London, 12 May 2025 – Funds advised by KLAR Partners Ltd (“KLAR”) have signed an agreement to invest as a growth partner in Ventro Group (“Ventro”), a leading provider of building safety and compliance services. With KLAR’s support, Ventro Group aims to accelerate its growth and become the leading full-service safety and compliance partner to building owners and operators.
Ventro Group delivers essential building safety and compliance services to housing associations, public sector bodies, and commercial clients. Services include the installation and maintenance of passive and active fire safety systems as well as surveying, inspection, and consultancy services. The group supports clients in meeting their legal obligations and protecting occupants in line with evolving UK building safety regulations.
“Ventro operates in a growing sector where quality and scale matter. We are excited to work with an exceptional management team to build the leader in building safety compliance,” said Fredrik Brynildsen of KLAR. “This investment is aligned with KLAR’s strategy of backing companies providing mission-critical services with clear opportunities for operational scaling.”
Harvey Melvin, CEO of Ventro Group, commented: “KLAR’s backing gives us the experience and capital to accelerate our growth and deliver more value to our clients. Together, we will continue to invest in both our people and technology, building on our position as the partner of choice in UK building safety and compliance.”
This transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.
Further Information:
Fredrik Brynildsen
fb@klarpartners.com
+41 (0) 79 343 02 08
About Ventro Group
Ventro Group is a UK-based specialist in building safety and compliance services, primarily serving housing associations, public sector bodies, and commercial clients. Ventro helps property owners meet their building safety and regulatory obligations through a full-service offering which includes the installation and maintenance of passive and active fire safety systems as well as surveying, inspection, and consultancy services. Headquartered in Plymouth, Ventro employs approximately 200 people. For more information, please visit www.ventrogroup.com.
About KLAR
KLAR Partners is an independent, mid-market private equity firm focused on field services, professional services, and industrial technology. Headquartered in London, KLAR invests across Northern Europe and currently has more than €1.5 billion in assets under management. For more information, please visit www.klarpartners.com.