Category: Blog
Private equity: Bolt-on wonderers
Categories: BlogPrivate equity: Bolt-on wonderers COVID and the ensuing economic downturn have pressed on accelerator pedals far and wide; in the world of private equity this has manifested in a penchant for bolt-on acquisitions. Funds are keen to deploy their record levels of dry powder. Now is the time for focused bolt-on acquisitions to take advantage
Why Legal Tech is making a case for M&A
Categories: BlogWhy Legal Tech is making a case for M&A The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation of many a sector and the legal profession is no different. In fact, the rapidly burgeoning industry of ‘Legal Tech’ has been quietly and fundamentally changing the face of the law for the past few years. And it’s
Right person, right time | Why talent management is crucial right now
Categories: BlogRight person, right time | Why talent management is crucial right now finnCap Group is partnered with VÖR International, a firm at the forefront of truly holistic talent management. VÖR International supports businesses in accessing high quality talent at either CEO or C-Suite level, to provide strategists that think outside the box, get to the
Cell & Gene Therapy: The future of medicine attracts major M&A activity
Categories: BlogCell & Gene Therapy: The future of medicine attracts major M&A activity The Life Sciences sector has recently had the spotlight shining upon it, as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic, and we have seen extensive investment and redeployment and refocusing of resources seeking appropriate diagnostics, treatments and vaccines. But while all this is
The logistics of COVID
Categories: BlogThe logistics of COVID The logistics of COVID The logistical challenges presented by COVID-19 for businesses and consumers alike are arguably the greatest in over 75 years. Business models are rapidly adapting to reflect the “new normal” and this is creating new opportunities for growth, engagement with consumers and re-evaluations of supply chains across nearly
Changing spaces: The future of student living
Changing spaces: The future of student living Keith White, Chairman, CRM Students, is in conversation with Andrew Jeffs, Partner, Business Services in this video interview. Further to their conversation, Keith shared his insights on how the student living and co-living market looks set to evolve, and how it might be impacted post-COVID-19. Watch the interview
Personal shoppers: How the consumer sector is repositioning for the future
Categories: BlogPersonal shoppers: How the consumer sector is repositioning for the future As we approach a potential easing of the lockdown, people are beginning to look at their way of life and asking quite fundamental questions about how we do things. What has this taught us? Is there a better way of doing things, from the
ESG: A challenge to the Private Equity industry
Categories: BlogESG: A challenge to the Private Equity industry One of the most fundamental differences between public and private companies lies in disclosure. In public markets there is no place to hide, with companies operating under the steely glare of investors, regulators, auditors, ratings agencies, analysts and essentially a higher standard of reporting requirements. Conversely, in
Public M&A: The year that was
Categories: BlogPublic M&A: The year that was Henrik Persson, Head of Plc Strategic Advisory, finnCap Capital Markets We are delighted to announce that finnCap Capital Markets’ Plc Strategic Advisory team is advising on the mandatory offer for Watchstone Group by Polygon Global Partners LLP. We’ve remained very busy over the last year and are pleased to
How Mergers and Acquisitions in EdTech shows the sector continues to thrive
How Mergers and Acquisitions in EdTech shows the sector continues to thrive The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted education in quite remarkable ways, ways that would have been perhaps unthinkable even just a couple of months ago. With schools, colleges and universities almost entirely closed and exams cancelled and there has been a dramatic shift to
