M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2024-09-26 |
| Target | Transparity |
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Buyer(s) | Bowmark Capital |
| Sellers(s) | Beech Tree Private Equity |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.0B GBP |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Bowmark Capital is a private equity firm that targets investments in smaller, growth-oriented companies based in the UK. Bowmark considers investments across a range of industries with a strong interest in Business & Financial Services, Consumer & Leisure, Education & Training, Healthcare, Media, and Technology. Bowmark funds individual equity investments of up to £200 million and focuses on investing in UK companies which are valued between £25 million and £300 million. Bowmark was formed in 1997 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 50 of 50 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 10 of 10 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 17 of 17 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 49 of 49 |
| Year: 2024 M&A | 2 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-15 |
Focus Group
London, United Kingdom Focus Group is a provider of communications and IT solutions. Focus provides a range of integrated technology solutions including hosted voice, cloud applications, mobile, connectivity, and IT services. Focus Group was founded in 2003 and is based in London, United Kingdom. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-01 |
Tax Systems
Staines-upon-Thames, United Kingdom Tax Systems is a provider of corporate tax software and services in the UK and Ireland. Tax Systems solutions automate the end-to-end tax compliance process and are used by over 900 large corporations, as well as 23 of the top 25 UK accounting firms. Tax Systems was founded in 1991 and is based in Staines-upon-Thames, United Kingdom. |
Sell | - |
Beech Tree Private Equity is a private equity firm focused on investing in and partnering with mid-sized businesses in the support services, technology, consumer, financial services, and healthcare sectors. The Firm will consider opportunities throughout the UK and looks to commit £10 to £40 million per transaction. Prospective transaction situations include owners looking to exit, management buyouts, and acquisition/expansion financings. Beech Tree Private Equity was established in 2014 and is headquartered in Wilmslow, United Kingdom.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5 of 6 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 4 of 4 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 5 of 6 |
| Year: 2024 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-29 |
Sustainable Energy First
Lancashire, United Kingdom Sustainable Energy First is a consultancy helping organisations reduce energy use and carbon emissions through services in procurement, compliance, infrastructure, and net zero strategy. Sustainable Energy First was established in 1997 and is based in Lancashire, United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-09 |
Fourteen IP
Wigan, United Kingdom Fourteen IP is a company providing cloud telephony and AI-driven communication solutions for the hospitality sector, serving hotels worldwide through its Evolution Voice platform and virtual agent EVA. Fourteen IP was established in 2011 and is based in Wigan, United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |
