Foresight exits Datapath Group Limited delivering an 11.7x return

• Foresight’s investment supported material growth and global expansion
• One of four successful exits over the last three months with an average return of 5.7x money
• The sale delivers an 11.7x cash-on-cash return for Foresight-managed funds

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London, 3 April 2023: Foresight Group LLP (“Foresight”), a leading infrastructure and private equity investment manager, has announced the successful exit of Datapath Group Limited (“Datapath” or the “Company”).

Headquartered in Derby and with global operations, Datapath is a market leader in the design and development of video wall, multiscreen displays and control room solutions.

Since the original investment, Foresight has supported Datapath through a period of material growth with revenues growing from approximately £7m to £25m. Datapath has developed a market leading hardware and software product suite for the delivery of multi-screen displays and video walls, which is sold globally to a diverse customer base across a range of sectors.

Foresight continues to be one of the most active investors in smaller companies, having completed more than 90 investments in 2022 alongside a number of exciting exits. In the same year, Foresight’s private equity team announced three new funds, the acquisition of Downing’s ventures business and expanded its regional office network, opening offices in Dublin and Leeds. Further expansion is planned in 2023.

Matt Smith, Partner, Co-Head of Private Equity at Foresight, said: “Datapath is an impressive company and a true global market leader. Foresight has been a patient partner to Datapath over many years supporting management with their growth plans. We wish the Company and team every success for the future.”