This past week has been a defining moment for Xyra Group as we continue to build a high-performance investment consortium focused on acquiring and scaling digital-first businesses. From strengthening our executive leadership to refining our sourcing team and expanding into new acquisition verticals, the momentum is accelerating across all fronts.
Executive Team Expansion: New CFO & NED Join Xyra Group
We are proud to welcome two high-caliber leaders to the Xyra Group board:
- Premal Parekh has officially joined as our Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With over £1.6B in transactional experience and £1B+ in AUM oversight, Premal brings institutional-grade financial leadership to support our growth, governance, and capital deployment strategy.
- Jonathan Loretto joins us as a Non-Executive Director (NED). A global technology and commercial leader, Jonathan has driven digital transformation at GFT, HSBC, IBM, and beyond making him an invaluable asset as we scale across tech-enabled sectors.
Their combined expertise will significantly enhance Xyra Group’s capabilities in M&A execution, integration strategy, and operational discipline.
Intern Team Optimization: Quality Over Quantity
In our commitment to operational excellence, we have made strategic adjustments to our intern program this week:
- 28 interns were removed due to underperformance and misalignment with our sourcing standards
- 5 exceptional new interns were added to the team after a rigorous screening process
Our current team now consists of top-performing analysts focused solely on sourcing high-quality opportunities. At Xyra, we believe that great companies are built by exceptional people nothing less.
Exploring New Acquisition Verticals
While e-commerce remains our core focus, we have started evaluating new verticals for strategic acquisitions. We are now actively exploring deal flow in the following sectors:
- SaaS (Software as a Service)
- Mobile and Web App Businesses
- Advertising and Marketing Agencies
- Recruitment Platforms and Agencies
- SEO-Focused Service Businesses
These verticals align with our investment thesis: high-margin, recurring revenue models with operational scalability and long-term digital relevance.
If you are a founder or advisor in these sectors looking to sell, partner, or scale, we welcome the opportunity to connect. Reach out to us HERE.
Looking Ahead
This week marks a continued evolution in Xyra Group’s journey. With:
- A world-class CFO and strategic NED now on board
- A leaner, stronger intern team focused on quality deal sourcing
- A broader acquisition mandate beyond e-commerce
We are well-positioned to accelerate our mission of acquiring and scaling high-performing digital businesses.
