Hugh Costello
Director of Investments at Livingbridge EP LLP
Network origin in Hugh Costello first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
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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 | 143 |
Livingbridge EP LLP
 Livingbridge EP LLP Investment ManagersFinance Livingbridge EP LLP (Livingbridge) is a private equity subsidiary of Livingbridge VC LLP founded in 1995. The firm is headquartered in London with additional offices in Manchester, Boston and Melbourne.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 71 |
Octopus Investments Ltd.
 Octopus Investments Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Octopus Investments Ltd. is a fund management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2000 and is owned by Octopus Capital Ltd. Octopus Investments manages investments for retail and institutional investors. They are a socially responsible investor and have established the Octopus Foundation which supports small and medium-sized charities that make a significant social impact.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 24 |
Agathos Management LLP
 Agathos Management LLP Investment ManagersFinance Agathos Management LLP (Agathos) is an independent private equity firm founded in 2014 by William de Laszlo and Charles Henry Bowdler Oakshett. The firm is headquartered in London.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 8 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Hugh Costello via their personal network
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| 3I GROUP PLC | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| University of Oxford | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Manchester | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Furniture Village Ltd.
 Furniture Village Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Furniture Village Ltd. operates as a furniture retailer. The firm offers sofas, alongside cabinet furniture, beds, accessories, dining tables and chair sets, lighting, furnishings, and tables. The company was founded by Peter John Harrison and David James Gordon Imrie in 1989 and is headquartered in Slough, the United Kingdom. | Specialty Stores | 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 Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
ECI Partners LLP
 ECI Partners LLP Investment ManagersFinance ECI Partners LLP (ECI Partners) is a private equity founded in 1976. The firm is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom with an additional offices in Manchester and New York. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
| University of Leeds | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Edinburgh | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| INSEAD | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Sheffield Hallam University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Durham | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Birmingham | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Sheffield | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| University of Warwick | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Portsmouth | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Loughborough University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Cardiff | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
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 | |
| Victoria University of Wellington | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| London Business School | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
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 | |
| LLOYDS BANKING GROUP PLC | Major Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
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 Director of Investments | |
Better Capital LLP
 Better Capital LLP Investment ManagersFinance Better Capital LLP(Better Capital) is a Private Equity subsidiary of Heritage Group Ltd., founded in 2009 by Nicholas Ian Burgess Sanders and Jonathan P. Moulton. The firm is headquartered in London. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member | |
Gleneagles Hotels Ltd.
 Gleneagles Hotels Ltd. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Gleneagles Hotels Ltd. operates as a hotel and offers golf memberships. It offers hotel, golf, spa, activities, meetings and events, luxury lodges and shopping. The company is headquartered in Perthshire, the United Kingdom. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Director/Board Member | |
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 | |
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 | |
Newincco 1399 Ltd.
 Newincco 1399 Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Newincco 1399 Ltd. provides management services to Newincco 1400 Group. The company was founded on March 31, 2016 and is headquartered in Ipswich, the United Kingdom. | Real Estate Development | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Sykes Cottages Holdings Ltd.
 Sykes Cottages Holdings Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Part of Sykes Cottages Ltd., Sykes Cottages Holdings Ltd. provides agency services, marketing and selling holiday cottages. The company is based in Manchester, UK. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Portman Healthcare (Holdings) Ltd.
 Portman Healthcare (Holdings) Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Portman Healthcare (Holdings) Ltd. provides health care services. The company is headquartered in Cheltenham, the United Kingdom. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
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 | |
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 | |
Paintbox Group Ltd.
 Paintbox Group Ltd. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Paintbox Group Ltd. manufacturers automotive parts and accessories for motor vehicles. Its products include exterior trim, front and rear fascia systems, body kits closure systems grille assemblies roof systems and structural components. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Birmingham, the United Kingdom. | Industrial Specialties | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Project Seattle Topco Ltd.
 Project Seattle Topco Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Gresham House Plc, Project Seattle Topco Ltd. is a British company that provides information services. The company is based in Hessle, UK and was founded in 2017. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Newincco 1400 Ltd.
 Newincco 1400 Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Newincco 1400 Ltd. is a holding British company that sells tickets for passenger ferry services. The private company is based in London, UK. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom. The company was founded in 2016. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Cargostore Worldwide Trading Ltd.
 Cargostore Worldwide Trading Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Cargostore Worldwide Trading Ltd. supplies shipping and storage containers. It offers container modification, smart energy systems, leasing and management of units, and trade finance. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Affinity Rail Group Ltd.
 Affinity Rail Group Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Affinity Rail Group Ltd. provides technical and specialist services to the rail sector. The firm also offers project management and construction services. The company was founded by John David March on April 17, 2018 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Engineering & Construction | 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 | |
Cennox Holdings Ltd.
 Cennox Holdings Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of York Capital Management Global Advisors LLC, Cennox Holdings Ltd. is a holding British company that operates subsidiaries providing management services. The company is based in Camberley, UK. Cennox Holdings was founded in 2014. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
Chesney's Ltd.
 Chesney's Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Chesney's Ltd. provides miscellaneous home furnishings stores. It offers heat collection, tools, fuel, and rub accessories. The company was founded by Chesney Paul John on July 26, 1977 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member | |
Reiver Ltd.
 Reiver Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Reiver Ltd. provides business support services. The private company is based in London, UK. Reiver was founded in 2019. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
Cennox Group Ltd.
 Cennox Group Ltd. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Cennox Group Ltd. engages in the provision of banking and retail support services. It offers field services, automated teller machine (ATM) services, security services, and branch transformation. The company was founded by Clive Matthew Nation in 2006 and is headquartered in Camberley, the United Kingdom. | Computer Peripherals | Director/Board Member | |
Anstey Horne & Co. Ltd.
 Anstey Horne & Co. Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Anstey Horne & Co. Ltd. specializes in property development and construction. It offers consultancy practice specializing in rights of light, daylight and sunlight, party walls, and other neighborly matters. The company was founded in 1795 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Engineering & Construction | Director/Board Member | |
PJ Group Ltd.
 PJ Group Ltd. Environmental ServicesIndustrial Services PJ Group Ltd. is a British waste management company founded in 2017. The private company is based in Globe Park, Marlow, UK. The company provides waste management services. | Environmental Services | Director/Board Member | |
Virtual Infrastructure Group Ltd.
 Virtual Infrastructure Group Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Virtual Infrastructure Group Ltd. operates as a holding company. The firm offers provides cloud computing services through its subsidiaries. The company was founded on June 11, 2012 and is headquartered in Corsham, the United Kingdom. | Information Technology Services | Director/Board Member | |
| Leeds University Business School | College/University | Graduate Degree |
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| United Kingdom | 44 |
| Israel | 2 |
| United States | 2 |
| France | 2 |
| New Zealand | 2 |
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| Consumer Services | 21 |
| Finance | 12 |
| Commercial Services | 5 |
| Industrial Services | 4 |
| Retail Trade | 3 |
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| Director/Board Member | 208 |
| Private Equity Investor | 84 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 54 |
| Chairman | 40 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 38 |
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| Adam Holloway | 15 |
| Alice Avis | 15 |
| Tim Whittard | 15 |
| Mark Bryant | 15 |
| William Robert Gresty | 13 |
| Martijn Christian Kleibergen | 13 |
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| Matt Reed | 11 |
| Tom Jenkins | 11 |
| James Mclelland Austin | 10 |
| Stuart Nicol | 10 |
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