Buy-and-build
Battery Ventures-backed Proemion expands industrial asset analytics platform
The German company has acquired TrendMiner for €47m
Juuri Partners creates the largest online pet health store in the Nordics
The Finnish GP has backed Alvar Pet and concurrently inked its first bolt-on
CBPE merges BKL with Wilson Wright
The combined business will have a turnover of £46m
Inflexion-backed CNX Therapeutics acquires two medicines
The portfolio company was originally formed in August 2021 when Inflexion acquired Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Europe
ECI-backed Moneypenny expands to the US
The telecoms business has acquired Sunshine Communications
INVL-backed Eco Baltia eyes Eko Osta acquisition
INVL’s Baltic Sea Growth Fund acquired a 52.8% stake in Eco Baltia in June 2020
Palatine-backed BK Plus expands into the Southwest
The accountancy firm was acquired by Palatine’s Buyout Fund IV in September 2023
Main Capital-backed PeakAvenue bolts on Isograph
The GP backed the software company in 2022
GCP-backed Bridewell acquires Arculus
The deal allows the firm to expand into the public sector
Keensight-backed BYG4lab acquires Finbiosoft
The deal expands BYG4lab’s footprint in new markets
BGF-backed Troy acquires Scott Direct
The deal marks Troy’s second acquisition since BGF invested last year
EMZ Partners-backed portco expands to the US
The GP’s portfolio company FotoFinder Systems has acquired DermLite
Warburg Pincus portco expands international presence
Premier Technical Services Group has acquired Flame Control
Hg backs newly formed corporate insurance brokerage
Belgium-based Induver and Clover have combined to form the new group
Limerston portco acquires holiday park
Largo Leisure Holidays has bolted on Campsie Glen
Amplio-backed Selatek acquires Deltatec
As of February 2024, Segulah has been rebranded to Amplio
Innova-backed Bielenda bolts on Miya Cosmetics
Bielenda will cross-sell Miya products via its distribution channels
Bowmark-backed Focus Group acquires Pinnacle
The add-on will enhance Focus Group's geographical reach across the Southwest
Palatine-backed B2W Group targets green energy growth
The transaction represents the third bolt-on for the training company under Palatine
Equistone-backed Timetoact Group bolts on Trustbit
The deal marks the eighth add-on for Timetoact Group since the GP invested
Main Capital-backed Qics bolts on ProjectFlow
The deal marks the first add-on for Qics since the GP backed the firm in 2021
Coniston-backed Masterfix acquires MDfx
The SME investor backed Masterfix in September 2021
LDC-backed Stonbury bolts on Panton McLeod
Stonbury received investment from LDC in December 2022
Main Capital-backed TimePlan bolts on TimeMap
TimeMap offers a cloud-based SaaS workforce management solution
NorthEdge-backed Helios bolts on Cogentia
The business has grown its headcount from 100 to 250 under the GP’s leadership
Accent Equity portco acquires CM Betong
The GP acquired a majority ownership in Linotol in 2023
Driv Kapital backs new Norwegian IT consultancy group
The Nordic investor invested in the business through its Driv Kapital Fund I
FPE-backed Egress Group acquires Stalis
The UK-based company provides specialist IT consultancy services and bespoke solutions to the healthcare sector
AnaCap-backed PFS acquires AIS Group
The GP invested in the Spanish company in July 2022
Accent Equity sells Norco Interior to its own portco
The GP’s Götessons Design Group has bolted on the business
Stirling Square-backed Assist24 acquires Redning Danmark
The GP invested in the company in January 2020 through its €950m fourth fund
Rockpool’s EC Electronics bolts on Liad Electronics
It is the portco’s second bolt-on following the GP's investment in September 2022
The Riverside Company-backed Montel completes twin bolt-ons
The deal will support the portfolio company’s expansion in the European energy and electricity market
Main merges portcos to form financial software group
The resulting entity is called Foconis
Accent Equity-backed Malte Månson bolts on Experten Group
Experten’s owners and key management will reinvest in the business
