# Freshstream

> Freshstream is a VC fund in London backing Music and Solar. See 10 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Total investments: 10
- Last investment: Apr 2024
- Lead investor: 60%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bregal-freshstream
- Website: http://www.freshstream.com/

Freshstream is a VC fund in London focused on Music and Solar. Bregal Freshstream is a middle-market private equity fund that focuses on investments in the U.K. and Benelux markets. It covers a wide variety of industry sectors, including healthcare, general manufacturing, financial services, aerospace, branded retail, chemicals, building products, and TMT.Bregal Freshstream acquires majority equity stakes inthe companies in which it invests, including in debt and debt-like instruments. Headquartered in London, England, it was founded in 2015.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Music | 1 | 10% |
| Solar | 1 | 10% |
| Coffee | 1 | 10% |
| Energy | 1 | 10% |
| Medical | 1 | 10% |

19 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Private Equity | 9 | 90% |
| Seed | 1 | 10% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United Kingdom | 6 | 60% |
| The Netherlands | 3 | 30% |
| Ireland | 1 | 10% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Adam McLain | Partner | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/adam-mclain |
| Marc van der Lubbe | Venture Partner | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/marc-van-der-lubbe |
| Patrick Smulders | Co Founder & Managing Partner | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/patrick-smulders |
| Rayhan Davis | Chief Investment Officer | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/rayhan-davis |
| Giuseppe Silvestri | Venture Partner | 1 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/giuseppe-silvestri-d559 |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bella Figura Music | Bella Figura is an artist-centric music firm that combines technology and a focus on creative brilliance to provide a model for managing music rights in the digital era. The company takes pleasure in utilising cutting-edge technology to assist the active administration and licensing of all music rights managed. |  | Private Equity | Apr 09, 2024 |  |
| Project Better Energy | Project Better Energy is a solar energy company that offers green technology and heating solution services. |  | Private Equity | Oct 24, 2023 |  |
| Nafinco | Nafinco is a full-service partner for independent pharmacies. |  | Private Equity | Apr 26, 2022 |  |
| Big Motoring World | Big Motoring World is a UK used car dealer that has risen from humble beginnings 20 years ago to become ta nationwide award winning car seller today.The company prides itself as the country's largest independent pre-owned BMW car specialist an achievement achieved through diligence and commitment to excellence. This dedication enabled thedealership to win the winning the prestigious Motor Trader Award of Independent Used Car Retailer of the Year in 2010. From a one-car site with less than 20 cars Big Motoring World has grown tremendously and today the company boasts of the largest pre-owned BMW site holding over 1250 cars and two more state-of-the-art sites in the country.The company has also added to its impressive record a specialised service centre an indicator of its inexhaustible energy to serve the motoring industry. This is your one-stop-shop for all your motoring needs in the UK.Big Motoring World has plans to expand its site to hold over 1,000 cars, making the choice of cars even wider ranging, |  | Private Equity | Apr 11, 2022 |  |
| DeterTech | DeterTech are a provider of innovative and intelligence-led security solutions, working with businesses and communities to reduce risk. |  | Private Equity | Mar 29, 2021 |  |
| M&J Evans Construction | M&J Evans Construction Ltd is a Groundworks and Civil Engineering Company from Walsall in the West Midlands. Operating as a Sub-Contractor for many major construction companies over various market sectors in the Construction Industry.Founded as a Limited Company in 2003 the Company has grown to a size where it is has the skills andcapabilities of undertaking a wide range of projects valued up to £8million. |  | Private Equity | Nov 28, 2018 |  |
| TrueNoord Limited | TrueNoord Limited provides financing solutions for regional aircraft and aviation projects globally.In 2015 the business started an expansion plan to capture the opportunities in the regional aircraft sector globally. This resulted in an enhanced management team and, in 2016, investment from the private equity firm Bregal Freshstream. The globalasset management firm BlackRock and Aberdeen Asset Management both co-invested in 2017.The business is committed to expanding its fleet of aircraft, not only in Europe but also in Asia, Africa, North America and Latin America. |  | Private Equity | Jul 18, 2018 |  |
| Juno Health | Juno Health is a fast-growing retail pharmacy chain based in the UK. The company was founded in october 2017 through the acquisition of 15 pharmacies in the North of England. |  | Seed | Jan 01, 2018 |  |
| Intergas | Intergas is an innovative company active in the production of high-efficiency heating boilers. The Intergas Combi Compact HRE boiler has ground breaking technology and incorporates the latest ’Double High Efficiency’ heat exchanger. Due to the separate central heating and hot water circuits the Intergas Combi Compact HRE doesn’t use a divertervalve and secondary domestic hot water plate heat exchanger. This eliminates a significant source of possible future component failures. Furthermore during hot water usage the pump isn’t in operation thus enhancing the lifespan of this critical component. |  | Private Equity | Nov 01, 2017 |  |
| EURO CAPS | EURO CAPS is the world's largest private label manufacturer of Nespresso compatible coffee capsules. |  | Private Equity | Jun 05, 2017 |  |

10 of 10 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [OPTrust Private Markets Group](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/optrust-private-markets-group) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does Freshstream invest in?

Freshstream invests primarily in Music, Solar and Coffee startups, most often at Private Equity and Seed stage. Most of the 10 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 Freshstream?

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### Who are the partners at Freshstream?

The team at Freshstream includes Adam McLain (Partner), Marc van der Lubbe (Venture Partner) and Patrick Smulders (Co Founder & Managing Partner). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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