Private Equity stories - Page 6
AI expansion triggers global race for power and real estate
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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hyperscale
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dc
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hpc
AI growth is straining power grids and land as data centre deals soar past USD $10 billion, with the UK emerging as an AI infrastructure hub.
Azul buys Payara to build unified open-source Java stack
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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hybrid cloud
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iot
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open source
Azul acquires UK-based Payara to build a unified open-source Java stack and push deeper into enterprise runtimes and application servers.
J.P. Morgan adds Crunchbase AI to Fusion for private data
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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fintech
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risk & compliance
J.P. Morgan's Fusion platform has integrated Crunchbase AI, giving institutional investors live startup forecasts and early risk signals.
Riverside to sell Netwatch stake after seven-year hold
Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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partner programmes
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physical security
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digital entertainment
Riverside is set to exit remote security specialist Netwatch, agreeing to sell its stake to an unnamed buyer after a seven-year hold.
Hedgehog lab buys Label Sessions to boost AI growth
Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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ai
Hedgehog lab acquires innovation network Label Sessions to build a full-stack consultancy for AI-driven strategy and product delivery.
Accordion buys Pinnacle to bolster healthcare RCM work
Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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productivity
Accordion has bought Pinnacle Healthcare Advisors to deepen its revenue cycle management work for private equity-backed providers.
Ignition platform drives USD $3.1bn in 2025 client revenue
Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Ignition platform fuels more than USD $3.1bn in 2025 client revenue as 8,500 firms automate billing, payments and pricing decisions.
3DiVi maps global facial recognition trends to 2026
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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data protection
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smart cities
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surveillance
3DiVi's 2026 report charts facial recognition's shift into core digital identity, mapping tech, regional maturity and policy risks worldwide.
Graylog appoints Jody Cire as CFO to drive AI growth
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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siem
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digital transformation
Graylog names Jody Cire CFO to sharpen capital strategy and scale its AI-powered security analytics platform for global enterprise growth.
Accordion strengthens London CFO tech team for PE demand
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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crm
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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uc
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private cloud
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digital transformation
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
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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cx
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martech
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software
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
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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hcm
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ai
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ml
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
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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fintech
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ai
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payment technologies
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
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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hyperscale
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cx
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martech
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
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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iot security
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iot
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breach prevention
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
Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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ai
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management
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it industry
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
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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erp
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m&a
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ict sector
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
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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hybrid cloud
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erp
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software engineering
Private equity firm Thoma Bravo takes majority stake in Azul to boost its enterprise Java platform and global market expansion, with existing investors reinvesting.
Azul gains Thoma Bravo backing to boost Java cloud solutions
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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hybrid cloud
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erp
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software development
Azul secures majority investment from Thoma Bravo to boost Java cloud solutions and expand its global enterprise presence.