Evaaro, backed by MML Keystone, acquires Keg Logistics and North Keg to build a global, multi-market keg pooling platform.

MML is delighted to announce the completion of its exit of StoneTurn, a leading professional services firm specialising in disputes, investigations, and risk advisory, to restructuring and financial advisory firm, Province.

RTM Engineering Consultants (“RTM” or the “Firm”), a multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm specialising in MEP, Structural, and Civil engineering, today announced the successful completion of a strategic minority investment from MML Capital (“MML”), a leading international private equity firm focused on partnership investing.

MML Capital, through its two strategies—Partnership (MidCap) and Keystone (Infrastructure Private Equity)—together with Metric Capital Partners, announce the successful completion of a major refinancing for GPS Group, a global leader in circular-economy logistics solutions.

MML Keystone acquires Coptersafety, the largest independent helicopter simulator

Waste Vision, the European leader in smart waste management technology for municipalities and a portfolio company of MML Keystone, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Incitat Environment.

The SC Pack Group, a leading player in the production and distribution of innovative and eco-responsible packaging solutions, announces the acquisition of Frapak Packaging, a trusted partner of the group for more than 15 years.

MML is delighted to have supported Rouse, a leading international IP services business, in further cementing and building on its position in Europe through a merger with European heavyweight Arnold & Siedsma, an established IP firm with 12 offices across the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.

MML is delighted to have supported Rouse in joining with one of the largest independent IP specialist businesses in Australia and New Zealand, The Wrays Group (“Wrays”).

MML Keystone is pleased to announce its investment in Close Brewery Rentals Limited (“CBRL”), the UK’s largest keg pooling and leasing business.

MML Capital, a leading mid-market investor, unveils the final close of Partnership Capital VIII (“the Fund”) which was oversubscribed and is almost 50% larger than its predecessor Fund VII.

OnPoint is pleased to announce its strategic acquisition of JSS Safety and Rescue (JSS), headquartered in Michigan City, Indiana. This acquisition enhances OnPoint’s capabilities in safety and standby rescue services, strengthening its ability to serve a growing base of industrial clients. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Following the integration of Asenium (ERP transformation projects), Consultime (IT freelance consulting), Freeteam and Intervia (umbrella company services), as well as Freelance Informatique and Groupe Codeur (a platform for IT, writing, and translation projects), the latest acquisition of Mindquest significantly strengthens Freeland’s tech capabilities and creates new synergies in talent sourcing.

We are delighted to be partnering with Toronto, Canada-based, RAVL Inc. (“RAVL”). RAVL is a high growth technology advisory and engineering firm that specialises in solving complex business problems with technology for the financial services industry in North America.

TMC, a leading global technology consultancy, is pleased to announce its continued partnership with Apheon as its lead investor, and the investment of MML as a new partner. Apheon has reaffirmed its commitment to TMC by reinvesting through a new Apheon-controlled vehicle, ensuring long-term strategic alignment between all shareholders. Together, Apheon and MML will provide the capital and expertise to support TMC’s ambitious plans for strategic expansion and acquisitions.

We are pleased to support SVP Group in its acquisition of two highly complementary companies in the legal information services sector: Editions Tissot and Editions Weka. As the leading French group offering legal and HR information for businesses and public entities, these two acquisitions significantly strengthen SVP’s expertise in social and public law information services and accelerate the digitalisation of its offerings through complementary services.

We are thrilled to announce the acquisition of Waste Vision, a pioneering leader in smart waste management solutions for municipalities. This acquisition is set to propel Waste Vision's ambitious growth plans, including rapid international expansion and the enhancement of its innovative, environmentally impactful solutions contributing to a sustainable future.

We are delighted to complete our exit of Gravotech, one of our last remaining investments in MML Partnership Fund VI, concluding a very successful partnership with Gravotech’s management team.

We are delighted to have supported Rouse in combining with aera, one of the fastest growing IP consultancy firms in Europe, to create a truly standout global offering.

MML is delighted to have supported Rouse in its acquisition of Konsert Strategy & IP, a management consultancy blending business strategy and Intellectual Property (IP). The acquisition, which was completed in July 2024, is aligned with Rouse’s strategic objective of greater integration and alignment of IP services globally.

