Inspirit Capital and PCB Partners acquires Palladium Digital Group.

 

Inspirit Capital, with PCB Partners co-founders Ben Doltis and Tim Farazmand are pleased to announce the acquisition of Palladium Digital Group, a leading digital and strategic consulting firm.

Operating from London and New York, 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 specialise in corporate carve outs, managing capital on behalf of a blue-chip institutional investor base. PCB Partners is a London-based investment bank advising on M&A deals exclusively in the digital ecosystem.

Will Stamp, Partner at Inspirit Capital, commented:

“Palladium has built a market-leading position in recent years and we are 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 and Co-founder at PCB, commented:

“We are 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 am excited to back such a first-class management team as they lead the company into its next chapter.”

James Prebble, CEO and Co-founder at Palladium Digital Group, commented:

We are 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 have built strong foundations for Palladiums continued growth in the sector, and we look forward to this next phase of growth alongside PCB Partners and Inspirit Capital.”

Mark Lewis, COO at Palladium Digital Group, commented: 

“We are thrilled to embark on the next chapter of Palladium’s journey with Inspirit Capital and 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, and AI, positions us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving market. Together with our new partners, we  will be able to accelerate our growth, deepen our impact with private equity firms and their portfolio companies, and continue delivering transformative results. We are excited to scale, innovate, and prepare for this new phase.”

 

Ben Doltis Co-founder