tranScrip, the fast-growing contract drug development organisation which supports the development and lifecycle of medicines, has acquired Dublin-based Real Regulatory, a highly respected business specialising in European regulatory affairs, quality systems and compliance for medical products. The strategic acquisition significantly expands tranScrip’s regulatory affairs capabilities, strengthening its ability to provide comprehensive support to its customers.…

Our Impact Fund has acquired newly created environmental services group, Cura Terrae, further bolstering our commitment to investing in companies that create environmental or social change and generating returns with purpose. Headquartered in Sheffield, Cura Terrae, the Latin form of ‘take care of the earth’, is a purpose-driven business led by experienced entrepreneur Professor Pete…

We have acquired a majority stake in Jessup, one of the Midlands’ most respected developers of affordable homes. Established for 34 years, Staffordshire-based Jessup is a trusted partner to local authorities and registered providers of social housing, including Birmingham City Council, Dudley Council, Cannock Council, Wrekin Housing Trust, Greensquare Accord, Optivo, Stonewater, whg, EMH and…

Fast-growing Lucion Services, the leading environmental services company, has announced the strategic acquisition of Landform Surveys Ltd, an established topographical surveying firm in the North East. Landform Surveys, which is based in Gateshead, where Lucion is headquartered, brings a skilled team and a range of highly complementary services to the group. Working across a variety…

Construction Testing Solutions (CTS), the fast-growing provider of construction consulting and testing services, has made its first acquisition of 2022 and its sixth since investment in 2018. The latest deal brings Mason Evans, a specialist geo-environmental consultancy, based in Glasgow into the group. Mason Evans has 45 skilled staff and was founded in 1995. Working…

We have strengthened our Value Enhancement team with the appointment of Matt Cobbold as Strategic Growth Manager. Matt will work across both Palatine’s Buyout and Impact Funds, supporting investee companies to identify, prioritise and execute a range of strategic growth initiatives. He joins from OneWeb, the international satellite internet service provider, where as Corporate Development…

Anthesis, the fast-growing global sustainability specialist, has announced its second strategic deal this year with Netherlands-based consultancy, Climate Neutral Group, joining the Anthesis Group. Climate Neutral Group is a Net Zero authority on emissions analysis and reduction, offsetting, and certification programmes. Headquartered in Utrecht, it has a team of 50 people and offices in Belgium…

Suntera Global has made a a key acquisition, further enhancing its presence in the Channel Islands. The acquisition of specialist fiduciary services provider, Nedgroup Trust Limited, which is subject to regulatory approvals, will strengthen Suntera Global’s offering as well as extending  its reach into an additional tier one jurisdiction in Guernsey. Nedgroup Trust Limited has…