Behind the Brand: Finisterre’s Tom Kay on building a responsible outdoor apparel brand which inspires a connection to the sea
For this month’s Behind the Brand interview, where we spotlight exceptional founders and brands in the Active portfolio, we spoke to Tom Kay, Founder of Finisterre. Tom told us about bringing Finisterre’s true north to life, how he thinks about the term sustainability, the importance of resilience and much more… What inspired you to start […]
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Using Generative AI to drive better innovation outcomes in your business – a workshop with Road to Amherst
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All Things Butter secures £2.2 million investment to back national retail rollout
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Behind the Brand: How Code First Girl’s Anna Brailsford is building the largest global community of women coders
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Active Partners invests in Sticks’n’Sushi to expand its affordable luxury sushi offering across Europe
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Freja secures £2 million investment to fast-track its mission to become Europe’s No.1 Bone Broth brand
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06/06/2023
Niterra EMEA GmbH acquires Active portfolio company WhoCanFixMyCar, the leading online car maintenance and repair marketplace
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11/05/2023
How do you lead effectively during uncertainty? Takeaways from a breakfast event at Active
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13/04/2023
Taylor & Hart raises £3.5 million to bring its bespoke, ethically sourced engagement rings to consumers around the world
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20/03/2023
Patch raises £3 million to see “Work Near Home” initiative regenerate UK high streets
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07/03/2023
MEplace raises £1.2 million to provide holistic early years childcare focused on mental and physical health
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01/12/2022
Classified Cycling secures €22 million led by Active Partners to disrupt the cycling industry through game-changing technology
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03/11/2022
Ethical lender Plend announces £40m investment to fuel growth in 2023 and end financial exclusion
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21/10/2022
How to build a compelling brand story and craft your tone of voice – Learnings from our workshop with Sonder & Tell
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10/10/2022
TodayTix Group acquires Active Partners portfolio company Secret Cinema, the global pioneer of immersive entertainment
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01/10/2022
Award-winning make-up brand Vieve secures £5.5 million to transform the cosmetics industry
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07/09/2022
Code First Girls raises £4.5m led by Active Partners to accelerate opportunities for women to enter the tech industry
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02/02/2022
TALA raises £4.2M ($5.7M) co-led by Active Partners and Venrex to bring sustainable activewear to the masses
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15/12/2021
Subdial raises £4 million led by Active Partners to provide the ultimate trading experience for watch enthusiasts
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07/12/2021
Facetheory raises £10M from Active Partners to bring clean, natural and affordable skincare products to consumers around the world
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23/09/2021