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Ashcombe advises Cavendish Asset Management on sale to Stonehage Fleming
Ashcombe is pleased to announce that it has advised Cavendish Asset Management on the sale of its investment management activities to Stonehage Fleming, one of the world’s leading independently owned family offices and the largest in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Ashcombe announces its Ones to Watch 2020
Ashcombe is pleased to announce its “Ones to Watch” for 2020 – a selection of businesses across our core sectors who are driving their industries forwards or pioneering new ones.
Ashcombe advises Newable on the acquisition of vehicle finance firm Synergy
Ashcombe is pleased to announce that it has advised Newable on the acquisition of a majority stake in vehicle finance firm Synergy Car Leasing.
Ashcombe advises Tungsten on the strategic review of Tungsten Network Finance
Ashcombe is pleased to announce that it has advised Tungsten Corporation plc (“Tungsten”) on the strategic review of its Tungsten Network Finance (“TNF”) business and a new partnership agreement with Orbian Corporation.
Ashcombe advises Legend on its sale to Advent-backed TSG
Ashcombe is pleased to announce that it has advised Legend – a leading leisure industry software solutions provider – on its sale to TSG, a portfolio company of Advent International.
Ashcombe advises Spoke on its £8.5m Series B fundraise led by BGF
Ashcombe is pleased to announce that it has advised Spoke – the direct-to-consumer menswear brand – on its £8.5m Series B fundraise led by BGF and supported by existing investors.
Ashcombe advises Mous on an investment from Piper
Ashcombe is pleased to announce that it has advised Mous – the fast-growing direct-to-consumer tech accessories brand – on an investment from Piper Private Equity.
Ashcombe advises The Car Finance Company on the sale of a loan portfolio
Ashcombe Advisers is pleased to announce that it has advised The Car Finance Company (2007) Limited (“TCFC”) on the sale of a portfolio of auto loans. The buyer was not disclosed.
Ashcombe advises Puttshack on a £30m equity raise led by Promethean Investments
Ashcombe is pleased to announce that it has advised Puttshack – the tech-enabled mini-golf social entertainment concept – on a £30m equity funding round led by Promethean Investments.
Ashcombe advises Market Halls on a significant investment from Bridgepoint Growth
Ashcombe is pleased to announce that it has advised Market Halls – the leading food hall operator – on a significant investment from Bridgepoint Growth.
Ashcombe advises Smart Pension on a strategic investment from JP Morgan
Ashcombe is pleased to announce that it has helped Smart Pension secure a funding round led by JP Morgan’s strategic investments group and supported by existing investors.
Ashcombe announces its Ones to Watch 2019
Ashcombe is pleased to announce its “Ones to Watch” for 2019 – a selection of businesses across our core sectors who are driving their industries forwards or pioneering new ones.
Ashcombe advises Mr & Mrs Smith on a £6m crowdfunding
Ashcombe is pleased to announce that it has advised Mr & Mrs Smith on its £6m equity funding raised through the Crowdcube platform to help support the company’s growth.
Ashcombe advises Demica on its $25m Series B financing round
Ashcombe Advisers is pleased to announce that it has advised Demica, a major working capital fintech, on its US$25 million Series B financing round led by the International Finance Corporation and Wyelands Capital.
Ashcombe advises Flight Club on a £15m growth financing
Ashcombe is pleased to announce that it has raised further growth capital for Flight Club, the technology led Social Darts concept.
Ashcombe advises Franchise Finance on its sale to Hitachi Capital
Ashcombe is pleased to announce that it has advised Franchise Finance Limited on its sale to Hitachi Capital (UK) plc (“Hitachi”).
Ashcombe advises Lovehoney on a majority sale to Telemos Capital
Ashcombe is pleased to announce that it has advised Lovehoney – the world’s leading online retailer of sexual happiness products – on its majority sale to Telemos Capital.
Ashcombe advises Virgin Group on the proposed sale of Virgin Money to CYBG plc
Ashcombe is pleased to announce that it has advised Virgin Group (“Virgin”) on the proposed sale of Virgin Money Holdings (UK) plc (“Virgin Money”) to CYBG in an all-share offer that values Virgin Money at approximately £1.7bn.
New Partner Announcement
The partners are delighted to announce Adrian Hobcroft’s promotion to partner at Ashcombe Advisers.
Ashcombe advises Castle Trust on a £50m senior facility to a UK car finance provider
Ashcombe is pleased to announce that it has advised Castle Trust in relation to a £50m senior debt facility provided to a UK car finance provider. The facility will enable the business to continue to expand lending activity, providing more customers with important access to a vehicle.