Foresight Group invests in Graham + Sibbald, acquires Aitchison Raffety

Boots on the ground matter. Branford Castle, a private equity investor, recently bolstered its investment team signaling a fresh wave of activity in the marketplace. With a strategic reach across industries such as industrials, specialty manufacturing, and logistics, the firm operates on a targeted mandate with a keen eye on companies that have enterprise values of up to $100M and EBITDA of less than $15M. This development suggests two second-order insights. First, more hands on deck could mean anticipation of increased deal flow in the middle market space. With a surge of funding rounds and acquisitions, private middle market firms could find themselves in high-demand. Second, having the right people in place is all about expertise and strategic reinforcement at firm & portfolio company levels – an informed investment strategy driven by fresh hires can be a game-changer. How exactly will the new hires fuel the firm’s investment prospects? What shifts will this introduce to their investment strategy? Let's wait and watch as Branford Castle navigates its trajectory, but one thing is certain - the middle market space is heating up. Read more about this development on PE Professional’s website: https://lnkd.in/dphjpmYH #PrivateEquity #MiddleMarket #StrategicInvestment #HumanCapital

🚨 Acquisition Alert Kintyre Holdings, through Parallel Real Estate Ventures, has acquired a prime Stony Hill property for J$110M. Through Parallel Real Estate Ventures, we’ve completed the acquisition of a prime Stony Hill property for J$110M, under Kintyre Holdings (JA) Limited (KYNTR). This move allows us to create a residential subdivision with villa and townhome lots supported by pre-approved plans, making the development process smoother and more efficient. What’s important about this acquisition is how it fits into the broader strategy. While we remain focused on transformational long-term projects like The Chalet at Bengal Beach, we’re also integrating opportunities that generate value over shorter cycles. This balance is essential for building a sustainable, diversified portfolio—one that combines meaningful long-term growth with reliable cash flow. Strategic growth often happens in phases, not headlines. This is one of those steady, foundational steps that strengthen the overall structure. #KintyreHoldings #ParallelRealEstate #RealEstate #Jamaica #StrategicDevelopment #Residential #Investment

Lloyds Living acquires SFH from Gatehouse Living Group and TPG: https://lnkd.in/gGcFY2nn cc Matthew Burgess, Paul Stockwell, Ascend Properties and Savills #btrnews #btr #buildtorent #sfh #acquisition #residential #singlefamily #builtenvironment #sfr #residentialdevelopment #residentialproperty

Roberts Co has entered a new phase of growth following its acquisition by Arada, which has been supported by a $50 million capital injection into Roberts Co’s Australian balance sheet. This investment strengthens Roberts Co’s financial position, stabilises operations, and provides the foundation for strategic expansion beyond its New South Wales base, with a focus on new opportunities in Queensland, including the Brisbane and Gold Coast regions. CEO George Kostas says: “This is an important milestone for Roberts Co and a strong vote of confidence in our people, projects and performance. Arada’s backing will help us to deliver on our existing pipeline and set the stage for an exciting phase of expansion — investing in innovation, talent and new market opportunities.” 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dZusJp84

Lorne Park Capital Partners Inc closed going-private transaction with Sagard Private Equity Canada LP becoming the largest shareholder (37.9%), ahead of CEO Robert Sewell (35.8%) https://lnkd.in/gbumrftV

DEAL: Lomond has successfully acquired Glenthorne Properties, in a deal advised on by GS Verde Group. Founded 38 years ago and based in Putney, Glenthorne Properties is a lettings specialist agency with a strong presence across South West London. This marks Lomond’s sixth London acquisition in 2025, strengthening its position in the capital and building on its fast-paced growth strategy in the lettings and property management market. 🔗 Click the link to read more: https://lnkd.in/eCZnNckj 📸: Glenthone Properties #GSV #GSVerde #GSVerdeDeals #MandA #MergersandAcquisitions #acquisition #BusinessAcquisition #StrategicPartnership #BusinessGrowth #DealAdvisory #Lomond #GlenthorneProperties #SouthWestLondon #PropertyManagement #LettingsAgency The business-focused experts in getting deals done Law - Finance - Tax – Communications Augmenting Reality: Increasing Success Multiple Disciplines: One Team Nigel Greenaway Gavin Johns Craig Blackmore Mike Fenwick Joel Dunning Lorna Jacques Matt Sutton Leanne Thomas David Dulieu Dominic Dineen John Slevin Garry Mackay Peter Franklin Emma Jones Linzi Lumbley

DEAL: Lomond has successfully acquired Glenthorne Properties, in a deal advised on by GS Verde Group . Founded 38 years ago and based in Putney, Glenthorne Properties is a lettings specialist agency with a strong presence across South West London.

TruAmerica Multifamily, one of the country’s largest private multifamily investment firms, is reshuffling its executive ranks with a trio of promotions aimed at powering its US apartment expansion. ▪️ Noah E. Hochman, a founding executive, is stepping into the role of chief investment officer ▪️ Mark Enfield, another founding executive, has moved up to chief operating officer from chief administrative officer ▪️ Wes LaBar is being promoted from managing director of acquisitions for the Western U.S. to executive managing director and head of acquisitions Read more: https://bit.ly/4hmKACa

A STAR trust is a form of trust exclusive to the Cayman Islands and one that has a wide variety of practical applications. Its unique features provide clients with structuring options often not possible with ordinary trusts, making it particularly useful in both private wealth planning and commercial transactions. In this article, Robert Lindley, Sally Peedom and Lana Dixon break down how STAR trusts can unlock solutions for client needs in the Middle East. Click the link to read more: https://loom.ly/reC7glU #StarTrusts #MiddleEastFinance #CaymanIslands

Cambridge served as financial adviser to Boston-based Breed's Hill Capital, a multi-family office manager with approximately $3.5 billion in assets under management, on its sale to Corient. https://lnkd.in/eZ7V_Knj