M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2025-03-04 |
| Target | Hippo Digital |
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Buyer(s) | Exponent Private Equity |
| Sellers(s) | Growth Capital Partners |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| PE ASSETS | 3.8B GBP |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Exponent is a private equity firm focused on acquiring middle-market businesses located in the UK and broader Europe. Exponent targets opportunities in the media, business and financial services, healthcare, consumer, and leisure sectors. The Firm seeks to invest in businesses valued from €150 to €500 million. Exponent has a particular interest in businesses that are prominent in their respective markets, but may benefit from or need operational improvement. Exponent Private Equity was formed in 2004 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 44 of 44 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 15 of 15 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 36 of 36 |
| Year: 2025 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-14 |
Kingsbridge Healthcare Group
Belfast, United Kingdom Kingsbridge Healthcare Group is a local organisation of trusted healthcare professionals, clinics and hospitals, providing excellence and choice in the diagnosis, education and treatment of all your health and well-being needs. Kingsbridge Healthcare Group was founded in 2004 and is based in Belfast, United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Growth Capital Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 |
| PE ASSETS | 250M GBP |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Growth Capital Partners LLP is a private equity firm that seeks investments in small to mid-sized UK based businesses. GCP provides both debt and equity capital for profitable companies with strong growth prospects and experienced management teams. The Firm typically looks to invest £10m - £50 million. Specific areas of interest include business support services, leisure, transport and distribution, consumer products and specialist engineering. Types of transactions include MBOs, growth capital financings, and secondary or tertiary buyouts. Growth Capital Partners formerly known as Close Growth Capital was spun out of Close Brothers Group plc and became independent in 2009. Growth Capital Partners LLP is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 32 of 32 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 3 of 3 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 10 of 10 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 31 of 31 |
| Year: 2025 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-01 |
First Mile
London, United Kingdom First Mile is a waste management, recycling & rubbish collection company that helps London businesses in reducing their carbon impact with a range of recycling & commercial waste services. The company's tailored approach to recycling & waste management offers reliable & flexible rubbish collection, waste removal, & recycling services at competitive prices with 24/7 support. Its rubbish removal & waste management services range from zero-to-landfill general waste & recycling to specialist recycling services such as confidential waste & secure shredding. First Mile was formed in 2004 and is based in London, United Kingdom. |
Sell | - |
