Medserv

Growth capital to support investment in technology, expansion of existing service offering, and to facilitate further growth across Ireland, the UK and selected international markets.


Fund	MML Ireland Fund III
Region	Republic of Ireland
Deal Status	Current
Sector	Healthcare

“This partnership represents an important step in Medserv’s development. Our focus has always been to reduce administrative burden for healthcare providers so they can concentrate on treating patients. With MML’s support, we will increase investment in our technology platform, expand our range of services and continue to improve the experience for both providers and their patients. We see significant opportunity to build on our strong position in Ireland and the UK"

Cormac Loughrey, Founder and CEO of Medserv

Mitchell McDermott

Growth capital to support expanding European project pipeline in the data centre sector, while also strengthening presence in the Irish residential market and other key sectors


Fund	MML Ireland Fund III
Region	Republic of Ireland
Deal Status	Current
Sector	Construction Consultancy

“Today’s announcement with MML Ireland marks an exciting next step in our journey, as we look to grow and expand our business in Ireland and internationally, in particular in the European DC market. Our proven success to date underpins our ability to capitalise on the substantial growth potential of the sector. We are excited to embark on this next chapter as the firm continues to grow and look forward to continued success with our clients and partners.”

Anthony McDermott, Director and co-founder

EisnerAmper Ireland

Minority growth capital to support strategic growth plans and develop its partner equity model.


Fund	MML Ireland Fund II
Region	Republic of Ireland
Deal Status	Current
Sector	Financial Services

“This investment is an important milestone for our firm. MML Ireland’s investment will support us in continuing to attract top talent and developing the best team, both in our Dublin office and our soon to be opened Ireland West office in Sligo.”

Attracta van Rensburg, CEO of EisnerAmper Ireland

Mail Metrics

A significant growth capital investment to support an ambitious acquisition growth strategy, alongside a reorganisation of the shareholder base, allowing a partial divestment for existing shareholders.


Fund	MML Ireland Fund III
Region	Republic of Ireland
Deal Status	Current
Sector	Technology

“In MML Ireland, Mail Metrics has been able to secure an investor with track record and proven capability of working with growth orientated businesses. This is a landmark day for Mail Metrics as we welcome Adare SEC into our group. This acquisition is a natural step in our scaling journey, combining our strengths to deliver innovative and compliant communication solutions for our growing client base across the UK and Ireland.”

Nick Keegan, Group CEO UK & Ireland of Mail Metrics

Standard Control Systems

Reorganisation of the shareholder base, facilitating an exit for passive shareholders and a partial divestment for the rolling management shareholders, alongside growth capital provided to support continued expansion.


Fund	MML Ireland Fund II
Region	Republic of Ireland
Deal Status	Current
Sector	Engineering

“We are delighted to partner with MML Ireland for the next stage of our journey. There is a real opportunity to continue Standard Control Systems’ expansion both in Ireland and internationally and we believe the MML investment is a validation of that opportunity and the strength of its people and capability.”

Linda Healy, Managing Director of SCS

Mainport Shipping

Growth capital investment provided to support the company’s growth strategy of acquiring additional survey support vessels to serve the expanding offshore wind sector.


Fund	MML Ireland Fund II
Region	Republic of Ireland
Deal Status	Current
Sector	Marine Services

“We are delighted with this investment from MML as it will allow us to buy more ships for the expanding offshore wind sector. Our target market is Europe, and we will return to Ireland with an experienced track record when Ireland needs our ships.”

Dave Ronayne, CEO of Irish Mainport Holdings

Innopharma Education & Technical Services

MML invested in the business alongside the management team and founder shareholder in order to support the next phase of its development.


Fund	MML Ireland Fund II
Region	Republic of Ireland
Deal Status	Current
Sector	Education Services

“In MML Ireland, Innopharma has been able to secure an investor with vision and similar ambition to that we have for our business. We have a strong and dedicated team of people at Innopharma and this new partnership gives us the platform for significant growth – benefitting our learners.”

Orla Callan, Registrar and Director of Innopharma Education

Virginia International Logistics

Reorganisation of the shareholder base, facilitating a partial divestment for the rolling management shareholders and investment provided to support the Company’s organic and acquisition growth strategy.


Fund	MML Ireland Fund II
Region	Republic of Ireland
Deal Status	Current
Sector	Logistics

“Given international delivery trends, the logistics sector continues to expand in terms of expertise and capacity, which creates market opportunities for well positioned and invested businesses. I look forward to working with MML on our expansion plans. We are all ambitious for the company and intend to grow both organically and by acquisition. With its experience of working with dynamic scaling businesses, MML is the perfect partner for the next stage of our journey."

