Creador Acquires Controlling Stake in MG Group

GTCR and Synova Invest in JMG Group

May 13, 2025

Insurance

GTCR, in partnership with existing investor Synova LLP, has agreed to acquire Leeds-headquartered UK insurance broker JMG Group, with CEO Nick Houghton and the existing management team retaining substantial equity. The firms will support JMG's continued expansion across the UK through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions; the deal was announced May 13, 2025 and completed Oct 21, 2025.

Credera Acquires Majority Stake in DMW Group

July 27, 2020

Consulting

Credera, part of Omnicom Precision Marketing Group, acquired a majority stake in London-based DMW Group to expand its consulting and digital transformation capabilities into Europe. DMW's existing management team, led by CEO Chris Dean, will remain in place as the firm integrates with Credera and the Omnicom network.

Crete Mechanical Group Acquires Majority Stake in Michigan Electric Company

July 18, 2023

Electrical Services

Crete Mechanical Group of Tampa, Florida acquired a majority stake in an unnamed Michigan-based electrical contracting company founded in 2005. The partnership adds over 50 specialized employees to Crete's partner network and expands Crete's geographic footprint and service offerings into Michigan; terms were not disclosed.

Gallery Media Group Acquires Coveteur

May 1, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Gallery Media Group (GMG), the publisher behind PureWow, has acquired fashion and beauty outlet Coveteur. The deal — GMG's first acquisition — will relaunch Coveteur under GMG's portfolio (terms undisclosed) with an emphasis on video, shopping, and social storytelling and sponsorships from Rabanne, Don Julio and Amazon.

Permira and Hg take co-controlling stakes in GGW Group

December 8, 2023

Insurance

Permira announced in December 2023 that a Permira-backed vehicle agreed to acquire GGW Group, the Hamburg-based insurance brokerage and MGA platform. In April 2024 Hg completed a new investment from its Hg Saturn fund and will own a co-controlling stake alongside Permira; GGW operates more than 60 brokerages and MGAs and employs over 1,700 people as it scales across Germany and Europe.

CREO Group Acquires HMS Mfg. Co.

February 18, 2025

Manufacturing

CREO Group, a portfolio company of Mill Point Capital, has acquired HMS Mfg. Co., a designer and manufacturer of consumer organization products and packaging solutions. The add-on purchase expands CREO's product portfolio, customer base and geographic presence while strengthening its sustainable plastics and advanced manufacturing capabilities.