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 environment sectors. The partnership will provide the platform and capital to pursue both organic growth and targeted strategic M&A. The investment represents the…

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, employment or training (NEET) get into work. Midlands-based E.Quality Training runs Department for Education (DfE)-funded courses in childcare, health and social care, and…

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 partner Andy Lees, who is retiring after 13 years with Palatine . Kieran’s role spans our Buyout and Impact Funds across our offices…

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 and venture capital. She began her career at business advisors Grant Thornton, where she spent five years across Transaction Advisory Services and Tax.…

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 of Europe’s most important logistics hubs, and the acquisition strengthens the group’s ability to serve cross-border ecommerce demand at scale. By combining Fulfilment.nl’s…

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 total waste management solutions to its food production, manufacturing, and industrial clients across Scotland and England. It is the third key acquisition the…

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. Michael, previously a business unit Managing Director at Mitie, the £5bn turnover listed facilities management group, has taken over the reins at Papilo…

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 milestone for bk plus, taking the firm to 43 offices across the UK and more than 800 professionals, as it continues to build…