Inflexion Completes Takeover Of Alston Elliot

Inflexion Private Equity has completed the acquisition of Alston Elliot.

Founded in 1992, Alston Elliot is a leading provider of premium data-driven graphics solutions for live sports broadcasts.

The business employs more than 100 people across its offices in London, Johannesburg, New Delhi and Melbourne with clients including Sky, BT, ESPN, Fox, Star, SuperSport and the BBC.

The Inflexion deal team comprised of Andrew Mainwaring, Richard Wootten and Robin Senivassen. Andrew and Richard will join the board upon completion, while Andrew Vaughan has been named Chairman of Alston Elliot.

Tim Smallbone, Head of Enterprise Fund, Inflexion, said: "We are excited to be working with such an experienced management team in a dynamic market segment. Alston Elliot has built a high quality offering and an enviable reputation with some of the world's leading broadcasters. We look forward to working with the team to help broaden the service offering, expand into other sports and build the international business."

Nick Baily, Chief Executive Officer of Alston Elliot, said: "We are delighted to have found the right partner with whom to embark on our next phase of growth. Inflexion's digital expertise and global reach will be invaluable as we continue to develop our business."

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