HIG Avove acquisition targets UK utility infrastructure services
HIG has bought UK infrastructure services firm Avove, with management reinvesting and financial terms undisclosed.
By Rafael Ortiz 3 weeks agoFintech Correspondent
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Rafael covers payments, banking infrastructure, and the software eating financial services. Former product lead at a payments processor.
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