Special Group
Waterman becomes a significant shareholder alongside Special's worldwide partners in a unified global structure. Partner-led businesses retain operating autonomy. Investment supports market expansion, design, PR, strategic consulting, technology and talent. Tony Bradbourne becomes Global Creative Chairman, with Cade Heyde and Lindsey Evans as Global Co-CEOs. The primary announcement does not disclose exact ownership, consideration or valuation; no majority or minority percentage is inferred.
- ID
- D211
- Date
- 2026-10-30
- Year
- 2026
- Sector
- Branded content & agency
- Target
- Special Group
- Principal talent / founder
- Tony Bradbourne
- Talent-led
- No
- Acquirer / investor
- Waterman Capital
- Acquirer type
- Private equity / growth capital
- Deal type
- Strategic equity investment
- Stake %
- Undisclosed
- Deal value ($M)
- Undisclosed
- Implied valuation ($M)
- Undisclosed
- Revenue at deal ($M)
- Undisclosed
- Implied revenue multiple
- Undisclosed
- Value confidence
- Undisclosed
- Status
- Announced
- Term
- Not specified
- Date added
- 2026-10-30
- Last verified
- 2026-10-30
Source: Waterman Capital (company announcement)
Deal value and implied valuation are separate measures. Undisclosed financial terms are not inferred. Read the methodology.