Technology Archives | PE Hub https://www.pehub.com/sectors/technology/ For the world's private equity markets Thu, 21 Dec 2023 20:21:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 Fiber optic tech firm Luna snags $50m from White Hat Capital https://www.pehub.com/fiber-optic-tech-firm-luna-snags-50m-from-white-hat-capital/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 19:10:22 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003681230 Proceeds from this strategic investment were partially used to fund the acquisition of Silixa, a UK-based provider of fiber optic systems and solutions.

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]]> Advent-backed Neoris scoops up cloud consulting firm Forefront https://www.pehub.com/advent-backed-neoris-scoops-up-cloud-consulting-firm-forefront/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:08:51 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003681217 Headquartered in Miami, Neoris is a global digital accelerator.

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]]> Enlightenment Capital invests in cybersecurity software firm Ridgeline International https://www.pehub.com/enlightenment-capital-invests-in-cybersecurity-software-firm-ridgeline-international/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 13:42:51 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003681192 Raymond James served as financial advisor to Ridgeline on the transaction.

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]]> PSG-backed Traliant acquires DEI-focused eLearning company Kantola https://www.pehub.com/psg-backed-traliant-acquires-dei-focused-elearning-company-kantola/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 17:33:35 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003681134 Traliant is a provider of online compliance training solutions.

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]]> Beekman Group-backed AutoManager snaps up safety recall tech firm AutoAp https://www.pehub.com/beekman-group-backed-automanager-snaps-up-safety-recall-tech-firm-autoap/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:25:08 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003681114 AutoManager is a provider of software solutions to the auto dealership industry.

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]]> Hg’s Alan Cline: ‘The AI revolution is real’ https://www.pehub.com/hgs-alan-cline-the-ai-revolution-is-real/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 12:00:24 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003681009 'We see opportunities for our companies to harness the power of AI for both customer-facing applications and internal productivity opportunities.'

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]]> GI Partners to acquire telecom service provider DQE Communications https://www.pehub.com/gi-partners-to-acquire-telecom-service-provider-dqe-communications/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 17:47:53 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003681066 The seller was Duquesne Light Holdings.

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]]> Carlyle and Insight Partners to invest in enterprise software firm Exiger https://www.pehub.com/carlyle-and-insight-partners-to-invest-in-enterprise-software-firm-exiger/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 13:07:41 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003681023 The company’s management, founders, and existing investor Carrick Capital Partners will reinvest equity as part of this transaction.

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]]> Stonepeak to provide up to $200m to digital infrastructure provider GTA https://www.pehub.com/stonepeak-to-provide-up-to-200m-to-digital-infrastructure-provider-gta/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:53:51 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680994 Huntsman Family Investments will continue to be the majority owner of GTA and operate the asset.

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]]> Bluestone invests in Magnifi creator VideoVerse https://www.pehub.com/bluestone-invests-in-magnifi-creator-videoverse/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:13:25 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680987 In connection with this investment, Bluestone’s Sharma will join VideoVerse’s board of directors.

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]]> Clearlake Capital and Insight Partners to take software firm Alteryx private for $4.4bn https://www.pehub.com/clearlake-capital-and-insight-partners-to-take-software-firm-alteryx-private-for-4-4bn/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 13:51:01 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680976 According to the terms of the deal, Alteryx stockholders will receive $48.25 per share in cash for each share they own.

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]]> EQT’s Alex Darden: Private capital has a huge role to play in the transition to net zero https://www.pehub.com/eqts-alex-darden-private-capital-has-a-huge-role-to-play-in-the-transition-to-net-zero/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 12:00:15 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680936 Madison Energy Infrastructure was among EQT’s most significant infrastructure investments of 2023.

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]]> Vista’s Patrick Severson: Promising enterprise software sectors in 2024 include cybersecurity, energy transition, healthcare IT https://www.pehub.com/vistas-patrick-severson-promising-enterprise-software-sectors-in-2024-include-cybersecurity-energy-transition-healthcare-it/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 12:00:02 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680803 Vista signed two platform investments, TRG Screen and Energy Exemplar, in H2 despite the deal downturn.

