London marketing agency SoBold has made a ‘bold start’ to 2026 with the acquisition of Epik LLP’s development business unit and delivery team.
Epik is expected to be the first of a number of strategic acquisitions by SoBold this year as the business looks to accelerate growth and scale globally.
The purchase of Epik, a senior-led brand studio, follows a record 2025 for SoBold, which saw the company increase revenues by 55% to establish themselves as one of fastest-growing agencies in the UK.
SoBold founder Will Newland said: “This acquisition strengthens our enterprise B2B offering and is part of a broader set of strategic investments we plan to make this year as we continue to scale the business.
“We’ve worked closely with Epik over the past five years and their client base and approach are a strong fit for SoBold.”
The acquisition will bring substantial benefits to Epik’s clients, while enabling SoBold to enhance capacity.
Sam Philips, SoBold technical director, said: “Epik’s clients will benefit from SoBold’s in-house development expertise whilst maintaining the relationship continuity they value.
“This acquisition strengthens our operational scale and delivery capacity, providing a solid foundation for the growth we have planned this year.”
Epik’s delivery team will move across to SoBold, maintaining continuity for Epik’s clients throughout and beyond the transition.
The acquisition enables Epik to have a sharper focus on its core proposition as a senior-led brand studio.
By stepping away from ongoing website delivery and maintenance, Epik will concentrate exclusively on brand strategy, design, and consultancy-led work.
Andy Dyer, founder of Epik LLP, said: “This move allows Epik to double down on what we do best – senior-led brand thinking, strategy and design.
“The acquisition by SoBold gives our clients continuity and an upgrade in delivery, while freeing us to focus fully on building brands with clarity and confidence.”
Both businesses will continue to operate independently, working collaboratively where appropriate to ensure a seamless experience for existing clients and to unlock new opportunities moving forward.