Raymond James advises PEI Alternative Insight
Raymond James advises PEI Alternative Insight
Raymond James advises PEI Media on the acquisition of a portfolio of subscription-led US information and event assets

Stuart Sparkes
Managing Director
+44.20.3798.5703

George Watson
Associate
+44.23.3798.5706

The Raymond James Technology & Services team has completed 
more than 250 advisory transactions since 2012.

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The Deal
  • PEI Media (“PEI”), the leading information and events provider to the global private capital markets, has acquired a portfolio of subscription-led US-focused information platforms and event assets 
  • The businesses PEI has purchased is comprised of Buyouts Insider with its affiliated premium information brands Buyouts, Venture Capital Journal, PEHub, and Regulatory Compliance Watch as well as PartnerConnect events and Credit Union Leadership Convention
  • This transaction substantially increases PEI‘s footprint in the United States, the largest and most dynamic marketplace for the company’s products and services, this therefore supports PEI’s continued international expansion, as well as the further development of its technology platform, digital product set, and range of subscription offerings
  • This is PEI’s first strategic acquisition since Bridgepoint Development Capital’s investment in 2018 where Raymond James also acted as the exclusive financial adviser 

About Raymond James Technology & Services Investment Banking

The Technology & Services Investment Banking team focuses on growth companies across the software, solutions and technology-enabled services sectors. Our team includes 30 senior bankers throughout North America and Europe, who have expansive and deep business-model, industry-vertical and domain expertise. Offering a full suite of investment banking services, including M&A, public equities, equity private placement and debt origination, Raymond James has built the leading Technology & Services practice for middle-market clients seeking exceptional, senior-level transaction capabilities. Since 2010, the group has advised on more than 175 M&A transactions and executed more than 100 equity offerings representing nearly $100 billion in deal value.

About Raymond James Investment Banking

Raymond James offers one of the most highly regarded equity offering and advisory practices. Since 2015, we have participated in raising nearly $170 billion in capital for our corporate clients and completed more than 575 advisory assignments, including more than 490 M&A buy-side or sell-side advisory assignments. Raymond James was also named "Investment Banking Firm of the Year" by The M&A Advisor in 2016. Put the expertise, quality and experience of Raymond James to work for you.
Raymond James Global Information Services Team

Brendan Ryan
Managing Director
Co-Head of Technology & Services

Boston
+1.617.624.7019
Jonathan Steele
Managing Director
Co-Head of Technology & Services

Boston
+1.617.624.7020
Garrett DeNinno
Managing Director
Boston
+1.617.624.7018
Laura Maddison
Managing Director
London
+44.20.3798.5705
Ian O'Neal
Managing Director
Boston
+1.617.624.7011
Stuart Sparkes
Managing Director
London
+44.20.3798.5703
Sebastian Wintgens
Managing Director
Munich
+49.89.2323.7745

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