H.I.G. Capital Acquires UK Infrastructure Services Company Avove
On July 28, 2026, H.I.G. Capital announced the acquisition of Avove Limited, a leading infrastructure services and engineering firm in the United Kingdom focused on regulated water and power markets. The financial terms were not disclosed. Avove provides end-to-end design and build solutions to utilities across Great Britain and Northern Ireland and has built a strong reputation for quality delivery and community engagement. The acquisition aligns with significant forecasted investment in UK infrastructure, particularly the AMP8 water cycle, which aims at renewing aging assets and improving climate resilience. Avove's management team will remain involved and reinvest alongside H.I.G., supported by an M&A strategy to expand service offerings. Both parties expressed confidence in leveraging their combined strengths for growth. H.I.G. Capital is a global alternative investment firm with $75 billion under management, known for its expertise in middle-market investments across various sectors including infrastructure.
Topics: engineering services infrastructure private equity water and power utilities