Fund, Investor & Acquisition Network

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• AddLife AB — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Edge Medical Ltd (Orthopaedic surgery distribution (Medtech)) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Apr 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Edge Medical Ltd in 2025 for $24.8M (Orthopaedic surgery distribution (Medtech)), United Kingdom. Acquired by AddLife AB. Source: https://news.cision.com/addlife/r/addlife-acquires-edge-medical-ltd,c4128025
• Admiral Group plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Flock (Motor fleet insurtech) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Feb 12 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Flock in 2026 for $108.0M (Motor fleet insurtech), United Kingdom. Acquired by Admiral Group plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/gnw/admiral-group--adm/admiral-group-acquires-flock-to-drive-innovat-/9428544
• AdvancedAdvT Limited — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired GOSS Technology (Public sector digital platform software) in United Kingdom, announced Thu May 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired GOSS Technology in 2025 for $18.2M (Public sector digital platform software), United Kingdom. Acquired by AdvancedAdvT Limited. Source: https://mooreks.co.uk/insights/ma-in-the-uk-it-services-sector-q2-2025/
• All Interests Aligned — Search fund

  Independent sponsor vehicle. Acquired H. Mears (Furnishers) Ltd (Flooring retail and installation) in United Kingdom, announced 2025-12-10.

  • Acquired H. Mears (Furnishers) Ltd in 2025 (Flooring retail and installation), United Kingdom. Acquired by All Interests Aligned (AIA) with operator Philip Cefai. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/aia-completes-its-first-deal-with-the-acquisition-of-h-mears-furnishers-ltd-in-the-uk/
• Anima Care UK Limited (Funecap Group) — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired CVS Group crematoria operations (Pet cremation) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Apr 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired CVS Group crematoria operations in 2025 for $57.2M (Pet cremation), United Kingdom. Acquired by Anima Care UK Limited (Funecap Group). Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/cvs-group--cvsg/disposal-of-crematorium-operations/8843105
• Audioboom Group plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Adelicious Ltd (Podcast advertising) in United Kingdom, announced Wed Jul 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Adelicious Ltd in 2025 for $13.5M (Podcast advertising), United Kingdom. Acquired by Audioboom Group plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/audioboom-group--boom/proposed-acquisition-and-3-0-million-placing-/8983154
• AURELIUS — Investor
• AURELIUS Private Equity (Mid-Market Buyout) — Private equity fund · Backed by AURELIUS

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Exertis UK & Ireland (DCC Technology info-tech business) (Technology products distribution) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Jul 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Exertis UK & Ireland (DCC Technology info-tech business) in 2025 for $135.0M (Technology products distribution), United Kingdom. Acquired by AURELIUS Private Equity (Mid-Market Buyout). Backed by AURELIUS. Source: https://www.insidermedia.com/news/north-west/aurelius-strikes-100m-deal-for-tech-distributor
• Aurias — Search fund · Backed by Miramar Search Partners
  • Acquired Saepio Information Security in 2024 (Technology/Security), United Kingdom. Acquired by Aurias, co-invested alongside Ethos Partners & Maven Equity Partners.
• Azenta, Inc. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired UK Biocentre Limited (Biobank sample storage and processing) in United Kingdom, announced Wed Mar 04 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired UK Biocentre Limited in 2026 for $30.1M (Biobank sample storage and processing), United Kingdom. Acquired by Azenta, Inc.. Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/azenta-completes-strategic-acquisition-of-uk-biocentre-limited-to-expand-biorepository-capabilities-302703963.html
• Ballard Power Systems Inc. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired GeoPura Limited (Hydrogen power generation solutions) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Jun 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired GeoPura Limited in 2026 for $371.3M (Hydrogen power generation solutions), United Kingdom. Acquired by Ballard Power Systems Inc.. Source: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/ballard-announces-acquisition-of-uk-based-geopura-powering-future-growth-and-transforming-ballard-into-an-integrated-hydrogen-ecosystem-provider-885920595.html
• Battery Ventures — Private equity fund · Backed by Battery Ventures

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Enzo Biochem, Inc. (Life sciences products) in United States, announced Tue Jun 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

