SilverTree acquires Orbus

The technology-focused fund invests $5-60m across the life a portfolio asset. It focuses on businesses with revenue of $5-120m, investing through leveraged buyouts, corporate divestures, growth equity deals and special situations.

The existing Orbus management team will stay in place, with Hayden Eastwood as CEO, Rupert Colbourne as chief technology officer, Peter Bates as head of Americas, Tim Mitchell as head of marketing, and Oliver Hecquer as head of consultancy and support.

Joining the company's advisory board are Vin Murria, the founder of Advanced Computer Software; Adam Hale, the former CEO of Fairsail and chairman of the ScaleUp Institute; and Matt Harris, a former partner at KPMG and FTI Consulting.

Company
Headquartered in London with offices in New York and Sydney, Orbus aims to help organisations map their changing strategic and IT landscapes to manage digital transformation, including shifting to cloud platforms, remote working enablement, and adopting digital business models. It was founded in 2004.

People
SilverTree Equity – John Messamore (managing partner).
Orbus Software – Andy Donoghue (founder).

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