We're always keen to meet with ambitious entrepreneurs.
If you would like to partner with us, please get in touch.
Seeking funding?
If you are a leisure, education or healthcare entrepreneur/owner looking to scale your business and partner with a funding provider with deep sector expertise and domain knowledge, or if you are an adviser working with a high-growth business in such sectors, please contact Nick-Raj Birdi at nick@imbiba.com or Carlo Rostagno at carlo@imbiba.com.
Before reaching out, please review our criteria section below, which should provide an indication as to whether your business aligns with our current investment focus. All information will be treated in confidence.
Criteria
We invest in the best location-based brands across leisure, education and healthcare, focusing on businesses that can deliver significant value and have a tangible presence. Here’s an idea of what we look for in our partners:
Business Focus
Consumer-Facing Operations: We invest in businesses with a direct consumer interaction, emphasising those with a physical presence and/or a strong services/experiential element. We often refer to this as investing in "four walls" businesses, where we can use our expertise to help support rollout growth, i.e., growth through the opening of new sites as opposed to tech platforms or product/retail businesses.
Investment Sectors: Our core focus is on areas such as lifestyle, education and wellness.
Business Potential
Proven Concept: A compelling business model with evidence of consumer demand and satisfaction.
Scalability: Potential for significant growth, with the ability to become a market leader in its field.
Investment Criteria
Investment Size: We invest between £2M and £10M, focusing on minority equity stakes to support growth
EBITDA Range: We typically invest in businesses generating an EBITDA between £750K and £5M
Geographic Focus: Primarily investing in businesses based in the UK, with potential consideration for exceptional opportunities elsewhere
Other: Please note that, at the moment, we are no longer investing in EIS or SEIS rounds
If your business aligns with these criteria and you are seeking a strategic partner to help you scale, we would love to hear from you. Please reach out to discuss how we can work together to achieve your growth ambitions.
Invest with us
Investors who wish to partner with us and invest in new or existing Imbiba portfolio companies, should get in touch using the confidential application form below.
Opportunities are presented in the form of an Investment Pack which covers all aspects of the investment, including terms, the financial structure, the potential risks and targeted returns, the exit strategy and timescale.
This is handled on our behalf by our broker, who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.