Lake Technologies
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 Acquisition Acquisition, Telecoms 2020 Acquisition Analytic Services Business Acquisition Business Aquired Business Sale Buy-Side Buyside M&A 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 Babble Cloud Ltd. recently announced that it had acquired Lake Technologies Ltd; the second acquisition that Babble has made so far in 2020. Overall, it is the fourth deal build by the firm to help spur further growth and transformation since it received private equity backing in 2017 from LDC. Lake Technologies has provided business telephony and network services to its customers for over 26 years, who will now be able to take advantage of Babble’s ability to offer agile and efficient cloud-based solutions to organisations, allowing them to adapt to the changing working environments. The Challenge Evolution Capital conducted several face-to-face meetings with the owners of Lake Technologies who then decided that the right time had arrived to sell their business. Evolution Capital provided guidelines to the Lake management team and shareholders with the production of the relevant business information for them to conduct an independent process to sell the business. Neil Needham, out-going Commercial Director of Lake Technologies, said “We have had an on-going relationship with Evolution Capital for some time and informed them of our intention to sell the company and asked them to find us some suitable buyers for the business. They put together a MOI and committed to find a suitable buyer. Acknowledging that confidentiality,knowing the marketplace and having relationships with buyers was key to the successful sale of the business the shareholders entrusted Evolution Capital to find a buyer that matched their criteria. The first potential acquirer they introduced us to had detailed and exacting criteria, which we matched completely, and the sales process started and ultimately completed very smoothly. Our main concern was the effect on the process of the COVID-19 lock-down as my previous experience of business disposal required a great deal of personal contact with the buyers. We had only met Babble, the eventual acquirers, on two occasions before lock-down but such was the detailed and efficiency shown by all parties that any ‘rocks in the road’ were dealt with quickly.” A successful outcome Despite the effects of the pandemic, the deal was efficiently concluded in good time; proof positive that carefully delineated buying criteria and a detailed timetable can be met and achieved in the most trying of business environments. Matt Parker, Babble’s CEO said, “This is another step on Babble’s rapidly accelerating ride towards £100m as we seek further acquisitions in partnership with LDC. I am delighted to have acquired another high-quality business in Lake Technologies. Both businesses have a focus on improving productivity and increasing customer engagement and organisational resilience whilst reducing costs, to deliver a rapid return on investment for clients.” Neil Needham now part of the Leadership Team Integration& Digital Transformation at Babble continues, “During our 26 years in the telecoms industry at Lake, we focused heavily on creating a robust business model that delivered fixed, recurring revenues which were exactly what Babble was looking for. Our operational discipline in producing highly detailed management information also served us well during the due diligence period and a good working relationship with Babble’s CEO Matt Parker enabled us to overcome any obstacles that arose during the process.” More than 2 results are available in the PRO version (This notice is only visible to admin users) Latest Posts Business Sale Margolis Technology Acquisition Lake Technologies Buyside M&A iTalk Categories Acquisition Analytic Services Business Acquisition Business Aquired Business Sale Buy-Side Buyside M&A 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 Business Sale, Case Studies, Telecoms Margolis Technology December 2, 2025 Acquisition, Case Studies, Telecoms Lake Technologies December 2, 2025 Buyside M&A, Case Studies, Telecoms iTalk December 2, 2025 Business Sale, Case Studies, Telecoms Maintel December 2, 2025 Acquisition, Case Studies, Technology HSO 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. 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HSO
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 Acquisition Acquisition, Technology 2006 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 The background HSO are a leading provider of support for ERP & CRM business solutions based on Microsoft Dynamics 365. HSO leverages the full power of Microsoft technology to transform the way their customers work and improve business performance. HSO enable companies modernize business operations, adopt intelligent automation, deliver real-time performance insights and connect the enterprise – accelerating the impact of digital transformation. The challenge The transaction process can be a complex and long winded if you lack the right advisor. The importance of finding the ‘right buyer’, as opposed to any buyer is always a challenge, but knowing the sale of Caladan to HSO was in fact the right match, enabled a smoother, accelerated and successful transaction for both management teams. Advice, planning and preparation Through years of experience, Evolution Capital have developed a proven process for transactions. Albeit every transaction is bespoke,and the details of each deal differ, our team stands apart from the competition when it comes to entering into and completing a transaction because of more than just our pedigree. Evolution Capital are a team of chartered accountants, sector specialists and transaction experts, which provides the key combination for transactional success, from engagement through to completion. A successful outcome Evolution Capital were delighted to have achieved outstanding outcomes for our clients in the sale of Caladan to HSO. Our broad network and experience operating exclusively within the IT, TMT and Telecoms space enables our team to provide quintessential, concise and strategic advice to shareholders and management teams. This deal not only resulted in outstanding outcomes for Caladan in the successful sale of the business, but also a value enhancing acquisition for HSO. More than 2 results are available in the PRO version (This notice is only visible to admin users) Latest Posts Acquisition HSO Case Studies Reeves Lund Case Studies Vidzone 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 Acquisition, Case Studies, Technology HSO December 2, 2025 Acquisition, Case Studies, Technology HSO December 2, 2025 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 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
