Evolution Capital – Getting onside with the victors!
Home Contact Us Home-version 2 Service page About Us Office Location Post template Home Contact Us Home-version 2 Service page About Us Office Location Post template Evolution Capital – Getting onside with the victors! Acquisition Strategy, Business Acquisition, Strategic review, Technology December 2, 2025 Team EC and guests enjoyed a spectacular day of rugby, hospitality, and downtime on Saturday as they headed to Twickenham to support England’s dazzling young team who took on the might of South Africa in a re-run of the 2019 Rugby World Cup final. Managing Director Nigel Cook, together with Deal Originator Lee Fellick, played host to a select group of clients and friends for the day which began and ended at an exclusive hospitality venue hosted by ex-Bath and England prop, Victor Ubogu. Guest Ian Fishwick, Chairman at Adept said, “What a fantastic, fun way, to meet senior people from our industry.” Cook added, “We always enjoy spending time with our clients, especially when we immerse ourselves in the superb atmosphere that is Twickenham stadium on an international match day. This time we were thrilled to talk rugby with several top-flight players of the recent past who were happy to share all the pre- and post-match excitement with us and our guests.” More than 2 results are available in the PRO version (This notice is only visible to admin users) Categories Acquired (2) Acquisition (8) Acquisition Strategy (25) Analytic Services (3) Blog (26) Business Acquisition (1) Business Aquired (2) Business Sale (23) Business Valuation and Research (1) Buy-Side (1) Buy-side M&A advice (1) Buyside M&A (3) Case Studies (59) Disposal (6) Financial Due Diligence (2) Fund raising and listing (2) Fundraising (2) Fundraising and M&A advice (3) ICT (2) IT (3) IT Managed Services (3) IT MSP (2) M&A advice (1) M&A Managed Buy and Build Programme (5) Managed Service and Mobile (1) Managed Services (2) MBO Management Buyout (1) Media (1) Merger (1) Multiple R&D Tax Claims (1) Sell-Side (2) Sell-side M&A Advice (1) Software (1) Strategic review & business sale (2) Strategic Review & partial sale (1) Technology (6) Telecoms (30) Telephony (1) Transaction Support (1) Unified Comms (3) Valuation and fundraising (1) Social Media Our Blog Related Articles View all blog posts Acquisition Strategy, Blog, Disposal, Fund raising and listing, Fundraising, IT Managed Services, IT MSP, M&A advice Evolution Capital – Getting onside with the victors! December 2, 2025 Acquisition Strategy, Blog, Fundraising, Fundraising and M&A advice, IT, Strategic review & business sale A view through the rear-view mirror December 2, 2025 Acquisition Strategy, Blog Evolution Capital Celebrate Completion of Ten Transactions December 2, 2025 Acquisition Strategy, Blog Do you know who’s looking? Why the UK cybersecurity sector needs to be more dynamic December 2, 2025 Acquisition Strategy, Blog Trends You Can Trust | Cyber Security December 2, 2025 What does Evolution Capital do? We specialise in advising Technology, IT and Telecoms business owners on business sales, acquisitions and strategic growth. Our work includes valuation, exit planning, due diligence, market intelligence and full end-to-end transaction support. What types of companies do you work with? We work exclusively with owner-managed and mid-market businesses in the Technology, IT, Telecoms and Managed Services sectors. Our clients typically generate between £2m–£50m+ in annual revenue. When is the right time to start planning a sale? We specialise in advising Technology, IT and Telecoms business owners on business sales, acquisitions and strategic growth. Our work includes valuation, exit planning, due diligence, market intelligence and full end-to-end transaction support. What does Evolution Capital do? We specialise in advising Technology, IT and Telecoms business owners on business sales, acquisitions and strategic growth. Our work includes valuation, exit planning, due diligence, market intelligence and full end-to-end transaction support. What does Evolution Capital do? We specialise in advising Technology, IT and Telecoms business owners on business sales, acquisitions and strategic growth. Our work includes valuation, exit planning, due diligence, market intelligence and full end-to-end transaction support. We specialise in advising Technology, IT and Telecoms business owners on business sales, acquisitions and strategic growth. Our work includes valuation, exit planning, due diligence, market intelligence and full end-to-end transaction support. We work exclusively with owner-managed and mid-market businesses in the Technology, IT, Telecoms and Managed Services sectors. Our clients typically generate between £2m–£50m+ in annual revenue. We specialise in advising Technology, IT and Telecoms business owners on business sales, acquisitions and strategic