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Antser Group

Provider of assessments and social care training

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YFM investment
£8.4m
Investment date(s)
2023
Deal type
Buyout
Location
Birmingham

The Antser Group was born out of a desire to achieve positive change in the health and social care sectors through a connected and transformative approach. In the years since our founding, we have combined best practice with innovation and new and emerging technologies, so that we can lead the way in ‘doing things better’. Our goal now is to take our talent and technology and apply it to support better outcomes for even more children, families, vulnerable adults and communities.

Richard Dooner, CEO, Antser Group

Key Information

The Business

Antser Group is a Midlands-based, tech-driven provider of Independent assessments and social care training, dedicated to driving positive change within the UK’s health and social care sectors. The company operates through two primary divisions:

Carter Brown: Recognised as the UK’s leading provider of independent psychological, psychiatric, and social work assessments focused on child-related safeguarding.

Autism Assessment Hub: a provider of consumer (and NHS) autism and ADHD assessments via a network of national hubs.

Antser Learning: Offers a VR-led ‘behaviour change’ training tool designed for front-line children’s care practitioners, enabling them to experience the impact of trauma through the eyes of children and young people.

Together, these divisions generate a combined revenue exceeding £10 million.

Why We Invested

YFM Equity Partners identified Antser Group as a prime candidate for investment due to its tech-enabled operating platform , exceptional management team, and strong market positioning.

Growth Potential

With our investment, Antser Group is poised to accelerate its growth trajectory through several strategic initiatives:

Geographical Expansion: Extending the reach of Carter Brown’s services to meet increasing demand across new regions.
Service Diversification: Developing new service offerings to address evolving needs within the health and social care sectors.
Technological Advancement: Investing in the development of Antser Learning’s VR platform to enhance user experience and broaden its application.
• Strategic Acquisitions: Pursuing acquisitions that complement existing services and facilitate rapid growth.
These strategies are designed to enable Antser Group to support better outcomes for an increasing number of children, families, vulnerable adults, and communities, reinforcing its position as a leader in the health and social care sectors