• bd-capital — Private equity fund

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Science in Sport plc (Sports nutrition) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Apr 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Science in Sport plc in 2025 for $111.1M (Sports nutrition), United Kingdom. Acquired by bd-capital. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/science-in-sport--sis/recommended-cash-acquisition-/8837474
• Bentley Park (UK) Limited (parent of Ultimate Finance) — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Time Finance plc (SME finance) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Aug 17 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Time Finance plc in 2026 for $74.4M (SME finance), United Kingdom. Acquired by Bentley Park (UK) Limited (parent of Ultimate Finance). Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/time-finance--time/recommended-cash-acquisition-of-time-finance-plc/9723817
• BLS International Services Ltd — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Trefeddian Hotel (Aberdovey) Limited (Hospitality) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Oct 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Trefeddian Hotel (Aberdovey) Limited in 2025 for $8.8M (Hospitality), United Kingdom. Acquired by BLS International Services Ltd. Source: https://www.bseindia.com/xml-data/corpfiling/AttachHis/5887d2e9-11d2-4b06-95dd-a646a747859d.pdf
• Braime Group PLC — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Don Electronics Limited (incl. Synatel Instrumentation Limited) (Electronic component manufacturing) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Mar 31 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Don Electronics Limited (incl. Synatel Instrumentation Limited) in 2026 for $17.7M (Electronic component manufacturing), United Kingdom. Acquired by Braime Group PLC. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/braime-group--bmto/acquisition-of-don-electronics/9501463
• Brave Bison Group plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired System1 Group plc (Marketing effectiveness research) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Jul 30 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired System1 Group plc in 2026 for $58.2M (Marketing effectiveness research), United Kingdom. Acquired by Brave Bison Group plc. Source: https://www.gibsondunn.com/uk-public-ma-the-month-in-a-minute-july-2026/
  • Acquired Engage Digital Partners in 2025 for $14.3M (Sports digital media agency), United Kingdom. Acquired by Brave Bison Group plc. Source: https://mooreks.co.uk/insights/ma-in-the-uk-media-and-marketing-services-sectors-q1-2025/
  • Acquired MiniMBA (from Centaur Media plc) in 2025 for $25.6M (Online marketing education), United Kingdom. Acquired by Brave Bison Group plc. Source: https://mooreks.co.uk/insights/ma-in-the-uk-media-and-marketing-services-sectors-q2-2025/
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    • Acquired MTM in 2025 for $16.2M (Media research consultancy), United Kingdom. Acquired by Brave Bison Group plc. Source: https://mooreks.co.uk/insights/ma-in-the-uk-media-and-marketing-services-sectors-q3-2025/
    • Acquired MTM London Limited in 2025 for $16.2M (Strategy consulting and audience insights), United Kingdom. Acquired by Brave Bison Group plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/brave-bison-group--bbsn/acquisition-and-trading-update/9100697
• BRCK Group PLC (formerly Brickability Group) — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired H.S. Jackson & Son (Fencing) Limited (Jacksons) (Premium fencing manufacturing) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Jun 08 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired H.S. Jackson & Son (Fencing) Limited (Jacksons) in 2026 for $20.3M (Premium fencing manufacturing), United Kingdom. Acquired by BRCK Group PLC (formerly Brickability Group). Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/brickability-group--brck/acquisition-of-h-s-jackson-son-/9605360
• BUUK Infrastructure — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired FibreNest (Full-fibre broadband) in United Kingdom, announced Wed May 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired FibreNest in 2025 for $135.0M (Full-fibre broadband), United Kingdom. Acquired by BUUK Infrastructure. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/persimmon--psn/sale-of-fibrenest/8876227
• Cabiedes Capital — Investor
• Cadre Holdings, Inc. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Carr's Engineering Division (Nuclear and defence engineering) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Jan 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Carr's Engineering Division in 2025 for $101.3M (Nuclear and defence engineering), United Kingdom. Acquired by Cadre Holdings, Inc.. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/fevara-plc--fva/sale-of-engineering-division-for-75m/8690984
• Cake Box Holdings plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Ambala Foods Limited (Food manufacturing) in United Kingdom, announced Wed Mar 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Ambala Foods Limited in 2025 for $29.7M (Food manufacturing), United Kingdom. Acquired by Cake Box Holdings plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/cake-box-holdings--cbox/acquisition-7-2m-fundraise-/8774556
• Cap10 Partners — Investor
• Card Factory plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired funkypigeon.com (Online greeting cards) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Jul 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired funkypigeon.com in 2025 for $35.1M (Online greeting cards), United Kingdom. Acquired by Card Factory plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/wh-smith--smwh/whsmith-sells-funkypigeon-com-/9008040
• Chemring Group PLC — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Landguard Nexus Limited (Defence electronics / software defined radio) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Jun 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Landguard Nexus Limited in 2025 for $27.0M (Defence electronics / software defined radio), United Kingdom. Acquired by Chemring Group PLC. Source: https://www.chemring.com/media/press-releases/2025/30-06-2025
• Cranswick plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired James T Blakeman & Co Limited (Blakemans) (Food manufacturing (sausages)) in United Kingdom, announced Wed May 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired James T Blakeman & Co Limited (Blakemans) in 2025 for $43.2M (Food manufacturing (sausages)), United Kingdom. Acquired by Cranswick plc. Source: https://www.business-sale.com/news/business-sale/food-producer-cranswick-acquires-sausage-maker-in-32m-deal-227570
• DBAY Advisors — Investor
• DBAY Advisors with Alan Sellers and Samantha Moss (joint bidders) — Private equity fund · Backed by DBAY Advisors

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Anexo Group plc (Credit hire and legal services) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Jul 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Anexo Group plc in 2025 for $95.6M (Credit hire and legal services), United Kingdom. Acquired by DBAY Advisors with Alan Sellers and Samantha Moss (joint bidders). Backed by DBAY Advisors. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/anexo-group--anx/unconditional-recommended-contractual-offer/8990281
• Deacon Street Partners (bridge) — Investor
• DoorDash, Inc. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Deliveroo plc (Online food delivery) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Oct 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Deliveroo plc in 2025 for $3.70B (Online food delivery), United Kingdom. Acquired by DoorDash, Inc.. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1792789/000114036125037039/ef20056500_8k.htm
• Drax Group plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Flexitricity Ltd (Flexible energy optimisation / route-to-market services) in United Kingdom, announced Wed Jan 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Flexitricity Ltd in 2026 for $48.6M (Flexible energy optimisation / route-to-market services), United Kingdom. Acquired by Drax Group plc. Source: https://www.insidermedia.com/news/north-west/drax-group-to-acquire-true-pioneer-flexible-energy-specialist-in-36m-deal
• Duomed Belgium NV (Palex Healthcare Group) — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Launch Diagnostics Holdings Limited (Diagnostics distribution) in United Kingdom, announced Fri Mar 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Launch Diagnostics Holdings Limited in 2025 for $17.4M (Diagnostics distribution), United Kingdom. Acquired by Duomed Belgium NV (Palex Healthcare Group). Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/avacta-group--avct/avacta-to-sell-launch-diagnostics/8768643
• eComplete — Investor
• EDF — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Pod Point Group Holdings plc (EV charging) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Jun 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Pod Point Group Holdings plc in 2025 for $14.3M (EV charging), United Kingdom. Acquired by EDF. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/pod-point-group-holdings--podp/recommended-offer-for-pod-point-group-holdings-plc/8925321
• Elementis plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Alchemy Ingredients (Cosmetic ingredients (natural rheology modifiers)) in United Kingdom, announced Wed Nov 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Alchemy Ingredients in 2025 for $22.4M (Cosmetic ingredients (natural rheology modifiers)), United Kingdom. Acquired by Elementis plc. Source: https://www.insidermedia.com/news/south-east/global-specialty-chemicals-firm-inks-16.6m-deal-for-cosmetic-ingredients-manufacturer
• Esyasoft Holding — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Good Energy Group plc (Renewable electricity supply) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Jan 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired CyanConnode Holdings plc in 2026 for $49.3M (Smart metering communications), United Kingdom. Acquired by Esyasoft Holding. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/cyanconnode-holdings--cyan/recommended-cash-acquisition-of-cyanconnode/9699298
  • Acquired Good Energy Group plc in 2025 for $134.2M (Renewable electricity supply), United Kingdom. Acquired by Esyasoft Holding. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/good-energy-group--good/recommended-cash-acquisition-of-good-energy-group/8706130
• Eurocell plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Alunet (Aluminium window & door systems distribution) in United Kingdom, announced Fri Mar 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Alunet in 2025 for $39.1M (Aluminium window & door systems distribution), United Kingdom. Acquired by Eurocell plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/eurocell--ecel/acquisition-of-alunet/8767949
• Excalon Holdings Ltd (Renew Holdings plc) — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Emerald Power Ltd (Electricity network / overhead lines contracting) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Oct 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Emerald Power Ltd in 2025 for $16.6M (Electricity network / overhead lines contracting), United Kingdom. Acquired by Excalon Holdings Ltd (Renew Holdings plc). Source: https://www.ajbell.co.uk/news/articles/brief-renew-holdings-buys-emerald-power-ps12-million
• Eyal Kaplan (Novastone Capital Advisors operator-led programme) — Search fund · Backed by Novastone Capital Advisors