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]]> Argosy Private Equity takes controlling stake in warehouse racking firm Wize Solutions https://www.pehub.com/argosy-private-equity-takes-controlling-stake-in-warehouse-racking-firm-wize-solutions/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 16:22:47 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680886 Wize was founded in 2007.

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]]> TruArc Partners backs Watchtower Security https://www.pehub.com/truarc-partners-backs-watchtower-security/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:11:50 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680875 Watchtower Security was founded in 2004.

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]]> Allied Industrial Partners-backed CES Power buys entertainment industry IT services firm Roundrock https://www.pehub.com/allied-industrial-partners-backed-ces-power-buys-entertainment-industry-it-services-firm-roundrock/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:46:15 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680848 Based in Memphis, CES Power is a provider of sustainable mobile power generation, distribution, and temperature control solutions for large events.

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]]> Software firm CINC grabs investment from Hg https://www.pehub.com/software-firm-cinc-grabs-investment-from-hg/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:43:19 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680849 CINC Systems' existing backer is Spectrum Equity.

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]]> Mountaingate-backed WTWH Media acquires Engineering.com https://www.pehub.com/mountaingate-backed-wtwh-media-acquires-engineering-com/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 22:51:42 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680777 Engineering.com is a digital B2B media platform with headquarters in Toronto.

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]]> Managed IT firm Focus snags investment from Seacoast https://www.pehub.com/managed-it-firm-focus-snags-investment-from-seacoast/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:44:01 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680766 In conjunction with this deal, Doug Alexander stepped down as Focus’ CEO, but plans to continue his strategic relationship with the company as a member of its board of managers.

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]]> Do Electric Sheep dream of AI-powered lawn mowers? https://www.pehub.com/why-vc-backed-electric-sheep-is-looking-to-private-equity-to-build-a-landscaping-fleet/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 12:00:09 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680670 VC-backed Electric Sheep expects to announce lawnmowing service deals later on Wednesday, as the startup gears up to launch a PE fund.

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]]> Gryphon-backed Ncontracts scoops up compliance software firm Quantivate https://www.pehub.com/gryphon-backed-ncontracts-scoops-up-compliance-software-firm-quantivate/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 20:13:03 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680732 Ncontracts is a provider of integrated compliance, risk, and vendor management solutions to the financial services industry.

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]]> Rogers Communications to sell interest in Cogeco to CDPQ https://www.pehub.com/rogers-communications-to-sell-interest-in-cogeco-to-cdpq/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 20:09:27 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680706 The aggregate purchase price is about C$829 million.

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]]> OceanSound-backed Lynx Software Technologies snaps up software provider Timesys https://www.pehub.com/oceansound-backed-lynx-software-technologies-snaps-up-software-provider-timesys/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:29:30 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680721 Lynx is a provider of foundational, open architecture software solutions.

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]]> TPG-backed Nintex snaps up low-code platform Skuid https://www.pehub.com/tpg-backed-nintex-snaps-up-low-code-platform-skuid/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 15:54:34 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680717 Nintex is a provider of process intelligence and automation solutions.

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]]> Bain Capital Tech Opps seeing 30-40% productivity gains from GenAI engineering tools https://www.pehub.com/bain-capital-tech-opps-seeing-30-40-productivity-gains-from-genai-engineering-tools/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 13:48:53 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680698 ‘This enables a pretty dramatic acceleration of development timelines and product roadmaps’, says Darren Abrahamson, partner at Bain Capital Tech Opportunities.

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]]> Genstar-backed Prometheus Group scoops up software provider MobilOps https://www.pehub.com/genstar-backed-prometheus-group-scoops-up-software-provider-mobilops/ Mon, 11 Dec 2023 20:51:36 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680673 The seller was Turner Industries.

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]]> Ascendent Capital to take Hollysys Automation Technologies private https://www.pehub.com/ascendent-capital-to-take-hollysys-automation-technologies-private/ Mon, 11 Dec 2023 19:22:14 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680668 The deal is valued at about $1.66 billion.

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]]> PSG and Silversmith-backed Formstack acquires forms provider Formsite https://www.pehub.com/psg-and-silversmith-backed-formstack-acquires-forms-provider-formsite/ Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:06:52 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680647 Formstack is a workplace productivity platform.

