Alcuin Capital Partners is very pleased to announce its exit from Dovetail Games, a UK market leader in the development and publication of simulation computer games. Established in 2009, Dovetail is best known for its Train Sim World franchise and has recently enjoyed success with its digital board game, Catan - Console Edition. Alcuin backed the business in September 2016.

The business has been acquired by Focus Entertainment, an established video games developer and publisher based in Paris (EPA: ALFOC). Dovetail's senior team, including with Jon Rissik (CEO), will continue to run the company and are committed to the long-term value creation of Dovetail.

Sean Brennan, CEO of Focus Entertainment, said "We are extremely pleased to welcome the talented and passionate teams from Dovetail Games into the Focus Group. The studio and its IPs are a very good fit for us and a worthy complement to the Focus lineup and strategy, with unique, compelling and definitive sim games celebrated by players all around the world."

Alcuin Capital is pleased to announce its investment in Vaughan.

Vaughan is a market-leading supplier of decorative lighting and furnishings. Renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, quality, and timeless designs, Vaughan products are found in the finest interiors internationally, from private houses, state apartments to high-profile hotels and restaurants. Every product is designed in house then manufactured using the finest quality materials and traditional and authentic manufacturing methods. The business was founded in 1983 with flagship showrooms in London and New York. Products are also displayed in partner showrooms in Design Centres across the US and agents globally.

Lucy and Michael Vaughan, Founders of Vaughan, commented: "Alcuin were the standout candidates to support our management team guide Vaughan into the future. Aside from their great knowledge and experience of operating high quality, distinctive brands, they understand what Vaughan is about and wish to preserve the same ethos and culture. We feel this represents a really exciting opportunity for the Company. Many of the improvements needed, previously on our business plan wish list, can now become a reality."

Alcuin Capital Partners LLP is pleased to announce the final closing of The Fifth Alcuin Fund L.P. having secured over £180 million in commitments, primarily from existing institutional investors and family offices across the UK, Europe and the US, but also including a limited number of new investors.

Alcuin specialises in making £10-20 million investments in growth capital and buyout transactions in UK companies.

Alcuin Capital Partners is pleased to announce its exit from the Groucho Club, the UK's best known arts and media members club. The business has been acquired by Artfarm, the creatively-focused hospitality business which has acclaimed venues across the world. Alcuin backed the management buy-out of the Groucho Club in June 2015.

The Groucho Club chairman, Nick Hurrell, said: "I am delighted that we have reached agreement with Artfarm, who are the perfect owners for the Groucho. Their mix of cultural engagement, pedigree in art and excellence in hospitality sits very well with the particular spirit of a members club that has been an important part of London's cultural life for many years."

Alcuin Capital Partners is very pleased to announce its exit from Lorega, the UK's leading supplier of loss recovery insurance. The business has been acquired by Geo Underwriting, The Ardonagh Group's MGA segment, and will continue to be led by Managing Director Neill Johnstone and operate independently under the Lorega brand. Alcuin backed the management buy-out of Lorega in February 2016.

Lorega Managing Director, Neill Johnstone, said: "We are extremely grateful for the support of Alcuin over the last six years and are thrilled to be joining Geo Underwriting, where we will sit alongside a host of leading industry brands. We remain committed to all our UK brokers and to the service excellence we provide to them and their customers. We look forward to continuing to build our relationships with the broking industry across the UK and to bring more policyholders the expert support they need when they encounter an unexpected loss or damage."

Alcuin Capital is pleased to announce its investment in the MBO of TuffX Glass.

Founded in 1997 TuffX Glass is a market-leading bespoke toughened glass processor specialising in the residential sector, and located in Knowsley since 2009. The business offers a comprehensive range of specialist toughened glass, in primarily non-standard shapes and thicknesses, for end applications such as balustrades, partitions and rooflights.

