Weightmans advise Apadmi on investment from CBPE

Headquartered in Manchester, and founded in 2009, Apadmi is a fast-growing digital products company, working with some of the biggest brands in the UK.

Experts in mobile, it has delivered complex solutions for BBC, NHS, Dominos, Co-op, Charles Stanley, Sykes Cottages and many more. Apadmi’s ability to integrate securely with the legacy systems of its clients is envied by competitors and has been a cornerstone of its success.

The investment will help the existing management team, led by Founder & CEO Garry Partington, capitalise on its impressive growth by expanding client relationships through more services and by supporting future acquisitions of adjacent businesses in the UK and EU.

In 2022, Weightmans advised Apadmi on the acquisition of The Mobile Company in Amsterdam, a product company of 30 specialists. This expansion into mainland Europe was the first step in Apadmi’s stated ambition to enter five new markets by 2027, alongside continued organic growth in the UK.

The Apadmi team at Weightmans was led by Michael Murphy and William Sharpe, and supported by Francesca Hillyard, John Kemp, Matt Boyer, Haydn Rogan, Maria Watmough and Michael Ryley. Other advisors for Apadmi included Clearwater (CF), Deloitte (financial), Graph (commercial) and RSM (tax).

Apadmi CEO, Garry Partington, said:

“I’d like to thank all the team at Weightmans for their support, not just in connection with the investment but over the course of our working relationship.   They have been on the journey with us over the years, this deal really mattered to them, and you could tell through their hard work and commitment. Thank you to all involved, a real team effort.” 

Apadmi’s Client Relationship Partner at Weightmans, Sarah Walton, said:

“Weightmans has worked with Garry and the Apadmi team since 2011, so we are genuinely delighted to be able to help them secure this investment from CBPE which will help take them to the next level in terms of delivering its UK and European buy and build strategy.“