IWG to acquire The Instant Group and merge digital businesses

The Instant Group Acquires Incendium Consulting

May 7, 2019

Real Estate

The Instant Group, backed by private equity firm Bowmark Capital, has acquired Incendium Consulting, an independent corporate real estate consultancy that provides procurement, consulting and change-management services to blue-chip clients. The deal expands Instant’s capabilities in real estate consulting and procurement to complement its flexible workspace marketplace and advisory services.

Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) Acquires Iver from EQT Private Equity

July 2, 2021

IT Services

Intermediate Capital Group plc (ICG) has agreed to acquire Iver Holding AB, a leading Nordic managed IT services provider, from EQT Private Equity (EQT Mid Market Europe fund). Iver, headquartered in Stockholm with more than 1,300 employees and strong multi-cloud, cybersecurity and IT outsourcing capabilities, was created by EQT through a merger and expanded via multiple add-ons; the transaction is expected to close in August 2021 for an undisclosed amount.

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.

TGI Sport Acquires Interregional Sports Group (ISG)

September 15, 2022

Media & Entertainment

TGI Sport, backed by Bruin Capital and Quadrant Private Equity, has acquired Interregional Sports Group (ISG), a London-based virtual media solutions provider for live sports. The acquisition adds virtual media production, data and analytics capabilities to TGI's global sports technology, media and marketing platform and accelerates its transformation into a technology-led full-service agency.

Hg Acquires Focus Group from Bowmark Capital

April 15, 2024

IT Services

Hg has agreed to acquire Focus Group, a UK provider of digital workplace, telecoms and managed IT services, from Bowmark Capital. The investment will support Focus Group's organic growth, product development and continued M&A expansion; the transaction is subject to regulatory approval and terms were not disclosed.

Bowmark Capital Acquires IWSR from FPE Capital

February 22, 2021

Data & Analytics

Bowmark Capital has backed a buyout of IWSR, the leading B2B data and intelligence provider for the global drinks industry, with IWSR management reinvesting in the transaction. The business was sold by growth investor FPE Capital after a period of strong revenue and EBITDA growth under FPE’s ownership; terms were not disclosed.