Maven Sells DPP to Undisclosed UK Private Company
November 27, 2025
Maven has exited its investment in DPP, a Southampton-based mechanical and electrical (M&E) maintenance contractor, selling the business to an undisclosed UK private company. The sale generated a reported return of between 2.1x and 2.5x cost for Maven client funds; DPP has over 180 employees and c.£19m turnover, serving large hospitality and retail clients via recurring maintenance contracts and project work.
- Buyers
- Undisclosed UK private company
- Targets
- DPP
- Sellers
- Maven, Maven VCTs, Maven Investor Partners
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Divestiture
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