Synova Acquires Majority Stake in Orbis Protect from NorthEdge
June 16, 2021
Growth investor Synova has acquired a majority stake in Orbis Protect, a UK provider of vacant property security, with NorthEdge Fund II delivering a strong return and making a material reinvestment alongside Synova. The investment will fund Orbis' next phase of growth — including further technology investment, new products and services, M&A activity and potential European expansion.
- Targets
- Orbis Protect
- Sellers
- NorthEdge Fund II
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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