450 plc is listed on AIM on the London Stock Exchange. The vehicle is led by Andrew Lindsay (Chair), who has over 20 years public market and operational experience across the consumer and retail sectors, most recently serving as CEO of the FTSE250 company Telecom Plus. Andrew is supported by Waheed Alli, who serves as Deputy Chair. Waheed has over 30 years’ experience across the media, retail, entertainment and technology sectors, having launched and grown a number of highly successful private and public business in his career
The Company is backed by Marwyn who have launched 13 previous comparable acquisition vehicles that have acquired platform businesses, which include Advanced Computer Software, BCA Marketplace and Entertainment One.
The Company will pursue its stated investment strategy of seeking acquisition opportunities in the traditional and digital creative industries encompassing the content, media and technology sectors as well as considering opportunities in e-commerce and retail.