
BGF invests £6m in Amdaris
BGF has invested £6m in software developer and digital transformation specialist Amdaris.
BGF encountered the business in 2019. It has taken a minority, non-controlling position.
As part of the investment, Paul Brennan has been appointed as non-executive chairman. Brennan has previously worked with PE-backed businesses and has experience in M&A from a corporate career that began at IBM.
The fresh capital will be used to explore strategic acquisitions and organic growth.
Company
Headquartered in Bristol, Amdaris employs 200 developers and averaged 40% revenue growth per annum over the past three years to £7.2m, according to a statement. The firm's key sectors of operation include real estate, recruitment, education, financial services and energy. Founded in 2009, the company also operates offices in Romania, Moldova and Dubai.
People
BGF – Alex Garfitt (investor).
Amdaris – Vlad Nanu, Andy Rogers (co-founders).
Advisers
Equity – Osborne Clarke, Simon Jones, James Taylor, Hannah Stevens (legal); EY, Karen Kirkwood, Edd Murphy, Helena Dowell (tax).
Company – TLT, Nina Searle, Andrew Webber (legal).
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