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]]> H.I.G.-backed Hibu acquires Signpost’s software unit https://www.pehub.com/h-i-g-backed-hibu-acquires-signposts-software-unit/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 13:33:59 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680607 Hibu is a provider of digital marketing solutions to local businesses in the U.S.

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]]> Capstreet scoops up software provider PlanetBids https://www.pehub.com/capstreet-scoops-up-software-provider-planetbids/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 12:51:25 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680601 PlanetBids was founded in 2000 by Alan and Arpie Zavian.

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]]> Blackstone and Digital Realty partner in $7bn JV https://www.pehub.com/blackstone-and-digital-realty-team-up-in-e7bn-jv/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 09:23:45 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680597 Digital Realty is a cloud- and carrier-neutral data center, colocation and interconnection provider.

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]]> Thoma Bravo-backed Nearmap to buy software provider Betterview https://www.pehub.com/thoma-bravo-backed-nearmap-to-buy-software-provider-betterview/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 16:30:45 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680576 Nearmap is a location intelligence and aerial imagery solutions provider.

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]]> Boathouse Capital-backed ACI Learning buys Infosec Learning https://www.pehub.com/boathouse-capital-backed-aci-learning-buys-infosec-learning/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:47:24 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680554 ACI Learning is an audit, cybersecurity and IT training company.

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]]> Madison Dearborn-backed Zilliant buys digital sales platform In Mind Cloud https://www.pehub.com/madison-dearborn-backed-zilliant-buys-digital-sales-platform-in-mind-cloud/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 16:06:18 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680513 Zilliant is a provider of price and revenue optimization and management solutions.

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]]> Riverside Company invests in time tracking software provider busybusy https://www.pehub.com/riverside-company-invests-in-time-tracking-software-provider-busybusy/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:30:06 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680504 This investment is the latest add-on to Riverside portfolio company ToolWatch.

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]]> H.I.G. Capital snaps up IT solutions firm Mainline https://www.pehub.com/h-i-g-capital-snaps-up-it-solutions-firm-mainline/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:27:07 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680506 Mainline CEO Jeff Dobbelaere will continue to lead the company.

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]]> Capitol Meridian Partners backs software firm Clarity Innovations https://www.pehub.com/capitol-meridian-partners-backs-software-firm-clarity-innovations/ Mon, 04 Dec 2023 18:17:29 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680403 Clarity’s founders and management team will continue to lead the firm and remain significant shareholders.

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]]> Francisco Partners backs merger of sheet music publisher Hal Leonard and music apps creator Muse Group https://www.pehub.com/francisco-partners-backs-merger-of-sheet-music-publisher-hal-leonard-and-music-apps-creator-muse-group/ Mon, 04 Dec 2023 15:20:44 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680375 Hal Leonard’s licensed arrangements include scores from Taylor Swift and The Beatles to John Williams and Disney soundtracks.

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]]> JPE leads $1bn investment in tech company SilverSun https://www.pehub.com/jpe-leads-1bn-investment-in-tech-company-silversun/ Mon, 04 Dec 2023 15:12:09 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680371 JPE is providing $900 million while co-investors, which include Sequoia Heritage, are providing $100 million.

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]]> Thoma Bravo exits cybersecurity firm Imperva https://www.pehub.com/thoma-bravo-exits-cybersecurity-firm-imperva/ Mon, 04 Dec 2023 12:51:20 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680349 The deal puts Imperva at a valuation of about $3.6 billion.

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]]> Partners Group got ahead of growing software sale pipeline with Civica exit https://www.pehub.com/partners-group-dodged-upcoming-software-asset-volley-with-civica-sale/ Mon, 04 Dec 2023 10:47:42 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680337 Blackstone agreed to buy Civica, a cloud software service provider, from Partners Group for around $2.5bn in late November.

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]]> LFM bets on SisTech circuit boards as manufacturing moves back to the US https://www.pehub.com/lfm-bets-on-sistech-circuit-boards-as-manufacturing-moves-back-to-the-us/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 12:00:16 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680228 SisTech is the sixth platform company in LFM’s third fund of $310m, which closed in 2022.