Segulah-backed Selatek bolts on AllTor Data & Larmteknik
The acquisition consolidates the business’s presence within security services in northern Sweden
Main Capital expands to Switzerland with new investment
The GP’s portfolio company Aunetic has bolted on LARI Digital
Beyond Capital portco bolts on SB Software Broker
The GP acquired the business in November 2022 through its €115m Fund II
Kartesia supports Clearway bolt-on
The deal allows the firm to expand into DACH
Horizon Capital-backed Dains Group completes two bolt-ons
The firm has completed five bolt-ons since the GP invested in 2021
H2-backed Global Vans bolts on XLCR
The GP first backed the portfolio company in March 2022
Queen’s Park Equity-backed Learndirect completes sixth bolt-on
The add-on increases Learndirect’s presence in the B2B space
LDC-backed Aspire bolts on Cloud Cover IT
The GP first backed Aspire’s management team in March 2022
Main Capital-backed Björn Lundén bags compliance provider
The deal is the firm's fifth add-on since the GP invested in 2021
Helix Kapital-backed L5 Navigation bolts on Rockma System
This is L5’s second bolt-on in as many months
Pinova Capital-backed Detax acquires Thermotec
The business was acquired from Heba
Apiary-backed Shaw Gibbs continues expansion spree
The firm has acquired DNG Dove Naish and Harmer Slater
Riverside-backed ToolWatch bolts on software firm
The investment will accelerate ToolWatch’s growth
Innova Capital-backed EMI bolts on Kadra
This is the second bolt-on by the GP this week
Innova-backed Bielenda acquires Torf from Resource Partners
The bolt-on will also enable the company to enter the oral hygiene segment
Exponent-backed Xeinadin inks 17th acquisition
The acquisitive firm adds on McKeogh Gallagher Ryan
Wise Equity-backed FIMO Group bolts on Wanho
The Italian firm acquired the portfolio company from IGI Private Equity in 2020
Apposite Capital-backed Kelso Pharma initiates European expansion
The company has acquired Italy-based Velit Biopharma
Wise Equity-backed Special Flanges acquires Hertecant Flanges
The Italian GP first backed the portfolio company in October 2021
Cerea Partners-backed Axium acquires Italian packaging company
The bolt-on of Silte will allow Axium to strengthen its geographical coverage
UI Investissement-backed Attineos bolts on ADN Informatique
Attineos said the deal completes its offering serving the digital transformation of businesses
Stanley Capital’s LXO acquires Nimotop from Bayer
The GP acquired a majority stake in the French pharmaceutical group in October 2022
Helix Kapital-backed L5 Navigation bolts on GeoFix
The management of GeoFix will continue to lead the business
Bregal’s Medavis merges with Digithurst
The new radiology software group will launch new products for radiologists
Key Capital-backed TIS bolts on NSP
The deal was financed by a mix of equity and debt
Apax-backed Alcumus bolts on Planet Mark
The GP acquired a controlling stake in Alcumus from Inflexion in February 2022
Waterland portco completes triple acquisition
Carton Group also completed a refinance of its debt
NorthEdge-backed Altia inks fourth acquisition
The GP has held the platform, which provides police investigation software, since 2020
Main Capital-backed BCS acquires Epowerhr
The bolt-on represents BCS's fifth acquisition under Main Capital ownership
Bolster sells stake in Movares to Convent Capital-backed Innovus
The seller was a shareholder in the business for 17 years
Tenzing-backed Activpayroll acquires business services firm
The company has bolted on Netherlands-based Limes International
AnaCap-backed Orbyt acquires Telia’s Finnish eInvoice unit
Orbyt has been majority owned by the GP since June 2022
LDC portfolio company inks two acquisitions
Healthcare fulfilment specialist Real Digital International has bolted on MedDX and Shuttlepac
Metrika-backed Sefo acquires Lightech
The deal will allow Sefo to expand its product range globally
Exponent-backed Xeinadin Group inks 15th bolt-on
The professional services group has acquired Alacrity Accountancy
Main Capital Partners portco inks 11th bolt-on
