Ian Downing
Director/Board Member at LCV Hire Solutions Ltd.
Network origin in Ian Downing first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Growth Fund Ltd
 Business Growth Fund Ltd Investment ManagersFinance Business Growth Fund Ltd (BGF) is private equity firm founded in 2011 by Stephen Welton. The firm is headquartered in the UK.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 169 |
Sertec Corp. Ltd.
 Sertec Corp. Ltd. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Sertec Corp. Ltd. is a holding British company founded in 2016. The private company is based in Birmingham, UK. The company's subsidiaries specialize in stamping, robotics, welding, tooling, prototyping, design, and associated metal forming.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 4 |
LCV Hire Solutions Ltd.
 LCV Hire Solutions Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance LCV Hire Solutions Ltd. provides van rental services. It offers CDVs, short and long wheel base vans, tippers, and standard fleet cars to commercial customers, as well as provides used car and van dealership services. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Loughborough, the United Kingdom.
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| Holding Company | Finance/Rental/Leasing | 4 |
Reconnaissance Ventures Ltd.
 Reconnaissance Ventures Ltd. AirlinesTransportation Reconnaissance Ventures Ltd. provides passenger flights and cargo air transportation services. The firm’s services include aerial surveillance, aircraft handling services, cargo and charter, and engineering. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Derby, the United Kingdom.
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| Holding Company | Airlines | 4 |
Prodrive Composites Ltd.
 Prodrive Composites Ltd. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Part of Prodrive Ltd., Prodrive Composites Ltd. is a world-leading motorsport and advanced technology business based in Milton Keynes, UK. The British company uses the latest simulation tools to understand the characteristics of components and the behavior of whole vehicles before physical testing is required, saving time and program cost. Prodrive Composites can rapidly design entire new systems or change the usage profile of existing platforms, whether on mass volume passenger cars, military off-road vehicles, or even commercial aircraft undercarriages. The company runs motorsport programs for major vehicle manufacturers and develops advanced technology for the automotive, aerospace, defense, and marine sectors. The company has one of the world's most comprehensive low volume manufacturing operations, combining the latest rapid prototyping and 3D printing techniques with traditional fabrication, precision machining, electrical and electronic system production, to create confidential prototypes on-site. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in suspension design and vehicle dynamics challenges, offering assessments of existing designs or producing whole new design solutions.
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| Subsidiary | Auto Parts: OEM | 4 |
International Spray Solutions Ltd.
 International Spray Solutions Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation International Spray Solutions Ltd. provides air spraying services. The private company is based in Cheltenham, UK and was founded in 2017.
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| Holding Company | Other Transportation | 2 |
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Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Ian Downing via their personal network
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| 3I GROUP PLC | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| Warwick Business School | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Oxford | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Manchester | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Glasgow | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Sertec Auto Structures (UK) Ltd.
 Sertec Auto Structures (UK) Ltd. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Sertec Auto Structures (UK) Ltd. is a Tier 1 supplier of automotive body-in-white pressing and assembled parts. Its core capabilities are stamping in steel and aluminum, assembled parts, product design, development and project management. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Coleshill, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Bank of Scotland Plc
 Bank of Scotland Plc Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Bank of Scotland Plc provides banking and financial services. Its services include current accounts, savings, mortgages, credit cards, and unsecured loans to personal and business banking customers; and lending, transactional banking, working capital management, risk management and debt capital markets services to commercial customers. The company was founded on July 17, 1695 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Packaged Software | Analyst-Equity | |
Dunedin LLP
 Dunedin LLP Investment ManagersFinance Downing Ventures (Downing) is an independent venture capital firm founded in 1986. The firm is headquartered in London. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Director/Board Member | |
Lloyds Development Capital (Holdings) Ltd.