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Paul Mathew Transport Ltd (Specialist transport and warehousing logistics) in United Kingdom, announced 2025-10-07.

  • Acquired Paul Mathew Transport Ltd in 2025 (Specialist transport and warehousing logistics), United Kingdom. Acquired by Eyal Kaplan (Novastone Capital Advisors operator-led programme). Backed by Novastone Capital Advisors. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/nca-entrepreneur-eyal-kaplan-acquires-uk-based-paul-mathew-transport-ltd/
• Fintel plc (Defaqto) — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Pearson Ham Group's market pricing business (Insurance pricing data) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Jan 19 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Pearson Ham Group's market pricing business in 2026 for $14.8M (Insurance pricing data), United Kingdom. Acquired by Fintel plc (Defaqto). Source: https://www.wearefintel.com/newsroom/fintel-completes-acquisition-of-pearson-ham-groups-insurance-pricing-data-business/
• FirstCash Holdings, Inc. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired H&T Group plc (Pawnbroking) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Aug 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired H&T Group plc in 2025 for $383.0M (Pawnbroking), United Kingdom. Acquired by FirstCash Holdings, Inc.. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/840489/000084048925000106/fcfs08142025exhibit991.htm
• FirstGroup plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired RATP Dev UK sightseeing bus operations (Tootbus London & Bath) (Sightseeing bus operations) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Dec 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired RATP Dev UK sightseeing bus operations (Tootbus London & Bath) in 2025 for $22.9M (Sightseeing bus operations), United Kingdom. Acquired by FirstGroup plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/prn/firstgroup--fgp/acquisition/9289490
• FM Mattsson Group — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Bristan Group Limited (Taps and showers (bathroom products)) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Jul 28 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Bristan Group Limited in 2026 for $74.3M (Taps and showers (bathroom products)), United Kingdom. Acquired by FM Mattsson Group. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/mfn/fm-mattsson-mora-group-ab--0roo/fm-mattsson-group-acquires-bristan-group/9691353
• Future plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired SheerLuxe (Digital publishing / lifestyle media) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Jan 01 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired SheerLuxe in 2026 for $54.0M (Digital publishing / lifestyle media), United Kingdom. Acquired by Future plc. Source: https://mooreks.co.uk/insights/ma-in-the-uk-media-and-marketing-services-sectors-q1-2026/
• Gait Consulting — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Staircraft (Timber building products manufacturing) in United Kingdom, announced Thu May 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Staircraft in 2025 for $32.4M (Timber building products manufacturing), United Kingdom. Acquired by Gait Consulting. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/eqs/travis-perkins--tpk/travis-perkins-plc-sale-of-staircraft-busine-/8856498
• Galliford Try plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Nene Valley Fire & Acoustic (Fire door and passive fire protection) in United Kingdom, announced Wed Mar 04 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Nene Valley Fire & Acoustic in 2026 for $13.5M (Fire door and passive fire protection), United Kingdom. Acquired by Galliford Try plc. Source: https://www.insidermedia.com/news/midlands/galliford-try-strikes-10m-deal-for-northamptonshire-fire-door-company
• General Catalyst — Investor
• Genuit Group plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Monodraught Topco Limited (Monodraught) (Commercial ventilation solutions) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Sep 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Monodraught Topco Limited (Monodraught) in 2025 for $75.1M (Commercial ventilation solutions), United Kingdom. Acquired by Genuit Group plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/genuit-group--gen/acquisition-of-monodraught-/9081126
• H2 Equity Partners (with management) — Private equity fund

  Private equity buyer. Acquired William Blythe Limited (Inorganic chemicals) in United Kingdom, announced Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired William Blythe Limited in 2025 for $40.5M (Inorganic chemicals), United Kingdom. Acquired by H2 Equity Partners (with management). Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/synthomer--synt/divestment-of-william-blythe/8860839
• Hagerty, Inc. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Bennetts (Motorcycle insurance broking) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Jul 02 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Bennetts in 2026 for $45.9M (Motorcycle insurance broking), United Kingdom. Acquired by Hagerty, Inc.. Source: https://www.business-sale.com/news/business-sale/hagerty-set-to-triple-uk-revenues-with-deal-for-motorcycle-insurance-broker-229405
• Hansen Technologies Limited — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Digitalk (Telecoms / MVNO software) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Jan 01 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Digitalk in 2026 for $44.7M (Telecoms / MVNO software), United Kingdom. Acquired by Hansen Technologies Limited. Source: https://mooreks.co.uk/insights/ma-in-the-uk-it-services-sector-q1-2026/
• Harwood Private Equity — Private equity fund · Backed by Harwood Private Equity, North Atlantic Smaller Companies Investment Trust