growth. Our work includes valuation, exit planning, due diligence, market intelligence and full end-to-end transaction support. We specialise in advising Technology, IT and Telecoms business owners on business sales, acquisitions and strategic growth. Our work includes valuation, exit planning, due diligence, market intelligence and full end-to-end transaction support. We specialise in advising Technology, IT and Telecoms business owners on business sales, acquisitions and strategic growth. Our work includes valuation, exit planning, due diligence, market intelligence and full end-to-end transaction support. FAQ Frequently Asked Questions Request a Confidential Consultation Discover Your Business Value Start with a strategic assessment to understand your maximum potential valuation in the current market. Contact us now Company About Us Blogs Our Location Careers Our Services About Us Sell Side Buy Side Data Work Resources Faq Client Dashboard Support Our Location Contact Us (020) 3696 2810 Info@evolutioncapital.com 68 King William Street, London, EC4N 7HR The Granary, Oak Lane, Chichester, PO20 7FD Subscribe Subscribe to our newsletter
BTL
Home Contact Us Home-version 2 Service page About Us Office Location Post template Home Contact Us Home-version 2 Service page About Us Office Location Post template Disposal Disposal, Telecoms January 2022 Acquired Acquisition Analytic Services Business Acquisition Business Aquired Business Sale Business Valuation and Research Buy-Side Buyside M&A Case Studies Disposal Financial Due Diligence Fund raising and listing Fundraising and M&A advice IT IT Managed Services IT MSP M&A Managed Buy and Build Programme Managed Services MBO Management Buyout Media Merger Multiple R&D Tax Claims Sell-Side Sell-side M&A Advice Software Technology Telecoms Valuation and fundraising Evolution Capital, the leading mid-market corporate finance boutique specialising in bespoke advice for the technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) market, is delighted to announce it advised on the sale of telecoms business Between the Lines Communication to Arrow Communications. The business sale offered a clean exit for Between the Lines Communication’s majority shareholder, founder and chief executive Rob Lamden. Between the Lines Communication is a successful, Bracknell-based, mid-market business that provides recurring mobile, voice and connectivity for a strong customer base of approximately 450 unique business-to-business customers across the UK. The business was established in 2002 and has grown organically under the direction of its founder to become a leader in its field. Initially it operated exclusively in the telecoms sector, primarily offering landline and broadband services, before expanding into cloud telephony and IT services. More recently, Between the Lines Communication entered into a lucrative partnership with CityFibre, the UK’s largest alternative provider of wholesale fibre network infrastructure and the builder of Gigabit Cities. This successful collaboration allowed for greater expansion into connectivity in the Thames Valley, helping the business drive a strong growth in profit and local identity. Evolution Capital was mandated to work with Between the Lines Communication to develop an exit strategy for the company’s shareholders and prepare the business for sale. Following a detailed and thorough strategic review, Evolution Capital identified a buyer in Arrow, the leading UK business providing a full-telecoms, IT, energy consultancy and service proposition. Arrow’s management team found the deal proposition attractive and that the business fitted into their vision and portfolio. Evolution Capital’s transaction team then worked with Between the Line Communication’s management, preparing the business for sale, using in-house business sale processes and unique valuation methodologies. This included ensuring the company’s customer and supplier contracts showed a strong pipeline of growth, that the business structure was clean and tax efficient and that all aspects of the company would pass through buyer expectations. This innovative and bespoke process, which has been developed in-house by Evolution Capital following decades of transactional experience, ensured the acquisition went ahead despite a number of internal challenges and market uncertainty in the run-up to the 2019 General Election. Lamden added: “Evolution Capital identified a few potential problems at the beginning of the sale process, which did indeed occur, however the firm’s tenacity at working through these issues was exemplary. The team managed a difficult situation with great sensitivity and ensured the deal got done.” Nigel Cook, managing director and founder of Evolution Capital, commented: “I am proud of the time and effort that went into the completion of this deal. When a company proposition is strong, the