Safestore

provides clean, secure unitised storage space to which only customers have access and whose use is driven by relocation, house moves or simple requirements for additional space. Stores are usually located in high profile, main road locations close to densely populated areas.

Investment overview

Sector Location Acquired Deal size
Business services UK 2003 €56m

Under Bridgepoint ownership, Safestore became the second largest provider of self-storage in Europe, increasing properties from just 22 in 2003 to over 100. Since acquisition, the company acquired four businesses and expanded into the French market. It was subsequently floated on the London Stock Exchange in March 2007 with Bridgepoint retaining a minority stake in the business. To learn more about the company, visit www.safestore.co.uk