Dains Group Acquires Curo
October 6, 2025
The Dains Group has acquired Curo, a Worcestershire-based accountancy and advisory practice founded in 2005 by Anna Madden and Julia Gallagher. The acquisition, Dains' fourth since receiving private equity backing from IK Partners, expands Dains' audit, tax, accounting and advisory capabilities while Curo's leadership will remain in place.
- Buyers
- Dains Group, IK Partners
- Targets
- Curo
- Sellers
- Owners of Curo (Anna Madden and Julia Gallagher)
- Platforms
- Dains Group
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Worcestershire, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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