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Frenkel Topping Group plc (Financial advice for personal injury claimants) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Sep 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Frenkel Topping Group plc in 2025 for $86.4M (Financial advice for personal injury claimants), United Kingdom. Acquired by Harwood Private Equity. Backed by Harwood Private Equity, North Atlantic Smaller Companies Investment Trust. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/frenkel-topping-group--fen/recommended-offer-for-frenkel-topping-group-plc-/9141377
• Haydale Graphene Industries plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Intelligent Resource Management Limited (SaveMoneyCutCarbon) (Energy-efficiency & sustainability solutions) in United Kingdom, announced Fri Dec 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Intelligent Resource Management Limited (SaveMoneyCutCarbon) in 2025 for $23.1M (Energy-efficiency & sustainability solutions), United Kingdom. Acquired by Haydale Graphene Industries plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/haydale-graphene-industries--hayd/proposed-fundraise-and-acquisition/9292011
• Hercules plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Advantage NRG Ltd (Power & energy sector labour/engineering services) in United Kingdom, announced Fri Jun 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Advantage NRG Ltd in 2025 for $13.8M (Power & energy sector labour/engineering services), United Kingdom. Acquired by Hercules plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/hercules-plc--herc/acquisition-of-advantage-nrg-ltd-/8950936
• Heronshaw Group — Search fund · Backed by HSBC (debt financing)

  Independent sponsor vehicle. Acquired Scottish Everlastings (Artificial florals and home accessories) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Jul 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Scottish Everlastings in 2025 (Artificial florals and home accessories), United Kingdom. Acquired by Heronshaw Group. Backed by HSBC (debt financing). Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/heronshaw-group-acquired-scottish-everlastings/
• HSBC (debt financing) — Investor
• HSQ Investment Limited — Private equity fund · Backed by Pollen Street Capital

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Kingswood Holdings Limited (Wealth management) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Mar 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Kingswood Holdings Limited in 2025 for $64.8M (Wealth management), United Kingdom. Acquired by HSQ Investment Limited. Backed by Pollen Street Capital. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/kingswood-holdings-limited--kwg/unconditional-cash-offer-by-hsq-investment-limited/8783412
• Hunting PLC — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Flexible Engineered Solutions (Group) Holdings Limited (FES) (Fluid transfer engineering for offshore oil & gas and renewables) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Jun 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Flexible Engineered Solutions (Group) Holdings Limited (FES) in 2025 for $67.5M (Fluid transfer engineering for offshore oil & gas and renewables), United Kingdom. Acquired by Hunting PLC. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/hunting--htg/acquisition-of-fes-capital-allocation-policy-/8943851
• Ikigai Ventures Limited (now Dotlines Global Limited) — Private equity fund

  Holding company. Acquired Dotlines (Guernsey) Ltd and Audra Solutions Ltd (Dotlines Group) (Telecoms, digital infrastructure and fintech) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Apr 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Dotlines (Guernsey) Ltd and Audra Solutions Ltd (Dotlines Group) in 2026 for $75.2M (Telecoms, digital infrastructure and fintech), United Kingdom. Acquired by Ikigai Ventures Limited (now Dotlines Global Limited). Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/dotlines-global-limited--dotl/acquisition-aim-admission-document-egm-notice/9527021
• Intuitive Machines, Inc. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Goonhilly Earth Station Limited (Satellite ground stations / space communications) in United Kingdom, announced Thu May 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Goonhilly Earth Station Limited in 2026 for $50.0M (Satellite ground stations / space communications), United Kingdom. Acquired by Intuitive Machines, Inc.. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1844452/000119312526330778/d323986d8k.htm
• InvestAcc Group Limited — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired AJ Bell Platinum (SIPP and SSAS business) (Pension administration) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Mar 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired AJ Bell Platinum (SIPP and SSAS business) in 2025 for $33.8M (Pension administration), United Kingdom. Acquired by InvestAcc Group Limited. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/aj-bell--ajb/sale-of-platinum-sipp-and-ssas-business/8799434
• Inwido AB — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Victorian House Window Group Limited (Victorian Sliders) (Window manufacturing) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Dec 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Victorian House Window Group Limited (Victorian Sliders) in 2025 for $81.0M (Window manufacturing), United Kingdom. Acquired by Inwido AB. Source: https://www.business-sale.com/news/business-sale/33mturnover-window-manufacturer-acquired-in-60m-deal-228539
• Journeo plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Crime and Fire Defence Systems Limited (Infrastructure protection / physical security systems integration) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Sep 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Crime and Fire Defence Systems Limited in 2025 for $18.5M (Infrastructure protection / physical security systems integration), United Kingdom. Acquired by Journeo plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/journeo--jneo/acquisition-of-crime-and-fire-defence-systems/9083660
• Jupiter Fund Management plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired CCLA Investment Management Limited (Asset management for charities & faith investors) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Jul 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired CCLA Investment Management Limited in 2025 for $135.0M (Asset management for charities & faith investors), United Kingdom. Acquired by Jupiter Fund Management plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/jupiter-fund-management--jup/acquisition-of-ccla-investment-management-limited/8972180
• Karman Holdings Inc. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Walker Precision Engineering (Precision engineering for defense and space) in United Kingdom, announced Fri Aug 28 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Walker Precision Engineering in 2026 for $95.0M (Precision engineering for defense and space), United Kingdom. Acquired by Karman Holdings Inc.. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2040127/000119312526374378/d10296d8k.htm
• Knights Group Holdings plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired IBB Law LLP (Legal services) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Mar 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Moore Barlow LLP in 2026 for $36.5M (Legal services), United Kingdom. Acquired by Knights Group Holdings plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/knights-group-holdings--kgh/acquisition-of-moore-barlow-llp/9733047
  • Acquired Birkett Long LLP (and Birkett Long IFA LLP) in 2025 for $22.4M (Legal services), United Kingdom. Acquired by Knights Group Holdings plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/knights-group-holdings--kgh/acquisition-of-birkett-long/8860831
  • Acquired IBB Law LLP in 2025 for $40.5M (Legal services), United Kingdom. Acquired by Knights Group Holdings plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/knights-group-holdings--kgh/acquisition-of-ibb-law-llp/8758873
• Lagar Ventures — Investor
• LBG Media plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Uncovered Holdings Limited (Social-first creative agency) in United Kingdom, announced Fri Jun 19 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Uncovered Holdings Limited in 2026 for $45.6M (Social-first creative agency), United Kingdom. Acquired by LBG Media plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/lbg-media--lbg/acquisition-of-uncovered-holdings-limited/9626430
• Legal Benchmarking Group — Private equity fund · Backed by Triple Private Equity

  Private equity buyer. Acquired The Lawyer (B2B legal media / information) in United Kingdom, announced 2025-09-01.

