The Cyberfort Group has strengthened its end-to-end data security proposition with the acquisition of Auriga Consulting for an undisclosed sum. As a centre of excellence in cyber security, assurance and monitoring services, Auriga offers bespoke solutions in risk and compliance management, cyber design and implementation and cyber monitoring and intelligence. With a track record of…

Premium bar and restaurant operator, The Alchemist, has conjured up a unique experience for customers by launching its first augmented reality cocktail menu and app. The Alchemist – founded in 2010 and currently operating 14 sites across the UK including venues in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and Cardiff – has collaborated with William Grant, Vapour and…

Portfolio company, Verdant Leisure, have been named 14th in the Best Companies’ top 50 companies to work for in Scotland. Portfolio company, Verdant Leisure, have been named 14th in the Best Companies’ top 50 companies to work for in Scotland. Verdant Leisure operate across the North East of England and Scotland, providing self-catering lodge and caravan holidays, and…

Investment Manager, James Painter, has been nominated for Young Financier of the Year, at the Insider Media North West Young Professional Awards 2019. James joined Palatine in February 2016 from KPMG Corporate finance and has been involved in several transactions at Palatine including the buyout of holiday park operator Verdant Leisure, the firm’s investment in…

Partner, Beth Houghton, recently appeared as a guest panellist for ClearlySo at their first ever UK Impact Investment Funds Conference. The Conference brought together a wide spectrum of professionals working within the investment industry and sparked an insightful discussion and debate around impact investment funds. Beth heads up Palatine’s maiden Impact Fund, which targets companies…

Palatine Private Equity has completed an MBO with SMP Group, the corporate, trust and professional services provider. The MBO, which is subject to regulatory approval, comes as part of a planned leadership succession process at the Isle of Man headquartered business, which will see the appointment of a new group CEO, David Hudson. Created in…

Midlands-based CET UK has completed the acquisition of the business and assets of Enverity Ltd, a geotechnical and construction materials testing specialist, with the support of Palatine Private Equity. The acquisition comes just three months after Palatine took a majority stake in CET in November 2018, with the intention of broadening its service capability and…

Palatine Private Equity has boosted headcount in its Manchester office with the appointment of David Chapman as Business Development Manager. David has over 10 years’ experience in business development, with five of those working in the legal sector. He joins from Shoosmiths, where he held the position of Bid and New Business Manager for almost…

Balanceability chosen to get schools cycling as part of Whitehill and Bordon’s Healthy New Town pledge A specialist cycle training scheme has been chosen to play a key role in Whitehill and Bordon’s bid to be a Healthy New Town. Balanceability, a part of TTC Cycling, has signed a deal with East Hampshire District Council…