© Copyright Acquisition International 2024 - All Rights Reserved.

Article Image - Lonsdale’s Investment in Nutrisure
Posted 3rd June 2015

Lonsdale’s Investment in Nutrisure

Lonsdale's Investment in Nutrisure

Mouse Scroll AnimationScroll to keep reading

Let us help promote your business to a wider following.

Lonsdale’s Investment in Nutrisure

Lonsdale’s Investment in Nutrisure

View Biography

Praesidian Capital

View Biography
Image

Anthony Brennan, Debt Providers

Helen Reed, Legal Adviser to Lonsdale

Private equity firm Lonsdale Capital Partners has acquired a stake in Nutrisure Limited (Nutrisure), a supplier of superfoods both in the UK and internationally.

In the fast growing and increasingly popular world of organic superfoods, which includes spirulina, coconut oil and chia seeds, Nutrisure has seen a significant increase in demand for its products.  This has helped it generate sales of GBP12.5million in the current financial year, and has also seen it included in the Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 league table.

Lonsdale’s funds will help the company continue its strong growth to date, with investment in the Naturya and Supernutrients brands, and increased focus on sales and marketing. Development of new products will also be high on the priorities list, led by founder, Martin Kemp, who remains a substantial shareholder.

Alison Levett joins the company as CEO following a highly successful career managing a range of companies in the food and drinks sector.  She previously headed up Enotria Winecellars Limited, a private equity backed specialist wine distributor, and also UK divisions of Allied Domecq plc and Campbell Grocery Products Limited.

Lonsdale will use its experience in the mid-market to help Nutrisure through the next phase of its evolution, progressing from entrepreneur-led start up to an international food group. The company will build on its strong existing position in the sector by broadening its branded product offering, helping superfoods become a mainstream product category.

Ross Finegan, a Partner at Lonsdale, says: “Martin and his team have built a hugely impressive business in the very exciting and fast growing superfoods sector.  More and more people are moving away from consuming processed foods and looking to healthy, natural, organic alternatives.  Superfoods has become a category in its own right and is growing rapidly.  Bringing in a vastly experienced consumer CEO in Alison Levett will enable this business to continue its impressive growth.

Alison Levett, new CEO of Nutrisure Limited, says: “Nutrisure is a very impressive business which possesses a strong proposition in the health food market. Martin has created an excellent and forward-moving business, with the support of Lonsdale Capital Partners and Martin’s innovations in product development I feel that Nutrisure has a very exciting future.”

Nutrisure Limited is based in Bath, Somerset, and was founded by Martin Kemp in 2006.
Praesidian Capital Europe provided debt funding for the transaction.

“Nutrisure has built an excellent reputation in a highly growth-oriented market,” says Jason Drattell, Praesidian Founder. “We are excited about the opportunity to provide support for this investment and to work with them and Lonsdale going forward.”

Categories: Finance, Strategy


You Might Also Like
Read Full PostRead - Eye Icon
The 2017 Onshore Excellence Awards Press Release
Strategy
26/04/2017The 2017 Onshore Excellence Awards Press Release

The 2017 Onshore Excellence Awards Press Release

Read Full PostRead - Eye Icon
Sterling Bancorp Acquires Damian Services Corporation
Finance
08/04/2015Sterling Bancorp Acquires Damian Services Corporation

Sterling Bancorp Acquires Damian Services Corporation

Read Full PostRead - Eye Icon
Bank Cyber-Attacks Highlight the Need to Simulate ‘War Games’, Says KPMG
Innovation
18/02/2015Bank Cyber-Attacks Highlight the Need to Simulate ‘War Games’, Says KPMG

KPMG's comment on news showing $1bn (£648m) has been stolen in cyber-attacks since 2013.

Read Full PostRead - Eye Icon
The Crucial Role of Custom Store Signs in Small Business Success
News
03/07/2023The Crucial Role of Custom Store Signs in Small Business Success

In the cutthroat world of commerce, standing out and winning over clients can be a real struggle for small businesses. Custom store signs are a powerful instrument that can make a big difference. They’re often the initial touchpoint with potential custom

Read Full PostRead - Eye Icon
Atlas Genetics Completes $20m Series C Fundraising
Finance
Read Full PostRead - Eye Icon
Offshore Wind Attracting a Variety of Investor Groups
Finance
12/10/2015Offshore Wind Attracting a Variety of Investor Groups

The wide range of investment entry points in offshore wind has attracted a diversified group of investors that span from strategic industrial players to passive financial investors. We spoke to Christine Brockwell, Managing Director and Head of Corporate Devel

Read Full PostRead - Eye Icon
Microsoft to Acquire LinkedIn
M&A
13/06/2016Microsoft to Acquire LinkedIn

Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) and LinkedIn Corporation (NYSE: LNKD) on Monday announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Microsoft will acquire LinkedIn for $196 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at $26.2 billion, inclusive

Read Full PostRead - Eye Icon
5 Things To Do When Filing for a Worker’s Compensation Claim
Legal
24/03/20235 Things To Do When Filing for a Worker’s Compensation Claim

Injuries and illnesses are inevitable in every working place. However, if any of these result from certain conditions in your workplace or you sustain them while working, you can receive compensatory benefits.

Read Full PostRead - Eye Icon
Biocon to go Ahead with Syngene IPO, Listing Likely in July
Finance
19/05/2015Biocon to go Ahead with Syngene IPO, Listing Likely in July

Biotechnology major Biocon on Wednesday filed a prospectus with market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) for the Initial Public Offer (IPO) of its research arm, Syngene, through which it aims to raise around Rs 600 crore for funding resea



Our Trusted Brands

Acquisition International is a flagship brand of AI Global Media. AI Global Media is a B2B enterprise and are committed to creating engaging content allowing businesses to market their services to a larger global audience. We have 14 unique brands, each of which serves a specific industry or region. Each brand covers the latest news in its sector and publishes a digital magazine and newsletter which is read by a global audience.

Arrow