Second2 Exits Adventis Group with RCapital Backing

Second2, a specialist technology marketing agency, has successfully completed a management buyout from Adventis Group with the help of private equity firm RCapital. The MBO was led by Kirsty Gilchrist, director of client services.

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Second2, the specialist technology marketing agency, has successfully completed a management buyout (MBO) from Adventis Group plc with the help of private equity firm RCapital.

The MBO was led by Kirsty Gilchrist, Director of Client Services. The deal was facilitated by private equity investment specialists, RCapital Partners LLP. Second2 is a leading creative B2B technology marketing agency which employs a team of over 50 in Beaconsfield and works with clients such as Symantec, Intel, Avaya, Toshiba and Polycom.

Kirsty Gilchrist, Director of Client Services commented: “The transaction will give Second2 complete independence from Adventis Group Plc and a strong base from which to grow both our digital development, social and mobile offerings across technology vendor and channel clients over the coming years.”

“Our new partnership with RCapital brings significant benefits. The RCapital team brings a wealth of specialist business, strategic and financial management skills which will enable us to achieve what would have otherwise been impossible under Adventis Group.”

The buyout now cements Second2 as not only as a truly independent company, but also as a strong, thriving business.

Commenting on the announcement, Jamie Constable founder of RCapital said: “Second2 has built an exceptional reputation for delivering valuable B2B and channel marketing expertise to some of the world’s biggest technology companies. Our new partnership will go a long way to unlock the company’s full potential with a partner that understands the complex needs of a marketing-based business.”