Lighthouse IP

Lighthouse IP has a unique proposition; the company collects and processes patent and trademark information, worldwide. Too little focus, too little attention to business aspects of rapid growth, led the company to fall on hard times in 2015. After several discussions, we take a 40% stake in the company, providing much-needed financing. At the same time, we are starting a restructuring of the entire group (internationally) so that a positive cash flow situation is quickly achieved. The foundation has been laid.

However, for faster growth and gaining a stronger market position, engaging data expertise is necessary. We want to deliver top quality. A specialist is recruited from our network to manage the developers full-time and set up the databases, thus ensuring fast and continuous delivery of information – worldwide. After 1.5 years, this pays off handsomely, as growth accelerates and the company realizes an ebitda margin of nearly 50%….

The company is approached by a Nasdaq listed company, which initiates the exit process and ultimately leads to a nice exit for all involved.