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Two new partners among raft of promotions at Palatine after milestone year
We have announced a raft of promotions reflecting our team’s contribution over the past 12 months, which saw record levels of investment and exit activity. Richard Thomas, who leads Palatine’s Midlands office and Business Services sector, and James Gregson who was one of the first people the firm recruited to support its pioneering Impact Fund have…
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Palatine Sustainability Awards 2021
Enthusiasm and Potential Award Winner: NRG As experts in specialist fleet and tyre management, NRG has demonstrated clear enthusiasm and commitment towards building a winning ESG strategy to strengthen and position their work in the spheres of electric vehicle leasing and sustainable fleet and tyre management. This has great potential to go further. …
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Anthesis Group acquires Canadian Agri-food sustainability consultancy
Anthesis, the largest group of dedicated sustainability professionals globally, has announced the acquisition of Provision Coalition Inc., a Canadian-based consultancy focused on sustainability in the Agri-food sector. The acquisition is an important part of Anthesis’ growth strategy, following our investment in March 2021 and building on Anthesis’ growing operations in North America and scaling its…
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Sustainable and Impact Investing – What’s the Difference?
Sustainable investing and Impact investing are often confused as two sides of the same coin but there are some clear and important differences, explains Beth Houghton, head of Palatine’s Impact Fund. Sustainability, responsible investing, Impact, ESG… the terminology involved in describing and evaluating the relationship between business and the environment/society has multiplied in recent years,…
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Palatine Completes the Sale of Financial Adviser Wren Sterling
We have completed the sale of national independent financial adviser Wren Sterling to the management team supported by investment funds affiliated with Lightyear Capital LLC (Lightyear), which is making a majority investment in Wren Sterling. The deal has received FCA approval. Wren Sterling was created in 2015 through the Palatine-backed management buyout of Towergate Financial.…
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Lucion Group acquires leading radiation protection consultancy
Lucion Group, the leading environmental services company, has acquired specialist consultancy Aberdeen Radiation Protection Services (ARPS) Ltd, in a strategic deal that strengthens its capabilities in the nuclear sector. The deal, which also boosts Lucion’s presence in Scotland, will see skilled members of the ARPS team join the business. Founded in 2001, ARPS provides comprehensive…
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CTS to step-up growth after refinancing
Construction Testing Solutions (CTS), provider of construction and infrastructure testing and consulting services, has completed a multi-million pound refinancing with European credit specialist Kartesia. The new funding will support the ambitious Leicester-headquartered company to continue a successful growth strategy that has already seen it acquire five businesses since it secured investment from our Buyout Fund…
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Palatine Brings Pioneering Sustainable and Impact Credentials to the Fore in Rebrand
Palatine has unveiled a major rebrand to reflect its leading position in driving and delivering sustainable business growth in the mid-market and its pioneering role in UK Impact investing, following a milestone year of investment and exit activity. The new brand identity aligns Palatine’s two funds – the Buyout Fund and the Impact Fund –…
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The Young London Print Prize – Cop26
In the lead-up to COP26 in Glasgow, young people from across London were invited to express their own personal response to the climate crisis through their love of art. The Young London Print Prize is a new competition which aims to inspire and showcase the work of young artists. All the work is created and…
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