# Beech Tree Private Equity

> Beech Tree Private Equity is a VC fund backing Information Technology. See 15 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Oct 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Wilmslow, United Kingdom
- Total investments: 15
- Last investment: Aug 2023
- Lead investor: 60%
- Fund size: $144M
- Last fund: Jul 2023
- Last updated: Oct 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beech-tree-private-equity
- Website: http://www.beechtreepe.com/

Beech Tree Private Equity (BTPE) is a private equity firm providing capital and expertise to fast-growing businesses. BTPE invest £10-30 million into high-growth companies typically valued at between £10-75 million. Beech Tree Private Equity specializes in disruptive business models which, with additional capital and expertise, can take advantageof the dynamics of an attractive business model and an expanding market.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Information Technology | 5 | 33% |
| Software | 3 | 20% |
| Cyber Security | 3 | 20% |
| Insurance | 2 | 13% |
| Consulting | 2 | 13% |

19 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Private Equity | 12 | 80% |
| Venture - Series Unknown | 1 | 7% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United Kingdom | 12 | 80% |
| United States | 1 | 7% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Paul Franks | Co-Founder & Managing Partner | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/paul-franks-e356 |
| Andy Marsh | Managing Partner | 1 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/andy-marsh-3 |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CovertSwarm | CovertSwarm is a cyber squad industry that provides cyber security, network, computer, and penetration testing services. |  | Venture - Series Unknown | Aug 08, 2023 | https://covertswarm.com |
| ARC Systems | ARC Systems is a Managed Services Providing firm delivering IT Support, cybersecurity, Managed Backup and Cloud Services. |  | Private Equity | Apr 17, 2023 | https://www.arcsystems.co.uk |
| Obsequio Group | Obsequio Group provide a range of technology driven compliance solutions. |  | Private Equity | Mar 27, 2023 | https://www.obsequio.co.uk/ |
| Learnlight | Learnlight was founded in 2007 with a dream to bridge the gap between the disparate worlds of education and technology. Their vision was to create an ‘EdTech’ company that harnessed cutting-edge technology to optimize instructor-led training (ILT) rather than replace it, as so many traditional eLearning providers have tried and failed to do.Their obsession was, and continues to be, empowering talented trainers to create transformative learning experiences, because, at the end of the day, they think people are the real ‘killer app’. |  | Private Equity | Mar 22, 2023 | https://www.learnlight.com/en/ |
| Avid Insurance Services | Avid Insurance Services is a niche multi disciplined Insurance intermediary and Managing General Agent. |  | Private Equity | Aug 03, 2021 | http://www.avidinsurance.co.uk/ |
| Ancoris | Ancoris is a cloud services provider with a successful digital transformation practice. |  | Private Equity | Aug 03, 2021 | https://www.ancoris.com/ |
| Advanta Wealth | Advanta Solutions is a fast-growing, multi-faceted wealth management and complementary services group. The business is centred around a market leading, customer focused Chartered Financial Planning business, Advanta Wealth, which provides its clients with holistic financial planning services, complemented by mortgage and insurance brokeragefacilities within the wider group. Advanta currently employs c.60 people and consistently delivers market leading organic growth rates, with c.40% of revenues each year generated from new business as a result of a highly satisfied customer base and strong service levels. The Business has grown the assets which it manages on behalf of customers from less than £200m only three years ago to almost £500m today. |  | Private Equity | Apr 07, 2021 | https://advantawealth.co.uk |
| Performanta | Performanta offers independent cyber security services with a consultative approach to people, process and technology. They measure Governance, Risk and Compliance with a kill chain resilience and technology mapping service. They provide 24/7/365 CSOC technical support and products to deliver intelligence and customer value to ensurecontrol over the threat landscape. |  | Private Equity | Mar 19, 2021 | http://www.performanta.com/ |
| Transparity | Transparity is a cloud service provider aimed at large corporations and companies. The company offers consultation, implementation, and training services, as well as specializing in networking, data infrastructure, and security, to give clients the necessary support for digital transformation initiatives. |  | Private Equity | Sep 24, 2020 | https://www.transparity.com |
| BCN Group | BCN Group is a managed services and solutions company that provides IT support. Its services include IT service desk services, pro-active monitoring services, request fulfilment services, and service optimization services. The company also provides cybersecurity, professional services, support for hardware, licensing assets, business continuity,software, and consultancy, as well as direct access to technical support staff and IT helpdesk. |  | Private Equity | Nov 20, 2018 | https://bcn.co.uk |

10 of 15 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Synova](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/synova-capital) — VC Fund, 4 deals together

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## FAQ

### What does Beech Tree Private Equity invest in?

Beech Tree Private Equity invests primarily in Information Technology, Software and Cyber Security startups, most often at Private Equity and Venture - Series Unknown stage. Most of the 15 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United Kingdom. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Beech Tree Private Equity?

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### Who are the partners at Beech Tree Private Equity?

The team at Beech Tree Private Equity includes Paul Franks (Co-Founder & Managing Partner) and Andy Marsh (Managing Partner). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

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