DC Advisory advises LDC on the sale of Wifinity to Arcus Infrastructure Partners
Background
- Headquartered in London, UK, Wifinity is a managed connectivity provider operating primarily in the UK
- Wifinity designs and deploys on-site Wi‑Fi, WAN, and SD‑WAN connectivity, managed services, and a cloud‑based portal for operators and users. It provides high‑speed, reliable connectivity for multi‑site and multi‑tenant premises with specialist needs, including highly secure, regulated, or remote locations
- Wifinity operates a flexible contracting model that serves operators and their clients across defense, leisure, specialist accommodation, corporate & public sector, and offshore sectors
- LDC, a UK mid-market private equity firm, invested in Wifinity in 2021 and retained a majority stake alongside Literacy Capital and other minority shareholders
- Arcus Infrastructure Partners is an independent fund manager focused solely on long-term investments in European infrastructure, targeting mid-market, value-add infrastructure
Process
- DC Advisory was appointed as the exclusive financial advisor to LDC on the sale of Wifinity
- DC Advisory ran a tailored process using a collaborative team of specialists from its TMT and Infrastructure sector teams to reflect Wifinity’s unique characteristics
- DC Advisory leveraged its sector expertise and senior relationships with infrastructure investors, private equity sponsors, and trade bidders to deliver a premium outcome for all stakeholders
- Prior to this process, DC Advisory advised one of Wifinity’s peers, ASK4, in 2023 and 2018, providing deep insights into the sector and the buyer universe
Outcome
- On 7th January 2026, Arcus Infrastructure Partners announced its majority investment in Wifinity
- The transaction is expected to complete in H1 2026 and is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed
- This investment marks a significant milestone in Wifinity’s journey, strengthening its position in core markets while accelerating strategic expansion into adjacent verticals
- The transaction reinforces DC Advisory's position as a leading advisor in the managed Wi-Fi sector across Europe and in digital infrastructure. Additionally, it represents another successful transaction for DC Advisory in securing investment from core-plus infrastructure investors, following the recent sale of Lowe Rental to MML Keystone
“DC Advisory played a critical role in delivering a successful outcome for Wifinity and its shareholders. Their understanding of the digital infrastructure landscape, combined with thoughtful advice and rigorous execution, helped us position the business effectively and engage with the right long-term partners. The team was an extension of our own and trusted advisors throughout the process.”
“It was a real pleasure to work alongside Wifinity’s leadership team and LDC on this transaction. Our cross‑sector expertise enabled us to generate interest from both private equity sponsors and infrastructure investors, ultimately repositioning Wifinity from a private‑equity‑backed business to one highly attractive to infrastructure capital. The Wifinity team showed exceptional commitment throughout, which helped build strong enthusiasm around the opportunity. We are delighted to have supported the business in securing a long‑term partnership with Arcus and wish the entire team every success in their next phase of growth.”
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