match to the buyer is good and the adviser is highly experienced and is trusted by both sides you can work through the challenges. We put a lot of work into the deal behind the scenes and I am delighted for the shareholders of Between the Lines Communication, who are now free to explore new ventures.” Arrow’s executive chairman Chris Russell added: “We’re thrilled to welcome Between the Lines Communication into our business and look forward to developing a strong partnership going forward. The synergies between the two firms were clear from the start.” More than 2 results are available in the PRO version (This notice is only visible to admin users) Latest Posts Case Studies BTL Acquisition Pipex Buyside M&A BDR Categories Acquired Acquisition Analytic Services Business Acquisition Business Aquired Business Sale Business Valuation and Research Buy-Side Buyside M&A Case Studies Disposal Financial Due Diligence Fund raising and listing Fundraising and M&A advice IT IT Managed Services IT MSP M&A Managed Buy and Build Programme Managed Services MBO Management Buyout Media Merger Multiple R&D Tax Claims Sell-Side Sell-side M&A Advice Software Technology Telecoms Valuation and fundraising Social Media Our Blog Related Case Studies View all Case Studies, Disposal, Telecoms BTL December 2, 2025 Acquisition, Case Studies, Telecoms Pipex December 2, 2025 Buyside M&A, Case Studies, Telecoms BDR December 2, 2025 Acquired, Case Studies, Telecoms Pace Telecom December 2, 2025 Acquisition, Case Studies, Managed Services Callagenix December 2, 2025 Request a Confidential Consultation Discover Your Business Value Start with a strategic assessment to understand your maximum potential valuation in the current market. Contact us now Company About Us Blogs Our Location Careers Our Services About Us Sell Side Buy Side Data Work Resources Faq Client Dashboard Support Our Location Contact Us (020) 3696 2810 Info@evolutioncapital.com 68 King William Street, London, EC4N 7HR The Granary, Oak Lane, Chichester, PO20 7FD Subscribe Subscribe to our newsletter
Z1 Telecoms
Home Contact Us Home-version 2 Service page About Us Office Location Post template Home Contact Us Home-version 2 Service page About Us Office Location Post template MBO Management Buyout MBO Management Buyout, Telecoms 2016 <lidata-term-id=”64″> Acquisition <lidata-term-id=”10″> Analytic Services <lidata-term-id=”58″> Business Acquisition <lidata-term-id=”56″> Business Aquired <lidata-term-id=”6″> Business Sale <lidata-term-id=”66″> Business Valuation and Research <lidata-term-id=”11″> Buy-Side <lidata-term-id=”65″> Buyside M&A <lidata-term-id=”28″> Case Studies <lidata-term-id=”81″> Disposal <lidata-term-id=”8″> Financial Due Diligence <lidata-term-id=”75″> Fundraising and M&A advice <lidata-term-id=”53″> IT <lidata-term-id=”62″> IT Managed Services <lidata-term-id=”61″> IT MSP <lidata-term-id=”60″> M&A Managed Buy and Build Programme <lidata-term-id=”67″> MBO Management Buyout <lidata-term-id=”83″> Media <lidata-term-id=”59″> Merger <lidata-term-id=”63″> Multiple R&D Tax Claims <lidata-term-id=”12″> Sell-Side <lidata-term-id=”51″> Sell-side M&A Advice <lidata-term-id=”57″> Technology <lidata-term-id=”7″> Telecoms Z1 Telecom, based in Derbyshire,is a company that provides telecommunication solutions to small and medium-sized businesses in the UK. founded by Ian Syddall founded Z1 Telecom Limited on 14th March 2002 with the sole purpose of bringing stable and tailored communication services to the SME business sector nationwide. Evolution Capital were delighted to have advised existing management of Z1 with buyout of a significant share of the company from the main shareholder. The Challenge The key objective of the shareholders when engaging with Evolution Capital was to implement a new equitable company structure following a high level strategic review and valuation of the business. The shareholders would also like advice with company re-structuring. Advice, planning and preparation Evolution Capital was selected as the chosen advisor to conduct a strategic review of the business, to understand the intrinsic value of the business, prior to advising the shareholders through a management buyout from the majority shareholder. The advice and services provided by our team included: · A high level valuation and strategic review of the business · An objective view of the business positioning,and analysis of opportunities for restructuring the business · Advice around tax implications A Successful outcome Evolution Capital were delighted to advise the shareholders of z1 through this management buyout. We pride ourselves on the meticulous attention to detail, and high-level strategic review we provide to our clients. Moreover, our specialist team of chartered accountants, transaction experts and sector specialists enable our team to provide a full, rounded and unparalleled level of