Current Portfolios

Advanced Computer Software

Advanced Computer Software will seek to invest in a UK, European or North American business managed by industry experienced executives, with a focus on sectors the subject of structural or regulatory change, such as natural resources, energy and media services.

For more information, please visit www.drurylanecapital.com

Alterian

Alterian (LSE: ALN) helps marketers improve results through its integrated marketing software platform and global partner community of leading marketing service providers, agencies, and systems integrators. Alterian empowers marketers with an integrated marketing software platform combining database, online and operational marketing applications on a shared data infrastructure. The Alterian Marketing Services Platform makes it practical and cost effective for marketers to use actionable insight to execute an integrated marketing strategy across online and offline channels.It is the unique integration of analytics, content and execution through Alterian's industry leading tools, such as the Dynamic Messenger email platform, and the award winning Morello and Immediacy Web Content Management solutions, which enables marketers to drive a seamless, multi-channel customer experience.

For more information, please visit www.alterian.com

Animal Care

Image Scan Holdings

Image Scan Holdings plc (AIM: IGE) is focused on the development and commercialisation of market leading real-time 3D and 2D x-ray solutions for use in the global industrial and security inspection markets. The company's industrial inspection solutions include the R&D MDXI unit and the in-line DEX camera. The company's security inspection solutions feature the unique 3D baggage inspection system, AXIS-3D , marketed by Rapiscan in their 3DSP and 3DLP product lines, and the new PanDEX portable inspection unit for bomb disposal and ordnance detection applications.

For more details, visit www.ish.co.uk

Intercede

Intercede Group plc is a leading developer and supplier of smart card and identity credential management software. The company’s principal product, MyID, is a software solution that manages the secure registration, issuance and lifecycle of identity credentials and devices.

For more details, visit www.intercede.com

Mount Engineering

Mount Engineering develops, certifies, and recertifies SPCC Plans in accordance with 40 CFR, part 112, the Oil Pollution Prevention Regulation. The company provides training necessary to ensure continued compliance under authority of the Clean Water Act (CWA).

Although Mount Engineering specializes in SSPC plan development, it offers other civil and environmental engineering services.

Among the full range of functions are:

Bulk Petroleum Storage Facilities: Capabilities include tank farm design, equipment specification, process piping and equipment installation, whether upgrading an existing bulk plant or planning construction of a brand new facility.

Reinforced Concrete Design: Design and specification of footings and foundation walls for residential additions, garage additions, pre-engineered steel buildings and secondary containment structures.

Residential Steel Design: Use properly sized steel beams and columns to eliminate lally columns from your next project, creating more open space and allowing more freedom in your floor plan designs.

For more details, visit www.mountengineering.com

Optare

Optare has been established as one of the most respected names in the UK bus and coach industry. the Optare Group comprises three business operations; Bus Manufacturing, Coach Sales and Unitec, a dedicated after-sales and parts division. Each of these are responsible for a specific role in the organisation and contributes to a total "one stop shop" for their customers.

For more information, please visit www.optare.com

Plastics Capital

Plastics Capital is a plastics products manufacturing business, focused on proprietary products for niche markets. 70% of company produce is exported, in roughly equal proportion to customers in North America, continental Europe and Asia Pacific.

Established in 2002, and built by acquisition, Plastics Capital trades through 3 operating entities based across the U.K. with 5 factories in Knaresborough (Yorks.), Dartford (Kent), Wellingborough (Northants), Poole (Dorset) and Narborough (Leics.) plus an assembly factory in Thailand. In addition Plastic Capital have sales offices in Boston (Massachusetts) and Tokyo. Annual sales exceed £24m.

For more details, visit www.plasticscapital.com

Relax

Relax Finance are loan brokers who offer consumers the best possible "hassle free" solution whatever the financial requirements or personal circumstances.

For more information, please visit www.relaxfinance.com

Agrifima Brazil Ltd

Axeon plc

Axeon Holdings plc is a Scottish group providing highly advanced green energy solutions to complex issues facing the automotive and industrial markets. The group has two main businesses - Axeon Technologies Limited and Axeon Power Limited.
The threat of global warming has placed all industries under increased regulatory pressure to cut carbon dioxide and other emissions whilst at the same time use our finite fossil fuel resources better.

Axeon Technologies Limited

Axeon Technologies has developed a range of neural networks called Vindax, which are targeted at control and diagnostic application areas that are difficult to define using normal algorithmic approaches. One example of this is where Vindax is being used in the electronic control unit of engines to optimise fuel economy and reduce emissions. Other examples can be found in the defence, image processing and robotics industries.

Axeon Power Limited

Axeon Power has a strong history in design and manufacture of Li-ion based batteries for portable devices. The company is using this experience to develop large high capacity batteries and battery management electronics for automotive electric and hybrid electric vehicles.

For more details, visit www.axeon.com

Charter plc

Charter, headquartered in Dublin, owns (through a number of intermediate companies) two international engineering businesses, one focused on welding, cutting and automation ('ESAB'), and the other on air and gas handling ('Howden').

For more details visit www.charterplc.com

Clerkenwell Ventures

Clerkenwell Ventures was formed in 2004 to acquire businesses in the leisure sector. Targets are expected to meet the following criteria: potential for rapid growth and/or above average cash flow; strong operational management; proven business model and attractive returns on invested capital. The company is actively pursuing a number of acquisition targets.

For more details, visit www.clerkenwellventures.com

Cohort plc

Cohort provides independent consultancy support combining technical expertise with practical experience and domain knowledge to the defence sector. Initially focusing on operational and non-operational CIS strategy and projects, especially in the Land Systems area, the company has expanded into a range of complementary business areas. The company’s two trading divisions, SCS and MASS, have an impressive client base that includes the MOD and its agencies, NATO, and major defence contractors such as BAE, EDS, General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin. Cohort recently acquired SEA Ltd for an initial consideration of £20.7m. The earnings enhancing acquisition brings with it additional expertise in systems engineering and product development in the maritime and space industries.

Richoux

Richoux has been part of the London scene since 1909 when it was a patisserie and confectioner and the place to be seen. As time went on Richoux became the restaurant it is today, frequented by Londoners, visitors, and many a well-known face. Step into any Richoux and be served by warm, friendly staff. Richoux is unique, as customers may order what they like when they like, be it a three course meal, traditional English breakfast, old fashioned tea or a simple snack. All Richoux restaurants are in superb locations. Mayfair, Knightsbridge, Piccadilly and St Johns Wood.

For more information, please visit www.richoux.co.uk

Westmount Energy

Westmount Energy Limited is an energy investment company.The investment strategy of the company has been to provide seed capital to small companies which are identified as having significant growth possibilities. The sale of such stakes taking place subsequent to flotation or when a significant third party offer is available, which values such a stake as attractive both for price and market reasons.

For more details visit www.westmount-energy.co.uk