New Deal: K3 Advantage advise Percipient Capital with investment into solar experts SMS

K3 Advantage is delighted to announce that it advised leading independent private equity provider Percipient Capital in its investment into solar installation and maintenance business Solar Maintenance Services. This highly strategic funding supports SMS’s high growth plans, strengthening their position as the partner of choice with operators of major solar portfolios.

Solar Maintenance Services install and manage solar PV systems, supporting over 35,000 domestic and commercial systems – from large-scale portfolios to solar farms – for social landlords, councils, and commercial investors. Their services include real-time monitoring, preventative maintenance, and dedicated customer support.

Percipient Capital’s investment in SMS marks a further step into the renewable energy market for the company, marking SMS as a ‘high growth contender’.

Accelerated Growth

Leading independent private equity and venture capital provider Percipient Capital focus on entrepreneurial growth and management buyouts for SMEs. The firm manages substantial funds from high-net-worth individuals and family offices, as well as institutions including Barclays Bank and the UK Government. Percipient has supported companies for over 20 years, building value for management teams and investors.

Jason Gould, co-founder of Percipient Capital commented on the investment,

“When progressing our investment, it was critical to get the support of advisors who could provide honest, practical insight across the entire investment process. Advantage went above and beyond, supporting both parties across this exciting investment.”

The transaction was led by James Reed Sperrin, K3 Advantage Transaction Managing Director, who added:

“We were thrilled to work alongside Jason and the team at Percipient, especially with such an exciting opportunity. The continued accelerated growth from the firm is distinctive in a turbulent and hesitant marketplace, so we were proud to be a part of this exciting deal and looks forward to seeing the businesses thrive as one of the energy markets leading solar providers.”