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Sep 2009
Square Up Media is one of London’s most exciting media companies, with a mixture of luxury and lifestyle brands in an ever-growing portfolio.
Square Mile, has been the City of London's top magazine for more than 12 years, and it currently has an ABC-audited circulation of 59,269.
Just as an investment banker might move west to Mayfair to launch his own hedge fund, we took the same route with our second brand. Launched in 2008, Hedge was a natural successor to Square Mile – and again offers a unique lifestyle publication for the most affluent investment community in the world.
In May 2013, we launched Escapism – our first mass-market offering. It's now officially the largest independent travel magazine in the UK (ABC 101,700).
Foodism was next, tapping into the adventurous spirit of its sister title, and delivering fresh ideas for food lovers. It is London's largest food and drink magazine, with a circulation of 109,367 (ABC audited) copies distributed free throughout the capital.
Foodism's success in London has now been repeated in Toronto - and is now Canada's top food and drink publication. Next up, the Southern Hemisphere is calling…
We also have our own 1,400 sq ft photography studio and event space in Clapham Old Town, called Tun Yard Studios. Whether you need a blank space or a complete creative package – from photography to design – or anywhere in between, drop us a line on 020 7819 9999.
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2017
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CFO262 Ltd
Independent CFO and Investor
Aug 2017
2014
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Jan 2014
Capital for growing businesses, from investors who understand what it takes to manage change.
Forward Dimension Capital is a different type of private equity firm, run by entrepreneurial people who involve themselves deeply in understanding each business we invest in. We provide capital, management support and strategic guidance to help small to medium sized companies, grow revenues and create value for shareholders.
Forward Dimension Capital focuses primarily on small to medium sized UK based companies that have achieved profitability and are looking to develop their business further to take advantage of growth opportunities.
Our internal funding structure allows us considerable transaction flexibility. Our successful heritage has focused on the digital consumer and internet industries. We continue to invest in those sectors whilst broadening our reach into other areas of TMT as well as business services and consumer, and financial services, all of which are impacted the increasing digitalisation of our economy.
2009
Investor
Sep 2009
Square Up Media is one of London’s most exciting media companies, with a mixture of luxury and lifestyle brands in an ever-growing portfolio.
Square Mile, has been the City of London's top magazine for more than 12 years, and it currently has an ABC-audited circulation of 59,269.
Just as an investment banker might move west to Mayfair to launch his own hedge fund, we took the same route with our second brand. Launched in 2008, Hedge was a natural successor to Square Mile – and again offers a unique lifestyle publication for the most affluent investment community in the world.
In May 2013, we launched Escapism – our first mass-market offering. It's now officially the largest independent travel magazine in the UK (ABC 101,700).
Foodism was next, tapping into the adventurous spirit of its sister title, and delivering fresh ideas for food lovers. It is London's largest food and drink magazine, with a circulation of 109,367 (ABC audited) copies distributed free throughout the capital.
Foodism's success in London has now been repeated in Toronto - and is now Canada's top food and drink publication. Next up, the Southern Hemisphere is calling…
We also have our own 1,400 sq ft photography studio and event space in Clapham Old Town, called Tun Yard Studios. Whether you need a blank space or a complete creative package – from photography to design – or anywhere in between, drop us a line on 020 7819 9999.
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