April 2023

M&A advisor Bishopsgate Corporate Finance has achieved a record 2022/23 year in terms of number of deals, total deal value and fee income. The 10 completed transactions included successful sales to trade and private equity buyers, management buy-outs and acquisitions and covered a range of sectors, including technology & software, industrials and business services.

Highlights for the year include:
– 10 completed transactions
– £220m of deal value
– 8x sales to trade and/or private equity buyers
– 2x management buy outs and acquisitions
– 70% of sales to PE firms or PE backed buyers
– 60% of deals in Technology & Software space
– 4 new joiners
o Morgan Atherton, Managing Partner
o Darren Hagan, Manager
o Tirayo Obileye, Analyst
o Sophie Robotham, Business Development

Morgan Atherton, Managing Partner comments:

“These results are a testament to the strength and talent of the Bishopsgate team, our close relationships in the local market, deep sector specialisms and the quality of our clients’ respective businesses.

“Having invested significantly in the team and the business, we have an exciting pipeline of deals and are looking forward to another successful year from April, delivering high quality, expert M&A advice and delivering outstanding results for our clients.”

Bishopsgate Corporate Finance is a specialist corporate finance boutique founded in 1996 operating from offices in Stamford and London. Since its inception Bishopsgate has advised on over 200 deals with a combined value in excess of £2.5bn. Bishopsgate advises owner managers and entrepreneurs on Exits, Acquisitions, Management Buy-outs, Fundraisings and Private Equity Transactions combining significant international and sector specific expertise to deliver exceptional outcomes for its clients.