As we settle into the new year, what does 2019 hold for you and your business? As the new year rush settles down, now is the perfect time to be reviewing your organisation and what changes you see for the rest of the year. You might have some ambitious goals for your business this year

Praesumo are delighted to have supported Flatiron Construction Corporation with the appointment of Gregorio Ortega to the position of Director of Preconstruction, Alternative Delivery Pursuits. Gregorio brings across 18 years of global experience operating across the United States, Canada, Northern Africa, Middle east, East Europe and South America delivering large complex heavy civil and vertical

Evoke Creative, a manufacturer of digital technology products for businesses, has been invested in by The BGF with an investment reported to be worth £6m. The Wirral-based firm employ roughly 75 employees and are producers and manufacturers of creative products that include self-service kiosks, video walls, digital signs and payment terminals. Their previous clients include Google, the

Moneypenny, the UK outsourced communications provider, has been invested in by ECI Partners. Financial terms were not disclosed but the investment has been described as ‘significant’. The investment will be used to support growth plans for the Wrextham-based Moneypenny, with plans to expand throughout it’s major markets in the UK and US. The business, which has

UK gritting and snow clearing business,Gritit, has been backed by Total Capital Partners. Taking a 40 per cent stake via equity and debt investment, financial details of the deal were not disclosed, but investment will be used to support ‘organic growth and bolt-ons’. With its headquarters in Surrey, Gritit has around 150 full time employees

Supplier to the park home and lodge industries, Omar Group, has acquired UK Sundecks, a supplier of high-end decking products. Father and son, Dave and Jake Randle, lead UK Sundecks and this backing by Omar will enable the family business to take on larger contracts for large, greenfield lodge sites. Omar Group, who were first backed by Rutland Partners

Nimbus has announced plans to open offices in the UK and have hired Chris Clegg, former Endless partner to lead on the UK operations. Nimbus focus on non-core carve outs and offer enhancement for companies in need of operational and strategic support, particularly in the manufacturing, service and technical industries. Chris Clegg has said that the

Praesumo are pleased to announce the appointment of Helen Wyre Charkham as Operations Director for The Dermatology Partnership. Previously Head of GP services for Nuffield Health, Helen has extensive experience in leading and developing businesses within the private Healthcare sector. Acquired by August Equity earlier this year, The Dermatology Partnership brings together three leading medical-focussed

Europe’s largest golf retailer, American Golf, has been acquired by special situations investor, Endless for an estimated £10m in a pre-pack administration. American Golf was founded in 1970 and has a turnover of around £140m. They were previously owned by Sun European Partners who first backed the company in 2012. The deal will see new

Praesumo are pleased to announce the placement of Rebecca Lewis as Investment Manager for Morgan Sindall Investments. Formally of Grainger and PFP Capital, Build to Rent specialist Rebecca will be working alongside Director Richard Dixon, looking to seek investment for a rare Build to Rent opportunity. Covering several prime commuter sites across London and the