A second company within four weeks has received investment from Rose Street Partners in a deal advised upon by KBS Corporate.

Padpilot, a rapidly growing provider of digital training content for the aviation industry, follows Kenwood Damp Proofing in joining Rose Street’s portfolio with the help of Tom Eatough, KBS Corporate Director.

Rose Street has invested into three businesses since the investment company was founded in 2023.

Having grown into one of the European leaders within its sector, Padpilot, which was founded in 2010 and is based in Gloucester, is expanding globally, driven by the unrivalled quality of its content.

“We look forward to supporting the business in its long-term growth aspirations, whilst preserving the culture of quality and innovation built over many years by founders Graham and Jill Cownie,” said Rose Street Partners in its announcement of the investment.

Rose Street describes itself as a permanent home for enduring businesses, supporting them to thrive over the long term with a forever time horizon.

Dan Skyte, Rose Street founder and CEO, added: “Delighted to announce our third (and final!) investment of 2024 with Padpilot.

“Padpilot is a truly unique business, committed to providing the best aviation training content in the world.

“Padpilot’s relentless focus on quality and innovation has driven extraordinary levels of growth and we look forward to working with the whole team in continuing this trajectory for many years to come.

“(A) huge thank you to founders Graham and Jill Cownie for being a pleasure to work with and for placing their trust in Rose Street to support the remarkable company they have built.

“It’s been a great first year for Rose Street and I couldn’t be more excited for 2025.”

Source: KBS Corporate
Photo Credit: Padpilot