Ray Cole, Managing Director, Virginia International Logistics

Vyta

Investment provided to support CEO and management team pursue organic and acquisition growth strategy.


Fund	MML Ireland Fund II
Region	Northern Ireland
Deal Status	Current
Sector	IT Asset Disposal

“MML not only share our growth ambitions but also our sustainability ethos and dedication to growing the circular economy. The funding, along with their knowledge and experience, will be vital to us as we embark on our strategy to consolidate the UK and Europe’s ITAD market.”

Philip McMichael, Founder and CEO, Vyta

Cruinn Diagnostics

Reorganisation of the shareholder base, facilitating a full exit for retiring shareholders and a partial divestment for the rolling management shareholders. Created an equity pot for senior management.


Fund	MML Ireland Fund II
Region	Republic of Ireland
Deal Status	Realised
Sector	Healthcare

“We are delighted to receive this investment from MML Ireland. I look forward to working with MML Ireland on our future expansion plans. With its experience of working with ambitious and focused management teams, MML Ireland is the perfect partner for the next stage of our journey. This investment will give Cruinn the additional financial support to expand in its target markets.”

Jack Nolan, MD, Cruinn Diagnostics

Travel Department

Partnered with management to support the MBO of the business from the founding shareholder.


Fund	MML Ireland Fund I
Region	Republic of Ireland
Deal Status	Current
Sector	Travel & Leisure

“We are delighted to have found an experienced Irish investment partner in MML Ireland. The MML Ireland team not only shares our vision for the future of the business, but recognises the importance of continuing to put the customer at the heart of everything we do.”

Sara Zimmerman, CEO, Travel Department

SONAS Bathrooms

Partnered with management to support the majority acquisition of the business from the founding shareholders.


Fund	MML Ireland Fund I
Region	Republic of Ireland
Deal Status	Realised
Sector	Consumer

“MML Ireland have been a great partner to work with throughout the investment. Both when things go well (the business has nearly trebled in size) but more importantly when problems happen e.g. Covid and sales stop. Neil McGowan, who led the investment, has been a great investor, contributor and supporter of the business. Top team at MML and Sonas.”

Richard Jones, Chair, SONAS Bathrooms

Schivo Medical

Provided investment alongside an experienced industry investor group to acquire the business in a bilateral process with a commitment to support future organic and acquisitive growth.


Fund	MML Ireland Fund I
Region	Republic of Ireland
Deal Status	Realised
Sector	Healthcare & Manufacturing

“We are delighted to have MML Ireland on board as an investment partner as we take Schivo Medical into its next stage of growth and development. We chose MML Ireland as the preferred equity partner as they clearly recognise the potential for the business and share our long-term ambitions for growth”

Graham Reeves, CEO, Schivo Medical

Prim-Ed R.I.C.

Complex cross border MBO providing for the full buyout of the Australian shareholder interests by the Irish CEO.


Fund	MML Ireland Fund I
Region	Republic of Ireland
Deal Status	Realised
Sector	Education Services

“This is a landmark move for what, is now, a truly international publishing company - we are extremely thankful to our financing partners MML Ireland and AIB - negotiating a deal across five continents involving different time zones, currencies and legal systems, was a complex task. The skills available to us at these significant Irish companies enabled us to get it over the line.”

Seamus McGuiness, CEO, Prim-Ed R.I.C.

RelateCare

Alternative solution to a trade sale. Invested for a significant minority stake to support MBO by the CEO and provide a partial exit for the founders.


Fund	MML Ireland Fund I
Region	Republic of Ireland
Deal Status	Realised
Sector	Healthcare

“We’re delighted to receive this backing from MML Ireland. It is validation of our success in this growth market and our future expansion plans. With its experience of working with ambitious and focused management teams, MML Ireland is the perfect partner for the next stage of our journey. This investment will give RelateCare the additional financial support to expand in its target markets.”

Conor O’Byrne, CEO, RelateCare

Natural World Products

Shareholder reorganisation to facilitate the CEO and management team acquire the business from existing shareholders and significant growth capital to accelerate the expansion of the business.