  • Acquired The Lawyer in 2025 for $58.0M (B2B legal media / information), United Kingdom. Acquired by Legal Benchmarking Group. Backed by Triple Private Equity. Source: https://mooreks.co.uk/insights/ma-in-the-uk-media-and-marketing-services-sectors-q4-2025/
• Luke Johnson and Ian Livingstone consortium (Bidco 1125 Limited) — Search fund

  Independent sponsor vehicle. Acquired Inspecs Group plc (Eyewear design and manufacturing) in United Kingdom, announced Wed Dec 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Inspecs Group plc in 2025 for $115.3M (Eyewear design and manufacturing), United Kingdom. Acquired by Luke Johnson and Ian Livingstone consortium (Bidco 1125 Limited). Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/inspecs-group--spec/recommended-acquisition-of-inspecs-group-plc/9288139
• Macfarlane Group PLC — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired The Pitreavie Group Limited (Protective packaging manufacturing & distribution) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Jan 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired The Pitreavie Group Limited in 2025 for $24.3M (Protective packaging manufacturing & distribution), United Kingdom. Acquired by Macfarlane Group PLC. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/macfarlane-group--macf/acquisition-of-the-pitreavie-group-limited-/8684133
• Maple House Capital — Search fund · Backed by Richard Turner (Blackstone Advanced Technologies LLC), Wavebridge Capital (Giorgi Pailodze)

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Millenium Site Services and Millenium Properties (Rail repair and refurbishment services) in United Kingdom, announced 2025-11-13.

  • Acquired Millenium Site Services and Millenium Properties in 2025 for a turnover of GBP15M and a Profit after Tax of GBP2.8M (Rail repair and refurbishment services), United Kingdom. Acquired by Maple House Capital (Innocent Udia). Backed by Richard Turner (Blackstone Advanced Technologies LLC), Wavebridge Capital (Giorgi Pailodze). Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/maple-house-capital-acquires-millenium-site-services-in-the-uk/
• Mark Furness-led Bidco — Search fund

  Independent sponsor vehicle. Acquired essensys plc (Flexible workspace software) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Feb 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired essensys plc in 2026 for $15.3M (Flexible workspace software), United Kingdom. Acquired by Mark Furness-led Bidco. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/essensys--esys/recommended-cash-offer/9443368
• Marketbridge — Private equity fund · Backed by RTC Partners

  Private equity buyer. Acquired April Six (B2B marketing agency) in United Kingdom, announced 2025-01-01.

  • Acquired April Six in 2025 for $23.5M (B2B marketing agency), United Kingdom. Acquired by Marketbridge. Backed by RTC Partners. Source: https://mooreks.co.uk/insights/ma-in-the-uk-media-and-marketing-services-sectors-q1-2025/
• Mech.i.Tronic S.p.A. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Mpac Lambert Limited (Automation equipment) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Jun 08 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Mpac Lambert Limited in 2026 for $27.0M (Automation equipment), United Kingdom. Acquired by Mech.i.Tronic S.p.A.. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/mpac-group--mpac/trading-update-and-sale-of-lambert-for-up-to-20m/9605517
• Mentmore Capital Partners — Search fund · Backed by Triplepoint

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Rowleys of Northwich (Commercial vehicle contract hire and fleet management) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Jun 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Rowleys of Northwich in 2025 for £5-10M annual turnover disclosed; deal price not stated (Commercial vehicle contract hire and fleet management), United Kingdom. Acquired by Mentmore Capital Partners. Backed by Triplepoint. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/mentmore-capital-partners-acquires-rowleys-of-northwich/
• Miramar Search Partners — Investor, Dallas, Texas, USA

  Category A search fund investor · Dallas, TX · founded 2018 · 86 companies backed, 70%+ in Technology & Healthcare; will plug equity gaps up to $25M+.

• Mobeus — Private equity fund · Backed by Mobeus

  Private equity buyer. Acquired G=mc2 (Marketing / communications agency) in United Kingdom, announced 2026-01-01.

  • Acquired G=mc2 in 2026 for $21.3M (Marketing / communications agency), United Kingdom. Acquired by Mobeus. Backed by Mobeus. Source: https://mooreks.co.uk/insights/ma-in-the-uk-media-and-marketing-services-sectors-q1-2026/
• Modella Capital — Private equity fund

  Private equity buyer. Acquired WHSmith UK High Street business (Retail) in United Kingdom, announced Fri Mar 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired WHSmith UK High Street business in 2025 for $102.6M (Retail), United Kingdom. Acquired by Modella Capital. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/wh-smith--smwh/sale-of-uk-high-street-business/8801804
• Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Practice Plus Group Hospitals Limited (Hospitals) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Oct 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Practice Plus Group Hospitals Limited in 2025 for $254.9M (Hospitals), United Kingdom. Acquired by Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd. Source: https://www.bseindia.com/xml-data/corpfiling/AttachHis/abdbf0cd-3ba7-41d1-a75b-e3f9feb96ba3.pdf
• Nazara Technologies Limited — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Curve Digital (Curve Games) (Video games publishing) in United Kingdom, announced Thu May 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Curve Digital (Curve Games) in 2025 for $28.9M (Video games publishing), United Kingdom. Acquired by Nazara Technologies Limited. Source: https://mooreks.co.uk/insights/ma-in-the-uk-media-and-marketing-services-sectors-q2-2025/
• Netcall plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Jadu (Local government web / CMS software) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Dec 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Jadu in 2025 for $25.9M (Local government web / CMS software), United Kingdom. Acquired by Netcall plc. Source: https://mooreks.co.uk/insights/ma-in-the-uk-it-services-sector-q4-2025/
• North Atlantic Smaller Companies Investment Trust — Investor
• Northwest Biotherapeutics, Inc. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Advent BioServices Ltd. (Cell therapy contract manufacturing) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Apr 07 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Advent BioServices Ltd. in 2026 for $1.9M (Cell therapy contract manufacturing), United Kingdom. Acquired by Northwest Biotherapeutics, Inc.. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1072379/000110465926040260/tm2611284d1_8k.htm
• NOTE AB — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Kasdon Group (Electronics contract manufacturing (defence)) in United Kingdom, announced Wed Oct 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Kasdon Group in 2025 for $46.0M (Electronics contract manufacturing (defence)), United Kingdom. Acquired by NOTE AB. Source: https://www.insidermedia.com/news/midlands/swedish-electronics-group-gains-access-to-defence-market-with-uk-acquisition
• Novastone Capital Advisors — Investor, Switzerland

  Category A search fund investor · Switzerland · 19 companies across 10 countries; 94% of backed searchers successfully transitioned, Healthcare/Light Manufacturing/Logistics focus.

