
Previous investments
Previous investments led by the three partners of Blue HK Investments include:
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Technology, Media & Telecoms
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Checkpoint Security (UK) – Secure payment systems (sold to Bottomline Technologies)
Trados (USA) – Translation software (sold to SDL)
Patientline (UK) – Hospital TV and telephone systems (listed in London)
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Consumer, Leisure & Education
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Sanctuary Spa (UK) – Spas and beauty products (sold to PZ Cussons)
Brasserie Blanc (UK) – Restaurants (sold to financial investor)
CityFlyer Express (UK) – Short-haul airline (sold to British Airways)
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Recycling & Environmental
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Redeem (UK) – Mobile phone recycling and recommerce (sold to MBO)
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Professional & Financial Services
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HgCapital Trust – Private equity fund
HgCapital LLP – Private equity fund management
British Technology Group (UK) – Technology transfer (listed in London)
Acoura (UK) – Risk and certification services (sold to Lloyd's Register)
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Manufacturing
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FTE Automotive (Germany) – Auto parts manufacturer (sold to financial investor)
Hirschmann Electronics (Germany) – Industrial ethernet (sold to Belden)
Humanetics (USA) – Crash test dummies (sold to financial investor)
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Distribution
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Dechra Pharmaceuticals (UK) – Veterinary pharmaceuticals (listed in London)
Castle Packaging (UK) – Office supplies distributor (sold to MBO)