Turnmill Expands Portfolio with iGlobal Forum Acquisition
Deal News | Jul 23, 2025 | Horizon Capital
Turnmill Limited, a global operator of large-scale events in the financial services sector, has acquired iGlobal Forum Inc., a New York-based premier organizer of high-level events in private capital markets. This acquisition is part of Turnmill's strategy to expand its portfolio within the financial services industry. iGlobal Forum is known for its impactful events that bring together senior executives, influencing major industry outcomes and facilitating deal flow. This acquisition aims to enhance Turnmill's ability to connect market ecosystems and broaden its reach particularly within independent sponsors and real estate private equity sectors. Horizon Capital, the private equity firm backing Turnmill, highlights this move as a step to diversify Turnmill's global footprint and enhance its ability to support high-level meetings within the complex global financial landscape.
Sectors
- Financial Services
- Event Management
- Private Equity
Geography
- United Kingdom – Turnmill Limited is based in London, UK, indicating a geographic focus for the company's operations and strategy.
- United States – iGlobal Forum Inc. is based in New York, USA, highlighting the geographic expansion of Turnmill’s portfolio.
Industry
- Financial Services – Both Turnmill Limited and iGlobal Forum operate within the financial services industry, particularly focusing on events that facilitate deal flow and connectivity among financial executives.
- Event Management – Turnmill Limited and iGlobal Forum specialize in organizing large-scale, high-impact events tailored to the financial services sector, highlighting their role in event management.
- Private Equity – The acquisition enhances Turnmill’s reach in sectors like independent sponsors and real estate private equity, crucial areas of focus within the private equity industry.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnmill Limited | Acquiring Company | Company | A leading global operator of large-scale events in the financial services sector. |
| iGlobal Forum Inc. | Target Company | Company | A premier organizer of high-level events in private capital markets, based in New York. |
| Horizon Capital | Private Equity Firm | Company | The private equity firm backing Turnmill Limited’s acquisition strategy. |
| Alex Johnson | Group CEO of Turnmill Limited | Person | |
| Anna Ivanova | Founder & CEO of iGlobal Forum Inc. | Person | |
| Adam Lewis | Partner at Horizon Capital | Person |