Acquisitions in East Sussex, United Kingdom

Piper has made a £7m investment in innovation-led wellness supplements brand Ancient + Brave, funding a mix of £3m primary capital and £4m secondary shares. Founder Kate Prince will continue to lead the company as CEO as Piper supports growth across the UK and Europe, new product development, and expansion of digital and retail channels.

CTS Group has acquired geotechnical and geo-environmental specialist In Situ Site Investigation Limited to further expand its infrastructure testing, inspection, and compliance capabilities. In Situ Site Investigation, founded in 2008 and headquartered in St Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex, adds ground investigation and cone penetration/pressuremeter testing expertise to CTS’s growing portfolio. Palatine, an investor in CTS since 2018, highlighted the deal as part of CTS’s ongoing buy-and-build strategy.

Cadman Capital Group acquired 360 Degree Brewing Company, an award-winning craft brewery based in East Sussex, as part of its long-term strategy in the UK beverage market. The transaction was completed through Cadman’s portfolio company Highweald Beverages, which intends to continue operating the brewery with its existing team.