Oakley Capital leads race for G3 in £250m corporate intelligence play
Private equity interest is intensifying around G3, the corporate intelligence firm chaired by ex-MI6 chief Sir John Sawers, with Oakley Capital reportedly leading the pack.
Founded in 2004, G3 advises corporates, pension funds, and private equity firms on commercial risk, cybersecurity, and governance.
The firm posted a 27% revenue increase in 2023 and nearly £9m in EBITDA, according to the latest available filings.
Oakley Capital has emerged as the most likely buyer, though sources indicate KKR and Bridgepoint have also been in discussions. The deal would represent a significant milestone for G3, which secured investment from All Seas Capital in 2022.
A final agreement could be reached in the coming days, underscoring private equity’s growing appetite for high-margin, intelligence-led advisory firms with embedded client relationships.
Neither Oakley Capital nor G3 commented on the ongoing negotiations.