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The broader financial services landscape remains one of shifting dynamics, with opportunities presenting themselves to those who can offer better customer acquisition and retention and/or improved cost control and efficiency. By focusing on innovation or specialist expertise, niche operators are still able to penetrate consumer and SME markets, once almost exclusively the domain of the larger incumbents. Whether you’re looking to acquire, merge or prepare for an exit, our dedicated professionals can help you turn this disruptive environment to your advantage, providing you with M&A, growth equity and ECM, debt advisory and corporate finance services.

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Excelian Limited has been acquired by Luxoft Holding, Inc
Business Support Services | Financial Services | TMT

Excelian Limited has been acquired by Luxoft Holding, Inc

The shareholders of Excelian Limited have sold the company to Luxoft Holding, Inc for an undisclosed consideration.

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North Mill Equipment Finance LLC has acquired Pawnee Leasing Corporation from Chesswood Group Limited
Financial Services

North Mill Equipment Finance LLC has acquired Pawnee Leasing Corporation from Chesswood Group Limited

Pawnee Leasing Corporation and certain other assets have been acquired by North Mill Equipment Finance LLC (NMEF). This acquisition increases NMEF’s total gross receivables under management to over US$2 billion. As part of the integration, NMEF is retiring the Pawnee brand, discontinuing new originations under that name and assuming servicing responsibilities for existing partnerships, while welcoming over half of Pawnee’s experienced team to support continued operational strength and growth.

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Bloom Equity Partners Management, LLC has acquired GRC International Group plc
Private Equity | Financial Services | TMT

Bloom Equity Partners Management, LLC has acquired GRC International Group plc

GRC International Group plc, a leading provider of IT governance, risk management and compliance solutions, has delisted from the LSE’s AIM market and partnered with Bloom Equity Partners Management, LLC to further develop its product offering to meet its customers’ most critical cyber security and regulatory challenges.

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“We are delighted to have completed this investment and look forward to partnering with the Freemarket management team as they seek to capitalize on the market opportunity before them. It has been a pleasure to work with the team at Oaklins Cavendish on this transaction – we valued the support and expert sector knowledge they provided throughout the process.”

Michael Holgate

Partner, Baird Capital

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From strategy to execution: Q1 insights from the mid-market

QUARTERLY M&A ACTIVITY: In Q1 2025, Oaklins facilitated 59 transactions across a variety of sectors, driving growth amid economic complexities, with TMT leading in deal count.

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