Established in May 2011, the Tasker Insurance Group is an insurance intermediary with a specialist retail broker, Tasker Insurance Brokers, a wholesale Lloyd's Broker, Tasker & Partners, and Managing General Agent, Gresham Underwriting. Employing 100+ staff in five UK offices the Group provides insurance broking and risk management solutions to businesses and their people, as well as wholesale broking support to other UK and Irish Brokers.

During Alcuin's ownership, Tasker continued its succession expansion, achieving strong organic growth, including the establishment of a European business, Tasker Brokers Europe, and through making a number of complimentary acquisitions.

The business now trades from 5 offices across the UK and has recognised specialisms within the Tour Operators and Travel, PI and Medmal, Technology and Life Sciences, Hospitality and Leisure and specialist Motor business sectors providing insurance broking, products and risk management services to clients and other brokers across the UK and internationally, including a number of household names.

Alcuin Capital is pleased to announce its investment in the MBO of Hartley Botanic.

Founded in 1938, Hartley Botanic is a leading manufacturer of luxury and bespoke Greenhouses and Glasshouses. The business is headquartered in Greenfield, Lancashire, and has operations in the USA where export sales have grown substantially in recent years. Hartley Botanic's Greenhouses are the only Aluminium Greenhouses endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society, and Hartley has been commissioned by the likes of the National Trust, Kew Gardens, Oxford Botanic Garden, Hampton Court Palace and the RHS.

Alcuin Capital Partners is pleased to announce its investment in SF Engineering.

SF Engineering is a specialist engineering business that designs, installs and integrates full food processing and packaging lines for meat, fish, dairy and meat alternative food products. SF was founded in 1982 and is based in County Sligo (Ireland) and Cambridgeshire (UK).

Seamus Farrell, CEO of SF Engineering, commented: "Alcuin's investment and acquisition expertise will ensure that SF Engineering continues strong commercial and brand growth into its next stage of development. We look forward to working with Alcuin to deliver this next phase."

Alcuin Capital Partners is pleased to announce the successful sale of Martinspeed to Crozier Fine Arts, a New York-based subsidiary of Iron Mountain Inc. Crozier are the global leader in fine art storage and logistics.

Established in 1975, Martinspeed is the UK leader in fine art storage and transportation. The business is situated in central London and provides moving, installation and storage services to the world's leading institutions, museums, collectors and galleries, with clients including the National Gallery and the British Museum.

Alcuin Capital is pleased to announce its investment in Nemesis Now Limited.

Founded in 2003 in Stoke-on-Trent, Nemesis Now is a leading creator of original pop culture merchandise, giftware and collectibles. The business has a growing portfolio of licensed products as well as a wide range of in-house designs, and sells into the UK and international markets.

Nick Chadwick and Andrew Norman-Smith, co-founders of Nemesis, said: "We are thrilled to be working with a dynamic team who are as passionate about our products and licences as we are. With our combined vision we see very exciting times ahead!"

Established in 1990, AVMI is a leading visual communications systems integrator providing a complete range of video conferencing and audio visual services to the private and public sectors and includes many household names as clients.

Its services include supporting complex IP-based video networks, managing and maintaining telepresence suites, providing audio-conferencing, digital signage and equipping training rooms and presentation areas with state-of-the art technology.

During Alcuin's ownership, AVMI continued its successful expansion, making a number of complementary acquisitions, broadening its customer base and expanding its operations from the UK into a global organisation with 6 international offices.

Alcuin Capital is pleased to announce its investment in Marsden Group Holdings.

Marsden is a leading manufacturer of weighing scales, having begun trading in 1926 - initially as a scales servicing shop. Marsden has an established reputation for accuracy and reliability, and its products are sold into the medical, industrial, veterinary and slimming sectors. The business is headquartered in Rotherham and its scales are sold in over 20 countries outside the UK.

Alcuin Capital is pleased to announce its investment in Gravitas Recruitment Group.