advice, enabling our team to ensure outstanding outcomes for shareholders and management teams. More than 2 results are available in the PRO version (This notice is only visible to admin users) Latest Posts Disposal Z1 Telecoms Case Studies Lanway Business Sale Pipemedia Categories <lidata-term-id=”64″> Acquisition <lidata-term-id=”10″> Analytic Services <lidata-term-id=”58″> Business Acquisition <lidata-term-id=”56″> Business Aquired <lidata-term-id=”6″> Business Sale <lidata-term-id=”66″> Business Valuation and Research <lidata-term-id=”11″> Buy-Side <lidata-term-id=”65″> Buyside M&A <lidata-term-id=”28″> Case Studies <lidata-term-id=”81″> Disposal <lidata-term-id=”8″> Financial Due Diligence <lidata-term-id=”75″> Fundraising and M&A advice <lidata-term-id=”53″> IT <lidata-term-id=”62″> IT Managed Services <lidata-term-id=”61″> IT MSP <lidata-term-id=”60″> M&A Managed Buy and Build Programme <lidata-term-id=”67″> MBO Management Buyout <lidata-term-id=”83″> Media <lidata-term-id=”59″> Merger <lidata-term-id=”63″> Multiple R&D Tax Claims <lidata-term-id=”12″> Sell-Side <lidata-term-id=”51″> Sell-side M&A Advice <lidata-term-id=”57″> Technology <lidata-term-id=”7″> Telecoms Social Media Our Blog Related Case Studies View all Case Studies, Disposal, IT Lanway December 2, 2025 Business Sale, Case Studies, Telecoms Pipemedia December 2, 2025 Acquisition, Case Studies, Telecoms Comms Group December 2, 2025 Business Sale, Case Studies, Technology Caladan December 2, 2025 Business Valuation and Research, Case Studies, Telecoms Lixxus Communications Ltd December 2, 2025 Request a Confidential Consultation Discover Your Business Value Start with a strategic assessment to understand your maximum potential valuation in the current market. Contact us now Company About Us Blogs Our Location Careers Our Services About Us Sell Side Buy Side Data Work Resources Faq Client Dashboard Support Our Location Contact Us (020) 3696 2810 Info@evolutioncapital.com 68 King William Street, London, EC4N 7HR The Granary, Oak Lane, Chichester, PO20 7FD Subscribe Subscribe to our newsletter
Lanway
Home Contact Us Home-version 2 Service page About Us Office Location Post template Home Contact Us Home-version 2 Service page About Us Office Location Post template Disposal Disposal, IT May 2016 Acquisition Analytic Services Business Acquisition Business Aquired Business Sale Business Valuation and Research Buy-Side Buyside M&A Case Studies Disposal Financial Due Diligence Fundraising and M&A advice IT IT Managed Services IT MSP M&A Managed Buy and Build Programme Media Merger Multiple R&D Tax Claims Sell-Side Sell-side M&A Advice Technology Telecoms Background Lanway success in Chess move – Managing an efficient and profitable disposalLanway, an established £23m turnover, end-to-end IT solutions business, was sold to the Chess Group in May 2016. Having run Lanway since 1990, by mid-2015, the owners were ready to take advice on their exit strategy. With a specialist focus on the IT and telecoms sectors, comprehensive market knowledge and an excellent reputation, Evolution Capital brought exactly the skills the vendors needed to help maximise value from the sale of their business. Effective planning and preparationEvolution Capital’s unique approach started with a Strategic Review to ensure it comprehensively understood the business as well as the owners’ requirements right from the start. The review provided: Comprehensive advice on exit and value maximisation strategyGuidance on effectively removing any potential transaction issuesRealistic business valuationsFoundation for a formal sales process and the target market landscape.Lanway’s owners then made an informed decision to commence a sales process. Formal sale processEvolution Capital professionally prepared an anonymous teaser and a detailed Information Memorandum (“IM”), which helped to optimally present the opportunity to potential acquirers. This allowed prospective buyers to develop a clear and insightful view of Lanway and identify the possibility of creating additional value in their own businesses. Maximising value and finding the right buyer Evolution Capital’s comprehensive knowledge of the sector, extensive research capability and in-depth understanding of Lanway enabled it to identify a focused list of appropriate prospective buyers. The interest from numerous qualified potential acquirers led to a programme of meetings, followed by a review of numerous indicative offers. The competitive environment allowed the owners to drive up value and, eventually, move forward with a buyer that most suited their requirements. Evolution Capital fielded a team of the most appropriate professionals, including dealmakers, transaction specialists and solicitors in order to get the sale concluded on satisfactory terms. Evolution Capital fully managed the process and carried out the negotiations, allowing the vendors