Ancala Acquires Majority Stake in Holmleigh Care Homes

Vontobel Acquires Significant Minority Stake in Ancala Partners LLP

July 1, 2024

Financial Services

Vontobel has completed the acquisition of a significant minority stake in London-based infrastructure investment manager Ancala Partners LLP, marking Vontobel’s entry into private infrastructure markets and expanding its private markets capabilities. Ancala will remain independently managed by its leadership team and Vontobel may acquire further stakes over time; Ancala manages infrastructure assets across renewables, transport, utilities and the circular economy with ~EUR 4.1 billion AUM.

Houlihan Lokey Acquires Controlling Interest in Audere Partners and Mellum Capital's Real Estate Advisory Business

January 23, 2026

Professional Services

Houlihan Lokey has signed an agreement to take a controlling interest in Audere Partners, strengthening its mid‑cap advisory presence in France and adding more than 50 finance professionals to its French team. Separately, the firm has acquired the real estate capital advisory business of Mellum Capital (operations in Munich and London), integrating 11 professionals and expanding Houlihan Lokey's real estate capital solutions in Europe.

Ancala Acquires Majority Stake in Noventa Energy Partners

April 3, 2023

Renewable Energy

Ancala has acquired a majority interest in Noventa Energy Partners, a developer of wastewater energy transfer systems that decarbonise heating and cooling for buildings. The investment, made on behalf of Ancala Infrastructure Fund III for an undisclosed amount, will fund Noventa's international growth and the delivery of a pipeline of projects including a large system for Toronto Western Hospital.

HC-One Acquires Ideal Carehomes

October 12, 2023

Healthcare Services

HC-One has acquired Ideal Carehomes from Warwick Capital Partners and LNT Group, a transaction that transfers a portfolio of 36 care homes in England to HC-One. The deal expands HC-One's footprint and complements its existing geographic reach as it looks to enhance its residential and dementia care offering across Britain.

INTEGRAcare Inc. Acquires Eldercare Home Health Inc.

November 7, 2021

Healthcare Services

INTEGRAcare Inc., a Toronto-based private home healthcare provider, has acquired Eldercare Home Health Inc., a Registered Nurse–supervised home healthcare provider serving seniors in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area since 1995. The acquisition expands INTEGRAcare’s senior-focused care capabilities and brings Eldercare’s caregiver retention and nurse-managed care model into the INTEGRAcare group.

Curaleaf Holdings Acquires Minority Stake in Curaleaf International

July 2, 2025

Consumer Products

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. completed the buyout of a single strategic institutional investor's equity stake in Curaleaf International Holdings Limited, bringing Curaleaf's ownership of its European holding company to 100%. The transaction was settled in Curaleaf subordinate voting shares and is intended to strengthen control and accelerate the company's strategic initiatives and expansion across European markets.