Insight consultancy expands with two acquisitions

A Leeds-based insight consultancy business has announced two acquisitions and 10 new client projects, helping to create 25 more jobs and expand the business’ offering.

Trinity McQueen achieved its high growth business goal following support from Winning Pitch, a national entrepreneurial coaching business, in partnership with the Leeds City Region LEP.

Since receiving support from an Investment Readiness Programme delivered by Winning Pitch, Trinity McQueen has acquired Alto MR, a consumer product testing agency, and The Blinc Partnership to support the development of a testing technology platform.

Winning Pitch was founded in 2005 and delivers programmes of support to ambitious start-ups through to FTSE 100 companies.

Trinity McQueen joined its Investment Readiness Programme, which has helped businesses achieve create 100 new jobs since November 2020.

Robin Horsfield, joint managing director at Trinity McQueen said: “Accessing support via the Investment Readiness Programme has been, and acts as, a great support mechanism as we develop and implement our strategy to create a leading agency here in the UK.

“We’re committed to continuing to achieve our growth aspirations and have remained resilient to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Today the business is confident about winning more new contracts and clients.”

James Clayton, project manager at Winning Pitch, added: “It has been an absolute pleasure working with Robin Horsfield and his team to achieve their growth aspirations and we’re delighted to see the business continue to do great things.

“Our Investment Readiness Programme is available to SMEs and Social Enterprises who are looking to build a better business and attract funding now, or in the future.

“We design a bespoke programme of one-to-one business coaching, webinars and peer-to-peer leadership groups to support our clients.”

As part of the programme, Trinity McQueen worked with a dedicated account manager and industry experts including Clarion Solicitors who helped the business with legal support.

Jonathan Simms and Sarah Harrison, from Clarion, said: “We supported Trinity McQueen in their latest acquisitions, helping with their legal arrangements.

“It’s great to see the benefit these acquisitions have had and that the business is continuing to expand and flourish.”