This merger has created Kerv, a customer- and cloud-first managed services provider backed by private equity house LDC and tech entrepreneur Alastair Mills.
Adam Zoldan, director and co-founder, Knight Corporate Finance, commented, “The dynamism of the channel is exemplified with this latest deal and the emergence of Kerv brings an exciting new player looking to disrupt the market. The deal also demonstrates the confidence of private equity investment in the sector, which looks set to continue”.
James Passingham, founder of Foehn added, “We engaged Knight to take the business through a dry run due diligence process (Knight Vendor Assist) to ensure we were prepared for our eventual exit and the timing turned out to be perfect. Knight delivered a deal that allowed us to realise the wealth we had locked up in the business with plenty of upside as part of the team at Kerv”.
The Foehn deal team comprised Adam Zoldan, Dave Middleton, Tom Jones and Nick Wells. The DoubleEdge Team comprised Adam Zoldan, Dom Lillie, Tom Jones and Chris Collins.
Alastair Mills, executive chairman of newly formed Kerv said, “As a buyer I always appreciate working with a knowledgeable and experienced sell-side advisor such as Knight. They run a professional and disciplined process which was integral to drive the deal through to the agreed timescales and on agreed terms.”
Knight Corporate Finance has now completed five deals since March.