Ivy House takes on Ama Capital investment
Ivy HouseDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, a UK leadership development company, has secured investment from Ama CapitalDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → in a private placement round. The company develops leaders through programmes it says are designed to move beyond traditional training models.
Chief executive officer Natalie Benjamin argues that the case for change is pressing, saying organisations "are navigating extraordinary levels of complexity, transformation and change." She adds that many existing programmes "have failed to evolve to meet these modern workplace challenges."
Ivy HouseDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →plans to use the backing to expand its capability, hire more talent, and reach more clients. Benjamin says the goal is to build "a new kind of leadership and development company that combines deep human understanding with innovative thinking, practical solutions and measurable impact."
Founder Elke Edwards will stay on as a shareholder and board observer, continuing to develop the company's coaches. Ivy HouseDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → has also named Adrian MoorhouseDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → MBE as chair of its board, drawing on his experience in leadership and high-performing organisations.
The deal reflects investor appetite for businesses positioned around the growing demand for leadership development. Ed Ransome, founding partner at Ama Capital, said the firm has "always valued the importance of leadership development," pointing to Ivy House's "clear purpose" and "strong client relationships."
