Unbound Group, formerly Electra Private Equity, is a British-based online company specialising in clothing and specialist footwear.[1] It was listed on the Alternative Investment Market until going into administration in July 2023.
History
The company was founded by Michael Stoddart in 1976 as Electra Investment Trust.[2] In 1999, 3i made an unsuccessful hostile bid to take over the company.[2] In 2005, Electra Partners Europe completed a spinout from its investment trust parent.[3] In 2006, Electra Partners Europe renamed itself Cognetas.[4]