LDC Backs Buyout of Wifinity

Wifinity (LDC-backed) Acquires Next Connex

September 19, 2023

Telecommunications

LDC-backed Managed Internet Service Provider Wifinity has acquired Surrey-based network connectivity provider Next Connex, which specialises in WAN, SD-WAN and Infrastructure-as-a-Service. The add-on bolsters Wifinity's technical and product capabilities across enterprise, public sector and remote/multi-tenant connectivity markets.

Wifinity Acquires Vital WiFi

July 25, 2023

Telecommunications

Managed connectivity provider Wifinity has acquired Vital WiFi, an offshore vessel connectivity specialist based in Hampshire, United Kingdom. The acquisition expands Wifinity’s services into offshore sectors (including traditional and renewable energy platforms and commercial shipping) and brings Vital WiFi’s wireless software platform and customer-engagement capabilities into the Wifinity portfolio.

LDC Makes Minority Investment in IWS Group to Back Buy-and-Build Strategy

August 19, 2022

Industrial Services

LDC has made a significant minority growth investment in IWS Group to support the company's acquisitive buy-and-build strategy and international expansion, particularly across Europe. The capital will back IWS's management team to pursue further acquisitions, product development and continued expansion of its warehouse safety, impact protection and storage equipment offering to logistics and material handling customers.

Montagu and Wireless Logic Management Buy CVC Growth Partners' Stake in Wireless Logic

June 11, 2021

Telecommunications

Wireless Logic completed a re-capitalisation in which majority owner Montagu and Wireless Logic’s management team bought out CVC Growth Partners’ minority stake. The transaction consolidates ownership to support further organic growth and an acquisitive strategy as Wireless Logic expands its global IoT connectivity platform and capabilities (5G, LPWAN, eSIM).

LDC Acquires Instinctif Partners from Vitruvian Partners

September 5, 2019

Marketing & Advertising

LDC, the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group, has acquired Instinctif Partners, a London-headquartered strategic communications consultancy, providing an exit for previous backer Vitruvian Partners. The investment will support Instinctif's international growth, recruitment and digital capability development across its integrated corporate, financial, public policy and crisis communications services.

LDC Invests £25m Minority in CTI Group

March 3, 2022

Marketing & Advertising

LDC has made a £25 million minority growth investment in Manchester-based digital agency CTI Group to support the company's acquisitive growth and international expansion. CTI, which employs around 175 people and reported c. £18m revenue in the last 12 months, will use the capital to expand services, pursue add-on acquisitions in the UK and overseas, and open new offices in the USA, Europe and Asia.