Talos360 Expands with Strategic Acquisition of Appraisd
Deal News | Apr 07, 2025 | Business Cloud
LDC-backed Talos360, a leading UK talent technology firm, has acquired Appraisd, a global performance management platform. This acquisition, supported by debt funding from DunPort Capital Management, strategically enriches Talos360's talent suite by integrating Appraisd’s advanced capabilities. Under CEO Janette Martin's leadership, Talos360 has experienced robust growth, increasing technology sales by 55% to £5.1 million in 2023. The deal will expand Talos360's footprint into several international markets, enhancing its ability to manage the entire employee lifecycle. The acquisition aligns with Talos360's commitment to innovation in HR solutions and marks a pivotal expansion in its operations and product offerings.
Sectors
- Human Resources Technology
- Private Equity
Geography
- United Kingdom – Talos360 is headquartered in Warrington, UK, and operates primarily in this region.
- Global – Appraisd operates in over 65 countries, and Talos360's acquisition will expand its presence into regions including the USA, Singapore, and Canada.
Industry
- Human Resources Technology – Talos360 and Appraisd operate in the HR technology sector, offering software solutions for performance management and talent acquisition.
- Private Equity – LDC provided the funding for Talos360's acquisition of Appraisd, highlighting the role of private equity in facilitating growth through strategic acquisitions.
Financials
- £5.1 million – Talos360's technology sales for the year ending December 2023.
- £3.3 million – Talos360's technology sales for the year ending December 2022.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talos360 | Acquirer | Company | A UK-based talent technology firm providing HR software solutions. |
| Appraisd | Target | Company | A global performance management software platform. |
| LDC | Private Equity Firm | Company | A leading mid-market private equity firm that funded Talos360’s acquisition. |
| DunPort Capital Management | Debt Provider | Company | Provided debt funding for the acquisition. |
| Janette Martin | CEO of Talos360 | Person | Leader of Talos360, overseeing its strategic expansion. |
| Roly Walter | Founder and CEO of Appraisd | Person | Founder of Appraisd, continuing his role within Talos360. |
| John Clarke | Partner at LDC | Person | Representing LDC in the acquisition, supporting Talos360's growth. |
| Fellwood Advisory | Debt Advisor | Company | Advised Talos360 on the debt aspect of the acquisition. |
| Hill Dickinson | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advice to Talos360 for the acquisition. |
| RSM | Corporate Finance Advisor | Company | Advised Talos360 on corporate finance for the acquisition. |
| K3 Advantage | Due Diligence Advisor | Company | Conducted due diligence for Talos360's acquisition. |
| Barnsgate Solutions | Advisor to Appraisd | Company | Advised Appraisd in the acquisition process. |
| GrowBe | Advisor to Appraisd | Company | Advised Appraisd during the acquisition. |
| Debenhams Ottaway | Advisor to Appraisd | Company | Provided advisory services to Appraisd in the transaction. |