Alderley Park medcomms agency secures investment for expansion

Alderley Park based medcomms agency, Helios Medical Communications, has secured investment to support its expansion both in the UK and internationally.

The medcomms agency, which has offices in Alderley Park and Oxford, has received investment from £900 million private equity fund, NorthEdge. The investment will be used to finance a new office location in Manchester city centre, as well as to evaluate plans for the company expand overseas.

Helios, which works with global pharmaceuticals firms, has previously been recognised by the 2020 Sunday Times FastTrack 100 for the growth it has achieved already.

Andrew Minnock, Managing Director of Helios, said:

Despite some of the broader challenges in 2020, we’ve enjoyed another excellent year. The business continues to go from strength to strength and that is all down to the people and expertise that we have in our growing team.

“From the outset, NorthEdge recognised the importance of the positive culture we have developed, which makes them the ideal partner to support our next phase of growth. We are continuing to recruit top talent in the UK to support global client demand, as well as launching offices internationally to enhance our global footprint. Having NorthEdge’s expertise and support on that journey will be invaluable.”

Phil Frame, Director and Head of North West at NorthEdge, said:

Andrew, Simon, Emma and Jim, supported by the senior leadership team, have built a fantastic business based on expertise, passion and a strong team culture. Their focus on investing in people and a commitment to delivering outstanding, high-quality service has enabled Helios to build an excellent reputation with its growing client base. They continue to enjoy strong demand for their services and we look forward to partnering with the team over the coming years to capitalise on the opportunities for growth.”

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