M&AAug 5, 2026, 08:35 UTC

Unseen Group buys two London firms, its 12th and 13th deals

What's the deal? Salford-based Unseen Group has acquired two London businesses: early careers recruitment firm The Ladder Group and HR tech advisory firm Udder. The purchases bring the company's total number of acquisitions to 13.

Who's involved? Unseen is a talent partner for enterprise employers. The Ladder Group focuses on early careers recruitment, while Udder advises on HR technology decisions.

What changes? Unseen's workforce has grown to more than 145 full-time equivalent employees globally. The deals extend its reach across enterprise talent and technology.

Why now? Unseen says demand for tech leadership and recruitment services is rising as employers navigate a fast-moving talent and HR technology market.

What's the endgame? Chief executive Zac Williams said the group has "spent years building and acquiring hiring technology platforms," with solutions supporting "some of the world's largest employers across every stage of the talent journey." He called the two deals "a huge moment for us."

Dan Ball, founder of The Ladder Group, said combining his firm's expertise with Unseen's platforms would let the business "deliver even more innovative, end-to-end solutions for our clients." Udder co-founder Alan Walker said joining Unseen would bring the firm's independent advice "to more organisations."

The signal: Unseen is consolidating recruitment services and HR technology under one roof, betting that employers want end-to-end support as hiring tools grow more complex.