• NPK International Inc. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Grassform Plant Hire (Temporary access matting / plant hire) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Nov 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Grassform Plant Hire in 2025 for $47.5M (Temporary access matting / plant hire), United Kingdom. Acquired by NPK International Inc.. Source: https://www.business-sale.com/news/business-sale/essex-plant-hire-firm-acquired-by-international-group-at-58x-ebitda-228483
• NRG Fleet Services Limited — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Specialist Fleet Services Limited (Vehicle fleet management) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Jun 22 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Specialist Fleet Services Limited in 2026 for $115.6M (Vehicle fleet management), United Kingdom. Acquired by NRG Fleet Services Limited. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/paragon-banking-group--pag/sale-of-vehicle-and-fleet-subsidiary-/9629300
• NVM Private Equity — Investor
• NVM Private Equity; eComplete — Private equity fund · Backed by NVM Private Equity, eComplete

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Noted Aromas (Direct-to-consumer fragrance brand) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Dec 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Noted Aromas in 2025 for $41.9M (Direct-to-consumer fragrance brand), United Kingdom. Acquired by NVM Private Equity; eComplete. Backed by NVM Private Equity, eComplete. Source: https://www.insidermedia.com/news/north-east/nvm-and-ecomplete-complete-31m-mbo-at-durham-fragrance-firm
• Optima Health plc — Strategic acquirer · Backed by Deacon Street Partners (bridge)

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired PAM Healthcare Limited (Occupational health services) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Feb 16 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired PAM Healthcare Limited in 2026 for $135.0M (Occupational health services), United Kingdom. Acquired by Optima Health plc. Backed by Deacon Street Partners (bridge). Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/optima-health--opt/acquisition-of-pam-healthcare-limited/9431337
• Pollen Street Capital — Investor
• Premier Foods plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Merchant Gourmet (Branded food ingredients) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Aug 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Merchant Gourmet in 2025 for $64.8M (Branded food ingredients), United Kingdom. Acquired by Premier Foods plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/premier-foods--pfd/acquisition-of-merchant-gourmet-/9066716
• Proact IT Group AB — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired BlakYaks (Cloud / Azure consultancy) in United Kingdom, announced Sat Mar 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired BlakYaks in 2025 for $36.5M (Cloud / Azure consultancy), United Kingdom. Acquired by Proact IT Group AB. Source: https://mooreks.co.uk/insights/ma-in-the-uk-it-services-sector-q1-2025/
• Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Tancredi Intelligent Communication Ltd (Strategic and financial communications) in United Kingdom, announced Wed Jul 01 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Tancredi Intelligent Communication Ltd in 2026 for $33.8M (Strategic and financial communications), United Kingdom. Acquired by Public Policy Holding Company, Inc.. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/public-policy-holding-company-inc-di-reg-s-cat3---pphc/acquisition-of-tancredi-/9647735
• Quantum Design, International Inc. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Oxford Instruments NanoScience (Cryogenics / quantum technology) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Jun 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Oxford Instruments NanoScience in 2025 for $81.0M (Cryogenics / quantum technology), United Kingdom. Acquired by Quantum Design, International Inc.. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/oxford-instruments--oxig/sale-of-oxford-instruments-quantum-business/8920583
• Recharge — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Giftcloud (Digital gift cards / rewards) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Apr 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Giftcloud in 2025 for $20.9M (Digital gift cards / rewards), United Kingdom. Acquired by Recharge. Source: https://mooreks.co.uk/insights/ma-in-the-uk-media-and-marketing-services-sectors-q2-2025/
• Renew Holdings plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Emerald Power Ltd (Overhead power line maintenance and repair) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Oct 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Emerald Power Ltd in 2025 for $15.6M (Overhead power line maintenance and repair), United Kingdom. Acquired by Renew Holdings plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/renew-holdings--rnwh/acquisition-of-emerald-power-ltd-/9166007
• Renew Holdings plc (via Envolve Infrastructure Limited) — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Edwards Diving Services Limited (Marine & civil engineering services to the water industry) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Apr 30 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Edwards Diving Services Limited in 2026 for $17.6M (Marine & civil engineering services to the water industry), United Kingdom. Acquired by Renew Holdings plc (via Envolve Infrastructure Limited). Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/renew-holdings--rnwh/acquisition-of-edwards-diving-services-limited/9545309
• Restore plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Synertec (Holdings) Ltd (Document management / business process outsourcing) in United Kingdom, announced Sat Mar 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Synertec (Holdings) Ltd in 2025 for $29.7M (Document management / business process outsourcing), United Kingdom. Acquired by Restore plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/restore--rst/acquisition-of-synertec-holdings-ltd/8776746
• Richard Turner (Blackstone Advanced Technologies LLC) — Investor
• River Cam Group — Search fund · Backed by Lagar Ventures, Cabiedes Capital, Ventus Capital

  Search fund vehicle. Acquired Ives & Co Solicitors (Legal services (consumer legal services, residential conveyancing, wills and probate)) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Mar 05 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Ives & Co Solicitors in 2026 (Legal services (consumer legal services, residential conveyancing, wills and probate)), United Kingdom. Acquired by River Cam Group (Louis Lew). Backed by Lagar Ventures, Cabiedes Capital, Ventus Capital Partners. Source: https://searchfundsnews.com/river-cam-group-acquired-100-of-ives-co-solicitors/
• Riviera Capital — Investor
  • Acquired Advanced Aesthetics Partners in 2022 (Healthcare), United Kingdom. Medical aesthetics and cosmetic dermatology clinics.
• RS Group plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired BPX Group (Industrial automation & control distribution) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Mar 03 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired BPX Group in 2026 for $36.5M (Industrial automation & control distribution), United Kingdom. Acquired by RS Group plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/rs-group--rs1/acquisition-of-bpx-group/9454648
• RTC Partners — Investor
• RWS Holdings plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Obviously Group Limited (IP / brand protection software) in United Kingdom, announced Tue May 05 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Obviously Group Limited in 2026 for $22.3M (IP / brand protection software), United Kingdom. Acquired by RWS Holdings plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/rws-holdings--rws/update-re-agreement-to-acquire-obviously-group-ltd/9552935
• Salesforce — Private equity fund