to continue with their daily tasks without distraction. About LanwayLanway was established in 1990 and is involved in business to business supply, installation and maintenance of end-to-end IT infrastructure and solutions, including managed services. SuccessThe transaction was successful and Lanway had completed its Chess move. The vendors have now moved on and, as well as appearing at Evolution Capital sector events and recommending the firm to their industry peers, are now focused on repeating the Lanway success with other non-competing business interests. Vernon Yerkess, Director, Lanway We could not have achieved this level of success without Evolution Capital. Their team was excellent throughout our 9-month engagement with them. From start to finish, they expertly dealt with everything. As a professional advisory firm focused on realising maximum value, they certainly delivered and I would highly recommend their unique approach and extremely experienced and capable team. More than 2 results are available in the PRO version (This notice is only visible to admin users) Latest Posts Case Studies Lanway Business Sale Pipemedia Acquisition Comms Group Categories Acquisition Analytic Services Business Acquisition Business Aquired Business Sale Business Valuation and Research Buy-Side Buyside M&A Case Studies Disposal Financial Due Diligence Fundraising and M&A advice IT IT Managed Services IT MSP M&A Managed Buy and Build Programme Media Merger Multiple R&D Tax Claims Sell-Side Sell-side M&A Advice Technology Telecoms Social Media Our Blog Related Case Studies View all Case Studies, Disposal, IT Lanway December 2, 2025 Business Sale, Case Studies, Telecoms Pipemedia December 2, 2025 Acquisition, Case Studies, Telecoms Comms Group December 2, 2025 Business Sale, Case Studies, Technology Caladan December 2, 2025 Business Valuation and Research, Case Studies, Telecoms Lixxus Communications Ltd December 2, 2025 Request a Confidential Consultation Discover Your Business Value Start with a strategic assessment to understand your maximum potential valuation in the current market. Contact us now Company About Us Blogs Our Location Careers Our Services About Us Sell Side Buy Side Data Work Resources Faq Client Dashboard Support Our Location Contact Us (020) 3696 2810 Info@evolutioncapital.com 68 King William Street, London, EC4N 7HR The Granary, Oak Lane, Chichester, PO20 7FD Subscribe Subscribe to our newsletter
Reeves Lund
Home Contact Us Home-version 2 Service page About Us Office Location Post template Home Contact Us Home-version 2 Service page About Us Office Location Post template Disposal Telecoms 2018 Acquisition Analytic Services Business Acquisition Business Aquired Business Sale Buy-Side Case Studies Disposal Financial Due Diligence Fundraising and M&A advice IT Managed Services IT MSP M&A Managed Buy and Build Programme Media Merger Multiple R&D Tax Claims Sell-Side Sell-side M&A Advice Technology Telecoms Background Founded in 1986 by Patrick Lund, Reeves Lund rapidly established itself as a leading telecommunications provider based upon the Avaya Aura Platform. Today, Reeves Lund provides integrated IT and unified communications services to a growing London centric and blue-chip customer base. Reeves Lund prides itself on the exceptional levels of customer service which it provides to its clients. Reeves Lund, a highly cash generative and profitable London City-based communications technology provider, was sold to Arrow Business Communications in early 2018 with the entire sales process taking just nine months. Having run the business since its founding in 1986, the owners had been considering their exit strategy for some time but had yet to find a buyer who not only fitted their profile, but also tendered an offer which reflected the true value of their business. The Challenge It was then that Reeves Lund appointed Evolution Capital, to help them achieve maximum value from the sale of their business. Evolution Capital’s unique industry approach started with a strategic review to ensure it comprehensively understood the business as well as the owners’ requirements and objectives right from the start. The in-depth review included: A comprehensive review to fully understand the business and its intrinsic value Guidance on effectively removing any potential transaction issues A foundation for a formal sales process and the target market landscape. An information platform preparing the business for sale to include preferential buyer due diligence investigation Reeves Lund’s owners then made an informed decision to commence a sales process. Advice, Planning and preparation Evolution Capital prepared an anonymous teaser and a detailed Information Memorandum (“IM”), which helped to optimally present the opportunity to potential acquirers and drew a significant number of qualified,interested parties to the process. These