Recarta
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 Acquisition Acquisition, IT Managed Services, Merger, Technology 2019 Acquisition Analytic Services Business Acquisition Business Aquired Business Sale Buy-Side Case Studies Financial Due Diligence Fundraising and M&A advice IT Managed Services M&A Managed Buy and Build Programme Merger Sell-Side Sell-side M&A Advice Technology Telecoms Background Recarta IT started in 2005 as a spin-off from international technology vendor Power core Holdings. The company specialised in supplying IBMRS 6000 parts in an international brokerage market and, at that time, were the only organisation focusing completely on this area. Recarta, capitalising in this specialised market,established a reputation for trust and expert support within a select group of customers. The market hardened during the financial turmoil of 2008 but came back strongly in 2010, enabling the company to exploit a computer hardware market dominated by IBM and AIX (IBM’s ‘open’ operating system). This dominance enabled Recarta to reinforce its position, providing both system management and infrastructure solutions,for many ERP applications and working alongside ISV’s such as INFOR. Today, Recarta IT supports multi-platform infrastructures,with IBM-based services accounting for up to 50% of their revenues. The company looks to continue its upward growth curve through the provision of managed IT services, specifically remote management, patching, hosting, outsourcing and compliance. The client base consists of over 300 satisfied customers, with approximately two-thirds providing recurring revenues. Daren Bland, MD and founder, says: “We worked hard to establish a reputation for excellence in a crowded market place. We supply vital support services, without which people would be unable to operate their businesses. Recarta are now trusted advisors to a significant number of customers for whom we provide a solid platform for growth, resilience, security and scalability.” The Challenge: Like many successful businesses, Recarta’s management team strive to get a good skills and cultural balance within their organisation.Importantly, they are constantly on the lookout for complementary acquisition targets that will dovetail into the existing operation with the minimum of disruption to their clients. Their acquisition of Signature Consulting in 2017 was a case in point and allowed the company to add new skills to their existing portfolio. It also provided a move into new markets of healthcare and medical protection and importantly provided an additional source of renewable revenue. Bland continues: “We identified another acquisition as long ago as 2016. It was a compelling and complementary fit to our existing portfolio and both parties were keen to move forward to a mutually beneficial conclusion. However, the main challenge was to get to a point where we could both agree on a satisfactory valuation. The seller also needed to be able to convince his own management team and investors that an optimum valuation had been reached. It became obvious that we needed some expert industry advice to get the deal over the line. We were well acquainted with Evolution Capital’s industry reputation and asked them for their input.” Advice, planning and preparation: Recarta IT appointed Evolution Capital in October 2018 to provide some specialist advice and guidance on the proposed deal, including establishing a workable valuation that both buyer and seller could agree with.After an initial review of the business, Evolution provided a detailed plan and risk analysis of the deal and progress was made. This included: 1. A review of relevant financial and management information 2. A detailed risk analysis report 3. The preparation of all appropriate documentation 4. The formula for a valuation Bland adds: “Without Evolution Capital’s input it is fair to say that a conclusion could not have been reached. The company took a very pragmatic approach to the process and set realistic expectations for both parties. Ultimately, they put the deal together for us and given that the hard yards had been done by the time it came to do the due diligence, everything went through very quickly.” A successful outcome: Recarta acquired virtualisation and cloud specialist Möbius Business Technologies in May 2019, creating a £15 million value-added reseller in the process. Evolution Capital’s input was crucial to the deal completing in a timely manner. Bland says: “We were delighted with the successful conclusion of this transaction, which was catalysed by Evolution Capital. The acquisition greatly enhances our IT infrastructure and managed service capability into new IT Vendor areas.” More than 2 results are available in the PRO version (This notice is only visible to admin users) Latest Posts Acquisition Recarta Case Studies Synergy Associates M&A Managed Buy and Build Programme BNS Categories Acquisition Analytic Services Business Acquisition Business Aquired Business Sale Buy-Side Case Studies Financial Due Diligence Fundraising and M&A advice IT Managed Services 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 Acquisition, Case Studies, IT Managed Services Recarta December 2, 2025 Case Studies, Merger, Technology Synergy Associates December 2, 2025 Business Sale, Case Studies, Technology MSO December 2, 2025 Business Sale, Case Studies, Technology Crompton Technology Group December 2, 2025 Business Acquisition, Case Studies, Telecoms Axis Telecom December 1, 2025 Request a Confidential Consultation Discover Your Business Value Start with a strategic assessment to understand your maximum potential valuation in the current market. 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