About Co.uk
Co.uk is a venture capital firm located in United Kingdom. It primarily invests in United Kingdom based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Consumer to High Tech and HealthTech. Overall, Co.uk portfolio has seen 11 acquisitions including key companies like Nord Anglia Education, Arachas and Alchemist.Key Metrics
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Co.uk's List of Top Investments
Co.uk has a portfolio of 27 companies. Their most notable investments include Nord Anglia Education and National Physical Laboratory.Their portfolio spans across United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands and 1 more locations. They have invested in Consumer, High Tech, HealthTech and 19 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by Co.uk:
International day and boarding schools that combine academic excellence. It offers curricula that support academic achievement and personal development. The educational approach focuses on fostering creativity, resilience, and critical thinking skills. Students engage in learning experiences that prepare them for higher education and future careers. The institutions provide instruction across various subjects and disciplines to ensure a comprehensive academic foundation.
Key facts about Nord Anglia Education
- Founded Year: 1972
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £1B+ as on Aug 31, 2023
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $600M
- Employee Count: 5,000 - 9,999 as on Mar 01, 2026
- Investors: EQT, Mubadala and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Provider of measurement science, standards, and technology solutions and services. It offers expertise in acoustics, bioscience, chemical analysis, communications, and data science. Engineering, environmental monitoring, and radiation services are also available. Materials, medical physics, and quantum technologies are areas of focus. The organization provides consultancy, calibration, training, and instruments. It supports industries including aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and energy.
Key facts about National Physical Laboratory
- Founded Year: 1900
- Location: Teddington (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £0 - £1M as on Dec 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 1,837 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Europa and Co.uk
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), May 01, 2021, $*****
3. Arachas
Arachas Corporate Brokers provides various insurance plans for contractors, businesses and personal use. For businesses, it offers insurance plans for various industries such as leisure & hospitality, retail, liability, cyber insurance, professional indemnity, agriculture, group water schemes insurance cover, entertainment etc. For contractors, if offers allied trades insurance, building contractors, plumbing and heating contractor’s insurance, electrical contractor’s insurance, oil and gas installer’s insurance, carpenter’s insurance etc. It also offers diversified types of insurance for personal use.
Key facts about Arachas
- Founded Year: 2004
- Location: Dublin (Ireland)
- Stage: Acquired
- Employee Count: 588 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Sovereign Capital and Co.uk
- Highlight: Acquired
4. Alchemist
Key facts about Alchemist
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £1M - £10M as on Mar 31, 2022
- Stage: Acquired
- Employee Count: 121 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Horizon Capital, Rockpool Investments and 1 Other
- Highlight: Acquired
5. Time
Publisher of digital and print media across diverse verticals. It offers content spanning health, finance, food, home, beauty, style, travel, technology, sustainability, and entertainment. The company produces content for a broad audience, aiming to provide information and experiences across various interests. Its portfolio includes established brands known for their trusted content and engagement. The publisher utilizes various media formats to reach its audience.
Key facts about Time
- Founded Year: 1963
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $743M
- Employee Count: 555 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: PAI Partners, Epiris and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: PE, Jan 1999, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Acquired companies in Co.uk's Portfolio
11 companies from Co.uk's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Nord Anglia Education in Oct 2024 by Neuberger Berman for $*****.Here are Co.uk's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Filter this listCompany | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
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Oct 21, 2024 | - | - | 7911 | |
Jun 11, 2024 | - | - | 8904 | |
Jul 31, 2023 | - | - | 3716 | |
Jul 15, 2022 | - | - | 5020 | |
Jun 21, 2021 | - | - | 2337 |
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