The management team are delighted to be partnering with Vespa Capital who have impressed us throughout the process in their commitment to the project, their level of understanding of our business and importantly structuring an equity solution that gives the company strength going forward.

Derek Mapp, CEO at Imagesound

Business Profile

Imagesound provides corporate messaging and brand support through music and video subscription to various sectors including retailers, health clubs, and pubs and restaurants.
Musicstyling provides bespoke consultation and customised music subscription services to luxury hotel groups in 124 countries. Both Imagesound and Musicstyling have an excellent roster of high quality customers providing a full service proposition including consultation, installation, music profiling, and servicing of equipment.
Imagesound is headquartered in Chesterfield, Derbyshire and has sales offices in Los Angeles and Hong Kong.

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Status: Realised
Exited: April 2016
4yr Revenue CAGR: 36.2%
Sector: Tech-Enabled Services

Investment Summary

Vespa Capital sold Imagesound in April 2016. Over the life of our investment, Vespa Capital supported Imagesound in the development of industry leading technology, including reporting and multi-platform digital music/video distribution systems. Vespa Capital also supported and encouraged the development of the senior team both in the UK and Overseas.

Strong management team.
Diverse growing global customer base.
Leading player in UK retail and leisure.

International expansion fuelled by technology leading, web based Download Player.
Recurring revenue on long term contracts with average life of 3 years.
Strong relationships with high profile blue chip customer base.
Unusually high customer satisfaction levels.

What our clients say

The management team are delighted to be partnering with Vespa Capital who have impressed us throughout the process in their commitment to the project, their level of understanding of our business and importantly structuring an equity solution that gives the company strength going forward.