PCB Partners acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor to Wave on their sale to Opus Agency.
PCB Partners acts as exclusive sell-side partner to Wave on its sale to Opus Agency, backed by EagleTree Capital.
Opus Agency has acquired live and digital brand experience agency Wave The move adds technical capability, expands global delivery, and strengthens execution across markets. Known for its technical production expertise and precision in delivery, the UK-based Wave team brings a dedicated technical division and a significant inventory to the Opus portfolio…
It marks an important milestone for The Opus Group, following EagleTree Capital’s recent investment, and signals continued momentum toward a more connected, globally capable business.
Joining Opus Agency gives Wave a platform to scale across more markets, take on more complex global programmes, and create even greater value for the brands that trust them.
Nic Cooper, Director of Planning and Strategy at Wave, said: “A big thank you to PCB Partners. Your team’s professionalism at every stage of the process made the whole experience frictionless. Khilan, Dani, Jas – Your patience, guidance, and tenacity… wow! I don’t know how you do it. Viva PCB!”
PCB team led by Khilan Shah, Jaspal Badesha, Andrew Bloch and Dani Patel.
PCB Partners acted as exclusive buy-side advisor to Reply on their acquisition of Movar, a London-based consulting firm that helps organisations deliver complex projects.
PCB Partners are delighted to have acted as the exclusive Buy-side advisor to Reply as they continue their expansion in the UK with Movar, a London based consulting firm that helps organisations deliver complex project specifically in utilities, construction and nuclear
Very excited for Olli, lyall and Dale who have built an amazing business over the past 10+ years. We can’t wait to see them succeed as part of the Reply family.
A huge thank you to the deal team at Reply for their continued partnership and to the PCB buyside team lead by James Duggan, supported by Adam Moss, Greta Smart and Luca Ferri.
PCB Partners acted as exclusive buy-side advisor to Reply on their acquisition of Cyberis, the industry-leading information security consultants.
PCB Partners are delighted to have acted as the exclusive Buy-side advisor to Reply as they continue their expansion in the UK with Cyberis, a pioneering leader in Cyber Security, leading the way in customer-focussed information security. Cyberis helps organisations across all vertical markets in protecting their digital assets, data, and infrastructure from Cyber threats.
Very excited for Gemma, Nathan and Geoff who have built an amazing business over the past 15 years. We can’t wait to see them fly even higher as part of the Reply family.
A huge thank you to the deal team at Reply for their continued partnership and to the PCB buyside team lead by James Duggan, supported by Adam Moss, Greta Smart and Luca Ferri.
PCB Partners acted as exclusive buy-side advisor to Lutech, back by Apax Funds, on their acquisition of Sweeft, a Spanish company active in the technology consulting and digital marketing sectors.
The signing has now taken place as Lutech, backed by Apax Funds have acquired the cloud and cybersecurity business of Sweeft, a Spanish company listed on BME Growth and active in the technology consulting and digital marketing sectors.
This transaction represents a key step in Lutech’s international expansion strategy, significantly strengthening their presence in Spain and consolidating the Group’s positioning in cloud services and security.
PCB acted as the exclusive Buy Side Advisor’s to Lutech on this acquisition in Spain, having originally been the M&A Advisor’s to Lutech and Apax Funds on the acquisition of Atos Italia.
Big thanks to PCB deal team lead by Adam Moss, working alongside Greta Smart and Luca Ferri. Thank you to the Lutecg team; Giuseppe Di Franco, Claudio Brandolino, Ludovica Cilli and Mariapaola Testa and Gabriele Cipparrone at Apax Funds. Also thank you to Claudio Alvarez and Jaime Sendagorta at GP Bullhoud, DLA Piper and EY.
Read the full article here: Lutech accelerates international growth: acquired Making Science’s Cloud and Cybersecurity business in Spain | Lutech
PCB Partners acted as exclusive buy-side advisor to Qodea, backed by Marlin Equity Partners, on their acquisition of technology consultancy, TIQQE.
Announcing our second deal for Qodea, backed by Marlin Equity Partners, where PCB Partners acted as the exclusive Buy Side advisors on the acquisition of TIQQE; a technology consultancy specialising in modern software engineering, automation, and DevOps practices, serving enterprise customers across the Nordics and beyond.
Very excited for Joakim, Andreas and David who have built an amazing business over the past 7 years. Can’t wait to see them fly even faster as part of the Qodea family.
A huge thank you to the deal team at Marlin Equity Partners, Alan Paton at Qodea for the continued partnership and to Livingstone as TIQQE advisors; Isac Stenborg and William Johansson; thanks for the collaboration and support throughout the process.
Big shout out to the PCB team led by James Duggan, for the hard work behind the scenes.
Read the full article here: Qodea expands into the Nordics and bolsters expertise in AI with the acquisition of TIQQE
PCB Partners acted as exclusive buy-side advisor to Qodea, backed by Marlin Equity Partners, on their acquisition of technology consultancy, Beyond.
Pleased to announce our first deal for Qodea, backed by Marlin Equity Partners, where PCB acted as the exclusive Buy Side advisors on the acquisition of Beyond; A multi-country deal that marks the intent of our M&A partnership with Qodea and the first of many bolt-ons in building something bold and international.