Fund	MML Ireland Fund II
Region	Northern Ireland
Deal Status	Realised
Sector	Environmental

“Building on the platform created by the vision of Brendan Woods and his family, we have achieved an awful lot in the last few years at NWP despite often challenging circumstances but, in reality, we are only getting started. We are delighted to have MML Ireland, 57 Stars, and HSBC as supportive partners, backing our ambition for the business and helping to take NWP into its next cycle of development and evolution.”

Colm Warren, CEO, Natural World Products

Lowe Rental

Realignment of the shareholder base, exiting the private non-executive shareholders and partial divestment for other shareholders. Significant growth capital investment into the asset base for further international organic expansion.


Fund	MML Ireland Fund I
Region	Northern Ireland
Deal Status	Realised
Sector	Business Services

“We are delighted to receive this investment from MML Ireland. They rapidly grasped the future potential of the business and, importantly, the management team felt very comfortable working with them from the start of the process. MML Ireland has a strong track record of partnering with thriving businesses and supporting their growth ambitions therefore I am very confident that we can accelerate our development into new regions and new rental markets globally.”

Rodney Lowry, CEO, Lowe Rental

Kyte Powertech

Supported the management buyout of the business from a distressed parent group and provided growth capital for a capital investment programme.


Fund	MML Ireland Fund II
Region	Republic of Ireland
Deal Status	Realised
Sector	Manufacturing & Engineering

“We’re delighted to receive this backing from MML Ireland. First and foremost, it provides the business with stability, following a period of uncertainty with difficulties in the Avantha / CG Group. It gives the business a strong institutional backer, providing security to our dedicated team and confidence to our valued employees, customers and supplier base. We intend to use this backing to invest further in our Cavan facility and broaden our international product and market expansion.”

Stephanie Leonard, CEO, Kyte Powertech

INNOVU Insurance

An alternative to a trade sale. Supported ownership and management transition, using the acquired business as a platform to implement a buy and build strategy.


Fund	MML Ireland Fund I
Region	Republic of Ireland
Deal Status	Realised
Sector	Financial Services

“I am very pleased to have partnered with MML Ireland on this opportunity. Paddy, Ciarán and Donagh have built a business with an exceptionally strong reputation among customers and insurers. We will continue to build on this strong foundation and will take great care to maintain this reputation as we grow and explore other opportunities that add value.”

Ronan Foley, CEO, INNOVU Insurance

Irish HomeCare

Partnered with management to support the MBO of the business from the founding shareholders.


Fund	MML Ireland Fund II
Region	Republic of Ireland
Deal Status	Realised
Sector	Healthcare

“This investment by MML Ireland will allow Irish HomeCare to expand nationally and recruit additional care staff, enabling us to increase our care services across the country.”

John Florence, CEO, Irish HomeCare

IdentiGEN

Realignment of the shareholder base, exiting an institutional investor and other non-management shareholders as well as investing significant growth capital for international organic expansion.


Fund	MML Ireland Fund I
Region	Republic of Ireland
Deal Status	Realised
Sector	Food & Agri

“This investment from MML Ireland comes at an exciting time for our business as we open up new markets and opportunities for our DNA TraceBack product. We are very happy to be working with MML Ireland. They have great experience of supporting management teams growing value in their businesses and we look forward to implementing our growth plans with their support.”

Ciarán Meghen, Managing Director, IdentiGEN

H&MV Engineering

Shareholder reorganisation to support a management buyout of the founder and allowed a partial divestment for the rolling management shareholders. Created an incentive plan for senior management.


Fund	MML Ireland Fund I
Region	Republic of Ireland
Deal Status	Realised
Sector	Engineering

“We are delighted to receive this investment from MML Ireland. It validates both the business's development to date, and future plans to capitalise on the progress that has already been achieved. We have ambitions to further develop into Ireland and continue expanding into markets across Europe. We feel MML Ireland, with its experience of working with ambitious and growth focused management teams, is the perfect partner for the next stage of our journey."

PJ Flanagan, CEO, H&MV Engineering

Fastway Couriers

Partnered with the management team to acquire the business from the retiring founding shareholders whilst also facilitating a partial de-risking event for management.


Fund	MML Ireland Fund I
Region	Republic of Ireland
Deal Status	Realised
Sector	Business Services

“We are delighted to have received investment from MML Ireland and view it as a tremendous validation of our business. They have a track record and proven capability of working with growth orientated businesses and the MML Ireland team are flexible and creative in their approach. We believe they are the right people to guide and support us to even greater success.”

Danny Hughes, CEO, Fastway

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