Clients
For over a decade, Highstead has been advising some of the world’s most exciting consumer, media and tech brands. Explore the businesses and people we’ve brought together.
GRANDESIGN – US-based Out-of-Home specialist
The second-largest independent OOH agency in the US, delivering traditional and experiential OOH across six offices.
Activity: Acquisition
Talon: Talon
Year: 2019
FRESCOBOL CARIOCA – Designer swimwear, clothing & accessories
Inspired by the spirit of Rio de Janeiro, Frescobol Carioca is infused with collaboration, energy and genuine passion. Designed for sunseekers and city explorers alike, the collection offers effortless essentials with a distinct Carioca flair, forming the basis of any modern wardrobe.
Activity: Fundraise
YFM Equity Partners: YFM Equity Partners
Year: 2019
ANYA HINDMARCH – Luxury handbags & accessories
Anya Hindmarch is a dynamic global brand, known for its luxury accessories, ground-breaking work in sustainability and playful experiential retail concepts. Creativity, modern craftsmanship and personalisation sit at the heart of everything the brand does.
Activity: Acquisition
White & Blue Capital: White & Blue Capital
Year: 2019
GRAND VISUAL – Out-of-Home production
Providing creative services and crafting compelling stories which maximise the effective use of OOH for advertisers and agencies around the globe.
Activity: Acquisition
Talon: Talon
Year: 2019
THE CONRAN SHOP – Contemporary furniture & homeware
The Conran Shop offers an exciting and unique range of furniture and interiors, from iconic mid-century classics to inimitable exclusives and vintage styles, complemented and brought up to date with a growing range of Design Collaborations & Future Collectibles.
Activity: Acquisition
White & Blue Capital: White & Blue Capital
Year: 2020
SERAPHINE – Premium maternity wear
Seraphine's high-quality, fashion-forward maternity clothes are designed to help pregnant women stay true to their style during and after pregnancy. Specialising in innovative maternity & nursing designs, Seraphine empowers women to feel comfortable and confident in their changing bodies.
Activity: Acquisition
Mayfair Equity Partners: Mayfair Equity Partners
Year: 2020
PV3 TECHNOLOGIES – Electrochemical technologies
Specialist in the development and manufacture of electrochemical materials used in the creation of green hydrogen, with an emphasis on customer collaboration and product development.
Activity: Acquisition
James Cropper (via Technical Fibre Products): James Cropper (via Technical Fibre Products)
Year: 2021
WILD NUTRITION – Natural, ethically-sourced supplements and vitamins
An award-winning, B-Corp certified nutritional supplements and wellness brand. With its unique Food-Grown approach that uses an organic and completely natural method of producing the active nutrients, Wild Nutrition is able to provide superior efficacy and whole body nutrition with its products.
Activity: Fundraise
Piper Private Equity: Piper Private Equity
Year: 2021
BUNTIN – US-based Out-of-Home media specialist
Buntin is recognized as one of the the leading AdTech companies in OOH media, with unified planning, buying, production, optimization, and attribution capabilities that optimises media across channels, including programs executed at the hyperlocal level and scaled nationally.
Activity: Acquisition
Talon: Talon
Year: 2021
SLAM – Italian performance wear
Slam is a leading technical sailing and premium lifestyle apparel brand designed by professionals for competitive yachtsmen and women and sailing enthusiasts alike. The distinctive Italian brand has a global reputation for technical excellence steeped in style.
Activity: Disposal
VAM Investments: VAM Investments
Year: 2021
POSTER PLAN (KINETIC IRELAND) – Ireland-based Out-of-Home specialist
An OOH specialist, focusing on creative, dynamic and data-led solutions for a wide range of agencies and clients.
Activity: Acquisition
Talon: Talon
Year: 2021
CLIENT N – Visual effects for film & live production
A pioneer of real-time motion picture software and virtual production technology.
Activity: Disposal
Undisclosed: Undisclosed
Year: 2021
WHOLEGOOD – Organic food wholesaler
Award-winning one-stop-shop solution for food retailers, supplying biodynamic and organic fruit, vegetables and the best independent brands.
Activity: Fundraise
Undisclosed: Undisclosed
Year: 2021
BUZZBIKE – Bike subscription
An urban bike and e-bike subscription service, combining hardware, software, services and community to offer members a holistic active mobility solution with all the benefits of owning a bike without the upfront investment or hassle.
Activity: Fundraise
Signa Sports United: Signa Sports United
Year: 2022
TALON – Global independent Out-of-Home media agency
Global leader in OOH, utilising extensive expertise to connect with audiences and ensure advertisers and agencies reap the rewards.
Activity: Disposal
Equistone Partners Europe: Equistone Partners Europe
Year: 2022
BREMONT – Luxury British watches
An award-winning company championing British watchmaking by producing beautifully engineered chronometers at its headquarters in Henley. Inspired by flying and all things mechanical, Bremont is among the top 20 watchmakers in the world with a passionate global customer base.
Activity: Fundraise
Bill Ackman, Hellcat Acquisitions: Bill Ackman, Hellcat Acquisitions
Year: 2022
MONICA VINADER – Demi-fine jewellery
An iconic, fast-growing leader in the demi-fine jewellery space, Monica Vinader creates modern designs of exceptional quality. Focusing on personalisation, collectability and sustainability, the brand enjoys a highly engaged loyal community with global reach.
