Turnmill Limited Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of Dealmakers Forums LLC
Turnmill Limited Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of Dealmakers Forums LLC
London, UK – January 2025 – Turnmill Limited, a leading global operator of large-scale events for the financial services sector, is pleased to announce the acquisition of a majority stake in Dealmakers Forums LLC, a premier organizer of high-level events in the legal, finance, and technology industries, based in Brooklyn, New York. This strategic acquisition marks the third company to join Turnmill's expanding portfolio, which also includes GBM: Global Banking & Markets and Completely Events, reinforcing Turnmill's commitment to facilitating deal flow and connectivity across complex markets.
Dealmakers Forums is renowned for curating high-impact events that bring together senior executives and thought leaders to foster connections, share insights, and drive deal flow. Their flagship events — LF Dealmakers, the premier conference for litigation finance, and IP Dealmakers, the leading forum for intellectual property transactions — are regarded as indispensable by industry insiders, are recognized for exceptional content, A-list speakers, and highly effective one-to-one meetings.
Alex Johnson, Group CEO of Turnmill Limited, commented: "We are thrilled to welcome Dealmakers Forums into the Turnmill family. Their deep sector knowledge and expertise in creating impactful events complements our mission to support deal flow progression by bringing entire market ecosystems together. This acquisition enables us to broaden our reach within financial services to the legal and technology sectors, enhancing the value we provide to our clients and stakeholders."
“Partnering with Turnmill is a transformative opportunity to amplify our impact and expand our global reach,” said Wendy Chou, founder and CEO of Dealmakers Forums LLC. “By uniting our expertise and shared dedication to excellence, we can elevate our event offerings, enhance the value we deliver to our participants, and create even stronger, more meaningful connections across industries globally.”
Adam Lewis, Partner at Horizon Capital, stated:"We are excited to continue to support Turnmill with this strategic acquisition. We believe this partnership will accelerate Turnmill's growth trajectory and further establish its position as a leading operator of large-scale marketplace events."
This acquisition underscores Turnmill's dedication to expanding its global footprint and diversifying its portfolio to serve a broader range of sectors and geographies within the financial services industry. By integrating Dealmakers Forums' expertise and established events, Turnmill aims to enhance its ability to facilitate high-level meetings and support deal flow progression across greater sub-sectors within global finance.
About Turnmill Limited:
Turnmill Limited is a leading operator of large-scale events and services that support deal flow progression by curating entire market ecosystems and facilitating high-level meetings tailored to the financial services sector. Backed by Horizon Capital, Turnmill is established as a leading player, experiencing strong growth across its events portfolio in London, Dubai, Cape Town, Miami, Istanbul, and Riyadh. Turnmill's portfolio includes GBM: Global Banking & Markets, which produces finance and investment conferences bringing together corporates, finance professionals, and investors, and Completely Events, known for organizing the UK's leading retail property events.
About Horizon Capital:
Horizon Capital is a private equity investor specialising in technology and business services. The firm was established by senior investment professionals who identified a significant market opportunity to invest in businesses in these sectors valued up to £100m. The partnership prides itself on its approach to helping business owners and managers realise their ambitions. Buy and build is at the heart of every Horizon Capital investment and the firm is a market leader in supporting companies pursuing this strategy.
Horizon Capital has a proven track record in generating premium returns on investments. The unprecedented growth it delivers in its portfolio companies has been underpinned by deep and long-term investor relationships that span across two decades.
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Turnmill Limited
1st Floor, 32-38 Saffron Hill, London EC1N 8FH
Website: https://turnmill.org
Dealmakers Forums LLC
Email: info@dealmakersforums.com
Website: https://dealmakersforums.com
Horizon Capital
Website: https://www.horizoncapital.co.uk
This press release is issued jointly by Turnmill Limited, Dealmakers Forums LLC, and Horizon Capital.