We are pleased to be investing alongside the Allemandou family in SC PACK group to support a new growth phase. MML will take a minority stake, alongside the management team and the leaders of acquired companies. This partnership marks a key milestone in a rich history of nearly 60 years, initiated and carried by the Allemandou family and accelerated by the current leaders of the group, Stéphane and Christophe (3rd generation), in recent years.

We are pleased to support OnPoint in its strategic acquisition of Amerisafe Group. As the premier provider of industrial plant support services in the USA, the addition of Amerisafe will further expand Onpoint’s scope of services available to its customers as well as creating opportunities for Onpoint employees.

We are delighted to support Freeland’s continued growth with its acquisition of Asenium. This is Freeland’s sixth acquisition since 2020 as it continues to diversify, consolidating its market position providing a range of services to freelancers.

MML is delighted to announce its investment in leading financial services compliance business Cosegic. Founded in 2003, Cosegic is a multi-award-winning provider of regulatory compliance support to financial services businesses. It supports customers through the FCA/SEC authorisation process and provides ongoing compliance support, prudential services and training. Cosegic has a team of over 60 experts complemented by a proprietary software platform. MML’s investment will enable Cosegic’s management team, led by CEO Philip Naughton, to accelerate their organic, international and M&A growth ambitions.

MML is delighted to have supported Zanders in its acquisition of RiskQuest, a leading Dutch-based risk consultancy firm. Already established as a global financial performance consultancy firm, this latest acquisition is set to further strengthen the company’s presence in the European market.

MML is pleased to announce it has signed a Share Purchase Agreement to sell Arηs Group to global professional services leader and long-time partner Accenture.

MML has received an offer to purchase (referred to as the "Put Option Letter") from the French company Braton Europe S.A.R.L., a wholly owned subsidiary of Brady Corporation, the parent company of the Brady Group ("Brady"), directed to all shareholders of Gravotech Holding, the parent company of the Gravotech Group (“Gravotech”).

European data & AI professional services leader, MIcompany has rebranded as Rewire, bringing together its expanded European footprint and services under the new name and brand. Rewire has also announced the opening of its DACH headquarters in Heidelberg, Germany, expanding its presence in the EMEA region and further strengthening its ability to help clients become AI-native organisations.

In their latest feature, Real Deals spotlights MML Keystone's innovative approach to combining private equity growth with the lower risk of infrastructure investment. Co-Managing Partners Andrew Honan and Sharand Maharaj share insights into our unique strategies that are setting new standards in the industry.

Arrow Business Communications has rebranded as ARO, bringing together its UK-wide Cloud, Collaboration and Sustainability businesses onto a shared platform designed to elevate mission critical IT provision to its 8,000 clients, comprising FTSE100 companies, the UK’s largest law firms, leading Universities, NHS trusts and Emergency Services.

We are pleased to welcome Stanley Capital Partners who are joining us as investors in Roboyo, the world’s largest specialist hyper-automation company.

RSE is the UK's leading technology provider to the water industry. It specialises in the design, manufacture and maintenance of water treatment plants and its innovative modular building methodology is transforming the industry, driving better quality water for consumers alongside better environmental outcomes. We are excited to partner with Envoy Capital (“Envoy”), Iain MacGregor and RSE’s founder Allan Dallas to help continue their impressive growth journey.

We are delighted to invest in Premier Modular, a leading provider of leasing and permanent modular solutions in the UK and Europe. Premier primarily serves the medium to long term needs for essential infrastructure, including education, healthcare and public infrastructure, as well as various commercial applications. The business combines its experience of delivering highly bespoke, permanent buildings with its large, premium modular fleet to offer flexible solutions that meet the needs of end users, such as students, teachers, patients, medical staff and other workers, in an effective manner.

We are delighted to welcome Roger Siddle as Chairman of MICompany's Board. Roger’s appointment will support MIcompany to further grow and deliver on its ambition to become the preeminent go-to partner for large organisations in their transformational Data & AI journey.

