State of Play Hospitality is a rapidly growing international operator of technology-enabled, premium experiential entertainment concepts. Since launching its first concept, Bounce, in London in 2012, State of Play has gone on to launch and operate several more industry leading experiential concepts in the USA and UK including AceBounce, Flight Club (operated under licence), and Hijingo.
About the transaction:
Akur acted as exclusive financial adviser to State of Play Hospitality on the fund raise.
Toby Harris, CEO of State of Play, said: “Akur Capital were involved from the outset and instrumental in bringing this complex transaction together. Akur’s in depth industry knowledge, transaction expertise and commitment to the deal were first class.”
A multi-brand UK licensed online casino business operating on its own proprietary tech platform
About the transaction:
Akur acted as exclusive financial adviser and ran an extensive process to identify a range of interested parties and driving the process to deliver a successful exit for shareholders.
Co-founder of One Click, commented: “Akur had a central role in the origination, negotiation and final execution of the deal. We have been impressed by Akur’s deep understanding of the sector and professionalism throughout the process.”
3i Infrastructure plc is a closed-ended investment company, listed on the London Stock Exchange, which invests responsibly in infrastructure, delivering long-term sustainable returns to shareholders and having a positive impact on its portfolio companies and their stakeholders.
About the transaction:
Akur provided an independent, strategic review for the board of directors on a key business issue for 3IN.
Digital 9 invests in digital infrastructure assets to deliver a reliable, functioning internet. Its assets comprise scalable platforms and technologies including subsea fibre systems, data centres, terrestrial fibre, tower infrastructure and small cell networks (including 5G). D9 is investing in those critical digital assets comprising the “backbone” of the internet.
About the transaction:
In line with recent transactions Akur acted as sole financial adviser to D9 on this equity fundraise