Safestore

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.

www.safestore.co.uk
Sector Business Services Location London
Acquired 2003 Deal size £40m

Background

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