Translation People Expands with Strategic Acquisitions

Deal News | Feb 27, 2025 | Mobeus (duplicate of 291)

Translation People Expands with Strategic Acquisitions

The Translation People, a tech-enabled Language Services Provider operating in the UK, France, Germany, and Spain, is advancing its position in the market following a series of acquisitions. Backed by Mobeus, a private equity firm, The Translation People is employing a buy-and-build strategy to consolidate the highly fragmented language services market. Recent completions include the acquisitions of Dialogue Language Services Limited in October and Transladiem Limited in February, marking the third and fourth acquisitions under this strategy. Chris Price, Partner at Mobeus, emphasizes the strategic importance of these acquisitions, noting an expanded client roster and a stronger foothold in the e-learning and Spanish markets. These moves underscore Mobeus's broader M&A ambitions for The Translation People.

Sectors

  • Language Services
  • Private Equity

Geography

  • United Kingdom – The Translation People is operating in the UK, and Mobeus is based there.
  • France, Germany, Spain – These are the countries where The Translation People has operations and recent market developments.

Industry

  • Language Services – This industry involves the provision of translation and localization services, which is relevant as The Translation People operates in this sector.
  • Private Equity – Relevant given Mobeus's role as a private equity firm driving acquisitions and growth strategies for The Translation People.

Financials

  • – The specific financial details of the acquisitions were not disclosed in the article.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
The Translation PeopleTarget CompanyCompanyA tech-enabled Language Services Provider focusing on B2B translation services.
MobeusPrivate Equity FirmCompanyA private equity firm providing investment and strategic guidance to The Translation People.
Dialogue Language Services LimitedAcquired CompanyCompanyA language services company recently acquired by The Translation People as part of its growth strategy.
Transladiem LimitedAcquired CompanyCompanyAn e-learning focused language services company acquired by The Translation People, enhancing their presence in Spain.
ShawbrookPartnerCompanyA financial partner supporting The Translation People's acquisition activities.