We are excited to welcome Arηs Group to the MML Partnership Capital portfolio. Founded in 2003 by Jourdan Serderidis, Pierre Noel, Jean-François Pitz, Jean-Philippe Roch and Nathalie Vandervelde, Arηs Group is a fast-growing European IT services firm that has specialised on the Benelux & European Institutions markets.

We are excited to support Patrick, Hubert and the Freeland management team in pursuit of their aim to become the leading European freelancing platform by 2027. The business has already capitalised on the fast-growing freelancing market, becoming the market leading end-to-end platform for freelancing supply chains in France.

We are delighted to welcome Kickmaker to the MML portfolio as our second Enterprise strategy investment. Founded in 2016, Kickmaker assists companies in the full end-to-end design process, helping its blue-chip and high-growth scale up customers in their product development and production by working on design strategy, creating prototypes, industrialising production, and managing the lifecycle of the product. It has deep expertise in robotics and the integration of electronic and mechatronics systems.

MML is delighted to announce the launch of its lower mid-market Enterprise investment strategy, with this investment in MIcompany. Led by Luke Jones, this strategy will continue to promote our proven partnership investment philosophy of investing alongside exceptional management teams and helping them deliver their bold expansion plans.

MML is delighted to support LV Overseas in its acquisition of Active Freight, a UK-based international freight forwarding, project logistics, warehousing, customs clearance, and aircraft & ship charter business. This recent addition will help further consolidate LV Overseas’ international expansion, especially in the UK, combining its operations and activities with the previously acquired MHT.

MML is delighted to have supported Rouse in its acquisition of Valea AB, a leading European intellectual property (“IP”) firm. The addition of Valea enhances Rouse’s capabilities in Sweden, one of the most innovative technology and Greentech regions in the world, as part of Rouse’s strategy to pursue greater integration and alignment of IP services globally. Valea comes with deep patent expertise and an enviable blue chip client base. Through the acquisition, Rouse and Valea clients will have the opportunity to access new markets and enhanced IP capabilities.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA, OnPoint specialises in industrial safety and maintenance support across the United States.

MML is delighted to have supported Roboyo in its acquisition of Procensol, a global powerhouse in low-code app development. Already established as the world’s largest hyperautomation professional services company, this latest tie-up will offer Roboyo’s clients a new level of digital transformation, impact and hyperautomation opportunity going forward – opening the door to endless new possibilities.

We are delighted to have supported Roboyo in further strengthening its consulting, training, Business Process Management (BPM) implementation and cybersecurity capabilities with the acquisitions of Lean Consulting and WeMake. The addition of both businesses will further consolidate Roboyo’s strategy for global growth, boosting its presence to over 500 employees at locations in 20 cities, across 13 countries.

Based in Bordeaux, France, Global Packaging Solutions (GPS) is a worldwide specialist in returnable packaging solutions, maintaining a network of reusable metal crates used to replace single-use wood and metal crates.

Founded in 1932, LV Overseas is an international freight forwarder that has diversified from its historical French overseas focus.

MML completes the exit of one of its largest and most successful ever investments, Waystone, a global leader in fund governance and compliance services.

MML Partnership Capital Fund VII invested in Western Global – the leading global provider of environmentally friendly industrial liquid storage and dispensing solutions – in January 2021.

We are delighted to start the year with news of Brenda McLeish, CEO of Learning Curve Group, being awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours list for her services to further education.

Arrow Business Communications (Arrow) has successfully acquired Circle IT Limited (Circle), in its fifth acquisition of 2021.

We are delighted to have supported Roboyo in further consolidating its global leadership position, strengthening the group’s North American presence with the acquisition of JOLT Advantage Group.

From its foundation in the Netherlands in 1994, Zanders has grown strongly to become the leading global independent treasury and risk consulting firm with over 200 employees across seven offices in Europe, the US and Asia.

Arrow Business Communications (Arrow) has successfully acquired AIMES Management Services Limited (AIMES) and Pescado Limited (Pescado), completing two acquisitions in two weeks and its fourth of the year.

MML Capital Partners (“MML”) has signed an agreement to exit its investment in Waystone to Montagu Private Equity.

