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Armstrong Joins Palatine Impact Fund as Partner
Experienced mid-market private equity investor Alistair Armstrong has joined Palatine as a Partner in the Impact Fund. Alistair joins from Primary Capital where he spent 16 years gaining strong investment experience. Here, he led B2B-focused investments in companies including Readypower, Foster+Freeman, VJ Technology, Metamark, GatenbySanderson, Amtech and Napier Turbochargers. In his new role, Alistair will…
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BK Plus move into Gloucestershire in a deal with with local firm Andorran
BK Plus, the rapidly expanding accountancy firm, marks the strategic expansion into the Gloucestershire region with the acquisition of Andorran Chartered Accountants based out of Manor Business Centre in Cheltenham. This move signifies BK Plus’s commitment to providing local expertise and advice to the SME sector in their local area using local Partners and staff.…
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Palatine’s Impact Fund Backs Growth at Global Water and Environmental Technology Innovation Consultancy
We have made our fourth investment from Impact Fund II with the acquisition of a majority share in fast-growing environmental consultancy Isle Utilities. Isle Utilities is a global innovation consultancy specialising in the development and commercialisation of emerging technologies in the water and environmental sectors. Acting as a partner across the entire innovation cycle, Isle…
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B2W Group Targets Green Energy Growth in Latest Deal
B2W Group, the leading national skills and training group, has branched out into green skills with its latest strategic acquisition. ECTA Training, a company specialising in smart meters, electricals, renewables such as heat pumps and solar panel installation training, is the third since our Impact Fund invested in B2W in October 2020. Founded in 2005,…
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The Alchemist Set to Open the Doors on 10 New Sites
Creative cocktail bar and restaurant group The Alchemist, backed by Palatine, has received a £15 million loan from digital bank OakNorth, to support the roll out of new sites and refinance existing debt. The loan will support The Alchemist’s plans to open 10 new sites over the next three years. Founded in Manchester in 2010,…
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Fostering a Culture of Inclusion with Vicky Walker, Head of People at Cyberfort
As Head of People at Cyberfort, you are responsible for Cyberfort’s people strategy. Can you outline your key priorities for the upcoming 12 months? As always, recruiting the best people and having them stay with us in a fiercely competitive market is our priority. For Cyberfort, 2024 will see us focussing on leadership development to…
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BK Plus Acquires Abrams Ashton
Accountancy firm BK Plus, has completed its acquisition of St Helens-based accountancy practice Abrams Ashton, to continue its expansion in the North West. Abrams Ashton is the first acquisition since our investment in Midlands-based BK Plus in September 2023. It has a well-established reputation for providing high-quality tax expertise to SMEs in the St Helens…
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Case study: Veincentre
Providing high quality, affordable treatment in an area lacking NHS funding – Veincentre is the UK’s leading clinic specialising in state-of-the-art treatment for varicose veins. Partnering with a visionary vein service – Veincentre was founded in 2003 by internationally renowned clinician Dr David West and his wife Deborah, who spotted a gap in the market…
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Case study: CTS
Becoming a nationally leading force in materials testing services – Construction Testing Solutions (CTS) is a leading provider of on-site and laboratory testing, geo-environmental and structural assessment services to the UK Infrastructure and Construction industry. The business operates from a network of ten laboratories and six geo-technical and geo-environmental consulting offices, providing full UK coverage.…
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