We have advised Inflexion Private Equity on its investment in Nodor Group (Nodor), a collection of the largest premium darts equipment brands in the world. The investment is being made by Inflexion’s Buyout Fund VI.
Having spent over 100 years at the forefront of the darts industry, Nodor is recognised as the most advanced manufacturer of premium dartboards, darts and related products globally. Today, Nodor employs more than 1,000 people across three continents and exports to over 100 countries worldwide.
Commenting on the transaction, private equity partner Jonny Bethell said: "Inflexion is a valued and longstanding client of the firm and we are delighted to have advised them again on this investment into a truly unique asset."
Tom Pemberton, Head of Consumer at Inflexion added: "Nodor Group is exactly the kind of business that we look for in the consumer space. They are true market leaders with a globally admired brand, cutting-edge products and an amazingly loyal customer base. We come to Taylor Wessing for their commercially astute advice and sector expertise. Jonny, together with Alex, Sarah and the wider team, delivered strategic advice and seamless support as always."
Led by partner Jonny Bethell, the Taylor Wessing Private Equity team advising Inflexion included senior associates Alex Walker and Sarah Wallace, associates Alex Stones and Callum McLean and trainee solicitor Miranda Robertson.
Other team members include:
- Employment, Pensions and Mobility: partners Sean Nesbitt and Anna Taylor, senior counsel Charlie Pring, senior associates Georgie Wardrop and Jordan Buckle
- Tax & Trusts: partners Liz Wilson and Ben Lister and associates Freddie Knottenbelt Freddie Kenyon and Andrew Davis
- Commercial and Data Protection: partner Sian Skelton, senior associates Mary Rendle and Megan Lukins and associate Margarita Taliadoros
- Trade Marks: partner Anneka Dalton and associate Nick Harrison
- Patents: partner Colin McCall
- Products: partners Emma Allen and Katie Chandler, senior associates Georgina Jones and Megan Howarth and associate Matt Caskie
- Real Estate: partner Emma Oakley and associate Iffy Tarafder
- Banking and Finance: partner Martin Yells, senior associate Katie Horbury and associate Alex Swayne
The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.
