Bowmark Capital Acquires IWSR from FPE Capital

WGSN (Apax-backed) Acquires IWSR from Bowmark Capital

June 5, 2025

Data & Analytics

WGSN, controlled by funds advised by Apax Partners LLP, has acquired IWSR, the global leader in data, analytics and insights for the beverage alcohol industry, from Bowmark Capital. The acquisition—supported by Apax following its January 2024 acquisition of WGSN—strengthens WGSN's AI, data analytics and long-range forecasting capabilities; terms were not disclosed and the deal closed in June 2025.

Bowmark Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Turnkey IPS

August 2, 2024

Software

Bowmark Capital has invested in Turnkey IPS, the market-leading provider of insolvency software, partnering with the founding Wood family to fund product development and international expansion. The deal will support Turnkey's growth—the company serves over 300 clients across multiple jurisdictions and is growing recurring revenues at over 20% per annum.

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.

Bowmark Capital Acquires Majority Stake in WSD

April 20, 2022

Software

Bowmark Capital has acquired a majority shareholding in WSD, a provider of document and workflow automation software for the global structured products and OTC derivatives market. Bowmark’s investment will accelerate WSD’s product development roadmap and support expansion of its platform infrastructure across North America, Europe and Asia; Peter Little will join WSD’s board as non-executive chairman.

IWSR (FPE Capital portfolio) Acquires Wine Intelligence

January 18, 2021

Data & Analytics

IWSR, the FPE Capital-backed B2B data and information provider for the global drinks industry, has acquired Wine Intelligence, a wine consumer research and insights specialist. The deal creates a combined offering that expands IWSR's consumer insights capabilities and broadens its coverage across wine, beer, spirits and RTD categories for global beverage alcohol clients.

Bowmark Capital Invests in Focus Group

March 9, 2020

IT Services

Bowmark Capital has acquired a significant minority stake in Focus Group, a UK provider of communications and IT managed services, and is providing more than £150 million of additional funding to accelerate Focus Group’s acquisition-led growth strategy. Focus Group delivers hosted voice, cloud applications, mobile, connectivity and IT services to over 15,000 businesses, with revenues above £80 million and roughly 300 employees.