Graphite has an exceptionally strong track record of acquiring and rolling out successful retail concepts. We took Game and Ottakar's from an early stage to flotation on the London Stock Exchange. We rolled out Paperchase from 12 to 61 stores before selling it to a trade buyer. Our initial investments in Maplin and Wagamama were both multiplied by 10 on disposal. We sold Jane Norman to strategic buyers, following its rapid expansion under our ownership.  In 2006 we backed sk:n, a chain of laser clinics, to pursue a nationwide roll-out.  Most recently, we acquired Kurt Geiger, a leading retailer and distributor of footwear, in a secondary buy-out.

Graphite has backed a variety of other consumer businesses such as mail order companies and restaurants.  We also invest in companies which operate in different stages of the supply chain, from design and sourcing to manufacturing and wholesaling.

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