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July 2025

Bishopsgate wins ‘Medium Deal of the Year’ with PebblePad deal at West Midlands Rainmaker Awards

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We are delighted to announce that NorthEdge’s investment in PebblePad has been named “Medium Deal of the Year (£10m–£50m)” at the prestigious West Midlands Rainmaker Awards.

The deal saw investment from NorthEdge, a leading private equity firm, in support of PebblePad’s continued international growth and product development. Headquartered in Telford, PebblePad has gained global recognition for empowering students, professionals, and institutions through its innovative software.

This recognition highlights not only the strength of the partnership between NorthEdge and PebblePad, but also the outstanding collaboration and effort from a wide range of exceptional advisors and stakeholders. We would like to extend our thanks to all parties involved in making this transaction a success, including:

PwC, Strategy&, Cortus Advisory, Squire Patton Boggs, Fellwood, Deloitte, Claritas Tax, Lockton, Outside In, ReThought Solutions, Swan Partners, Catalysis Advisory, Gateley Legal, and Crosslake.

Bishopsgate Continues Expansion with New Regional Office led by Tom Grant

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Bishopsgate Corporate Finance, one of the UK’s leading independent boutique M&A advisory firms, today announces the opening of a new regional office in Milton Keynes. It will be led by Tom Grant, an accomplished industry professional with extensive local market and corporate finance experience who joins as Partner.

Tom, an ACCA qualified accountant and MBA holder joins Bishopsgate from a Global M&A firm and brings over a decade of M&A and regional expertise to the role. He has advised clients across the mid-market, on various transaction types and in a range of sectors. Some of the most notable deals he has advised on include the sale of Pirtek to Franchise Brands, ecube to Unical Aviation, Delta Motorsport to Cosworth, DW Windsor Group to Luceco, and Sussex Plumbing Supplies to IBMG. He also orchestrated the management buyout of G Webb and facilitated the sale of Trac to PTC Industries, demonstrating his versatility across various sectors and transaction structures.

The new office will launch with a team, with Tom joined by two experienced colleagues, an Associate Director and an Associate. This expansion represents a significant further step in Bishopsgate’s growth strategy, allowing the firm to better serve existing clients while pursuing new opportunities in the region.

James McBain Allan, Partner at Bishopsgate Corporate Finance comments: “We are delighted to welcome Tom to lead our new Milton Keynes office. His deep understanding of the local market, combined with his proven track record in corporate finance advisory, will be invaluable as we expand our presence and continue to deliver exceptional service to our clients. We have an ambitious strategic growth plan in place for Bishopsgate and see the Central region as a vital part of this growth. We are overjoyed to have Tom as part of the team.”

Tom Grant, Partner at Bishopsgate Corporate Finance comments:  “Having been aware of Bishopsgate and having tracked its continued success for several years, I am thrilled to join and lead this exciting new chapter. The Milton Keynes and Central region is an area of significant opportunity and having spent most of my career working in this region, I understand its unique dynamics and the high calibre of the companies based here. I look forward to leveraging Bishopsgate’s excellent reputation and capabilities to deliver outstanding results for our current and future clients.”

About Bishopsgate Corporate Finance

Bishopsgate Corporate Finance is an FCA Regulated leading boutique M&A advisory firm founded in 1996 operating from offices in the Midlands, Milton Keynes and London.

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.