Investment insights
Have a read through our views on investee companies
AJ Bell
In the below note, we’ll unravel the compelling reasons why we view AJ Bell as an exceptional investment opportunity. AJ Bell’s investment platform empowers UK retail customers to seamlessly buy shares, funds, and ETFs online or via a user-friendly app. The
OneGym open 9th site in North-East
We are thrilled to share the exciting news that OneGym has officially opened a brand-new site in Darlington, making this their 9th site in total. Having started their journey with Middleton Enterprises with 5 sites in 2022, this marks a significant
SushiDog unveils new site on Baker Street
Middleton Enterprises are thrilled to announce the opening of a brand new SushiDog site on the iconic Baker Street in London. At the beginning of 2023, Middleton Enterprises led an investment round £615,000, igniting a plan to expand the chain of
Investing in Entrepreneurs: Chris Hodgkinson
Listen to our interview with Chris Hodgkinson, Group Managing Director of Apex Bridging, who are specialist bridging loan lenders. Chris discusses his journey to become Group Managing Director of Apex Bridging, how he first started to work with the team at
Investing in Entrepreneurs: Simon Blunt
Listen to our interview with entrepreneur Simon Blunt, Founder of House Buyers Bureau, a property buying company which specialises in part-exchange schemes for House Builders and chain repair schemes for Estate Agents. Simon discusses his journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur, how
Middleton Enterprises make investment into SushiDog
Middleton Enterprises have had an exciting start to 2023, with a brand-new investment into SushiDog – a fast-growing quick service restaurant chain that’s revolutionising the way people eat sushi. Founded in 2018 by Greg Ilsen and Nicholas Goldstein, the company currently has
Investing in Entrepreneurs: Chris Dawson
One Utility Bill, a company which simplifies multiple utilities into one monthly payment, was founded in 2014. OUB also works with hundreds of UK letting agents and landlords to enable them to generate additional revenue via their products. We sat down
Investing in Entrepreneurs: James Batchelor
James Batchelor is the CEO and Founder of Alertacall. Founded in 2004, Alertacall helps as many people as possible feel safe, connected and informed by combining ingenious technology with contact from people who care. The company improves the lives of 10,000s
FDM
FDM sources, trains and places IT & business consultants, known internally as “Mounties”. The FTSE 250 company operates in the UK, North America, EMEA and APAC. Founded in 1991 the business floated on AIM in 2005 but was taken private in
Universal Music Group
Music Is UniversalUniversal Music Group (UMG) is the world’s leading music label and production company. UMG own more than 50 labels that identify and develop recording artists assisting in the production, distribution, and promotion of their music. The business owns the
Investing in Entrepreneurs: Rick McCordall
Listen to our interview with Rick McCordall, Founder of Cottages of Northumbria, a portfolio of holiday cottages located throughout Northumberland. Rick discusses his journey as an entrepreneur, how he first started to work with Middleton Enterprises and his plans for the
Investing in Entrepreneurs: Jeremy Middleton
Jeremy Middleton is a self-made businessman, angel investor and founder of Middleton Enterprises. After a career in brand management with Procter and Gamble, Jeremy spent a period in management consultancy with PWC before starting a series of businesses in partnership with
Middleton Enterprises make investment into OneGym
We are very excited to announce our investment into OneGym, a chain of gyms across the North East. Founded in 2012, OneGym currently has fitness centres in six locations across the North East, each kitted out with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities
Match Group
Match Group are a leading global provider of online dating products through applications and websites. Match operate a portfolio of brands including; Tinder, Match.com, PlentyOfFish, Meetic, Ok Cupid, OurTime, Pairs, Hinge and 30+ more. The apps are designed to increase user’s
Which stocks would you buy today?
