Commercial due diligence for Phoenix Equity Partners on its investment in 1000heads

Supporting Phoenix Equity Partners on its investment in 1000heads

Phoenix Equity Partners, an independent UK growth-focused private equity firm, has made an investment in 1000heads, a leading provider of social media-led data & insights, strategic consultancy and creative services to large brands.

1000heads helps clients grow their businesses in a media landscape dominated by new technology and social media. Its ability to generate real-time data, which can be measured and analysed, helps it to constantly adapt and refine clients’ social media strategies.

The group employs over 150 people across offices in London, New York, Sydney, Dubai and Berlin, and serves clients including Microsoft, Wella, Grupo Bimbo, Uniqlo and Arm. The business has been growing strongly; revenue has increased by more than 20% p.a. in recent years, to £28m in 2019. Phoenix’s investment will help 1000heads accelerate the expansion of its international footprint and service offering.