Bronzegate's latest CFO and Finance Leader insights, market trends and deals

Tom Birch, Senior Partner at Bronzegate, provides an overview of the private equity market of the start of 2025.

2024 was another highly successful year of growth for Bronzegate. We’re proud to have continued our mission of connecting exceptional CFOs and finance leaders with private equity-backed businesses. We expanded our team to 20 dedicated professionals, which demonstrates a 42% increase in headcount in the last 2 years. This strengthens our position as the largest team in Europe exclusively focused on the private equity CFO and finance leadership agenda.

Coming into 2025, the year has begun with a high level of activity in the private equity CFO and finance leadership market. We have experienced a surge in new opportunities since the start of January across permanent, interim and pre deal scenarios. While there were indicators in Q4 that a market shift was imminent, it's fantastic to see how quickly optimism has returned. We're witnessing strong investor confidence and a solid commitment to hiring plans across all sectors in the UK and Europe, which is a really encouraging sign.

With a strong team in place and with a competitive but active private equity landscape, we are looking forward to seeing what Bronzegate can achieve in the year ahead.

t ombirch @bronzegate.co.uk or Connect on LinkedIn

Deal highlights

Bridgepoint partnered with Surikat, a leading SaaS provider of Supply Chain Solutions.

Besseges secured BGF Investment to drive growth.

Duke Street acquired ForLife, a European medical device developer, manufacturer and distributer for stoma care.

Duke Street acquired the assets of Trio Healthcare, adding a new, innovative product technology.

Equistone portfolio company Timetoact Group acquired JOIN(+) to further expand its expertise in Big Data & AI.

IRIS Software Group announced intent to acquire Dext Software Ltd.

IK Partners signed an agreement to invest in Dains Accountants and acquire a majority stake.

Inflexion invested in Mecenat Group AB, a closed user group consumer loyalty platform, headquartered in Sweden.

Inflexion invested in Nodor Group, a collection of darts equipment brands.

Keensight Capital signed an exclusivity agreement to acquire MetaCompliance, a European Human Risk Management platform.

Pixid Group announced the acquisition of theMatchBox, with the support of Keensight Capital.

LDC backed Power Saving Solutions, which provides high performance battery storage units and hybrid power systems for commercial use across the UK.

Livingbridge announced investment in Kindred Education to support growth in Early Years Education.

BIC acquired Tangle Teezer, a detangling haircare company.

Phoenix Equity invested in London Gynaecology, a group of world-class private gynaecology clinics.

TeamViewer announced the acquisition of Digital Employee Experience management tools, 1E.

Charterhouse Capital Partners agreed a partnership with Spanish education group Metrodora.

CVC completed the acquisition of the Therakos business, a global speciality pharmaceutical company.

Hostaway announced investment led by General Atlantic.

Regnology received a significant minority investment from CPP Investments to support further international growth and expansion.

The Riverside Company announced an investment in CRTM, a German distributor of consumables and equipment for cleanrooms and clean environments.

The Riverside Company invested in Spanish fragrances business, Essential Compositions.

Platinum Equity completed acquisition of Polli, Italian producer of pasta condiments and vegetable preserves.

Truesec announced the acquisition of Foresights, a company specialising in cyber advisory and intelligence.

Rivean Capital acquired a majority stake in Acture Group from IK Partners.

Bosqar Invest and MidEuropa announced strategic alliance to foster regional development following Mlinar Investment.

Trilantic Europe and CDP Equity acquired a majority stake in Diagram.

Valcon, a European digital transformation service announced its partnership with Rivean Capital.

One Equity Partners completed strategic investment in Cicor Technologies Ltd.

SNP entered into investment agreement with Carlyle to support its long-term growth strategy.

Axcel partnered with Nordic Tyre Group to support its continued growth journey.

Synthon, a drug developer and manufacturer announced investment from Goldman Sachs.

Stonepeak announced a definitive agreement to acquire Forgital Group, a manufacturer of components for aerospace and industrial end markets.

United Trust Bank, announced an agreement between majority shareholders and Warburg Pincus.

AS Equity Partners signed a definitive to acquire HOCHDORF Swiss Nutrition Ltd.

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc announced a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Atlantica.