Hypha supports founder-owned businesses to grow into significant players in their markets

We partner with companies that can benefit from experienced, supportive investors

Our Focus
Investing up
to £15m in businesses in the UK and Ireland
Specialists in Healthcare, Technology & Advanced Manufacturing sectors
Flexible capital, majority and minority investments
What We Look For
Profitable companies, with a track record of organic growth
Providing a mission critical product or service to customers
An entrepreneurial and ambitious team
Leading provider
in a market that will grow in relevance over the long-term
“Chris never stopped believing or enthusing about the potential & opportunities for the company, whilst being wholly supportive & respectful. He has a balance of traits that sets him apart from any other investor I have worked with.”
Jim Nicholas, Chairman, Codeplay Software (acquired by Intel in 2022)
“Matthew really helped shape our business and turned it from a creative but chaotic production company into a powerful network able to dominate the UK market and grow internationally.”
Tony Pastor, Founder, Goalhanger Podcasts
“Matt consistently added value to the investment through the quality of discussion, his constructive challenge and leveraging his networks. Importantly, when challenges arose, his pragmatism, positiveness and sense of fairness was hugely appreciated by management”
Chris Jessop, Chair, ABL Health (acquired by Bay Tree in 2024)
“Chris identified the huge latent potential in ONFAB, helped bring the team together, executed strategic M&A and ultimately turned a small company in Cheshire into a global powerhouse. He is an excellent partner for the hungry entrepreneur.”
Mark Arnold, CEO, ONFAB (acquired by Savillex in 2023)
“Working with Matthew & Matt proved hugely beneficial to achieving the goals & objectives of the business.  Both understood the business in depth and provided support and challenge in equal measures whilst giving the management team space to operate and the autonomy to deliver.”
Mike Braddock, CEO, Cimteq (acquired by UL Solution in 2022)
“Chris thinks about the big picture and lets management teams execute, while offering meaningful support where he can. He played a large part in the growth of Specac and its successes, particularly during the exit process.”
Kevin O’Donovan, Chairman, Specac (acquired by Ampersand Capital in 2024)
“Matthew played an important role in professionalising Atom Learning, helping turn us from a scrappy start up into a resilient scale up with long term growth potential. He is a versatile partner to businesses, able to fill into any gaps within a company's team with ease”
Jake O’Keeffe, CEO, Atom Learning
“Matt supported Mi Healthcare on its journey to becoming one of the leading independent providers within diagnostic servicing. I could not have been happier with the help and guidance received from Matt, and we exceeded our own expectations.”
Tim Dickinson, CEO, Mi Healthcare (acquired by Probo Medical in 2022)
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