News & Insights

We have appointed Jihad Karambizi as Investment Manager in our Impact team. Jihad joins us with experience spanning audit, corporate finance, and M&A advisory across the UK and South Africa. He began…

We are pleased to announce a successful exit from My Pension Expert, the UK’s leading at-retirement adviser. We made the original investment from our fourth Buyout Fund and first Impact Fund. This exit has generated a circa 5x return for…

We have invested in OryxAlign, a specialist provider of mission-critical network design, build and managed IT services, to accelerate OryxAlign’s growth across its core markets, including the fast-growing data centre and built…

Leep Group, the training and skills development company backed by our Impact Fund, has acquired E.Quality Training Limited, a vocational training specialist that helps 16 to 19-year-olds who are not in education,…

We have appointed Kieran Lawton as Head of New Business. Kieran, who has spent more than a decade with us having previously worked in corporate finance advisory for over 10 years, succeeds…

We have appointed Briony Fagan as Investment Manager in our Buyout team. Briony joins us with more than 10 years’ experience in corporate finance and investment, spanning financial due diligence, private equity…

fulfilmentcrowd, a tech-led global fulfilment provider, has acquired Fulfilment.nl, a high-growth Dutch ecommerce logistics specialist. The deal accelerates the group’s expansion in the fast-growing EU omnichannel ecommerce market. The Netherlands is one…

Papilo, the fast-growing total waste management group backed by our Impact Fund, has strengthened its geographical reach with the acquisition of Scottish company REKK Recycling. Based at Uddingston near Glasgow, REKK provides…

Papilo, the fast-growing total waste management solution provider backed by our Impact Fund has announced the appointment of Michael Gibson as Chief Executive Officer. Michael joined the business on 1 April 2026….

Midlands-Based accountancy and advisory firm bk plus, has strengthened its national presence with its first move into the London market as Freeman Carr joins the fast-growing firm. The move marks a significant…

bk plus has strengthened its Yorkshire footprint with the addition of Crowther Chartered Accountants, a well-established firm based in Huddersfield. Founded in 1995 and led by Managing Director Steve Crowther, the practice…

We have pledged £30,000 to support the IntoUniversity Salford and Harpurhey centres, reinforcing our commitment to widening access to education and creating opportunities for young people across Greater Manchester. The three-year pledge…