Previous investments
Previous investments led by the three partners of Blue HK Investments include:
Technology, Media & Telecoms
Checkpoint Security (UK) – Secure payment systems (sold to Bottomline Technologies)
Trados (USA) – Translation software (sold to SDL)
Patientline (UK) – Hospital TV and telephone systems (listed in London)
Consumer, Leisure & Education
Sanctuary Spa (UK) – Spas and beauty products (sold to PZ Cussons)
Brasserie Blanc (UK) – Restaurants (sold to financial investor)
CityFlyer Express (UK) – Short-haul airline (sold to British Airways)
Recycling & Environmental
Redeem (UK) – Mobile phone recycling and recommerce (sold to MBO)
Professional & Financial Services
HgCapital Trust – Private equity fund
HgCapital LLP – Private equity fund management
British Technology Group (UK) – Technology transfer (listed in London)
Acoura (UK) – Risk and certification services (sold to Lloyd's Register)
Manufacturing
FTE Automotive (Germany) – Auto parts manufacturer (sold to financial investor)
Hirschmann Electronics (Germany) – Industrial ethernet (sold to Belden)
Humanetics (USA) – Crash test dummies (sold to financial investor)
Distribution
Dechra Pharmaceuticals (UK) – Veterinary pharmaceuticals (listed in London)
Castle Packaging (UK) – Office supplies distributor (sold to MBO)