Bloom Equity Completes Take-Private of GRC International
September 24, 2024
Bloom Equity Partners has completed a take-private acquisition of GRC International (GRCI) from the London Stock Exchange's AIM. Bloom Equity plans to support GRCI's growth by expanding its governance, risk and compliance services and software across the UK, Europe and North America.
- Buyers
- Bloom Equity Partners
- Targets
- GRC International (GRCI) / GRC International Group plc
- Sellers
- London Stock Exchange's AIM (public shareholders)
- Industry
- Cybersecurity
- Location
- Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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