Neil Shah of Edison Group discusses two companies he feels might be of interest to private investors. Focusrite, with a global market, has two divisions: content creation sells hardware and software while audio reproduction is driven by live music. Despite a torrid year or so they are investing in new product lines, have sound management and a good long-term record.

Accsys Technologies has a technique to give softwoods the durability of hardwood for sustainable construction. While demand is never an issue, they were hit by delays with production. They've started to open up the US market, however, and their first half results were really positive. Although still only at breakeven, they seem now to have things right and are a company on the turn.

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