M&A Deal Summary

Horizon Capital UK Acquires Alchemist

On June 10, 2024, private equity firm Horizon Capital UK acquired education company Alchemist from Rockpool Investments

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Horizon Capital UK’s 3rd transaction in the Education sector.
  • This is Horizon Capital UK’s 40th transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2024-06-10
Target Alchemist
Sector Education
Buyer(s) Horizon Capital UK
Sellers(s) Rockpool Investments
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Alchemist

Falkirk, United Kingdom
Alchemist is a learning and development company providing bespoke training and skill development using “practice-based learning”. Their programs are designed to create immediate, tangible impact on professional performance. Alchemist was founded in 1996 and is based in Falkirk, United Kingdom.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Horizon Capital UK

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 800M GBP
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Horizon Capital UK is a private equity firm that targets investments in middle-market companies valued up to £100 million. The Firm has a preference for UK-headquartered businesses and will consider opportunities in the technology services, software, data/analytics, and business services sectors. Prospective transaction situations include buyouts with potential for consolidation. Horizon Capital UK was formed in 1999 and is based in London, United Kingdom.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 44 of 45
Sector: Education M&A 3 of 3
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 7 of 7
Country: United Kingdom M&A 40 of 41
Year: 2024 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-05-01 Turnmill

London, United Kingdom

Turnmill is a global organiser of large-scale financial services events, enabling high-value networking and deal-making through curated meetings and market ecosystems. It operates across multiple continents, connecting investors, corporates, and industry stakeholders. Turnmill was founded in 2024 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-12-16 Dains Accountants

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Dains Accountants provides essential services to 4,000 fast-growth businesses, international companies, and high net worth individuals helping clients achieve their goals through award-winning audit, tax, business advisory, and support services. Dains Accountants was formed in 1926 and is based in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Rockpool Investments

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2011
PE ASSETS 620M GBP
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Rockpool Investments is a private investment firm that looks to provide growth capital and private debt to expansion stage companies throughout the UK. The Firm seeks well-established companies and will consider opportunities in a variety of sectors. Rockpool Investments was formed in 2011 and is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 12
Sector: Education M&A 2 of 2
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 10 of 10
Country: United Kingdom M&A 10 of 11
Year: 2024 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-03-13 Mecsia

Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Mecsia is a provider of mechanical and electrical engineering services in the UK. The Company uses disruptive smart technology to deliver regulated building maintenance, testing and compliance services across nine engineering hubs in the UK, helping to reduce its clients’ costs and drive sustainability in the process. Mecsia is based in Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-09-04 MomentumABM

London, United Kingdom

MomentumABM is an account-based marketing (AMB) consultancy, providing advisory services that unite marketing and sales teams to grow key accounts. MomentumABM works with blue-chip and enterprise technology companies on B2B sales and marketing optimization. MomentumABM was founded in 2011 and is based in London, England.

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