Private Equity stories
Accordion strengthens London CFO tech team for PE demand
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Accordion boosts its London CFO tech practice with three senior hires as European private equity ramps up pressure on finance systems.
Aspire Technology valued at GBP £192m in LDC deal
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Aspire Technology secures LDC and Federated Hermes backing in deal valuing the fast-growing managed IT provider at GBP £192m.
IRIS names Jens Ulrik Knudsen & Shemin Nurmohamed to lead growth
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IRIS Software Group appoints Jens Ulrik Knudsen as CFO and Shemin Nurmohamed as President for the Americas to boost growth in North America.
Ciphr invests in MyTeamBuilder to boost AI-powered HR coaching
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Ciphr has invested in UK AI platform MyTeamBuilder to enhance its HR tech portfolio with advanced coaching tools for employee development and team management.
Flex raises USD $60 million to expand fintech for business owners
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Fintech platform Flex raises USD $60 million to expand its AI-driven banking and personal finance services for middle-market business owners.
DAS Fire appoints new leaders to drive UK & Ireland growth
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DAS Fire appoints David Parry as Managing Director and Paul Darke as Executive Director to boost UK and Ireland growth in data centre fire safety.
TA Associates invests in Aeris to boost AI-driven IoT security
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TA Associates takes a minority stake in Aeris to accelerate AI-driven IoT security and bolster the firm's global connectivity and cybersecurity solutions.
Australia leads global deal growth in tech & marketing sectors
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Australia leads global growth in tech and marketing deals, rising 3% amid falling activity in the US and Europe due to AI adoption and private equity interest.
Software Combined expands into Europe with WCC Group purchase
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Software Combined broadens its European presence with WCC Group acquisition, marking its 13th global deal since 2020 and third in the region this year.
Thoma Bravo backs Azul to accelerate global Java platform growth
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Private equity firm Thoma Bravo takes majority stake in Azul to boost its enterprise Java platform and global market expansion, with existing investors reinvesting.
Trusted fintechs key to bridging traditional and decentralised finance
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Trusted fintechs are crucial to bridging traditional and decentralised finance, enabling faster, transparent access to digital assets for all investors.
MyPause Health expands into US amid USD $600bn women's health boom
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Sydney-based MyPause Health is expanding into the US, tapping into the booming USD $600bn women’s health market with its AI-driven wellness platform.
Azul gains Thoma Bravo backing to boost Java cloud solutions
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Azul secures majority investment from Thoma Bravo to boost Java cloud solutions and expand its global enterprise presence.
UK enterprises spend GBP £320 billion on AI but half fail to deliver
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UK enterprises spend over GBP £320 billion on AI annually, yet half of projects fail to meet expectations, with concerns over value and consultancy returns.
Why data engineers are becoming private equity’s most strategic asset
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Private equity firms are realising that involving data engineers early in strategy boosts insights and value beyond just technical support roles.
BDO appoints Ben Coggin to boost Yorkshire Deals team growth
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BDO welcomes Ben Coggin as Transaction Services Partner to drive growth in Yorkshire and North East, strengthening support for mid-market businesses' strategic deals.
Kate Driver rejoins DLA Piper to boost Auckland funds practice
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Kate Driver has rejoined DLA Piper in Auckland as senior associate, enhancing the firm's Investment Management & Funds practice with her global expertise.
Trustmarque & Ultima merge to form GBP £1 billion IT giant
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Trustmarque and Ultima have merged, forming a GBP £1 billion IT firm with 1,000 staff, poised to lead UK's digital transformation in AI and cloud services.
Catherine Birkett joins Twinkl to chair Audit & Risk Committee
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Catherine Birkett, CFO at GoCardless, joins Twinkl as Non-Executive Director and Audit & Risk Committee Chair amid the company's global growth.
Understanding the true cost of equity for high-growth companies
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High-growth firms often underestimate equity's true cost, risking excessive dilution and lost control despite apparent freedom from immediate repayments.