Hivest-backed Agora Makers acquires UK heritage and solar lighting firm Acrospire

• Agora Makers, backed by Hivest Capital Partners, agreed to acquire UK solar and heritage lighting specialist Acrospire.
• Deal gives Agora Makers its first operational foothold in the UK, expanding access to English-speaking markets.
• Acrospire was founded in 2012 by Tim Barker and Hatty Stallard, building largely organic growth in the UK.
• Business operates from Basingstoke, designing and manufacturing a large share of its lighting products in the UK.
• Acrospire will keep its brand, organization, and current leadership team under Agora Makers.

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