LDC Makes Minority Growth Investment in Headland
May 10, 2021
LDC has made a minority growth investment in Headland, a London-based communications agency that specialises in financial and corporate reputation, public affairs and campaigning. The investment will support Headland's organic growth and capability expansion; Headland employs 117 people and works with clients including Accenture, ASOS, Danone, eBay and TikTok. Terms were not disclosed.
- Buyers
- LDC
- Targets
- Headland
- Industry
- Marketing & Advertising
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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