  Buyer. Acquired m3ter (Usage-based billing) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Jun 01 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired m3ter in 2026 for Undisclosed (Usage-based billing), United Kingdom. Acquired by Salesforce. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salesforce
• Scalextric Motorsports (Mark Brown, Purbeck Capital Partners) — Search fund

  Independent sponsor vehicle. Acquired Scalextric business (Hornby Hobbies) (Toys and hobby products) in United Kingdom, announced Fri Feb 27 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Scalextric business (Hornby Hobbies) in 2026 for $27.0M (Toys and hobby products), United Kingdom. Acquired by Scalextric Motorsports (Mark Brown, Purbeck Capital Partners). Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/prn/castelnau-group-limited--cgl/hornby-agrees-sale-of-scalextric/9450026
• SDI Group plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired PRP Optoelectronics Ltd (Avionics / defence LED components) in United Kingdom, announced Fri Feb 13 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired PRP Optoelectronics Ltd in 2026 for $15.3M (Avionics / defence LED components), United Kingdom. Acquired by SDI Group plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/sdi-group--sdi/acquisition-of-prp-optoelectronics/9429105
• Sigma Advanced Systems — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Bromford Precision Solutions Limited (Aerospace precision engineering) in United Kingdom, announced Wed Jul 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Bromford Precision Solutions Limited in 2026 for $16.1M (Aerospace precision engineering), United Kingdom. Acquired by Sigma Advanced Systems. Source: https://www.business-sale.com/news/business-sale/aerospace-engineering-firm-acquired-by-indian-group-in-1189m-deal-229469
• SmartSearch — Private equity fund · Backed by Triple Private Equity

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Credas Technologies Ltd (Identity verification / AML compliance software) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Oct 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Credas Technologies Ltd in 2025 for $105.0M (Identity verification / AML compliance software), United Kingdom. Acquired by SmartSearch. Backed by Triple Private Equity. Source: https://mooreks.co.uk/insights/ma-in-the-uk-it-services-sector-q1-2026/
• Snap-on Incorporated — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Hi-Force Group Holdings (Hydraulic tools and systems manufacturing) in United Kingdom, announced Wed May 06 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Hi-Force Group Holdings in 2026 for $58.0M (Hydraulic tools and systems manufacturing), United Kingdom. Acquired by Snap-on Incorporated. Source: https://www.insidermedia.com/news/midlands/family-owned-manufacturer-snapped-up-by-nyse-listed-group-snap-on-in-58m-deal
• STRABAG UK Limited — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Van Elle Holdings plc (Ground engineering / piling contractor) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Apr 09 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Van Elle Holdings plc in 2026 for $79.4M (Ground engineering / piling contractor), United Kingdom. Acquired by STRABAG UK Limited. Source: https://www.thebusinessdesk.com/eastmidlands/news/2109281-58.8m-swoop-strabag-moves-to-take-van-elle-private
• Sun TV Network Ltd — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Northern Superchargers Limited (Cricket franchise (The Hundred)) in United Kingdom, announced Fri Jul 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Northern Superchargers Limited in 2025 for $135.7M (Cricket franchise (The Hundred)), United Kingdom. Acquired by Sun TV Network Ltd. Source: https://www.bseindia.com/xml-data/corpfiling/AttachHis/e1949540-3679-468f-859a-32b65696f3ef.pdf
• Supreme plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired SlimFast UK & Europe (trade and assets) (Meal replacement / weight management brand) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Oct 20 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired SlimFast UK & Europe (trade and assets) in 2025 for $27.1M (Meal replacement / weight management brand), United Kingdom. Acquired by Supreme plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/supreme--sup/acquisition-of-slimfast-uk-europe/9181690
• Sureserve Group — Private equity fund · Backed by Cap10 Partners

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Kinovo plc (Property services / compliance) in United Kingdom, announced 2025-01-01.

  • Acquired Kinovo plc in 2025 for $76.1M (Property services / compliance), United Kingdom. Acquired by Sureserve Group. Backed by Cap10 Partners. Source: https://www.ii.co.uk/analysis-commentary/aim-market-takeovers-boom-plus-3-potential-targets-ii539210
• Swedencare AB — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Summit Veterinary Pharmaceuticals Limited (Veterinary specials pharmaceuticals) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Mar 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Summit Veterinary Pharmaceuticals Limited in 2025 for $60.8M (Veterinary specials pharmaceuticals), United Kingdom. Acquired by Swedencare AB. Source: https://www.swedencare.com/en/press/swedencare-ab-publ-acquires-summit-veterinary-pharmaceuticals-limited-a-leader-in-the-uks-thriving-animal-health-specials-market
• Sysco GB Ltd — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Fairfax Meadow Europe Limited (Foodservice meat supply) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Sep 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Fairfax Meadow Europe Limited in 2025 for $72.9M (Foodservice meat supply), United Kingdom. Acquired by Sysco GB Ltd. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/hilton-food-group--hfg/sale-of-fairfax-meadow-europe-limited/9135949
• Taboola — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Dianomi plc (Digital advertising) in United Kingdom, announced Fri Sep 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Dianomi plc in 2026 for $25.6M (Digital advertising), United Kingdom. Acquired by Taboola. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/dianomi--dnm/recommended-acquisition-of-dianomi-plc/9778532
• Talent International (UK) Limited (Swipejobs) — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired PeoplePlus Group Limited (Employability and skills training) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Feb 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired PeoplePlus Group Limited in 2025 for $16.2M (Employability and skills training), United Kingdom. Acquired by Talent International (UK) Limited (Swipejobs). Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/staffline-group--staf/disposal-of-peopleplus-group-limited/8750527
• Tavistock Investments Plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Plus Group of Companies Limited (87.9%) (AI agent technology & paraplanning services) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Jul 28 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Plus Group of Companies Limited (87.9%) in 2026 for $21.6M (AI agent technology & paraplanning services), United Kingdom. Acquired by Tavistock Investments Plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/tavistock-investments--tavi/acquisition-of-plus-group/9689929
• Team plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired W.H. Ireland Group plc (Wealth management and stockbroking) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Nov 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired W.H. Ireland Group plc in 2025 for $17.1M (Wealth management and stockbroking), United Kingdom. Acquired by Team plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/team--team/recommended-acquisition-of-w-h-ireland-group-plc/9260783
• Terumo Corporation — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired OrganOx Limited (Organ transplant technology) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Aug 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired OrganOx Limited in 2025 for $1.50B (Organ transplant technology), United Kingdom. Acquired by Terumo Corporation. Source: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/terumo-to-buy-organox-for-1.5bn-to-enter-organ-transplant-market
• Tilray Brands, Inc. — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired BrewDog (brand, UK brewing operations and 11 bars) (Craft brewing and bars) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Mar 03 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired BrewDog (brand, UK brewing operations and 11 bars) in 2026 for $44.5M (Craft brewing and bars), United Kingdom. Acquired by Tilray Brands, Inc.. Source: https://www.insidermedia.com/news/national/global-group-agrees-33m-brewdog-deal
• Tracsis plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Mistral Data Limited (Rail software) in United Kingdom, announced Wed Jul 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Mistral Data Limited in 2026 for $64.8M (Rail software), United Kingdom. Acquired by Tracsis plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/tracsis--trcs/proposed-acquisition-of-mistral-data-limited/9692321
• Trian Fund Management — Investor
• Trian Fund Management and General Catalyst — Private equity fund · Backed by Trian Fund Management, General Catalyst