documents gave the prospective buyers a clear and insightful view of Reeves Lund and the possibility of creating additional value in their own businesses. Evolution Capital’s comprehensive knowledge of the sector,extensive intelligence research capability and in-depth understanding of Reeves Lund, allowed its dedicated team to introduce high-quality buyers into a competitive situation which delivered real value. Following an extensive selection process, Arrow Business Communications was chosen as the preferred buyer for Reeves Lund based upon a compelling offer and supported by their professionalism, reputation and past experience as an acquirer in the sector. Following the signing of Heads of Terms and an extensive due diligence process, final negotiation of the Sale and Purchase Agreement commenced. Through its unique team of business owners,professional advisors and a multidisciplinary skill base, the Evolution Capital was able to achieve maximum value with the sale of Reeves Lund by focusing on the key strengths of the business, its profits, its high quality loyal customer base and high margin low overhead position. Evolution Capital also provided extensive support to ensure a smooth transaction process beyond Heads of Terms. Successful outcomes The final transaction was successfully completed and Reeves Lund was acquired by Arrow Business Communications Limited. The team at Reeves Lund were delighted with achieving a value for the business which was in line with the detailed valuation provided by Evolution Capital. The outgoing shareholders have now moved on to pursue other endeavours and were all extremely satisfied with our services and the value and transaction structure that we negotiated. As a result, they were only too pleased to find time to recommend the entire Evolution Capital team and their approach. Patrick Lund, Founder, Reeves Lund “We could not have achieved this level of success without Evolution Capital. Their team was excellent throughout our nine month engagement with them. From start to finish, they expertly dealt with everything. As a professional advisory firm focused on realising maximum value,they certainly delivered and I would highly recommend their unique approach and extremely experienced and capable team.” More than 2 results are available in the PRO version (This notice is only visible to admin users) Latest Posts Case Studies Reeves Lund Case Studies Vidzone Case Studies Insite Categories Acquisition Analytic Services Business Acquisition Business Aquired Business Sale Buy-Side Case Studies Disposal Financial Due Diligence Fundraising and M&A advice IT Managed Services IT MSP M&A Managed Buy and Build Programme Media Merger Multiple R&D Tax Claims Sell-Side Sell-side M&A Advice Technology Telecoms Social Media Our Blog Related Case Studies View all Case Studies, Disposal, Telecoms Reeves Lund December 2, 2025 Case Studies, Media, Multiple R&D Tax Claims Vidzone December 2, 2025 Case Studies, Disposal, IT MSP Insite December 2, 2025 Acquisition, Case Studies, IT Managed Services Recarta December 2, 2025 Case Studies, Merger, Technology Synergy Associates December 2, 2025 Request a Confidential Consultation Discover Your Business Value Start with a strategic assessment to understand your maximum potential valuation in the current market. Contact us now Company About Us Blogs Our Location Careers Our Services About Us Sell Side Buy Side Data Work Resources Faq Client Dashboard Support Our Location Contact Us (020) 3696 2810 Info@evolutioncapital.com 68 King William Street, London, EC4N 7HR The Granary, Oak Lane, Chichester, PO20 7FD Subscribe Subscribe to our newsletter
Insite
Home Contact Us Home-version 2 Service page About Us Office Location Post template Home Contact Us Home-version 2 Service page About Us Office Location Post template Disposal Disposal, IT MSP 2016 Acquisition Analytic Services Business Acquisition Business Aquired Business Sale Buy-Side Case Studies Disposal Financial Due Diligence Fundraising and M&A advice IT Managed Services IT MSP M&A Managed Buy and Build Programme Merger Sell-Side Sell-side M&A Advice Technology Telecoms Background Insite was launched in 1994 and specialised in hosting and managing business-critical applications based on Microsoft cloud technologies.It was a highly successful and profitable business with significant recurring and contracted revenues in an exciting and rapidly expanding sector. Evolution Capital advised the shareholders of Insite,Europe’s top provider of Microsoft Dynamics AX hosting and managed services in the cloud, on the sale of the company to Six Degrees (6DG) in May 2016. The company owns and operates its own tier 3 aligned data centre where it hosts private cloud infrastructure, dedicated to each client,upon which it builds tailored platforms to operate ERP and CRM platforms,predominantly but not exclusively for Microsoft