Recent UK Deal Activity Featured in PE Hub

In a recent interview with PE Hub, James Benfield, Partner on the Global Private Equity team, shared added color about Baird Capital’s exit from end-of-life aircraft service provider ecube.

Benfield discussed the competitive and successful transaction that sold the portfolio company to Unical Aviation, a leading aftermarket parts supplier to the global aerospace industry. Baird Capital initially invested in ecube in 2020.

He also expounded on the ripe opportunities surrounding the team’s Sustainability investment thesis; this area isn’t without challenges, as many circular economy-focused businesses are attempting to create an entirely new business model.

He commented: “That’s one of the reasons many founders are looking for a good partner to help them expand – there are no well-worn paths within the circular economy. That’s what makes it such a fun and interesting place to invest in.”