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Unlocking the next phase of growth in UK healthcare real estate

Analysis Nick Herbert -
Knight Frank’s latest report on UK healthcare development opportunities presents a sector at an inflection point. After several years of subdued activity, driven by build cost inflation, tighter funding conditions and planning delays, the market is showing signs of stabilisisation. Yet, the recovery remains uneven with viability highly sensitive...

Spain: Columna Capital acquires majority stake in Evidenze Group from Buenavista Equity Partners

Buy Out Nick Herbert -
Columna Capital has acquired a majority stake in Evidenze Group, a Spain‑based full‑service CRO, from Buenavista Equity Partners. The UK‑based pan‑European lower mid‑market investor is partnering with Evidenze co‑founders Pedro Hernández and Albert Gallart, who retain a significant minority interest. Sources familiar with the deal indicate an enterprise value above €100m. The investment aligns with Columna’s strategy of backing founder‑led companies positioned for pan‑European expansion in resilient, high‑growth sectors. The European CRO market -estimated at €8bn and growing around 5% annually - is benefiting from strong underlying drivers. As Columna...