Online Materials Firm Doubles Growth After KCP Investment

How cmostores.com Went from a Startup to a Sales Sensation

Picture a tiny e‑commerce shop that sells bricks and beams and now, thanks to a savvy partnership with Key Capital Partners (KCP), it’s making twice the money it did before. Since KCP’s investment in 2017, the online retailer has doubled its turnover and last year’s sales jump was a stunning 46%.

Turning the Management Team Into a Powerhouse

Dean Murray stepped in as non‑executive chairman, giving the board a steady hand.
Andy Dunkley took the helm as CEO—he’s the guy who keeps the whole operation moving fast.
Sue Packer became finance director, making sure the books stayed healthy.

With these leaders on board, KCP helped cmostores.com relocate to a slick 32,000‑sq‑ft campus in Plymouth and rolled out fresh IT systems that keep the sales engine humming.

Adding a New Door to the Sales Funnel

KCP’s own research team discovered a perfect “bolt‑on” acquisition. By  October 2018, a brand‑new store, www.doorsuperstore.co.uk, was live and already pulling in more than £350,000 in sales by year’s end.

What Andy Dunkley Has to Say

“cmostores.com is a disruptive, fast‑moving player in the construction materials market,” Andy told the press. “In this ever‑shifting arena, we’re called to make bold decisions every second. KCP’s support has been gold—helping us grow, push boundaries, and spot chances for both organic and acquisition‑driven expansion.”

Because of KCP’s guidance, the company doubled its size while generating awesome cash flow and EBITDA. The management team is now pre‑occupied with keeping the momentum going.

Backing the Bold Move

Back in May 2017, KCP poured £8.65 million into cmostores.com, grabbing the majority stake.

Mike Fell and James Excell joined the board—ready to steer the ship.
“The digital savvy nature of cmostores.com caught our eye,” Mike said. “With our track record with e‑commerce, we’re confident they’ll continue climbing.”