LDC has backed the human capital management provider in a deal that offers an exit to Twenty20 Capital.
"We’re really proud of the business we’ve built, and I’d like to thank Tristan and the team at Twenty20 Capital for helping us to get to where we are today. As we look to the next stage of our strategy, we see huge potential for continued growth and with the team’s track record and sector expertise we’re confident LDC is the partner to help us tap into this."
LDC has agreed to make a significant investment in the audience-first advertising platform.
"I’m proud of everything we achieved in the past 18 years, and I’m looking forward to accelerating our growth plans in partnership with LDC. We have an incredibly dedicated and passionate team focused on the company’s growth and ready to help the industry move forward in the right direction. LDC believes in our promise as the audience-first platform that doesn’t rely on personal data, and their unparalleled expertise will, undoubtedly, help Blis to continue expanding globally."
LDC has taken a significant minority stake in the managed service provider to support nationwide expansion.
"Working with a leading investor that’s right on our doorstep in the North East was really important to us. LDC has an extensive history of supporting businesses just like ours to grow."
LDC has taken a minority stake in the software firm to back its organic growth and product development strategy.
"Through the on-going development of our innovative software solutions, we have been helping organisations on their digital transformation journeys for the last 15 years. With demand increasing, LDC’s investment is crucial for us to continue to innovate and create market-leading solutions for our growing customer base."
LDC has backed the management team with a multi-million-pound private equity injection to support ongoing expansion.
"We have seen people’s love for gaming blossom as they have fun and maintain connections with friends and family through gameplay. This has given us the opportunity to not only expand our portfolio of games, bringing some of the most well-loved titles to life in the digital world, but to continue recruiting the most exciting talent in the industry."