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Board Observer
Jul 2018
Since 1998, SambaSafety has been the leading North American provider of cloud-based mobility risk management software for organizations with commercial and non-commercial drivers. SambaSafety serves more than 15,000 global employers and insurance carriers with driver risk and compliance monitoring, online training and deep risk analytics on the Qorta platform, as well as risk pricing solutions. Through the collection, correlation and analysis of driver record, telematics, corporate and other sensor data, we not only help employers better enforce safety policies and reduce claims, but also help insurers make informed underwriting decisions and background screeners perform accurate, efficient pre-hire checks.
Board Observer
Jul 2018
Perk (formerly TravelPerk) is an intelligent AI-native platform for travel and spend management.
Time-consuming bookings, endless approvals, hundreds of receipts: Perk is made to erase the work behind the work that is costing your business trillions and draining your teams of morale and productivity. At Perk, we call it shadow work.
By automating bookings, expenses, and invoice processing, Perk takes care of shadow work so your teams can get down to business—all while keeping you in control.
Founded in 2015, we’re trusted to power real work by over 10,000 companies worldwide, including Wise, On Running, and Breitling, and backed by first-class investors, such as SoftBank, Kinnevik, Felix Capital, Target Global, LocalGlobe, Spark Capital, and Noteous Partners.
Perk is a proud partner of the Audi Revolut F1 Team.
Work with Perk, and unlock the full potential of your people and your business.
Board Observer
Jun 2016
Multi-award-winning GCI is one of the UK’s leading ICT Service Providers, with offices across the UK. GCI excels in helping customers transform their business through use of innovative, contemporary and robust IT services. Whether a customer’s requirements include Unified Communications, Cloud, Compliance & Security or Network aspects, GCI is able to provide a fully-managed service to meet their digital needs as their businesses (and the environments they operate in) change and evolve. Specialists in Microsoft Skype for Business and PCI Compliant Contact Centre Services, GCI serves a range of vertical markets both directly and through accredited partners.
GCI is certified to ISO27001 (Data Security) ISO14001 (Environmental Assurance) and ISO9001 (Quality Assurance). It is also a PCI Certified Class 1 Service Provider. The organisation is also accredited to G-Cloud and the Crown Commercial Service for the Network Services Frameworks.
Investor
May 2016
BGF is the UK and Irelands most active growth investor, backing ambitious businesses with minority investment to help them scale on their own terms.
Since 2011, we have invested more than £5bn in 650+ businesses across every region and sector. Today, with more than £3.5bn in assets under management, we continue to support a range of growing companies across early-stage and growth-stage.
Through our 15 offices across the UK and Ireland, were close to the businesses we back, combining local insight with national scale to build trusted partnerships with entrepreneurs and management teams.
Beyond investment, our portfolio companies benefit from the expertise of our 200+ strong team, as well as dedicated value creation support spanning talent, operational expertise and our Scale community – including a network of more than 8000+ experienced business leaders, sector specialists and board-level non-executives.
Learn more:
BGF UK: https://www.bgf.co.uk
BGF Ireland: https://www.bgfireland.ie/
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2019
Investment Manager
May 2019
Historically operating across Benelux, France, Germany, Switzerland and the UK, Equistone aligns as a strategic partner alongside management teams. In each market, strong businesses with the potential to grow have been supported by our capital and guided by our experience.
Since we started managing dedicated external funds in 2002, we have built a consistent track record, encompassing over 180 investments.
The firm continues to invest in and manage its existing portfolio for its investors and to drive the best outcomes for all businesses – supporting both organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
Board Observer
Jan 2019
There’s a group of people who are always there for us: the blue light community. Working tirelessly to keep us safe, healthy and supported; they make sacrifices every day.
We want to thank them for it.
Supporting millions of registered members across the UK, Blue Light Card is partnered with almost 15,000 local, regional and national retailers; providing savings, discounts and benefits online and on the high street that aren’t available to the general public.
Using their Blue Light Card discount card (costing just £4.99 and lasting two years), members can access a range of fantastic online discounts via our website or app as well as in a range of high street retailers, restaurants and cinemas across the UK.
We are Blue Light Card. We’re there for the people that are there for all of us.
For more information on who qualifies and the offers available, visit www.bluelightcard.co.uk
For career opportunities, visit:
https://careers.bluelightcard.co.uk/
2018
Board Observer
Jul 2018
Since 1998, SambaSafety has been the leading North American provider of cloud-based mobility risk management software for organizations with commercial and non-commercial drivers. SambaSafety serves more than 15,000 global employers and insurance carriers with driver risk and compliance monitoring, online training and deep risk analytics on the Qorta platform, as well as risk pricing solutions. Through the collection, correlation and analysis of driver record, telematics, corporate and other sensor data, we not only help employers better enforce safety policies and reduce claims, but also help insurers make informed underwriting decisions and background screeners perform accurate, efficient pre-hire checks.
Board Observer
Jul 2018
Perk (formerly TravelPerk) is an intelligent AI-native platform for travel and spend management.
Time-consuming bookings, endless approvals, hundreds of receipts: Perk is made to erase the work behind the work that is costing your business trillions and draining your teams of morale and productivity. At Perk, we call it shadow work.
By automating bookings, expenses, and invoice processing, Perk takes care of shadow work so your teams can get down to business—all while keeping you in control.
Founded in 2015, we’re trusted to power real work by over 10,000 companies worldwide, including Wise, On Running, and Breitling, and backed by first-class investors, such as SoftBank, Kinnevik, Felix Capital, Target Global, LocalGlobe, Spark Capital, and Noteous Partners.
Perk is a proud partner of the Audi Revolut F1 Team.
Work with Perk, and unlock the full potential of your people and your business.
Board Observer
Mar 2018
Hello, we are Ocee & Four Design!
We are on a mission to turn every good space into a great experience. Experience is about connecting with people, and that is why our furniture is designed with people in mind: How do they connect with others? What inspires and engages them? Where do they feel most comfortable? Who do they spend their time with? Why do they work in the way they do? These questions form the basis of the creative, comfortable, and productive spaces we work with our partners to create.
Our furniture solutions and products are highly curated to suit a variety of needs and spaces. We believe nothing beats family, and our products reflect that. You will find solutions that work together in perfect harmony to create beautiful spaces, while also maintaining their individual characteristics as standalone designs.
We are part of the Ocee International Group of acclaimed international contract furniture brands. We are a manufacturer of commercial furniture working with office furniture resellers, design and build consultants, architects and specifiers. We operate from modern production facilities in Northampton, United Kingdom and Odense, Denmark with showrooms across the UK & Europe, and manufacturing partners based in America, UAE, Australia, and China.
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