Imbiba invests into Abacus Ark

Imbiba is pleased to announce its investment in Abacus Ark.

Abacus Ark is a leading preschool and nursery group in London. The transaction marks the third investment closed under Imbiba’s latest £90m fund and aims to provide essential growth capital to support Abacus Ark in its mission to deliver exemplary childcare services in the early education and nursery sector.

Abacus Ark was created to address the gap in the market for high-quality, full-time childcare across a number of boroughs in London. With a unique aim of “bringing bright futures to light” through an exceptional early education curriculum, Abacus Ark invigorates a passion for learning by building upon the basics of early education while innovating the way the curriculum is taught through eco-conscious practices, making a commitment to positive futures and outcomes for everyone.  

Lizzie Ryan, Partner and Head of Investment at Imbiba, commented: “We are delighted to be partnering with Abacus Ark. Anthony’s dedication and vision for the future growth of the company aligns perfectly with Imbiba’s commitment to support best-in-class high-growth businesses. With a strong brand, high quality proposition, and driven management team, we look forward to partnering with the team at Abacus Ark as we expand the company together, providing outstanding childcare services to an increasing number of families across London.”

Imbiba’s investment in Abacus Ark marks a significant milestone as the firm continues to support category-leading businesses. With Abacus Ark already operating across three locations—Maida Vale, Clapham Junction, and Wandsworth Town — Imbiba’s investment is set to expand Abacus Ark’s presence with additional locations already in the pipeline.

For further information, please contact the team at Imbiba.