We are entering the 10th year of a bull market, with Brexit and a global trade war escalating. So which stocks would you buy today? We have bought DotDigital and On The Beach in recent weeks. These are both disruptive technology
SaaStr 2018 – San Francisco
The team attended the annual Saastr 2018 in San Francisco last week. This conference is attended by 10,000 Execs, Founders and VC’s. It is a great forum to learn about software companies from a venture capital perspective. Our key takeaways from
AJ Bell
In the below note, we’ll unravel the compelling reasons why we view AJ Bell as an exceptional investment opportunity. AJ Bell’s investment platform empowers UK retail customers to seamlessly buy shares, funds, and ETFs online or via a user-friendly app. The
OneGym open 9th site in North-East
We are thrilled to share the exciting news that OneGym has officially opened a brand-new site in Darlington, making this their 9th site in total. Having started their journey with Middleton Enterprises with 5 sites in 2022, this marks a significant
SushiDog unveils new site on Baker Street
Middleton Enterprises are thrilled to announce the opening of a brand new SushiDog site on the iconic Baker Street in London. At the beginning of 2023, Middleton Enterprises led an investment round £615,000, igniting a plan to expand the chain of
Investing in Entrepreneurs: Chris Hodgkinson
Listen to our interview with Chris Hodgkinson, Group Managing Director of Apex Bridging, who are specialist bridging loan lenders. Chris discusses his journey to become Group Managing Director of Apex Bridging, how he first started to work with the team at
Investing in Entrepreneurs: Simon Blunt
Listen to our interview with entrepreneur Simon Blunt, Founder of House Buyers Bureau, a property buying company which specialises in part-exchange schemes for House Builders and chain repair schemes for Estate Agents. Simon discusses his journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur, how
Middleton Enterprises make investment into SushiDog
Middleton Enterprises have had an exciting start to 2023, with a brand-new investment into SushiDog – a fast-growing quick service restaurant chain that’s revolutionising the way people eat sushi. Founded in 2018 by Greg Ilsen and Nicholas Goldstein, the company currently has
Investing in Entrepreneurs: Chris Dawson
One Utility Bill, a company which simplifies multiple utilities into one monthly payment, was founded in 2014. OUB also works with hundreds of UK letting agents and landlords to enable them to generate additional revenue via their products. We sat down
Investing in Entrepreneurs: James Batchelor
James Batchelor is the CEO and Founder of Alertacall. Founded in 2004, Alertacall helps as many people as possible feel safe, connected and informed by combining ingenious technology with contact from people who care. The company improves the lives of 10,000s
FDM
FDM sources, trains and places IT & business consultants, known internally as “Mounties”. The FTSE 250 company operates in the UK, North America, EMEA and APAC. Founded in 1991 the business floated on AIM in 2005 but was taken private in
Universal Music Group
Music Is UniversalUniversal Music Group (UMG) is the world’s leading music label and production company. UMG own more than 50 labels that identify and develop recording artists assisting in the production, distribution, and promotion of their music. The business owns the
Investing in Entrepreneurs: Rick McCordall
Listen to our interview with Rick McCordall, Founder of Cottages of Northumbria, a portfolio of holiday cottages located throughout Northumberland. Rick discusses his journey as an entrepreneur, how he first started to work with Middleton Enterprises and his plans for the
Investing in Entrepreneurs: Jeremy Middleton
Jeremy Middleton is a self-made businessman, angel investor and founder of Middleton Enterprises. After a career in brand management with Procter and Gamble, Jeremy spent a period in management consultancy with PWC before starting a series of businesses in partnership with
Middleton Enterprises make investment into OneGym
We are very excited to announce our investment into OneGym, a chain of gyms across the North East. Founded in 2012, OneGym currently has fitness centres in six locations across the North East, each kitted out with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities
Match Group
Match Group are a leading global provider of online dating products through applications and websites. Match operate a portfolio of brands including; Tinder, Match.com, PlentyOfFish, Meetic, Ok Cupid, OurTime, Pairs, Hinge and 30+ more. The apps are designed to increase user’s
Which stocks would you buy today?
We are entering the 10th year of a bull market, with Brexit and a global trade war escalating. So which stocks would you buy today? We have bought DotDigital and On The Beach in recent weeks. These are both disruptive technology
SaaStr 2018 – San Francisco
The team attended the annual Saastr 2018 in San Francisco last week. This conference is attended by 10,000 Execs, Founders and VC’s. It is a great forum to learn about software companies from a venture capital perspective. Our key takeaways from