Date published:14/01/2026
BTG is pleased to announce that it has advised NVM Private Equity (“NVM”) and management on combining two innovative providers of eco-friendly biological cleaning and waste treatment solutions: Cleveland Biotech (“CBio”), an existing portfolio company of NVM, and Biological Preparations (BP).
About the deal:
CBio, based in Stockton on Tees, focuses on providing food, oil and grease (“FOG”) management and supplies its products to a wide range of food service establishments. BP, which is headquartered in Cardiff, in addition to providing FOG management services, specialises in the development of biotechnology solutions across a number of sectors including food and drink, water treatment, agricultural and cleaning services.
The enlarged business will become the largest UK market leader in biological solutions for commercial cleaning and FOG management.
How we made a difference
- Prepared an institutional business plan to include integrated financial forecasts across four statutory companies.
- Introduced debt funding partners and ran competitive funding process.
- Negotiated funding terms on behalf of Newco.
- Project managed the process throughout securing a successful completion.
We recognised early on that the combination of the two businesses would require significant external support and engaged BTG to both develop an integrated business plan and financial model and to work with both management teams to develop a coherent group strategy. On this challenging assignment, BTG showed great tenacity and commitment to the project, providing an invaluable contribution to making this transaction happen.
Mauro Biagioni – NVM Private Equity
