1 July 2026
Translink Corporate Finance™ in the United Kingdom advised the shareholders of Bartec Municipal Technologies (BMT), a leading provider of integrated software, professional services and hardware for local authorities, on its sale to Skoyen Software (Skoyen).
Founded more than 30 years ago, BMT, under the stewardship of Colin Webb (Founder) and Tim Hobbs (CEO), has become a market leader in municipal technology, helping more than 100 local authorities modernise frontline services through its flagship software platform, Collective. The business has built a 30% market share and maintains a 99% customer retention rate, underlining its strong reputation within the sector.
Skoyen was founded by Nic Humphries, Executive Chairman of Hg, and Paul Birks, a serial technology investor. The business has a strong track record of growing category-leading technology companies, including Visma, IRIS and IFS.
The transaction sees BMT partner with Skoyen, a long-term investor in business-critical B2B SaaS companies, positioning the business for its next phase of growth through investment in AI-first technology, improved service efficiency and the development of new services to exceed customer expectations.
The acquisition marks the next stage of BMT’s growth, providing the business with additional investment and strategic support to accelerate innovation and expand its market presence.
The Translink Corporate Finance advisory team consisted of Matt Scott, Hamish Morrison, Aaron Lowery, Luke Harrower and Charlotte Chaplin, with support from its specialist Transaction Tax and SPA Advisory teams.
Comments from BMT
Colin Webb, Founder of BMT, commented: “I have been working with Translink Corporate Finance for over five years, and their support has proven invaluable. I am confident that from the process that they have led we have identified the right partner for the business and I look forward to seeing BMT continue to thrive with Skoyen’s support.”
Comments from Translink Corporate Finance UK
Matt Scott, Partner at Translink Corporate Finance UK, said: “There continues to be strong demand from both domestic and international investors for high-quality UK businesses with resilient revenues and clear strategic importance, and BMT is an excellent example of this.
“It has been a pleasure working with Colin, Tim and the wider BMT management team to deliver this successful outcome. We look forward to seeing the next phase of growth delivered with the support of the Skoyen team.”
About Translink Corporate Finance
Translink Corporate Finance is a world leader in cross-border mid-market M&A advisory services, specialising in transactions ranging from €10M to €250M. Established in 1972, with over five decades of experience, we get the deal done. We are a trusted global group with over 400 experts worldwide, and a proven track record with long-standing clients and deep sector specific knowledge. At Translink Corporate Finance, we are easy to approach, and our core ethos revolves around the pursuit of sustainable value creation for our clients – whose best interests always come first.
About Translink Corporate Finance UK
Translink Corporate Finance UK is the UK arm of Translink Corporate Finance, a global leader in cross-border mid-market M&A and transaction services. The firm specialises in advising on international and domestic transactions valued between £10 million and £250 million. Since 1972, Translink Corporate Finance has built a strong reputation for getting deals done, completing more than 400 transactions in the past three years alone. With more than 400 corporate finance professionals across 35+ offices worldwide, Translink combines global reach with local expertise, delivering strategic advice backed by deep sector knowledge to support ambitious businesses through complex transactions. Visit Translink Corporate Finance UK
Contact our team members advising in this transaction:
Matt Scott, Partner, mscott@translinkcf.uk.com
Hamish Morrison, Partner, hmorrison@translinkcf.uk.com
Aaron Lowery, Director, alowery@translinkcf.uk.com
Luke Harrower, Manager, lharrower@translinkcf.uk.com
Charlotte Chaplin, Analyst, cchaplin@translinkcf.uk.com
