Maven partners with Horizon Cremation Limited

Maven Capital Partners (“Maven”) has announce a £2.5 million VCT qualifying investment in Horizon Cremation Limited (“Horizon”).

Horizon plans to develop and operate purpose built crematoria across the UK.

Construction is underway on the first facility on the Clyde Coast in North Ayrshire, which is expected to be operational in early 2018, and the management team has identified a number of other potential sites across the UK.

The business aims to build a portfolio of next generation crematoria and associated facilities, which will be environmentally and technologically advanced, and will offer a professional service and enhanced levels of care for families when support is most needed.

Ewan MacKinnon, Investment Director at Maven, added: “We have been very impressed with Jeremy and Stephen and their vision for building a business with a compelling model in a highly defensive sector.

“The cremation services market offers a clear opportunity for investment and an improved service offering which caters to the rising demand for high-spec, compassionate local facilities.

“The senior team has a proven track record in the property and planning markets and Maven is looking forward to supporting the growth of this dynamic UK business.”

Jeremy Hamilton, Joint Managing Director at Horizon, said: “We have chosen our funding partners very carefully and are delighted to be taking Horizon Cremation to the next level with Maven Capital Partners.

“The team at Maven have shown themselves to be highly professional and, more than that, are people we will enjoy working with.”

Stephen Byfield added: “This is an important capital injection for Horizon, and one that will allow us to deliver on our strategy of creating and operating the next generation of environmentally advanced community crematoria in key locations across the UK.

“We hope that this is the beginning of a long and fruitful partnership.”