applications. Insite is a Microsoft Gold Partner for Server and Data platforms, plus Hosting, bringing critical Microsoft Azure public cloud knowledge to 6DG. Heavily focused on application up time, Insite includes application performance monitoring, highly pro-active support and robust security controls within its service wrapper. End-users include Greenwich Leisure Limited, Tarmac Building Products, Crew Clothing, Joules and Countrywide Farmers. In addition to the well documented continuing growth in the cloud market, the company’s client base and know-how represents a serious growth opportunity for buyers with large client bases for cross-selling. The Challenge After 20 years of growing the business, founder and MD James Barden was keen to explore a sale of the business in order to pursue other interests. Evolution Capital identified, via a strategic review, the business had a proven model and would be extremely valuable to large players. Whilst the company was likely to continue its targeted growth profile within its current parameters, a more aggressive sales-led strategy would yield even more success and value. Insite employed Evolution Capital to find a suitable buyer for the business. Advice, planning and preparation The Evolution Capital team developed a sales proposition based on commercial information provided by company. The key aspects of the business are: · Extremely profitable, cash generative growingbusiness with an impressive financial track record · Highly efficient operation focused on marketleading service delivery and client retention. · Highly skilled and loyal workforce · State-of-the art data centre equipped with thelatest and highest quality IT infrastructure · Market leader and specialist in its field · Strong corporate focus with high value, premium and long term contracts of between three and five years · Excellent and steadily expanding client base with a superb retention rate · Outstanding service delivery and customer reputation Evolution Capital prides itself on knowing most of the key buyers in the TMT sector; a network that has been developed over two decades advising on deals within the industry. It identified and approached a number of potential buyers on behalf of Insite and negotiations were instigated. Interest in Insite was high resulting in a number of offers being put forward for consideration. A successful outcome Insite agreed to a private sale of 100% of the entire issued share capital of the trading business to managed services provider 6DG in May 2016 for an undisclosed sum. With customers spanning both private and public sectors, Insite brought critical Microsoft Azure public cloud knowledge to 6DG. Alastair Mills, the then CEO of Six Degrees, commented:“This announcement is a continuation of our stated strategic goal to enhance our capabilities in mission-critical application hosting, with a secure and compliant wrap, for business and government customers. It also provides Microsoft Azure expertise in the public cloud for both IaaS and PaaS, as well as a strong ISV partner channel.” James Barden, MD of Insite, added: “The Insite team is excited about the opportunity this combination presents. The technical capabilities of both businesses are highly complementary and our approach to the way we work with customers is a very close fit. We are looking forward to introducing new capabilities from Six Degrees in addition to the expertise in mission-critical hosting we have been delivering to our customers for many years.” More than 2 results are available in the PRO version (This notice is only visible to admin users) Latest Posts Case Studies Insite Acquisition Recarta Case Studies Synergy Associates Categories Acquisition Analytic Services Business Acquisition Business Aquired Business Sale Buy-Side Case Studies Disposal Financial Due Diligence Fundraising and M&A advice IT Managed Services IT MSP M&A Managed Buy and Build Programme Merger Sell-Side Sell-side M&A Advice Technology Telecoms Social Media Our Blog Related Case Studies View all Case Studies, Disposal, IT MSP Insite December 2, 2025 Acquisition, Case Studies, IT Managed Services Recarta December 2, 2025 Case Studies, Merger, Technology Synergy Associates December 2, 2025 Case Studies, M&A Managed Buy and Build Programme, Telecoms BNS December 2, 2025 Business Sale, Case Studies, Telecoms Virtue Broadcasting December 2, 2025 Request a Confidential Consultation Discover Your Business Value Start with a strategic assessment to understand your maximum potential valuation in the current market. Contact us now Company About Us Blogs Our Location Careers Our Services About Us Sell Side Buy Side Data Work Resources Faq Client Dashboard Support Our Location Contact Us (020) 3696 2810 Info@evolutioncapital.com 68 King William Street, London, EC4N 7HR The Granary, Oak Lane, Chichester, PO20 7FD Subscribe Subscribe to our newsletter