Bridgepoint, a global mid-market investor, has announced its agreement to acquire a majority stake in ht.digital, a London-headquartered company specializing in digital asset assurance and technology solutions. The investment will be made by Bridgepoint Development Capital V, Bridgepoint’s fund dedicated to supporting fast-growing businesses across Europe.
Digital assets, encompassing cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and tokenised financial instruments built on blockchain technology, are becoming an integral component of the global financial system. As their adoption increases, regulatory frameworks are creating significant demand for independent, institutional-grade assurance services designed to enhance transparency and protect investors.
ht.digital operates as a leading transparency layer for digital assets. The firm provides services ranging from proof of reserves and attestations to financial audit, corporate finance, and operations. With a global presence, it serves over 700 clients worldwide. The company leverages blockchain expertise, accounting knowledge, and operational know-how, alongside proprietary tools for on-chain verification, reconciliation, and reporting. Its role in facilitating access to institutional demand for digital asset issuers continues to expand.
Since its carve-out from Harris & Trotter LLP in 2023, ht.digital has established itself as a leader in its segment, achieving nearly 100% organic revenue CAGR over the past two years, supported by client acquisitions across exchanges, blockchain platforms, and institutional entities. The company operates in a market projected for rapid growth, poised to benefit from increasing institutional adoption and regulatory demand for independent assurance.
Bridgepoint’s investment aims to support ht.digital in its international scaling and further professionalization of its platform, building on its recent expansion into Europe. The partnership is expected to enable continued investment in the firm’s product and data innovation, as well as the recruitment of specialist talent.
Matt Legg, Partner at Bridgepoint, stated, “ht.digital sits at the intersection of two powerful, long-term trends — the institutional adoption of digital assets and the growing regulatory demand for independent audit and assurance. Nick and his team have built an exceptional business that combines accounting rigour, crypto-native expertise and advanced automation to deliver trusted assurance in a rapidly evolving market. We’re delighted to partner with them to help realise ht.digital’s potential as the global leader in its field.”
Nick Newman, Founder and CEO of ht.digital, commented, “Today is an important milestone for ht.digital. I’m immensely proud of what our team has built and grateful to our clients, my partners and Harris & Trotter for their support on the journey. Bridgepoint understands our business and knows how to scale professional services and technology firms. They are the ideal partner for ht.digital’s growth ambitions as we invest in our platform and expand internationally.”
Bridgepoint received advice from Bain (Commercial), Cleary Gottlieb (Legal), EY (Financial & Tax), Areta (M&A), and Achilles (ESG). ht.digital was advised by Arrowpoint Advisory (Corporate Finance), Roland Berger (Commercial), and Dentons (Legal). The transaction is anticipated to conclude in the first half of 2026, pending customary regulatory approvals. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Bridgepoint Group manages $87 billion of assets and specializes in private equity, infrastructure, and private credit, maintaining a presence in Europe, North America, and Asia. ht.digital, registered with the ICAEW, provides audit, assurance, accounting, operations, and technology services across the UK, EU, Middle East, APAC, and the Americas.
