Citation Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1995

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 2,000

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • PE Growth
  • (Announced)

  • Financing Rounds
  • 7

  • Investments
  • 22

Citation General Information

Description

Provider of tech-enabled compliance and quality control-related subscription services to small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs). The company offers a broad range of services that helps companies navigate the critical and complex regulatory environment with which they need to comply through its proprietary technology platform, thereby providing advice from highly skilled and qualified experts in the fields of HR and employment law, health and safety, ISO certification, supplier verification and other related fields.

Contact Information

Website
www.thecitationgroup.com
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Pending Transaction (PE)
Corporate Office
  • Kings Court
  • Water Lane
  • Wilmslow SK9 5AR
  • England, United Kingdom
Primary Industry
Consulting Services (B2B)
Other Industries
Education and Training Services (B2B)
Legal Services (B2B)
Corporate Office
  • Kings Court
  • Water Lane
  • Wilmslow SK9 5AR
  • England, United Kingdom

Want detailed data on 3M+ companies?

What you see here scratches the surface

Request a free trial

Want to dig into this profile?

We’ll help you find what you need

Learn more

Citation Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
EBITDA		 Post-Val Status Debt

This information is available in the PitchBook Platform. To explore Citation‘s full profile, request access.

Request a free trial

Citation Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Provider of tech-enabled compliance and quality control-related subscription services to small and mid-size enterprises
Consulting Services (B2B)
Wilmslow, United Kingdom
2,000 As of 2024

Houston, TX
 

London, United Kingdom
 
Add Comparison

PitchBook’s comparison feature gives you a side-by-side look at key metrics for similar companies. Personalize which data points you want to see and create visualizations instantly.

Request a free trial

Citation Competitors (18)

One of Citation’s 18 competitors is Morae Global, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Houston, TX.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Morae Global Private Equity-Backed Houston, TX
Cosegic Private Equity-Backed London, United Kingdom
Axiom Global Private Equity-Backed Chicago, IL
QuisLex Private Equity-Backed New York, NY
Enhesa Private Equity-Backed Brussels, Belgium
You’re viewing 5 of 18 competitors. Get the full list »

Citation Signals

Growth Rate

Weekly
Growth
Weekly Growth

Size Multiple

Median
Size Multiple

Key Data Points

Similarweb Unique Visitors

Majestic Referring Domains

PitchBook’s non-financial metrics help you gauge a company’s traction and growth using web presence and social reach.

Request a free trial

Citation Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

This information is available in the PitchBook Platform. To explore Citation‘s full profile, request access.

Request a free trial

Citation Investments (22)

Citation’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with TrustID (Reading). The deal was made on 19-Mar-2025.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
TrustID (Reading) 19-Mar-2025 Buyout/LBO Automation/Workflow Software
Flexebee 01-Oct-2024 Buyout/LBO Educational Software
Agendrix 01-Jul-2024 Buyout/LBO Automation/Workflow Software
Careskills 29-Feb-2024 Buyout/LBO Education and Training Services (B2B)
QuiqSolutions 01-Sep-2023 Buyout/LBO Business/Productivity Software
You’re viewing 5 of 22 investments. Get the full list »

Citation Exits (1)

Citation’s most recent exit was on 01-Dec-2017 from Education Personnel Management. The exit was categorized as with 2 buyers.

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Education Personnel Management 01-Dec-2017 Completed
  • 2 buyers
To view Citation’s complete exits history, request access »

Citation Affiliates

Subsidiaries (16)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Flexebee Gatwick, United Kingdom 2016
Agendrix Sherbrooke, Canada 2015
Timetastic Manchester, United Kingdom 2014
Citation Cyber Lancaster, United Kingdom 2012
QuiqSolutions Whitchurch, United Kingdom 2011
You’re viewing 5 of 16 affiliates. Get the full list.  »

Citation FAQs

  • When was Citation founded?

    Citation was founded in 1995.

  • Where is Citation headquartered?

    Citation is headquartered in Wilmslow, United Kingdom.

  • What is the size of Citation?

    Citation has 2,000 total employees.

  • What industry is Citation in?

    Citation’s primary industry is Consulting Services (B2B).

  • Is Citation a private or public company?

    Citation is a Private company.

  • What is Citation’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Citation is .

  • How much funding has Citation raised over time?

    Citation has raised $2.99M.

  • Who are Citation’s investors?

    Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Hg have invested in Citation.

  • Who are Citation’s competitors?

    Morae Global, Cosegic, Axiom Global, QuisLex, and Enhesa are some of the 18 competitors of Citation.

Data Transparency

  • Meet our data hygiene team

    Discover how our experts ensure you’re getting the most accurate financial data in the industry.

    Read blog »

  • How PitchBook sources data

    Our data operations team has logged over 3.5 million hours researching, organizing, and integrating the information you need most.

    Discover our process »