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Boat

Consumer·United Kingdom·Exited 2024·Held 11yr
Entry
2013
Hold
11yr
Exit
2024

Who owns Boat?

Boat is a British Consumer company, now owned by Informa Group, which acquired it in 2024 from Pembroke VCT.

Warburg Pincus is still listed as an investor in Boat, status not confirmed after the 2024 sale.

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Pembroke VCT
Most recent investor
Pembroke VCT
Pembroke VCT · 2013 · Evergreen
2 ownership periods · full history below

Key facts

HQUnited Kingdom
SectorConsumer

Ownership history

2 ownership periods

Active
Currently held by Warburg Pincus.
Pembroke VCT
Pembroke VCTExited 2024
2013 · 2024(11yr) · Pembroke VCT · 2013 · Evergreen
Trade Sale · to Informa Group

Pembroke VCT sold Boat to Informa Group in 2024 after 11 years.

Warburg Pincus
present · Warburg Pincus Other Investments · Buyout

Questions

Who owns Boat?

Boat is now owned by Informa Group, which acquired it in 2024 from Pembroke VCT. Warburg Pincus is still listed as an investor in Boat, status not confirmed after the 2024 sale.

When did Informa Group acquire Boat?

Informa Group acquired Boat in 2024, buying from Pembroke VCT.

Who did Boat sell to?

Pembroke VCT sold Boat to Informa Group in 2024 (Trade Sale).

Who has owned Boat over time?

Boat has been through 2 private-equity ownership periods: Pembroke VCT · via Pembroke VCT · 2013–2024 · sold to Informa Group · (Trade Sale); Warburg Pincus.

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