Established in 2010, Gravitas is a leading specialist recruitment consultancy operating across the UK and Asia. The business is headquartered in the City of London, with further offices in Manchester, Leeds, Hong Kong and Singapore. The UK division staffs technology roles in growing niches, while the Asia division primarily staffs permanent roles in the insurance and banking sectors.

Jonathan Ellerbeck, Alex Naylor and Daniel Wallis, Managing Directors and co-founders of Gravitas, said: "We are delighted to be partnering with Alcuin for the next chapter of Gravitas' growth story. We founded Gravitas to fill a gap in the market for an agency offering the niche specialism of a boutique, combined with the professionalism of a larger resourcing firm. With Alcuin as our investment partner, complementing our outstanding people, robust business platform and compelling growth proposition, we expect to accelerate the next phase of our journey."

Alcuin Capital Partners is pleased to announce its investment in Jenkins.

Jenkins is a port-centric logistics company that unloads, stores and distributes products for global manufacturers importing into the UK and Ireland. Headquartered in Belfast and trading for over 35 years, Jenkins is the market leader in handling paper products at ports in the UK and Ireland.

Alcuin Capital Partners is pleased to announce its investment in Servelec Controls, a leading UK-based systems integrator operating predominantly in the oil and gas, and power and infrastructure sectors. Headquartered in Eckington, Sheffield, Servelec Controls develops and integrates bespoke mission-critical systems for national infrastructure by bringing together specialist hardware, software and world-class engineering to provide control, monitoring and safety solutions.

Andrew Mills, Managing Director of Servelec Controls, commented: "We are in a fairly unique position, active in what is a growing niche market where operational excellence and enhanced safety is imperative. We are excited to be in control of delivering exactly what our business and customers need."

Alcuin Capital Partners is pleased to announce its investment in On The Go Tours.

Established in 2000 with offices in London, Brisbane and Johannesburg, as well as a presence in New Zealand, Canada and the US, On The Go Tours is a global escorted tour operator in the experiential travel market offering over 1,000 tours across 65 destinations.

On The Go Tours' managing director, Carl Cross, said: "After having grown the business significantly over the past three years, this new investment is the start of a new phase in the life of On The Go Tours. It will allow us to take important steps to elevate the business to the next level. My senior leadership team and I are invested in the business and incredibly excited about our future path."

Alcuin Capital Partners is pleased to announce a bolt-on by AVMI of Focus 21, a leading audio visual and video conferencing integrator.

Alcuin Capital Partners is pleased to announce its investment in Jigsaw24

Established in 1992 in Nottingham, Jigsaw24 employs more than 220 staff across 5 UK offices. The group is the largest B2B Apple reseller in the UK and specialises in integrating Apple, Adobe and Avid product in to businesses operating within the Enterprise, Creative and Education sectors.

Roger Whittle, Founder & CEO, Jigsaw24, said: "We are very excited to work with Alcuin Capital Partners and furthering the Jigsaw24 business. The last few years have been very successful for Jigsaw24 and our continued growth has been testament to our strong management team and the dedication of everyone in the business."

Alcuin is pleased to announce the formation of the High Road Restaurant Group, following the merger of Koh with the Buenos Aires ("BA"), a successful chain of Argentine steak restaurants.

Steve Hill and Gareth Lloyd-Jones both join the board of High Road to head the enlarged group as Executive Chairman and CEO, respectively. Steve and Gareth will be working with Andy Lennox of Koh and Massimo Osella of BA, who have been instrumental in building the brands to date and remain in their roles to drive further growth.

Alcuin Capital Partners is pleased to announce the sale of Domus to Headlam Group plc, Europe's largest distributor of floorcoverings comprising 62 wholly-owned businesses in the UK and Continental Europe.

Established in 1964, Domus is the UK's leading specification consultant and supplier of ceramic tiles for premium construction projects, primarily in commercial office and residential sectors as well as leisure, retail and education, with a fast-growing presence in engineered flooring and other hard surfaces.

