NorthEdge Capital Acquires Catalis for £90 Million
October 14, 2019
NorthEdge Capital has completed a £90 million acquisition of Catalis Group, investing £46.6 million via its acquisition vehicle Project Sword Bidco. The transaction backs Catalis's global expansion—including a new Testronic site in New Orleans—and supports growth across its Curve Digital publishing and Testronic QA divisions, with Vespa Capital and CEO Dominic Wheatley reinvesting significant shareholdings.
- Buyers
- NorthEdge Capital, Project Sword Bidco (NorthEdge acquisition vehicle)
- Targets
- Catalis Group
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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