DeHavilland (Bowmark-backed) Acquires NewsDirect

Bowmark Capital Invests in DeHavilland (Bridgepoint-backed)

August 4, 2023

Data & Analytics

Bowmark Capital has invested in DeHavilland, the London-based provider of political data, monitoring and analysis, partnering with existing shareholder Bridgepoint. The capital will support DeHavilland's product development, international expansion and acquisitive growth; the company serves over 400 customers across corporates, investment firms, non-profits and public affairs consultancies.

Helio Intelligence Acquires Dods' EU Business

July 16, 2025

Data & Analytics

Bowmark-backed Helio Intelligence, the group formed from DeHavilland and Forefront Advisers, has acquired Dods' EU business, including Dods Germany and Dods France. The deal brings roughly 300 additional clients to the group (taking its European client base to over 1,000) and expands Helio's national monitoring products and political intelligence coverage across the EU.

LDC Invests in Message Direct (Management Buyout)

December 18, 2023

Telecommunications

LDC has supported Duncan Strike and Message Direct's management team in a management buyout of Message Direct, the Ferndown-based outsourced communications and 24/7 call answering provider. The investment will fund the management team's buy-and-build growth strategy, support organic expansion and investment in transformational technology (including AI), and the business will be guided by new board appointees joining post-transaction.

Harbour Group Acquires DecksDirect

January 18, 2022

Building Products

Harbour Group, a privately owned operations-focused company based in St. Louis, has acquired DecksDirect, a Minneapolis-based direct-to-job-site e-commerce distributor of premium deck products. DecksDirect founder Blair Budlong will remain CEO; Harbour Group said the acquisition will strengthen DecksDirect's market position and support accelerated growth.

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Acquires Fleet Canada Inc.

April 1, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC) has acquired all shares of Fleet Canada Inc., a Fort Erie, Ontario-based aerostructures and parts manufacturer. The purchase brings a 500,000 sq. ft. facility and capabilities such as metal-to-metal bonding and advanced composites in-house to support DHC production and growth.

Bowmark Capital Backs Buy-out of Cornwall Insight

June 24, 2022

Energy

Bowmark Capital has backed a buy-out of Cornwall Insight, a UK-based provider of research, data and advisory services to the energy sector. Cornwall Insight, led by CEO Gareth Miller, has delivered strong revenue growth, serves over 400 energy-sector customers and is expanding internationally into markets including Ireland and Australia.