OakNorth to acquire a minority stake in Realise.

OakNorth, a digital bank specializing in SME growth, agreed to acquire a minority stake in Realise, a Sheffield-based training provider. Financial terms were not disclosed. "We have an ambitious business growth strategy which we will be delivering in 2025 and beyond, and partnering with OakNorth has given us the opportunity to continue seeking the acquisitions which we believe are crucial to our future progression," Gregg Scott, Realise CEO.