August 8, 2025
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3 min read
Evolution Capital is pleased to have advised the shareholders of Norfolk-based Comm-Tech Voice & Data on its successful sale to European managed services group Your.Cloud, in a cross-border transaction that supports the business’s next phase of growth.
The Background
Founded in 1986, Comm-Tech has scaled from a regional mobile provider into a nationwide supplier of telecoms, connectivity and managed IT, operating as one of the top Vodafone partners in the UK, with a customer-first culture and longstanding relationships across its loyal customer base.
Comm-Tech’s key strengths lie in its exceptional customer service, technical expertise, and strategic relationships with the industry’s top networks. Recognising the need for an adviser with both transactional and sector-specific knowledge, Comm-Tech’s shareholders appointed Evolution Capital to guide them through the complexities of the business sale process, seeking a partner who understood the nuances of the Technology and IT landscape and could prepare and position the business to the optimal strategic buyers in a transaction that unlocks maximum value.
Your.Cloud is an international managed service provider with a strategy focused on acquiring strong-performing, entrepreneur-led MSPs across Europe. This deal strengthens its UK presence and gives Comm-Tech access to a broader pool of expertise, scale and strategic support, under Your.Cloud’s decentralised operational model. The acquisition marks Your.Cloud’s first UK investment in the telecoms space and reflects a shared ambition to bring together agile, local providers under one pan-European group, while preserving Comm-Tech’s individual identity and values.
Advice, Planning and Preparation
The Evolution Capital team, comprising both chartered accountants and industry specialists, undertook a granular analysis of the business. This included a detailed review of management information and scoping of the addressable market opportunity available to Comm-Tech. The culmination of this effort was a meticulously prepared proposition guided through a sales process that articulated the intrinsic and strategic value of the business, which was instrumental in attracting high-quality offers from a carefully curated list of well-funded acquirers.
Evolution Capital acted as lead advisor on the transaction, who advised Comm-Tech’s shareholders throughout the full lifecycle of the sale process, from value verification and development, strategic planning and preparation, market positioning and buyer identification, to negotiation and deal execution.
Successful Outcomes
The Evolution Capital team provided a full suite of advisory services, including transaction readiness, market engagement, and deal execution, ensuring a seamless process and outstanding outcomes for all stakeholders.
Brad Melfi, Transaction Executive at Evolution Capital, said:
“We are delighted to have supported Justin and the Comm-Tech team on this important milestone. Their deep customer relationships and commitment to innovation made the business a highly attractive platform for a strategic acquirer. It has been a pleasure to help shape this partnership with Your.Cloud, and we’re confident it sets Comm-Tech up for continued success in the years ahead.”
Comm Tech Managing Director Justin Millar commented:
“Embarking on the sale of Comm-Tech was a major milestone for the shareholders of the business and I, and selecting the right advisor was absolutely pivotal to our success. Evolution Capital’s sector insight, commercial understanding and clarity of information and process throughout made a real difference at every stage. It felt like EC were a true extension of our team, and together, we delivered a fantastic outcome for the business”
This deal further demonstrates Evolution Capital’s track record of creating exceptional outcomes for shareholders and leadership teams in the telecoms, IT and cloud services space, particularly in cross-border, strategic transactions where cultural alignment and long-term growth are prioritised.
