Private Equity

Ex-Inflexion and Houlihan Lokey dealmakers plot new private equity firm

Senior mid-market duo set up buyout shop in the latest sign of emerging manager activity

The UK-based duo have set up a firm called Goldenpeak
The UK-based duo have set up a firm called Goldenpeak Photo: Getty Images

Two senior dealmakers in London’s private equity market have teamed up to start their own buyout shop.

Former Inflexion partner Mark Williams and ex-Houlihan Lokey banker Leon Gillespie are setting up a firm called Goldenpeak, according to people familiar with the matter.

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