Apiary Capital sells ROAR B2B to CloserStill Media
ROAR B2B, an organiser of specialist trade shows and conferences, is sold by Apiary Capital to event organiser CloserStill Media. Terms were not disclosed.
ROAR manages a portfolio of content-led trade shows and conferences serving professional communities across the environmental, healthcare and business technology sectors.
Under Apiary's ownership, ROAR made two strategic acquisitions, which helped its Environmental Services & Solutions Expo become the UK's leading environmental event. ROAR CEO Duncan Kirk said the deal recognises the quality of the business and its people, and that CloserStill will help the business scale by building on its brands and global reach.
Apiary partner Dan Adler said the firm was proud to have supported ROAR's journey and wished the team well. No value was disclosed.
Deal facts
- Target
- ROAR B2B
- Business
- Organiser of specialist, content-led trade shows and conferences in environmental, healthcare and business technology sectors
- Buyer
- CloserStill Media
- Seller
- Apiary Capital
- Deal type
- Exit
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom
- Status
- Completed
- Announced
- Thursday, October 22, 2026
Sources
- Apiary CapitalOct 23, 2026
- exhibitionnews.ukOct 22, 2026
- Trade Show News NetworkOct 29, 2026
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