NorthEdge Backs Management Buyout of ICP
December 16, 2021
NorthEdge has backed a primary management buyout of London-based marketing consultancy ICP, with CEO Christopher Grakal and the firm's management team participating. The investment will fund ICP's international growth, new service launches and team expansion while founder Adrian Smith steps down as Chair.
- Buyers
- NorthEdge, ICP management (led by Christopher Grakal)
- Targets
- ICP
- Sellers
- Adrian Smith
- Industry
- Marketing & Advertising
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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