GTCR signs an agreement to acquire Once For All from Warburg Pincus 

David Reis, Managing Directors at Warburg Pincus

GTCR, a leading private equity firm, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Once For All (the “Company”), a leading compliance and supply chain management software provider, from Warburg Pincus. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Basingstoke, United Kingdom and Paris, France, Once For All is […]

CapVest acquires Kerridge Commercial Systems

Fred Raikes, Principal at CapVes

Funds managed by CapVest Partners LLP, an international private equity firm, have agreed to acquire Kerridge Commercial Systems, a leading global provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for distribution, servicing and rental businesses, from Accel-KKR, a global technology-focused investment firm. KCS’s leading vertical specific software and services are delivered to a global base of […]

Vector Capital completes acquisition of Riverbed Technology

Andy Fishman, a Managing Director at Vector Capital

Vector Capital, a leading private equity firm specializing in transformational investments in established technology businesses, yesterday announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Riverbed Technology (“Riverbed” or the “Company”), a leading IT solutions provider that delivers secure, seamless digital experiences and accelerates enterprise performance to global organizations. In connection with the close of the […]

Wrike undergoes ownership and leadership transition

Andrew Filev, Wrike Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Wrike, a leader in collaborative work management, recently announced the completion of its recapitalization and ownership transition to Symphony Technology Group (STG), a private equity firm specializing in software, data, and analytics. Under the terms of the deal, Vista Equity Partners and Elliott Investment Management L.P. will transfer full ownership of Wrike to STG, marking the final chapter in Wrike’s […]

Bespoke Partners promotes Katherine Baker to partner

Katherine Baker, Partner, CEO Practice

Bespoke Partners, a retained executive search and leadership advisory service firm for software companies, announced yesterday that Katherine Baker has been promoted to Partner and will co-lead the firm’s dedicated practice of recruiting high-impact Chief Executive Officers. Katherine has been with the firm for six years, serving most recently as Senior Vice President in the CEO practice, working […]

Persistent opens PE Value Creation hub in Plano

Persistent Unveils New Global Hub in Texas for Private Equity Value Creation

Persistent Systems, a global Digital Engineering leader, yesterday announced the launch of its newly established Private Equity (PE) Value Creation Hub in Plano, Texas. The center will expand the Company’s onshore footprint and strengthen its presence in the rapidly evolving PE market by providing expertise across the full asset lifecycle for global PE firms and their portfolio […]

DealerShop and Resilience Capital acquires Jobbers Automotive

DealerShop Acquires Jobbers Automotive, Expanding National Footprint and Product Offering

DealerShop, Inc. and Resilience Capital Partners, a Cleveland-based private equity firm, announced yesterday that it has acquired Jobbers Automotive, a leading full-service supplier of automotive paint, janitorial supplies, body shop equipment, bulk oil, and WeatherTech products serving automotive dealerships and collision centers in Ohio. The acquisition will expand DealerShop’s national footprint and product offering for franchised new-vehicle […]

One Equity Partners to acquire MSQ Partners

Platform to Build International Agency Player Focused on Creatively-Led, Data-Driven, Tech-Enabled Creative Services and Marketing Solutions

One Equity Partners (“OEP”), a middle market private equity firm, today announced it has acquired next generation creative and technology agency group MSQ Partners (“MSQ” or “the Group”). The acquisition will serve as a platform for further consolidation within the tech-enabled marketing solutions and digital transformation sector. Founded in 2011 through a management buyout and headquartered in London, […]

Inflexion and Hunter Point Capital announce strategic partnership

Inflexion, a leading mid-market private equity firm investing across the UK and Europe, and Hunter Point Capital (“HPC”) are pleased to announce they have agreed to a strategic partnership. Under the terms of the partnership, HPC has made a passive minority investment and plans to support Inflexion’s growth. Founded in 1999, Inflexion is one of […]

Kain Capital moves to new office in Manhattan’s Financial District

Kain Capital LLC, one of the leading private equity firm focused on the technology enablement of healthcare services companies, recently announced that it has moved into new office space at One World Trade Center in New York City. This marks the firm’s return to a physical location in its New York headquarters after members of the firm […]