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]]> May River Capital completes 2nd deal in Q4 with RLE Technologies https://www.pehub.com/may-river-capital-completes-2nd-deal-in-q4-with-rle-technologies/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 17:01:17 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680275 RLE is a facility environment monitoring, fluid leak detection and airflow management service provider.

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]]> KKR, Hologic form medtech platform Maverix Medical https://www.pehub.com/kkr-hologic-form-medtech-platform-maverix-medical/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:35:32 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680250 Maverix Medical, which focuses on lung cancer diagnostics, will be managed by Ajax Health.

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]]> Osceola Capital-backed Talent Groups buys Progilisys https://www.pehub.com/osceola-capital-backed-talent-groups-buys-progilisys/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:34:54 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680192 Progilisys is an IT staffing and IT-managed service provider.

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]]> Madison Dearborn Partners snaps up T2S Solutions https://www.pehub.com/madison-dearborn-partners-snaps-up-t2s-solutions/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:23:37 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680190 T2S provides R&D, prototyping, engineering, integration and technology products.

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]]> NewSpring brings its playbook to sports marketer Underdog https://www.pehub.com/newspring-brings-its-playbook-to-sports-marker-underdog/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:00:36 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679620 NewSpring bought Underdog in June and announced its first add-on earlier in November.

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]]> LFM Capital invests in SisTech Manufacturing https://www.pehub.com/lfm-capital-invests-in-sistech-manufacturing/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:14:34 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680109 SisTech manufactures PCBAs for defense, aerospace, industrial and consumer applications.

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]]> Inside the exit: Riverside invested in tech and talent to grow Energy Exemplar https://www.pehub.com/inside-the-exit-how-the-riverside-company-scaled-energy-exemplar/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 12:00:20 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679728 Riverside is selling the Australian business, which develops simulation software for power companies, to Blackstone and Vista.

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]]> OEP to carve-out TechnipFMC’s Measurement Solutions biz https://www.pehub.com/oep-to-carve-out-technipfmcs-measurement-solutions-biz/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:21:13 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679695 The business provides liquid meters, integrated load management metering systems and related digital services.

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]]> Fairfax Financial submits proposal to take Farmers Edge private https://www.pehub.com/fairfax-financial-submits-proposal-to-take-farmers-edge-private/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 22:14:13 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679644 Fairfax currently owns around 61.4 percent of Farmers Edge’s common shares.

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]]> Arlington scoops up software firm Exostar https://www.pehub.com/arlington-scoops-up-software-firm-exostar/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:56:56 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679631 The seller was Thoma Bravo.

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]]> CallTower grabs investment from BV https://www.pehub.com/calltower-grabs-investment-from-bv/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 20:23:20 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679575 The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year.

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]]> Francisco Partners-backed SonicWall buys managed services provider Solutions Granted https://www.pehub.com/francisco-partners-backed-sonicwall-buys-managed-services-provider-solutions-granted/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:01:43 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679554 SonicWall is a cybersecurity firm.

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]]> Neuberger Berman takes minority stake in environmental and health compliance software provider HSI https://www.pehub.com/neuberger-berman-takes-minority-stake-in-environmental-and-health-compliance-software-provider-hsi/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:22:57 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679536 Waud Capital will retain a majority stake in HSI.

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]]> Thoma Bravo to take German software developer EQS private for $435m https://www.pehub.com/thoma-bravo-signs-investment-agreement-with-eqs/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:16:49 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679535 EQS is 'at the forefront of three megatrends: digitization, regulation and ESG, which have been driving its profitable growth,' said Thoma Bravo's Irina Hemmers.

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]]> NYSE’s Michael Harris optimistic about IPOs in 2024 https://www.pehub.com/nyses-michael-harris-optimistic-about-ipos-in-2024/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:00:36 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679508 'There is a healthy pipeline of IPOs at the NYSE, among US and international issuers and across industry sectors. Private equity and VC-backed transactions continue to represent a meaningful portion of that backlog.'

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]]> TELEO Capital-backed Sharpen Technologies snaps up Plum Voice https://www.pehub.com/teleo-capital-backed-sharpen-technologies-snaps-up-plum-voice/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:37:22 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679500 SharpenCX is an all-in-one unified contact center platform.

