UK based premium dart producer Nodor Group has received investment from Inflexion

Cardiff – CFI is pleased to announce that it acted as exclusive financial advisor to Nodor Group on its investment from Inflexion.

The Nodor Group, established over a century ago, is the world’s largest collective of premium darts equipment brands. Based in the UK, Nodor employs more than 1,000 people across three continents and exports to over 100 countries. With in-house manufacturing, Nodor is globally recognised as the leading producer of high-quality dartboards, darts, and related products. Its purpose-built, industry-specific facility enables the company to set new benchmarks in craftsmanship and technological innovation. Nodor’s products are distributed through trade partnerships with major retailers and sold directly to consumers. In 2024, the company received the King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade, celebrating its outstanding global achievements.

Nodor’s flagship brands, Winmau and Red Dragon, are synonymous with the world’s top darts professionals and cutting-edge equipment. Winmau serves as the exclusive equipment supplier to the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) and is the title sponsor of the PDC World Masters.

Inflexion is a leading European mid-market private equity firm that partners with ambitious management teams of high-growth, entrepreneurial businesses to drive sustainable expansion. With a flexible approach, Inflexion supports both majority and minority investments, typically committing £20m to £500m of equity per transaction.

Operating from offices in London, Manchester, Amsterdam, Stockholm, and Frankfurt, Inflexion invests across a wide range of sectors through bespoke teams and dedicated capital. The firm accelerates growth by leveraging expertise in M&A, international expansion, digital transformation, talent development, commercial strategy, sustainability initiatives, and its extensive global network. Additionally, Inflexion maintains a local presence in South America, India, and the APAC region, providing portfolio companies with valuable access to high-growth markets.

Inflexion will leverage its extensive expertise in scaling global brands to support Nodor management team in driving growth through geographic and channel expansion. Additionally, it will collaborate with the team on product innovation and harnessing technology to enhance the customer experience.

“Inflexion’s experience in developing marketing leading businesses will ensure Nodor is well positioned to continue to be a driving force in the rapidly growing darts market. We are excited about what we can achieve together and look forward to bringing the sport to even more people across the world,” commented Vince Bluck, Managing Director at Nodor.

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