Fladgate recently played a pivotal role in guiding Nickleby Capital, the lead investor in Seat Unique's £7m Series A round. This transaction is exemplary of our commitment to delivering bespoke solutions for our clients, underscoring our proficiency in steering complex situations with efficiency and precision.
Nickleby Capital stands as a distinguished private investment office, which builds direct investment portfolios for entrepreneurial investors. Its recent investment, Seat Unique, is an event services firm that operates a premium ticketing marketplace. This unique platform grants fans VIP access to outstanding live events, partnering with notable clubs such as the Rugby League World Cup, Hampshire Cricket, and Wales Rugby.
The Series A funding is instrumental in bolstering Seat Unique's partnerships with influential event organisers and broadening their reach to a more expansive audience. Fladgate's team, helmed by Corporate Partner Ian Brent, and supported by Associate Ellie Green, offered counsel to Nickleby Capital throughout this transaction. Our team's expertise in early-stage investment market practices earned high praise from Latika Vij, COO at Nickleby Capital. “We have worked with Fladgate in a number of investments now and remain impressed with the speed, expertise and pro-active nature that Ian and his team brings. Special mention to Ellie Green, who has a great knowledge of market practice in early stage investments.”
The partnership between Nickleby Capital and Fladgate has produced a series of successful investments in cutting-edge companies. Nickleby Capital’s philosophy of adopting a private equity outlook on managing venture risks, its strategy of targeting growth-stage companies, and its portfolio of disruptive businesses spanning industries like healthcare, consumer goods, and technology dovetail seamlessly with Fladgate's ethos. With increasing market recognition* for our personal service, agility, clever thinking, and enterprising approach, we've carved a niche in serving growth-oriented trend initiator clients. In the case of Seat Unique's Series A funding round, Fladgate's involvement epitomises how we not only facilitate growth for businesses but also contribute to the industry innovation and disruption they bring. We take immense pride in enabling the success of such ventures.
*Fladgate 2022 Client survey (259 client responses) undertaken by Nisus Consulting