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]]> Century Park-backed MCCi scoops up govtech firm GovBuilt https://www.pehub.com/century-park-backed-mcci-scoops-up-govtech-firm-govbuilt/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:12:10 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679497 MCCi is a business process automation company.

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]]> Washington Harbour Partners picks up cybersecurity firm SIXGen https://www.pehub.com/washington-harbour-partners-picks-up-cybersecurity-firm-sixgen/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:02:39 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679490 SIXGEN will continue to be led by the company’s founder and CEO Ethan Dietrich.

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]]> Enlightened Hospitality Investments backs restaurant tech company Qu https://www.pehub.com/enlightened-hospitality-investments-backs-restaurant-tech-company-qu/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 13:20:22 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679480 USHG's existing backers include Cota Capital, NRD Capital and restaurant group Bobby Cox Companies.

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]]> Apax Digital Funds leads over $100m in vet and pet services software provider Petvisor https://www.pehub.com/apax-digital-funds-leads-over-100m-in-vet-and-pet-services-software-provider-petvisor/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:11:31 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679425 Other backers included Frontier Growth, PeakSpan Capital, and Petvisor’s management team.

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]]> Branford-backed Lafayette Instrument scoops up scientific equipment supplier https://www.pehub.com/branford-backed-lafayette-instrument-scoops-up-scientific-equipment-supplier/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 13:32:44 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679373 Lafayette is a maker of scientific instrumentation equipment for the life sciences, polygraph and human evaluation markets.

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]]> Francisco Partners and TPG complete take-private acquisition of observability platform New Relic https://www.pehub.com/francisco-partners-and-tpg-complete-take-private-acquisition-of-observability-platform-new-relic/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:19:27 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679279 The deal was for about $6.5 billion or $87 per share.

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]]> ParkerGale scoops up two market intelligence firms Gap Intelligence and Deep.ad https://www.pehub.com/parkergale-scoops-up-two-market-intelligence-firms-gap-intelligence-and-deep-ad/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 13:30:11 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679267 As part of the transaction, the combined company will be led by Greg Munves as CEO.

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]]> East Los Capital invests in software firm IO Connect Services https://www.pehub.com/east-los-capital-invests-in-software-firm-io-connect-services/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 14:56:36 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679234 The capital infusion will be used by IO Connect for hiring engineering staff and to expand its service offerings.

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]]> STG completes take-private buyout of media editing tools provider Avid Technology https://www.pehub.com/stg-completes-take-private-buyout-of-media-editing-tools-provider-avid-technology/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 12:49:52 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679221 The deal was for about $1.4 billion.

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]]> Gemspring-backed Amplix buys tech advisor TNS https://www.pehub.com/gemspring-backed-amplix-buys-tech-advisor-tns/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 12:35:27 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679223 Norwood, Massachusetts-based Amplix is a provider of technology advisory services and software.

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]]> Freshly capitalized Vertu snaps up ActiveState Software https://www.pehub.com/freshly-capitalized-vertu-snaps-up-activestate-software/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 15:53:43 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679164 ActiveState is a Vancouver-based software company that supports enterprise software developers in the creation and management of applications that use open-source programming languages.

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]]> Enlightenment Capital-backed IntelliBridge snaps up cybersecurity software firm RevaComm https://www.pehub.com/enlightenment-capital-backed-intellibridge-snaps-up-cybersecurity-software-firm-revacomm/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:20:08 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679088 IntelliBridge is a provider of advanced technology solutions to homeland security, federal law enforcement, defense, and civilian agencies.

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]]> Software firm KatRisk snags funding from TA Associates https://www.pehub.com/software-firm-katrisk-snags-funding-from-ta-associates/ Fri, 03 Nov 2023 16:14:32 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679070 KatRisk was founded in 2012.

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]]> Mainsail Partners backs software firm LinenMaster https://www.pehub.com/mainsail-partners-backs-software-firm-linenmaster/ Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:25:04 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679064 In addition to the investment, LinenMaster appointed Matt Amoia as CEO.

