We are delighted to announce that we have invested in fast growing, global sustainability specialist, Anthesis Group, underlining our long-held commitment to deliver positive ESG outcomes and our first-mover status in mid-market impact investing. Established in 2013, Anthesis has grown to a turnover of £40m (FY2019) and is ranked in the prestigious Sunday Times Fast…

The global professional services provider took home silver and bronze awards at Citywealth’s International Financial Centre Awards 2021 Suntera Global has won silver for Deal of the Year 2021 for their purchase of Helm Trust Company and subsequent rebrand to Suntera in 2020, and bronze for Trust Company of the Year-Jersey at Citywealth’s International Financial…

Gateshead-headquartered Lucion Services, an international leader in environmental risk management services, has announced the roll-out of Lightfoot’s in-vehicle driver efficiency technology and rewards platform to its fleet of 197 vans. The decision follows successful trials which led to uplifts in performance by more than 10%, reductions in CO2 emissions by 5.6%, falls in idling time…

CET is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2021 by catching-up with some of its recent intake of apprentices to learn how they are each adjusting to their new role. In the past two months, the UK claims solutions specialist has started no less than eight apprentices as it looks to invest in developing future talent within…

Construction Testing Solutions (CTS), the leading provider of construction-related professional services, has acquired Nicholls Colton Group in a second strategic bolt-on deal in just two months. CTS, backed by Palatine since November 2018, and previously known as CET Infrastructure, provides construction testing, geotechnical, structural investigation, calibration, and consulting services nationwide. The acquisition of Nicholls Colton,…

Palatine, the leading mid-market private equity firm, has appointed Tim Crowley as Director of Investor Relations. He will work alongside Gary Tipper, Palatine’s Managing Partner, and the business’ senior management team to support current investors and develop relationships with new Limited Partners. Tim’s remit will include both of Palatine’s current funds: the Buy-Out Fund which…

Palatine Private Equity has completed the seventh investment from its Impact Fund, with the acquisition of a significant minority stake in tranScrip, a fast-growing global business playing a key role in the innovation and commercialisation of new medicines, including treatments for COVID-19. Headquartered in the Thames Valley, tranScrip provides a wide range of specialist professional…

Suntera Global has announced that Cara Pyper has been appointed as their Global Head of Marketing. Cara has over twenty years’ experience in marketing. Prior to joining Suntera Global, Cara was Senior Manager – Business Development and Marketing for the JTC Group where she was responsible for the creation and management of marketing and business…

Palatine, the leading mid-market private equity firm, has promoted Stephanie Wall to the position of ESG Director as it continues to drive its pioneering approach to responsible investing. In her new role Stephanie joins Palatine’s senior management team. She will continue to lead projects across Palatine’s Buy-Out and Impact funds to embed ESG (environmental, social…