  Private equity buyer. Acquired Janus Henderson Group plc (Asset management) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Dec 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Janus Henderson Group plc in 2025 for $7.40B (Asset management), United Kingdom. Acquired by Trian Fund Management and General Catalyst. Backed by Trian Fund Management, General Catalyst. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1274173/000110465925123536/tm2534023d1_ex99-1.htm
• Triple Private Equity — Investor
• Triplepoint — Investor
• Uber Boat by Thames Clippers (TC Gosport Bidco / TC UK Topco) — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired The Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Company Limited (Passenger ferry) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Mar 02 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired The Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Company Limited in 2026 for $15.7M (Passenger ferry), United Kingdom. Acquired by Uber Boat by Thames Clippers (TC Gosport Bidco / TC UK Topco). Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/fih-group--fih/disposal-of-the-portsmouth-harbour-ferry-company/9452137
• United Infrastructure — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Wood UK Transmission & Distribution business (Power network engineering) in United Kingdom, announced Wed Dec 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Wood UK Transmission & Distribution business in 2025 for $77.6M (Power network engineering), United Kingdom. Acquired by United Infrastructure. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/wood-group-john---wg./sale-of-uk-t-d-to-united-infrastructure/9288611
• Ventus Capital — Investor
• VertiGIS — Private equity fund · Backed by Battery Ventures

  Private equity buyer. Acquired 1Spatial plc (Geospatial software) in United Kingdom, announced Wed Jan 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired 1Spatial plc in 2026 for $117.6M (Geospatial software), United Kingdom. Acquired by VertiGIS. Backed by Battery Ventures. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/1spatial--spa/recommended-cash-offer-for-1spatial-plc/9370885
• Vossloh AG — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Cordel Group plc (Rail AI / survey analytics software) in United Kingdom, announced Wed May 13 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Cordel Group plc in 2026 for $39.1M (Rail AI / survey analytics software), United Kingdom. Acquired by Vossloh AG. Source: https://www.gibsondunn.com/uk-public-ma-the-month-in-a-minute-may-2026/
• Vulcan Two Group plc — Private equity fund

  Holding company. Acquired CloudRx Holdings Limited, Hyperdrug Pharmaceuticals Ltd and Webmed Pharmacy Ltd (Online pharmacy (ePharmacy)) in United Kingdom, announced Thu Feb 26 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired CloudRx Holdings Limited, Hyperdrug Pharmaceuticals Ltd and Webmed Pharmacy Ltd in 2026 for $56.3M (Online pharmacy (ePharmacy)), United Kingdom. Acquired by Vulcan Two Group plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/vulcan-two-group-plc--vul/proposed-placing-and-acquisitions/9449505
• Wavebridge Capital (Giorgi Pailodze) — Investor
• Winvia Entertainment plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Rev Comps (trade & assets of Rev Corp Limited) (Online prize-draw competitions) in United Kingdom, announced Mon May 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Rev Comps (trade & assets of Rev Corp Limited) in 2026 for $15.9M (Online prize-draw competitions), United Kingdom. Acquired by Winvia Entertainment plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/winvia-entertainment-plc--wvia/acquisition-of-rev-comps/9571895
• XPS Pensions Group plc — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Polaris Actuaries & Consultants Ltd (Actuarial consulting for insurers) in United Kingdom, announced Mon Feb 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Austin Professional Resourcing LLP (APR) - trade and assets in 2026 for $22.0M (General insurance actuarial consulting), United Kingdom. Acquired by XPS Pensions Group plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/xps-pensions-group--xps/acquisition-of-the-trade-and-assets-of-apr/9637909
  • Acquired Polaris Actuaries & Consultants Ltd in 2025 for $31.6M (Actuarial consulting for insurers), United Kingdom. Acquired by XPS Pensions Group plc. Source: https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/xps-pensions-group--xps/acquisition-of-polaris-actuaries-consultants-ltd/8748441
• ZEAL Network SE — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired SevenCanyon (Online prize draw competitions) in United Kingdom, announced Tue Jul 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired SevenCanyon in 2026 for $52.1M (Online prize draw competitions), United Kingdom. Acquired by ZEAL Network SE. Source: https://www.insidermedia.com/news/national/prize-draw-business-acquired-by-german-lottery-group-in-38.6m-deal
• Zydus Wellness Ltd (via Alidac) — Strategic acquirer

  Strategic acquirer. Acquired Comfort Click Limited (Health and wellness consumer products (e-commerce)) in United Kingdom, announced Fri Aug 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

  • Acquired Comfort Click Limited in 2025 for $322.6M (Health and wellness consumer products (e-commerce)), United Kingdom. Acquired by Zydus Wellness Ltd (via Alidac). Source: https://www.bseindia.com/xml-data/corpfiling/AttachHis/a2b486f8-1856-4ad1-bc83-f09463cc5c4e.pdf