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]]> Leeds Equity-backed Exterro picks up data discovery platform Divebell https://www.pehub.com/leeds-equity-backed-exterro-picks-up-data-discovery-platform-divebell/ Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:58:24 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679063 Exterro is a provider of legal governance, risk and compliance software.

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]]> Cars.com acquires D2C Media from Housatonic Partners https://www.pehub.com/cars-com-acquires-d2c-media-from-housatonic-partners/ Thu, 02 Nov 2023 21:24:27 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679005 D2C Media is a Montreal-based automotive technology and digital solutions provider in Canada.

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]]> PE-backed MediaRadar scoops up Kantar’s North American ad intelligence unit Vivvix https://www.pehub.com/pe-backed-mediaradar-scoops-up-kantars-north-american-ad-intelligence-unit-vivvix/ Thu, 02 Nov 2023 14:57:22 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679014 New York City-based MediaRadar is an advertising intelligence and sales enablement platform.

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]]> Brookfield to acquire assets of data center company Cyxtera https://www.pehub.com/brookfield-infrastructure-partners-to-buy-data-center-services-provider-cyxtera/ Thu, 02 Nov 2023 12:09:57 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678997 Cyxtera is a Coral Gables, Florida-based data center colocation, interconnection services and digital infrastructure company.

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]]> Arlington-backed Eqlipse Technologies to acquire SR Technologies https://www.pehub.com/arlington-backed-eqlipse-technologies-to-acquire-sr-technologies/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 12:35:29 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678933 The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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]]> Insight Partners-backed AMCS acquires VC-backed FigBytes https://www.pehub.com/insight-partners-backed-amcs-acquires-vc-backed-figbytes/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 17:52:14 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678896 Based in Ottawa, FigBytes is software-as-a-service provider for ESG and sustainability management.

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]]> Blackstone and Vista Equity to buy software firm Energy Exemplar https://www.pehub.com/blackstone-and-vista-equity-to-buy-software-firm-energy-exemplar/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 13:29:19 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678868 The seller is The Riverside Company.

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]]> Hubbell to acquire manufacturer Comvest-backed Systems Control for $1.1bn https://www.pehub.com/hubbell-to-acquire-manufacturer-comvest-backed-systems-control-for-1-1bn/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 12:12:41 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678857 Shelton, Connecticut-based Systems Control is a maker of substation control and relay panels, as well as turnkey substation control building solutions.

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]]> Searchlight invests in Mainstream Fiber Networks https://www.pehub.com/searchlight-invests-in-mainstream-fiber-networks/ Mon, 30 Oct 2023 16:45:24 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678820 Latham & Watkins served as legal counsel to Searchlight on the deal.

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]]> Arcline-backed Fairbanks Morse Defense acquires tech company American Fan https://www.pehub.com/arcline-backed-fairbanks-morse-defense-acquires-tech-company-american-fan/ Mon, 30 Oct 2023 15:56:56 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678807 Fairbanks Morse Defense is a builder of naval power and propulsion systems.

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]]> Arcadea Group acquires majority stake in Europe’s Becosoft https://www.pehub.com/arcadea-group-invests-in-becosoft/ Mon, 30 Oct 2023 13:55:52 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678779 Becosoft is a Temse, Belgium-based provider of POS and ERP solutions for retailers and wholesalers.

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]]> Performant Capital picks up ticketing platform SquadUP https://www.pehub.com/performant-capital-picks-up-ticketing-platform-squadup/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 14:47:32 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678736 Founded in 2013, SquadUP's clients include New York City Wine & Food Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, Williams Sonoma, and Sephora.

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]]> Audax intends to countersue HIG Capital over Mobileum deal https://www.pehub.com/audax-intends-to-countersue-hig-capital-over-mobileum-deal/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 22:14:37 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678704 HIG filed a lawsuit earlier in the week, accusing Audax of misrepresenting the financial condition of Mobileum, in which the two mid-market firms co-invest.

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]]> Software developer Roko Labs grabs investment from WestView https://www.pehub.com/software-developer-roko-labs-grabs-investment-from-westview/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 17:56:53 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678695 Roko Labs was founded in 2013 by Dmitry Rakovitsky, Sergei Selin, and Amy Kadomatsu.