The combination with AKOA strengthens Roboyo’s global presence, and the enlarged firm’s clients are now able to benefit from its 230 employees located in 16 cities, across 9 countries and 3 continents.

We are delighted our portfolio company, Waystone, has announced the creation of a new compliance offering via the merger of four companies to create Waystone Compliance Solutions.

MML is delighted to announce our fourth investment of 2021, backing Rodolphe Rosati, CEO and Founder of GDI, the French market leader in passive fire protection and thermal insulation.

Arrow Business Communications Limited (Arrow) has acquired UK-tec Limited (UK-tec) in its second acquisition of 2021 and fifth since MML invested in January 2020.

DMS, MontLake and MDO have come together along with previous acquisitions to form Waystone, a business uniquely designed to address the increasingly complex needs of today's governance industry.

Arrow Business Communications Limited (“Arrow”) has acquired Complete Networks Limited (“Complete Networks”) a leading provider of critical managed network solutions based in Castle Donington.

Investment group MML Capital has announced it has invested £40m into Western Global, the leading provider of industrial liquid storage and dispensing solutions. The deal represents the latest in a series of transactions which has seen MML successfully complete 15 transactions in the last 12 months.

MML Capital Partners (“MML”) has successfully exited its investment in Lomond Capital (“Lomond”), bringing an end to highly successful Fund V.

DMS Governance (“DMS”) is delighted to announce the acquisition of Azienda Financial Services (“Azienda”), a well-established and independent corporate services provider, based in Luxembourg. Azienda specialises in administering investment structures for private equity, real estate and structured finance investments.

MML Capital Partners (“MML”) today exited its investment in Property Information Exchange (“PIE”) to Toronto Stock Exchange listed legal technology provider, Dye and Durham Limited (“D&D”). The deal marks MML’s fourth exit thus far in 2020 and delivers another strong return against a challenging economic backdrop.

MML Capital Partners is excited to announce its fourth deal in the last few weeks completing a significant investment into Germany’s leading robotic process automations (“RPA”) service provider, Roboyo.

Arrow Business Communications Limited (“Arrow”) is delighted to announce the acquisition of Click Networks Limited (“Click Networks”), a Glasgow-based provider of Cloud and IT Managed Services.

Jones Industrial Holdings, Inc. (“JIH”), the parent company of Universal Plant Services and its affiliates (“UPS” or the Company), announced today that funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, LP (“Oaktree”), a leader among global investment managers, have completed a non-controlling investment in JIH. The proceeds were used to purchase a minority investment previously held by MML Capital Partners and to provide the Company with capital for further growth. Additional terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

CSI Group (www.csiltd.co.uk) has acquired APSU Inc (www.apsuinc.com), based in, Tennessee.

Arrow Business Communications Limited (“Arrow”) has acquired Altinet Ltd (“Altinet”), a Leeds-based provider of cyber security managed services.

MML Capital Partners (“MML”) has successfully exited its investment in Learning Curve Group, crystallising a strong cash return in excess of 3x.

MML Capital Partners (“MML”) has successfully exited its investment in data and AI solution provider Altius.

MML Capital Partners (“MML”) is pleased to announce it has made a significant investment into Spencer Ogden (https://www.spencer-ogden.com/) to support its next phase of growth.

MML Capital has sold its 30% stake in Nactis Flavours to the European group Aromata. MML invested to support the international growth of Nactis and as a result today Nactis makes 40% of its turnover outside of France.

CSI Group (www.csiltd.co.uk) has acquired Tectrade (www.tectrade.com), a leading provider of data protection solutions.

MML Capital Partners (“MML”) is pleased to announce that it has made a significant investment into Arrow Business Communications (“Arrow”).

MML Capital Partners is pleased to announce that it has made a significant minority investment in StoneTurn (www.stoneturn.com), a leading global advisory firm. The strategic partnership with MML will facilitate StoneTurn’s expansion into new geographies and practice areas, and will allow the firm to continue to attract top-tier talent and provide best-in-class services to its valued clients.

MML has successfully exited its investment in Luneau Technology, a global leader in ophthalmological diagnostic equipment, refractive optometry equipment and equipment for opticians. The Group directly operates in 11 countries, with partners in more than 75 countries, selling its products worldwide.