 Lloyds Development Capital (Holdings) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Lloyds Development Capital (Holdings) Ltd. (LDC) is a private equity firm founded in 1981. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom and is wholly owned by LBG Equity Investments Ltd. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
| University of Cambridge | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Foresight Group LLP
 Foresight Group LLP Investment ManagersFinance Foresight Group LLP (Foresight Group) is a private equity subsidiary of Foresight Group CI Ltd founded in 1984 by Bernard William Fairman. The firm is headquartered in London. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
| University of Leeds | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Edinburgh | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
BGF Group Plc
 BGF Group Plc Investment ManagersFinance BGF Group Plc is a British company that invests in numerous businesses from an evergreen balance sheet. The private company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The company provides growth capital and offers more than just that. The company was founded in 2011 by Stephen Frank Welton, who has been the CEO since 2011. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Chief Operating Officer Director/Board Member | |
| The University of Sheffield | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| University of Warwick | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Sycurio Ltd.
 Sycurio Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Sycurio Ltd. engages in the provision of software to contact centers that take secure credit and debit card payments. It offers bankprotect, personal protect, and secured solutions. The company was founded by Richard Charles Ingle Cooper-Driver and David Mark Jackson in 2009 and is headquartered in Guildford, the United Kingdom. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Octopus Private Equity LLP
 Octopus Private Equity LLP Investment ManagersFinance Octopus Private Equity LLP (OPE) is the London-based private equity division of Octopus Ventures, a UK investment and fund manager. Established in 2004, OPE also has an office in Leeds, UK. OPE focuses on the lower mid market in the UK through MBOs, buy and builds, development capital and MBI transactions. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Durham | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Birmingham | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Sertec Group Ltd.
 Sertec Group Ltd. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Part of Sertec Group Holdings Ltd., Sertec Group Ltd. is a British company engaged in the design and manufacture of metal products supplied to the automotive industry. The company is based in Coleshill, UK. Sertec Group's technical prowess in developing new electric vehicle battery technologies has already been widely recognized, with various UK industry awards for its battery components and battery casings. The company is continually exploring new ways to add extra value for its customers. Sertec Group was founded in 1962 by Harry Mosedale. The CEO is Grant Walter Adams. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | Chairman Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
Sertec Group Holdings Ltd.
 Sertec Group Holdings Ltd. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Sertec Group Holdings Ltd. manufactures parts and components for the automotive industry. It offers forging, pressing, stamping, and roll-forming of metal. The company was founded on August 10, 1994 and is headquartered in Coleshill, the United Kingdom. | Auto Parts: OEM | Chairman Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
| The University of Nottingham | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Loughborough University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| INSEAD | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| University College London | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
iPulse Ltd.
 iPulse Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology iPulse Ltd. engages in the manufacture of medical and dental instruments. The company was founded on November 23, 2012 and is headquartered in Swansea, the United Kingdom. | Medical Specialties | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Deloitte LLP (United Kingdom)
 Deloitte LLP (United Kingdom) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Deloitte LLP (New York), Deloitte LLP (United Kingdom) provides brokerage services. The company is based in London, UK. David Sproul has been the CEO of the British company since 2003. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Statesman Travel Group Ltd.
 Statesman Travel Group Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Statesman Travel Group Ltd. provides travel management services. It offers flight, train, hotel booking, event and account management services. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Octopus Ventures Ltd.
 Octopus Ventures Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Octopus Ventures Ltd. (Octopus Ventures) is a venture capital firm Founded by Alan Wallace in 1999. The firm is headquartered in London. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
F (Realisations) 2023 Ltd.
 F (Realisations) 2023 Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services F (Realisations) 2023 Ltd. provides drainage contractor services. Its services include CCTV pipeline surveying, gulley and catchpit cleaning, high pressure water jetting, liquid waste tinkering, road sweeping and waste recycling. The company was founded by Barry Robins in 1982 and is headquartered in Rayleigh, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Sophia Webster Ltd.
 Sophia Webster Ltd. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Sophia Webster Ltd. designs women's apparel and accessories. Its collections include shoes, handbags, bridal, and children. The company was founded by Sophia Webster in 2013 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Apparel/Footwear | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Art-Line Ltd.
