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GP Bullhound advised WestBridge on its investment into Koto Studio.

April 10, 2025

London, 8 April 2025 - GP Bullhound acted as exclusive financial advisor to private equity firm WestBridge on its investment in Koto Studio, the global creative agency providing integrated brand strategy, identity, and digital implementational services to some of the world’s most influential companies. Headquartered in London, with studios in the Los Angeles, New York, Berlin, and Sydney.

Team

Ravi Ghedia

Sector

Digital Services

Region

UK/Ireland

WestBridge will support the business to deliver continued organic growth in its core US, European and APAC markets alongside M&A to accelerate scale, broaden its geographic reach and expand service capabilities

Ravi Ghedia, Partner, at GP Bullhound, commented: “We see a growing premium placed on brand identity as companies fight for relevance in crowded, digital-first markets. The ability to build trust, clarity, and distinction through design is becoming a key driver of competitive advantage.”

This transaction is further testament to GP Bullhound’s position as a leading adviser globally in the Digital Services sector, having recently advised Croud on its sale to ECI Partners, Unlimited on its sale to Accenture, and Goat on its sale to WPP, among many others.

Enquiries
For enquiries, please contact:
Ravi Ghedia, Partner, at ravi.ghedia@gpbullhound.com

About GP Bullhound
GP Bullhound is a leading technology advisory and investment firm, providing transaction advice and capital to the world’s best entrepreneurs and founders. Founded in 1999, the firm operates across 13 offices in Europe and the US. For more information, visit www.gpbullhound.com.