MML Capital Partners (“MML”) has successfully exited its investment in leading independent contract catering group CH&Co, in a transaction that sees MML achieve a 3x return.

MML Capital Partners is pleased to announce that it has made a minority investment in Altius (www.altius.co.uk) to support its continued UK growth and international expansion.

MML has successfully exited its investment in Tournus, a European leader in kitchen stainless-steel equipment manufacturing for food and catering industry.

Learning Curve Group (www.learningcurvegroup.co.uk) has acquired Profound Group, a private training provider based in the North East of England.

MML has exited its investment in The Instant Group, a global leader in independent flexible workspace solutions, via a buyout backed by Bowmark Capital.

MML portfolio company CLEAN Linen Services, a leading independent provider of textile rental and laundry services, has been acquired by US-based Alsco, Inc.

MML has backed Gravotech, a leader in engraving, marking and cutting solutions. MML has invested as a majority partner alongside Bpifrance – a French institutional investment bank – and management. Debt is provided by a pool of senior banks and Idinvest.

CSI Group (www.csiltd.co.uk) has acquired 100% of the shareholding of Niu Solutions (www.niu-solutions.com), a leading provider of agile, flexible and secure cloud solutions to regulated industries.

MML Capital Partners (“MML”) has exited its investment in PaR Systems, Inc., (“PaR”) through a sale of the company to the Minneapolis-based Pohlad family.

MML Capital Partners (“MML”) has invested £36m into CSI, a leading IT Managed Service provider to the attractive and fast growing UK mid-market.

MML Capital Partners (“MML”) has invested into Property Information Exchange (“PIE”), the leading provider of technology services to the conveyancing industry, to facilitate a merger with PSG Connect (“PSG”), a market leading provider of residential searchesto conveyancing solicitors.

Arena Group, the company that provides temporary structures and seating for Wimbledon, Cheltenham Races and other major UK and international sporting events, has successfully completed its IPO onto AIM.

CH&Co Group has merged with Harbour & Jones, an independent and innovative caterer, in a move that enhances the Group’s diverse portfolio of specialist businesses and strengthens its position across the hospitality market, and particularly in education and the London region.

Luneau Technology Group (Luneau Tech), one of the global leading players in the optical medical equipment market (optometric and edging products) has finalised a strategic investment in Chinese partner Ming Sing Optical (MSOC).

SVP Group (now renamed Kerudys) a leading specialist of business services firm has acquired both Finapaye and Initiatives & Prévention, consolidating its position in the French market and extending its service offer to professionals.

MML Capital Partners (“MML”) has exited its investment in VIP Cinema Holdings, Inc. (“VIP”) following an investment made by an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital.

MML backed Lomond Capital, the rapidly expanding property group, has secured up to £37.5 million acquisition funding as it embarks on its latest expansion into new letting and sales markets across the South of England.

MML Capital Partners (“MML”) has exited its investment in Apache Industrial Services (“Apache”) through a sale of the company to Quantum Capital.

MML Capital Partners (“MML”) has successfully exited its investment in Optionis to the Arkarius Group in a transaction that sees MML achieve a 2.6x return on investment. Trading under its brands Parasol and Clearsky, Optionis is a leading provider of accountancy and employment services to the UK’s flexible workforce.

Tournus Equipement (TE), based in France, accelerates its growth with the acquisition of Catering Equipment Design (CED), based near Liverpool, United Kingdom. With turnover of £12.5m (approx. €15m), CED is TE’s first external growth operation, as a supplement to its uninterrupted organic growth since 2005. Like TE, CED designs, manufactures and sells equipment for professional kitchens.

On the 25th July, MML Capital invested into SVP group, a major player in business services in France, to support growth. The group’s management team have also invested alongside MML to support the strategic plan and build the business.

MML backed IQARUS (www.iqarus.com) has made its third acquisition in seven months acquiring RS Occupational Health (‘RSOH’), a UK occupational healthcare provider to a diverse range of industries including oil and gas, construction, engineering, manufacturing and public sectors.

BMB, one of the UK’s leading independent suppliers of schoolwear and sportswear has acquired SWI Schoolwear.