 Art-Line Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Art-Line Ltd. manufactures and sells art materials. It offers painting sets, brushes, pens and pencils, acrylic ink, brush sets, canvas boards, projectors and lighting, colored pencils, papers, paper rolls, charcoals, and block printing. The company was founded by Mark Neil Cass on March 13, 1984 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Private Equity Investor | |
Oliver Sweeney Trading Ltd.
 Oliver Sweeney Trading Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Oliver Sweeney Trading Ltd. provides wholesale and retail sale of footwear. It also offers shirts, shoes, boots, belts, socks and related cloths and accessories products. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Farnborough, the United Kingdom. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
GCI Managed Services Group Ltd.
 GCI Managed Services Group Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications GCI Managed Services Group Ltd. provides information and communications technology and telecommunications services. The firm offers services in connectivity, communications, data safety, cloud computing and managed IT. The company was founded by Wayne Jason Martin in 2000 and is headquartered in Lincoln, the United Kingdom. | Specialty Telecommunications | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Sovereign Capital Partners LLP
 Sovereign Capital Partners LLP Investment ManagersFinance Sovereign Capital Partners LLP (Sovereign Capital Partners) is an hprivate equity firm founded in 1988. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Analyst | |
Sertec Precision Components Ltd.
 Sertec Precision Components Ltd. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Sertec Precision Components Ltd. provides precision automotive engineering services. It offers flat, coil spring, toothed and serrated lock washers. The company was founded on December 27, 1967 and is headquartered in Coleshill, the United Kingdom. | Metal Fabrication | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
AWC Industries Ltd.
 AWC Industries Ltd. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing AWC Industries Ltd. manufactures fasteners, springs, wireform products, pressing and other related products for automotive industry. The company was incorporated on May 6, 2003 and is headquartered in Birmingham, the United Kingdom. | Metal Fabrication | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
CyDen Ltd.
 CyDen Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology CyDen Ltd. designs, manufactures and markets intense pulsed light technology devices. It has deep domain experience of the category, having originally begun its life making devices for professional salons. Its products include smoothskin gold intelligent IPL hair removal and smoothskin ultrafast IPL hair removal. The company was founded by Kevin Smith, Marc Clement, Michael Kiernan and Jan Henning Simonsen in 2002 and is headquartered in Swansea, the United Kingdom. | Medical Specialties | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Maven Capital Partners UK LLP
 Maven Capital Partners UK LLP Investment ManagersFinance Maven Capital Partners UK LLP (Maven Capital Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Mattioli Woods PLC founded in 1986. The firm is headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
| LLOYDS BANKING GROUP PLC | Major Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Sheffield Hallam University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
VTL Group (Holdings) Ltd.
 VTL Group (Holdings) Ltd. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology VTL Group (Holdings) Ltd. manufacturers precision engineered components for the automotive industry. It also offers product development and project management solutions. The firm's products are used in passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and industrial applications. The company was founded by Christopher Trevor Elliott, David Clegg and Bruno Jouan in 2001 and is headquartered in Huddersfield, the United Kingdom. | Electronic Equipment/Instruments | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Perwyn Advisors UK Ltd.
 Perwyn Advisors UK Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Perwyn Advisors UK Ltd. (Perwyn) is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Andrew Wynn. The firm is headquartered in London, England with an additional office in Paris, France. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
| University of Strathclyde | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Workshare Ltd.
 Workshare Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Workshare Ltd. provides secure content compliance solutions. The firm offers technology, software, collaboration software, file share & sync, and cloud technology. It develops document integrity management software that helps users manage the exchange and verification of electronic information and documents. The company was founded by Barrie Hadfield in 1999 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
Workshare Technology Holdings Ltd.
 Workshare Technology Holdings Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Workshare Technology Holdings Ltd. designs and develops a cloud-enabled file sharing and collaboration platform for enterprises. The firm provides a suite of secure online, mobile, and desktop-based collaboration, storage, and file-management tools. The company was founded on March 4, 2010 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member |
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| Consumer Services | 19 |
| Finance | 12 |
| Producer Manufacturing | 6 |
| Technology Services | 4 |
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| Director/Board Member | 229 |
| Private Equity Investor | 83 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 53 |
| Chairman | 52 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 48 |
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