Palatine Private Equity has invested in OryxAlign, a specialist provider of mission-critical network design, build and managed IT services.
The strategic partnership will accelerate London-based OryxAlign’s growth across its core markets, including the fast-growing data centre and built environment sectors.
The partnership will provide the platform and capital to pursue both organic growth and targeted strategic M&A.
The investment represents the second deal from Palatine’s £254 million Buyout Fund V, the sustainably-driven investor’s biggest-ever fund. It is the firm’s third key tech services investment in 12 months and follows Atombit Group and Fulfilmentcrowd in 2025
Founded in 2006 by Carl Henriksen, OryxAlign is one of a small number of scaled technology specialists operating across the critical infrastructure services markets.
Headquartered in the UK and operating globally, the business employs around 130 people and serves a long-standing and loyal client base across the UK and Europe.
OryxAlign has delivered revenue CAGR of 16% over FY23 to FY26, with momentum building into FY27. The data centre sector — a key growth engine for the business — is forecast to grow at nearly 30% a year, amid strong and growing demand for technically complex, integrated network solutions.
Both OryxAlign and Palatine are certified B Corporations — and for OryxAlign, that shared status was one of the defining factors in selecting a partner. Shared values and a commitment to responsible business practice were as important as commercial credentials. It is also a market differentiator:
OryxAlign is the only B Corp-certified provider operating across both the data centre and construction sectors, a distinction that strengthens client relationships and competitive positioning.
Palatine’s investment will support OryxAlign’s next phase of growth through a combination of organic expansion, underpinned by investment in people, systems and technology, and targeted strategic M&A to broaden its service offering and extend its geographic reach, particularly in European markets including the Nordics and Germany where the business already operates.
“This is a real partnership, not just an investment, and that distinction matters to me and the whole team,” said Carl Henriksen, founder and CEO of OryxAlign. “Palatine brings more than capital.
“They bring expertise, a collaborative approach, deep sector knowledge, and a shared belief that how you do business is just as important as what you achieve.
“Together, we will be better positioned to extend our presence across the critical infrastructure sectors where we operate, bringing more capability and reach to the clients who depend on us. And critically, this creates further career opportunities for our people to grow, to develop, and to take on bigger roles as we scale.
“The fact that Palatine is also B Corp certified was a decisive factor. It confirmed our values were aligned and that this is a partner who understands that sustainable, responsible growth and strong commercial performance are not in conflict. We are excited about what we will build together.”
Danielle Garland, investment director at Palatine, said: “OryxAlign is already a stand-out player in its market place led by an ambitious and talented CEO and leadership team. Since our first interaction with Carl nearly four years ago we have followed the company’s progress closely and now look forward to helping them to go further and faster in terms of their growth.
“The critical infrastructure sector with the data centre sector as a core component is one of the most exciting growth verticals in tech services and OryxAlign’s end-to-end capability — from network design and build through to managed services — gives it a compelling and differentiated position.
“This investment also reflects Palatine’s strong track record in scaling technology and managed services businesses. Our experience with companies including Acora and FourNet gives us a deep understanding of what it takes to build market-leading platforms in this space — and we are looking forward to bringing that expertise to bear alongside Carl and the team.
“OryxAlign’s B Corp certification is also a genuine differentiator —as a fellow B Corp, sustainability is not a box we tick; it is central to how we invest and how we create long-term value.”
The Palatine investment team included Danielle Garland and Partner Andy Strickland, who have now joined the company’s board. They were supported by Shiyu Pan and Stephanie Wall from the sustainability team, Greta Steponaviciute from the value enhancement team and Nigel Moss from the portfolio team.
Palatine was advised by: BDO (buyside corporate finance); Shoosmiths (legal); Wilson Partners (financial and tax due diligence); Analysys Mason (commercial due diligence); Coppett Hill (GTM due diligence); Stratton (management due diligence); CIL (data due diligence); Dave Loughenbury (IT due diligence); Lockton (insurance due diligence) and RSM (tax structuring).
OryxAlign was advised by KPMG (corporate finance) and DWF (legal).
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