Douglas Edmunds

Partner · Sell-side M&A advisor to technology, consulting and healthcare founders

Critics and consultants: they all know how it’s done, but can’t do it themselves. Doug is the antithesis. Like everyone at CapEQ, he brings practical ‘been there, done that’ experience to bear on any transaction, advising from a position of insight and knowledge. Whether leading a deal, running a team or make a cross-border transaction stick, his proven expertise and credibility build trust and propel deals to positive conclusions.

As with his fellow directors, Doug has started successful companies, grown them, then moved on to conquer new challenges. Having held senior positions in technology and professional services companies, he understands strategy, motivation and the best way to get from problem to solution. Within M&A, his successful transactions include the sale of Firmstep to PE-backed Granicus; Paycircle to Access Group; and social media monitoring app Factmata to PE-backed Cision. While his M&A deal experience is concentrated in technology, online retail, and regulated sectors, where he has often worked with private equity-backed and international buyers, he enjoys the challenge of applying his expertise to diverse industries.

Sharing his CapEQ’s partners’ love of rugby, Doug can often be found going one further, standing touchlines in the rain, shouting at the sub-Wilkinson efforts of his four children. A runner and snowboarder, he’s probably the fittest of CaqEQ’s leaders: wise heads might point out this makes him the most prone to injury.

Selected transactions led by Douglas Edmunds

Sell-side M&A (mergers and acquisitions) mandates Doug has led for founders and shareholders at CapEQ. See all completed CapEQ transactions.

• Lightning Reach acquired by European Technology Group — 2026

  Sell-side advisor to the shareholders of Lightning Reach, the UK fintech-for-good platform that gives people one digital route to financial support, on its sale to European Technology Group (ETG), a long-term investor in public sector software. Since 2021 the platform has helped more than 300,000 people access over £25m in support.

  Sector: Technology › Financial technology (fintech) › Financial inclusion platforms
  Also relevant to: Financial Services · government technology (govtech) · local authority and housing association software · social impact
  Deal: Trade sale to a specialist software investor · Horsham, West Sussex, United Kingdom · value undisclosed

• Health Net Connections acquired by Hospital Services Ltd (Asker Healthcare Group) — 2025

  Sell-side advisor to the shareholders of Health Net Connections (HNC), exclusive UK distributor of GE HealthCare's Viewpoint and Trium CTG Online clinical software to more than 250 hospitals, clinics, and practices, on its sale to Hospital Services Ltd, part of Nasdaq Stockholm-listed Asker Healthcare Group.

  Sector: Healthcare › Healthcare technology › Clinical imaging and reporting software
  Also relevant to: Technology · ultrasound reporting · cardiotocography (CTG) monitoring · medical technology distribution · bolt-on acquisition
  Deal: Share sale to a strategic acquirer within a listed group · Aldershot, Hampshire, United Kingdom · value undisclosed

• Paycircle acquired by The Access Group — 2022

  Sell-side advisor to the founders of Paycircle, a cloud payroll software provider for payroll bureaux and accountancy firms, on its sale to The Access Group's HR and payroll division, Access People. Consideration was 85% upfront, with 15% deferred over two years against annual recurring revenue (ARR) targets.

  Sector: Technology › Software as a service (SaaS) › Payroll and HR technology
  Also relevant to: Business Services · cloud payroll · payroll bureau and accountancy software · deferred consideration
  Deal: Trade sale to a strategic acquirer · Ascot, United Kingdom · value undisclosed

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