Xxllnc has acquired South Holland-based Processfive
BGF acquires multimillion-pound stake in Artus Air
The GP plans to strengthen the firm’s technical expertise and innovative touch towards the acceleration of net-zero targets
LDC’s DSP bolsters Oracle Cloud services with Eclipsys bolt-on
The deal marks the portfolio company’s first bolt-on since the GP invested in the business last month
Waterland-backed Farner adds Lansons to alliance
Waterland entered into a “growth partnership” with its portfolio company in January 2022
Parabellum Investments-backed ieDigital bolts on Connect FSS
The family office said the two businesses possess synergies that make them a “perfect” fit
Agilitas-backed Aeven bolts on Sentia
With the acquisition, the adaptive digital IT provider plans to expand its offering for small and midsized Danish companies
Deal in Focus: Tenzing-backed DJH Mitten Clarke announces hat-trick of acquisitions
Under Tenzing’s ownership, the accounting firm has now completed five add-ons, says Laura Meaden, acquisitions director, speaking to Real Deals
Keensight Capital-backed Lisam bolts on EcoMundo
The deal is Lisam’s second acquisition this year, following the acquisition of SDSpro in March 2023
Nordic Capital-backed Sunrise Medical completes fourth bolt-on
The deal strengthens the portfolio’s geographical presence in the US
CBPE Capital-backed Centralis enhances real estate expertise
Centralis has acquired Luxembourg-based Ferris
Graphite Capital portfolio company acquires Historic Newspapers
The add-on represents the second bolt-on by the company since Graphite’s initial investment
Triton-backed OCU Group continues acquisition spree
The utilities and energy service provider has added on Insiris
Warburg Pincus backs Nord Security in $100m financing round
The GP led the round, investing through its Capital Solutions Founders fund
Battery Ventures merges three businesses to form new laboratory automation platform
PromoChrom Technologies, LCTech and Skalar Analytical were recently acquired by the investor
Norvestor-backed PHM Group adds on Sefbo
The deal strengthens the portfolio company’s geographical presence in Norway
Kartesia backs Nomotech and VOIP Telecom merger
The GP plans to support the merged company via a buy-and-build strategy and the expansion of the group's services offering
Syntagma Capital carves out Lennox EMEA business
Syntagma plans to accelerate the company’s growth both organically and through targeted M&A investments
Hg-backed Visma bolts on Quaderno
Quaderno becomes Visma’s fourth acquisition in Spain since entering the country in 2021
Tikehau backs Biobest with €120m
The deal marks the first investment from the GP’s private equity regenerative agriculture strategy
Ardian-backed GBA Group expands range of toxicology services
GBA Group has been a portfolio company of Ardian since April 2021
FE fundinfo acquires Adjuto
The Hg-backed company aims to enhance its fee and distribution channel management services
Waterland-backed Median enters Spanish market with Hestia bolt-on
The GP acquired Median in 2014 from Advent International and Marcol
Exponent-backed Xeinadin bolts on Quintas
The deal increases Xeinadin’s headcount in Ireland by 18%
LDC-backed Wifinity expands connectivity with new acquisition
The bolt-on represents the internet service provider’s second add-on in 2023
Hg-backed The Citation Group adds on QuiqSolutions
This is the fifth acquisition The Citation Group has made so far in 2023
Innova Fonds company acquires Presta’ France
Innova Fonds invested in DMAX in October last year
Apiary-backed Shaw Gibbs adds on Herbert Parnell
Apiary Capital invested in the platform company in 2022 to support its buy-and-build strategy
FPE-backed software business acquires BrightBridge
The add-on comes only six weeks after FPE’s investment in NoBlue2
Exclusive: August Equity’s StarTraq acquires compliance software business
The acquisition of Farthest Gate marks the first bolt-on for the portfolio company
Sovereign forms Knovia Group via Paragon’s bolt-on of Tempdent
Sovereign Capital Partners said its plan is for Knovia to acquire more companies in the years ahead