuel the growth of mid-market ecommerce brands across Europe!   With Leadoo’s expertise in lead conversion and its strong presence in Northern Europe and the UK, combined with SALESmanago’s reach across Central, Eastern, and Southern Europe, this partnership solidifies their position as a leader in Europe’s marketing technology landscape. Congratulations to the team and all involved! We are delighted to have been part of the journey. https://lnkd.in/euy9baj2

Claret-backed Open Cosmos, a CEGCF III portfolio company, continues to grow and expand its global impact. The satellite technology and data business has had an impressive year, securing over $120 million in contracts whilst maintaining profitability and expanding its global presence. 🚀   Rafel Jorda Siquier, Founder and CEO, speaks to Space Impulse and shares his vision for the future of space data.   Highlights include:   - Their impressive 100% mission success rate with more satellite launches in the pipeline - The diverse applications of Open Cosmos' technology, from Earth observation to telecommunications and scientific research - The groundbreaking DataCosmos platform, which is revolutionising access to and analysis of diverse Earth Observation datasets - Open Cosmos' global expansion plans to bring their innovative solutions to Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East   Read more about their ambitious plans for global expansion and making space accessible to all!   https://lnkd.in/gVw23Svs

🏆🎉 Claret Capital Partners named Venture Debt Provider of the Year!   We're thrilled to announce that we've been awarded Venture Debt Provider of the Year at this year's 10th Anniversary Growth Investor Awards!   As a team we're grateful for this recognition which reflects our ongoing mission of supporting technology and life sciences businesses across Europe, providing them with the non-dilutive growth capital they need to succeed. Since launch, our funds have invested over €1bn, backing more than 180 innovative businesses. We are committed to matching the entrepreneurs' ambitions, fostering their business growth, and making a meaningful difference to the wider economy. Huge thanks to our investors, portfolio, team, and our network who all make this possible!    Thanks to Guy Tolhurst and the entire Growth Investor Awards team, the judges, and sponsors, for this award and a fantastic event!   Here's to continued growth and innovation! 🚀   #growthinvestorawards #award #venturedebt #growthdebt #innovation #tech #lifesciences

The Claret Team is proud to be partnering with Ukrainian Action, a charity founded in 2022 that is dedicated to helping victims of the Ukraine War. Founded by people with a direct network in Ukraine, since March 2022 Ukrainian Action have successfully delivered and donated over 300 vehicles across more than 60 humanitarian aid convoys. These vehicles play a crucial role in distributing humanitarian aid to liberated areas, evacuating civilians from conflict zones, and transporting heroes. In January 2025, members of the Claret team will embark on a three day, 1,000-mile convoy drive from the UK to Poland. Travelling in 4 vehicles, we'll be transporting power generators and essential humanitarian and medical aid supplies. All vehicles and supplies will be donated and handed over to Ukrainian Action volunteers in Poland, and then transported to locations where they are most needed in Ukraine. If you’re interested in partnering with us on this or would like to learn more about Ukrainian Action, please get in touch with the team by emailing [email protected] Alternatively, if you'd like to make a donation please kindly do so here. https://lnkd.in/e7HVDfs4

One week to go until #Slush2024! 🌟   We're excited to be joining the world’s leading startup event in Helsinki next week, and connecting with founders, innovators and fellow investors at the event.   Get in touch with Claret's Daniel Mallon and Brian Geraghty if you'll be there and would like to meet!   #slush2024 #tech #innovation #venturedebt #growthdebt

Innovation is a key driver for smart energy company GridBeyond, a CEGCF III portfolio company. As a leader in intelligent energy and smart grid platform service, the team continue to push the boundaries of smart grid technology, creating solutions that pave the way towards a sustainable energy future. Congratulations to the team on their two 2024 award wins - an Environment+Energy Leader Award for Product Innovation, and an Energy Risk Award by Risk.net for Technology of the Year!   In addition, GridBeyond has been shortlisted in the:   💫 Business & Finance Media Group Awards for Innovation of the Year 💫 UK BusinessGreen Awards for Innovation of the Year 💫 edie Net-Zero Awards for Innovation of the Year: Systems & Software 💫 Platts Global Energy Awards for Commercial Technology of the Year 💫 EVIES (EV Infrastructure and Energy Summit Awards) for Best New Services (C&I & Public) 💫 GREENFLEET Awards for IT Innovation   #innovation #energy #energytech #sustainability #GridBeyond https://lnkd.in/dwUr28Gb

🚀 Congratulations to quantilope on being ranked the #1 Top Technology Provider for Market Research in the 2024 Greenbook GRIT report, and climbing to #5 on the overall "Most Innovative Supplier" list! Fantastic news for the entire team at quantilope, a CEGCF III portfolio company, as they continue to disrupt the #marketresearch industry through #innovation and #AI-driven solutions!

Delighted to have joined the #UglyDuck24 conference earlier this week in Luxembourg. It was great to join fellow panellists in discussing how to future proof private equity/credit backed companies. Thanks to the European Investment Fund (EIF) for a valuable couple of days filled with networking and discussions. #UglyDuck24 #venturedebt #venturecapital Claret Capital Partners

We're excited to welcome Hivebrite to the Claret European Growth Capital Fund III portfolio! Hivebrite's leading community management and engagement platform enables organisations across industries to launch, manage, and grow private, fully-branded communities. Currently used by over 900 organisations in more than 50 countries, Hivebrite's customers include Santander, Euronext, the Obama Foundation, the U.S. Naval Academy, Roche, the University of Notre Dame, and the American Psychological Association. The recent acquisition of Orbiit (acquired by Hivebrite), an AI-powered matching company, underscores Hivebrite's commitment to providing its customers with the best technology to build impactful communities. We’re delighted to support Jean Hamon and the team as they continue to drive growth and platform innovation! 🚀 #saas #venturedebt #growth #innovation #community https://lnkd.in/eS764U3N

David Bateman, Managing Partner, will be joining the fantastic line-up of speakers at #UglyDuck24 next week - European Investment Fund (EIF)'s flagship venture capital conference. On Day 2 David will join the panel and share his insights on future-proofing private credit-backed companies! #UglyDuck24 #venturecapital #venturedebt #privatecredit