Activity: Acquisition
Bridgepoint Development Capital: Bridgepoint Development Capital
Year: 2023
NOVUS – Canadian Out-of-Home media agency
One of the largest and most-respected agencies in Canada, delivering customised, strategic and data-led campaigns for many of the world's biggest OOH advertisers.
Activity: Acquisition
Talon: Talon
Year: 2023
EVOLVE – Independent Out-of-Home specialist
A global, independent OOH agency using data technology to provide agile, effective and tangible results for advertisers.
Activity: Acquisition
Talon: Talon
Year: 2023
DEMELLIER – Contemporary luxury handbags
Award-winning brand loved by royalty and celebrities, with a unique proposition of high-end aesthetics, modern design, outstanding quality and a focus on sustainability and social values.
Activity: Fundraise
Undisclosed: Undisclosed
Year: 2023
BROMPTON BICYCLE – British-made folding bicycle
Iconic and pre-eminent folding bicycle with 45 years of design, engineering and manufacturing know-how. Brompton has built a multi-award winning heritage brand with a global presence.
Activity: Fundraise
BGF: BGF
Year: 2023
ISLAND VIEW HOLIDAYS – Holiday parks
Operator of three holiday parks on the Isle of Wight.
Activity: Acquisition
Bluebird Partners: Bluebird Partners
Year: 2012
SOUTH LAKELAND PARKS – Holiday Parks
Developer and operator of holiday parks in the Lake District area.
Activity: Acquisition
Park Holidays: Park Holidays
Year: 2013
EASTERN PARKS – Holiday parks
Two well-established holiday parks in Norfolk and Lincolnshire that together comprise more than 2,000 pitches and a nine-hole golf course.
Activity: Disposal
Electra Partners: Electra Partners
Year: 2014
EMILIA WICKSTEAD – Luxury womenswear
The epitome of modern femininity, Emilia Wickstead's ready-to-wear collections offer traditional elegance with a contemporary twist, uncompromising on quality.
Activity: Fundraise
White & Blue Capital: White & Blue Capital
Year: 2015
PRICE FORBES – Independent specialty insurance broker
Independent specialist global wholesale insurance broker, placing risks for large national corporations, SMEs and start-ups, and in particular, non-standard risks for large multinational companies.
Activity: Disposal
Highbridge Capital Management: Highbridge Capital Management
Year: 2015
AMSCREEN – Digital outdoor signage provider
Experts in delivering digital intelligence to the urban world. Providing Smart street furniture and connected street-level hubs to create an urban network that powers smarter cities and delivers valuable insights.
Activity: Disposal
Undisclosed: Undisclosed
Year: 2015
AIRPORT MEDIA – Advertising services in airports
The exclusive provider of digital, classic and experiential advertising within London Gatwick and London Luton airports.
Activity: Acquisition
Undisclosed: Undisclosed
Year: 2015
COACH HOUSE INNS – Gastropub group
A growing collection of gastropubs that concentrate on sourcing local and seasonal ingredients for the menu, as well as offering relaxed and welcoming accommodation.
Activity: Fundraise
Clark Group: Clark Group
Year: 2016
DEMELLIER – Contemporary luxury handbags
Award-winning brand loved by royalty and celebrities, with a unique proposition of high-end aesthetics, modern design, outstanding quality and a focus on sustainability and social values.
Activity: Fundraise
Sloane Point: Sloane Point
Year: 2016
TALON – Global independent Out-of-Home media agency
Global leader in OOH, utilising extensive expertise to connect with audiences and ensure advertisers and agencies reap the rewards.
Activity: Disposal
Mayfair Equity Partners: Mayfair Equity Partners
Year: 2017
DENTEX – Network of co-owned dental practices
The UK's corporate of choice with a community of over 100 dental practices. Dentex celebrates the individuality of each practice and their team, giving them the time and support to get back to doing the job they love.
Activity: Fundraise
Universal Partners Limited: Universal Partners Limited
Year: 2017
BUZZBIKE – Bike subscription
An urban bike and e-bike subscription service, combining hardware, software, services and community to offer members a holistic active mobility solution with all the benefits of owning a bike without the upfront investment or hassle.
Activity: Fundraise
Undisclosed: Undisclosed
Year: 2018
PARVALUX – British manufacturer of geared motors
The UK’s largest manufacturer of small powered geared electric motors. The business manufactures products suitable for applications in the Healthcare, Leisure, Industrial, Transport and Commercial sectors, as well as offering semi-custom and fully bespoke design options.
Activity: Fundraise
HSBC Bank Finance: HSBC Bank Finance
Year: 2018
BREMONT – Luxury British watches
An award-winning company championing British watchmaking by producing beautifully engineered chronometers at its headquarters in Henley. Inspired by flying and all things mechanical, Bremont is among the top 20 watchmakers in the world with a passionate global customer base.
Activity: Fundraise
Select Equity Group, Astor Place Holding: Select Equity Group, Astor Place Holding
Year: 2018
PARVALUX – British manufacturer of geared motors
The UK’s largest manufacturer of small powered geared electric motors. The business manufactures products suitable for applications in the Healthcare, Leisure, Industrial, Transport and Commercial sectors, as well as offering semi-custom and fully bespoke design options.
Activity: Disposal
Maxon Motors: Maxon Motors
Year: 2018
