Bright Harbour Advisory has advised financial data consultancy FWD View on its sale to digital engineering group Nagarro. Founded in 2017, FWD View is a UK-based specialist in financial market data transformation and visualisation solutions. FWD View, led by CEO James Heath, uses cutting-edge tools and platforms such as Delphix, Collibra, Databricks and AWS to improve its clients’ ability to manage data faster, more securely and more accurately. Its clients include some of the world’s largest investment banks, commercial banks, asset managers, pension funds and insurance companies. Nagarro, a listed German group with a presence in 37 countries, provides digital transformation solutions using technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing and data analytics. The acquisition of FWD View builds on Nagarro’s existing UK footprint with the addition of 50 experts and significantly enhances its reach within the financial services sector.
John Heath, Finance Director – FWD View, said: “Kristian and the team gave clear-eyed and honest advice at all times. They took time to understand our personal and business objectives and were able to cut through the noise.”
Kristian Gavan, Partner, who led the Bright Harbour Advisory team, commented: “Transactions between strategic partners can be difficult to negotiate, as both sides want to avoid the risk of damaging relationships. Our expertise in working with owner managers and corporate acquirers meant that we could provide impartial and objective counsel to John, James and the other shareholders.”
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