Wilson Partners Corporate Finance was delighted to support Action Sustainability with vendor financial and tax due diligences services, together with additional due diligence support to ScaleUp Capital on their investment in the Company.
Deal overview
ScaleUp Capital’s investment in Action Sustainability, a leading tech-enabled sustainability business, aims to accelerate growth and expand Action Sustainability’s reach across the built environment supply chain and other key sectors, reinforcing its position as a trusted voice on sustainability.
ScaleUp Capital is excited to collaborate with Action Sustainability in its mission to drive forward-thinking solutions and empower organisations to embrace sustainable practices with measurable results.
Michael Allen, Investment Director at ScaleUp Capital, added: “We are thrilled to be partnering with Action Sustainability at a time when sustainable practices are more critical than ever. Action Sustainability’s dedication to developing and providing innovative solutions which deliver real impact for the organisations they work with make it an ideal fit for our investment strategy. We look forward to supporting their expansion efforts and helping Ian and the team build on their success to date.”
Ian Heptonstall, CEO and Co-founder at Action Sustainability, added: “ScaleUp Capital is the perfect partner for us at this critical growth stage. Their proven expertise in scaling companies aligns seamlessly with our mission, enabling us to accelerate our impact. With ScaleUp Capital’s support, we’re equipped to fast-track our growth, enhance our platform, and drive lasting change.”
About the parties
ScaleUp Capital is a UK-based private equity firm that partner with established, growing B2B companies with revenues between £2m-£15m providing dedicated resource, expert support, and capital to accelerate growth.
Action Sustainability has established itself as a sustainability pioneer in the built environment sector, providing collaboration tools, e-learning, software and consulting services. Among its most notable achievements is the founding of the Supply Chain Sustainability School in the UK – a collaborative content and learning platform with over 200 partners, reaching over 7,000 companies and 40,000 individuals annually. Over the past 12 years, the School has shown remarkable growth, extending its presence into the Irish market and now preparing for an anticipated launch in the United States in 2025.
In addition to its training initiatives, its proprietary Sustainability Tool has been instrumental in helping businesses measure and manage their sustainability performance. The tool empowers companies to track their environmental impact and implement strategies for improvement, fostering meaningful change.
Corporate Finance Director Tom Bradbury commented: “We continue to be impressed by the innovative approach and strong market position that Action Sustainability have secured, and were delighted to support them and GT with a comprehensive piece of vendor financial due diligence in support of attracting offers for the business. We were then able to join up with ScaleUp Capital, to provide additional due diligence to get the deal closed – a pleasure working with all parties on a great deal.”
Services provided:
Financial & Tax Due Diligence