NEW YORK — Turnmill Limited, a global operator of large-scale events for the financial services industry, has acquired a majority stake in Brooklyn-based Dealmakers Forums. This strategic acquisition extends Turnmill’s reach beyond financial services to the legal and technology sectors. By integrating Dealmakers Forums’ expertise, Turnmill aims to enhance its ability to deliver actionable insights and facilitate high-level connections.
This marks Turnmill’s third major acquisition. It also acquired GBM: Global Banking & Markets and UK-based Completely Events.
“Turnmill has bold ambitions in the U.S. We aim to collaborate with trade shows, conferences and media businesses that facilitate deal flow through curated, high-impact meetings that drive measurable ROI for clients. By partnering with founders and leveraging the expertise of our management team and portfolio companies, we will create scale and drive significant growth,” Louise Obadia, Group Corporate Development Director at Turnmill, said.
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“Dealmakers Forums excels at creating transformative event experiences for senior executives in the legal, finance and technology sectors,” Alex Johnson, Group CEO of Turnmill Limited, said in a statement. “Their expertise and sector knowledge complement our mission to bring market ecosystems together and drive meaningful connections.”
The company prioritizes and organizes one-to-one meetings, targeted content and networking, enabling professionals to gain actionable insights and drive real business outcomes.
Dealmakers Forums is recognized for its events like LF Dealmakers, a conference on litigation finance, and IP Dealmakers, a forum for intellectual property transactions.
“At Dealmakers Forums, we’ve always been focused on curating high-caliber discussions and meaningful connections. Partnering with Turnmill allows us to scale that impact, while staying true to our mission of delivering meaningful, executive-level engagement. This collaboration opens up new opportunities for our community and strengthens the foundation for even greater innovation in our events,” Wendy Chou, Founder and CEO of Dealmakers Forums, said.
Backed by private equity firm Horizon Capital, Turnmill has experienced robust growth across its global events portfolio, with flagship conferences in London, Dubai, Cape Town, Miami, Istanbul and Riyadh.
Reach Louise Obadia at Louise.Obadia@turnmill.org
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