Martin Port
Martin Port | |
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| Born | Martin Harry Port 29 July 1962 Leeds, England |
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| Years active | 1989–present |
| Spouse | Amanda Port |
| Children | 4 |
| Website | martinport |
Martin Harry Port (born 29 July 1962) is an English entrepreneur, based in West Yorkshire, North of England. He is the founder and former managing director of Masternaut UK Ltd - the UK expansion of French firm, Masternaut International, a telematics company specialising in fleet management and vehicle tracking services. Port was also the majority shareholder in Masternaut UK Ltd until he sold the business to Hub Telecom, a subsidiary of Europe's second largest Airport group, Aeroports De Paris (ADP) in 2009. At the time of the sale to ADP, the UK company had an enterprise value of £20m. In 2019, Masternaut was acquired by Michelin, the French tyre manufacturer.
In 2012, Port founded the Leeds-based software company BigChange to focus on developing technology solutions that improve how businesses manage and monitor their mobile workforces. In 2021, Boston-based Great Hill Partners invested £75m of growth capital in BigChange, valuing the company at £100m.
On the 25th October 2024, the Simpro Group acquired BigChange. Port left his role as Chairman, however remains a shareholder.