This move continues to evolve and mature Qodea’s deep Google capability – exactly what Beyond brings to the table.
We signed our multi-year partnership with Qodea back in January, and it’s great to see this momentum take shape.
This represents the second carve-out deal that PCB has orchestrated out of Next 15 and another great experience working with the Next 15 team.
Read the full article here: Qodea expands into North America with acquisition of Beyond
Inspirit Capital and PCB Partners acquires Palladium Group.
Inspirit Capital, with PCB Partners co-founders Ben Doltis & Tim Farazmand are pleased to announce the acquisition of Palladium Digital, a leading digital and strategic consulting firm.
Operating from London, New York & Dubai, Palladium supports private equity investors and their portfolio businesses to define, design and implement digital capabilities. The group also provides strategic consultancy services to a range of European and North American corporate clients through its White Space Strategy division. Recently ranked in the Financial Times 2025 list of the UK’s leading management consultancies, Palladium is also developing a market-leading position in helping businesses understand and realise the practical benefits of artificial intelligence technologies.
Inspirit Capital is a London-based investment firm that specialises in corporate carve outs. PCB Partners is a London-based investment bank advising on M&A deals exclusively in the digital ecosystem.
Will Stamp, Partner, Inspirit Capital, commented:
“Palladium has built a market-leading position in recent years and we’re delighted to be partnering with James, Mark and the wider Palladium team to deliver the next phase of growth. This transaction also aligns with Inspirit’s expertise in delivering complex corporate carve-outs.”
Ben Doltis, CEO & Co-founder, PCB, commented:
“We’re thrilled to be co-investing alongside Inspirit Capital in Palladium. As technology continues to reshape industries, Palladium’s expertise in leveraging data and AI-driven solutions positions it perfectly for accelerated growth. I’m excited to back such a first-class management team as they lead the company into its next chapter.”
James Prebble, CEO and Co-founder, Palladium Digital Group, commented:
“We’re delighted to welcome PCB Partners and Inspirit Capital as our new investment partners. Their support marks an exciting new chapter for Palladium as we accelerate our expansion in the US and continue to build on our leadership in digital and technology advisory for the private equity sector. With their backing, we are well positioned to capitalise on the significant growth opportunities in AI and data-driven value creation for our private equity clients and their portfolios. We look forward to this next phase of growth alongside PCB & Inspirit.”
Mark Lewis, COO, and Co-Founder, Palladium Digital Group, commented:
“We’re thrilled to embark on the next chapter of Palladium’s journey with Inspirit Capital & PCB Partners. Their investment is a significant milestone in our ambition to become the leading tech, data, and AI consultancy for the private equity sector. Palladium’s unique blend of transaction advisory and value creation services, especially our hands-on approach to implementation and realising value through technology, data, & AI, positions us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving market. We’re excited to scale, innovate, and prepare for this new phase.”
PCB Partners acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor to Touch Associates, a UK-based B2B brand experience agency, on their sale to Impact XM, backed by Riverside.
PCB Partners’ role as the exclusive sell-side advisor to Touch Associates in its recent sale to Impact XM, backed by Riverside.
Impact XM, a global experiential marketing agency has acquired Touch Associates, to elevate experiential marketing on a global scale. This partnership enhances Impact XM ability to deliver seamless, high-impact brand experiences.
Congratulations to Patrick Collins, David Bottrill, Colette Murphy and David Selden.
Read the full article here: Expanding Possibilities: Impact XM Acquires Touch Associates – Impact XM
PCB Partners work with Apax Funds PortCo Finwave Iberia & Latam on their acquisition of Alvantia expanding capabilities in factoring and confirming software.
Finwave Iberia & Latam, part of Fibonacci Group, partners with Alvantia and its founder to add cloud-native capabilities in factoring and confirming, strengthening its footprint in the region.
Read the full article here: Press Release – Finwave Es
PCB Partners acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor to Trilogy International, leading provider of digital interim talent across EMEA and in the United States, on their sale to Korn Ferry.
PCB Partners’ role as the exclusive sell-side advisor to Trilogy International in its recent sale to Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY).
This partnership marks a pivotal moment for Trilogy and its Founders— Dan, Ivan and Jamie —who have developed a distinctive and effective approach in the digital interim talent sector.
At PCB, we pride ourselves on our deep industry expertise, rigorous corporate finance processes, and entrepreneurial approach, which, combined, deliver unmatched value to our clients. Identifying Korn Ferry as the ideal partner for Trilogy’s growth trajectory highlights our commitment to providing strategic, tailored solutions in the recruitment and talent consulting space.
This transaction holds special significance for us, given the relationships we have grown with the Founders making it particularly meaningful to witness this new chapter unfold.
We extend our thanks to our dedicated PCB Corporate Finance team, led by Khilan, Dani, Geoff, and Greta —whose relentless commitment to excellence was instrumental in achieving this outcome.
Congratulations to Dan, Ivan and Jamie on their exciting journey with Korn Ferry. We look forward to seeing Trilogy thrive on the global stage!
Read the full article here: Korn Ferry Closes Acquisition of Trilogy International