1,200
Employees
46
Nurseries
Manchester
Headquarters
February 2019
Investment date
Education
Sector
Current
Status
Overview
Thrive operates 46 children’s nursery settings in North West England and Scotland under a range of recognised local brands. Thrive is committed to delivering high quality early years education to children aged from three months onwards. Many settings have a particular emphasis on nature-led education with extensive outdoors areas.
The management team is led by CEO Cary Rankin and CFO Will Newton, supported by Chair Margaret Hill.
Investment strategy
Thrive's nurseries are well-positioned to benefit from growing demand for quality early years education across the UK. The UK nursery sector remains highly fragmented with a significant number of privately-owned single sites. Apiary is providing additional capital and strategic support to the acquisitive growth strategy.
Investment Team