Alcuin Capital Partners is pleased to announce its investment in Koh Thai.

Established in 2009 in Bournemouth, Koh currently operates 12 restaurants across Dorset, Wiltshire, Somerset and Hampshire. The group has built a strong name in the South, won numerous national awards such as Eat Out's "Brand of the Year 2016" and is currently ranked 6th in the UK as "Best Employer in Hospitality". Alongside its restaurants, Koh operates pop-up lounges for private parties and large public events such as the Bournemouth Air Show.

Andy Lennox, Koh Founder & CEO, The Koh Group (TKG), said: "This deal is the culmination of many years of hard work by the company and positions us perfectly for the next phase of growth."

Alcuin Capital Partners is pleased to announce a multi-million pound growth capital investment in Dovetail Games, a market-leader in the development and publishing of simulation games, to fund the development of a range of new products being released next year.

Dovetail Games was established in 2009, specialising in the development and publishing of simulation entertainment products. The company has grown from 7 employees to over 130 people based across two locations in Kent and Scotland since its launch. Initially responsible for producing the Train Simulator series of products on PC, Dovetail has expanded its roster of games to include flight and fishing simulations, available for both PC and console. Dovetail Games is an award winning company, ranked in the Sunday Times Hiscox Tech Track 100 in 2015.

Lorega Limited, the UK's market leader in claims assistance and loss recovery insurance, has been ranked first for service in the Commercial Lines category of the Insurance Times Broker Service Survey 2016.

Alcuin invested in Lorega in early 2016. The company has established a reputation as the UK's leading specialist for claims expertise and for providing a first class claims handling services for its customers.

Alcuin Capital Partners is pleased to announce its investment in Air Charter Service, a global leader in the aircraft charter market. Founded in 1990 by Chairman Chris Leach, Air Charter Service now employs more than 350 staff worldwide across 20 offices spanning five continents. The group offers private jet, commercial airliner and cargo aircraft charters, arranging more than 10,000 charters annually.

Justin Bowman, CEO of Air Charter Service, said: "The fact that this company has grown from the basement of a house to the largest charter brokerage in the world is a huge achievement and testament to our amazing team and corporate culture."

Alcuin is pleased to announce the sale of Krispy Kreme UK ("KKUK") to Krispy Kreme Group, its U.S.-based brand owner.

Founded in 1937 in the US, the UK operations began in 2003 when KKUK opened its first flagship store in Harrods, London before expanding to other cities across the UK including Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and Edinburgh. The business now sells over 62 million doughnuts "made fresh daily" each year.

At the time of Alcuin's investment in 2011, KKUK had 42 stores and 207 in-store cabinets. Under Alcuin's ownership KKUK grew to over 70 stores and over 690 in-store cabinets, with revenue, gross margin and profitability increasing substantially.

Following the sale to the U.S.-based brand owner, KKUK will continue to operate as normal and the company will continue to pursue growth through the opening of new retail stores and self-serve cabinets across the UK and Republic of Ireland.

Alcuin Capital Partners is delighted to announce its investment in Lorega Limited, the UK's market leader in claims assistance and loss recovery insurance. Lorega has an established reputation as a leading specialist for claims expertise and for providing a first class claims handling services for its customers. Of the claims assistance policies sold in the UK, around 95% or more are provided by Lorega.

Mark Storey, of Alcuin Capital Partners, said: "Lorega is a long established and high quality market leader, and combines a strong management team with an excellent market position and significant opportunity for growth. We look forward to working with the Lorega team as the business goes from strength to strength."

Alcuin Capital Partners is pleased to announce that it has successfully exited its 2008 investment The Travel Network Group through a secondary MBO.

The Travel Network Group represents the largest independent travel network in Europe, with over 800 members, and provide a range of membership propositions, products and services that enable new or existing travel businesses to operate within the travel sector.