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]]> Oakley to invest in Australian hosting and email provider Webcentral https://www.pehub.com/oakley-to-invest-in-australian-hosting-and-email-provider-webcentral/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 12:40:12 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678638 The seller is Webcentral Limited.

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]]> Blackstone CTO John Stecher: ‘Generative AI can enhance private equity dealmaking’ https://www.pehub.com/blackstone-cto-john-stecher-generative-ai-can-enhance-private-equity-dealmaking/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 11:31:10 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678508 Blackstone is building an in-house tool that ‘has the potential to intelligently augment our investment process using generative AI.'

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]]> American Discovery Capital’s SmartBug Media acquires Globalia https://www.pehub.com/american-discovery-capitals-smartbug-media-acquires-globalia/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 21:46:47 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678534 Globalia is a Saint-Lambert, Quebec-based digital agency specializing in inbound marketing, sales automation, digital transformation and e-commerce.

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]]> Gemspring-backed Security 101 scoops up Advance Security Integration https://www.pehub.com/gemspring-backed-security-101-scoops-up-advance-security-integration/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 18:09:03 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678560 Based in West Palm Beach, Florida, Security 101 is a national provider of full-service commercial security solutions.

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]]> Upstream Tech inks investment from Hull Street Energy https://www.pehub.com/upstream-tech-inks-investment-from-hull-street-energy/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 12:23:51 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678492 Faegre Dinker Biddle & Reath acted as legal counsel to HSE while DLA Piper LLP acted as legal counsel to Upstream Tech.

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]]> KKR’s Stephen Shanley: Accelerated digital transformation enhancing investment opportunities https://www.pehub.com/kkrs-stephen-shanley-accelerated-digital-transformation-enhancing-investment-opportunities/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 11:00:50 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678385 The firm's Next Generation Technology Growth Fund III closed at approximately $3bn.

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]]> PSG leads investment in geospatial data processing firm AirWorks https://www.pehub.com/psg-leads-investment-in-geospatial-data-processing-firm-airworks/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 13:57:47 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678408 In conjunction with this investment, Adam Marcus, a PSG managing director, will join AirWorks' board of directors.

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]]> Security solutions provider Keyfactor picks up investment from Sixth Street Growth https://www.pehub.com/security-solutions-provider-keyfactor-picks-up-investment-from-sixth-street-growth/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:26:48 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678397 The investment puts Keyfactor at a valuation of about $1.3 billion.

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]]> General Atlantic to take minority stake in travel distribution platform TBO https://www.pehub.com/general-atlantic-to-take-minority-stake-in-travel-distribution-platform-tbo/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 13:44:11 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678309 When this deal closes, TBO's existing backer Affirma Capital will continue as an investor.

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]]> Vista to acquire software firm EngageSmart in take-private $4bn deal https://www.pehub.com/vista-to-acquire-software-firm-engagesmart-in-take-private-4bn-deal/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 12:19:06 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678301 According to terms of the deal, EngageSmart stockholders will receive $23.00 per share in cash upon completion of the proposed transaction.

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]]> Manfacturing insights platform aPriori lands investment from Vista Credit Partners https://www.pehub.com/manfacturing-insights-platform-apriori-lands-investment-from-vista-credit-partners/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 12:50:46 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678207 The funding will be used for aPriori's growth.

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]]> FVLCRUM snaps up tech systems integrator AITC https://www.pehub.com/fvlcrum-snaps-up-tech-systems-integrator-aitc/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 12:04:26 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678204 Womble Bond Dickinson served as legal counsel to FVLCRUM on the transaction.

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]]> Parabellum’s ieDigital looking at US add-ons to join Connect FSS https://www.pehub.com/parabellums-iedigital-working-on-add-ons-to-join-connect-fss/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 09:33:36 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678184 Businesses that add mortgage market or retail banking tools would be a ‘complementary fit’, says Parabellum CEO Rami Cassis.

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]]> Providence Equity-backed KPA snaps up dealer compliance software firm ComplyNet https://www.pehub.com/providence-equity-backed-kpa-snaps-up-dealer-compliance-software-firm-complynet/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 18:23:47 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678171 KPA is a provider of environmental health and safety and sales finance and insurance solutions.

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