Unseen Group uses new investment war chest to complete its seventh acquisition
Software and employability solutions provider, the Unseen Group, has completed the acquisition of Evolve Assess, a technology platform for psychometric assessments and 360° candidate feedback, for an undisclosed sum.
The deal is the seventh acquisition by Manchester-based Unseen Group as it continues to expand its portfolio offering to customers and partners in the higher education and early careers sectors.
In June this year Unseen Group announced it had received a multimillion-pound investment, including acquisition funds from Pelican Capital, along with a multimillion-pound acquisition facility from ThinCats.
The deal also enabled an exit for Maven Capital Partners, which had been instrumental in supporting Unseen since 2017.
Zac Williams, CEO of Unseen Group said: “Evolve Assess is an amazing platform with a highly skilled team behind it.
“We’re thrilled to bring their expertise into our growing group of products and can’t wait to start working together.”
He added: “As we grow as a group, we’re dedicated to offering educators and employers a wider range of tools and services that all come together to ensure that no pathway goes unseen for the next generation of talent. Evolve Assess is a crucial piece of that puzzle.”
Founded by Richard Anderson in 2016, Evolve Assess, based near Sunderland, works with clients such as NatWest Group and St James’s Place, delivering automated and simplified assessment processes that enable an engaging and insightful experience for psychometric candidate assessments and feedback.
It will work closely with TopScore, another member business of the Unseen Group that delivers digital assessment centre technology for large-scale employers. The two teams will unite to unlock product development and growth opportunities.
Richard Anderson said: “I was immediately impressed by Zac and the growth of the Unseen Group over recent years, adding a number of fantastic businesses to its portfolio – some of which I’ve already had the pleasure of working with directly.
“I’m excited to be contributing to the group’s mission by complementing its growing list of products and services with our online test platform.
“This deal was a no-brainer for me, and I’m incredibly proud to now be a part of this thriving business. Joining a group of highly innovative and dynamic brands will only strengthen and grow the service we offer our clients.”
