Private Equity stories - Page 6
PebblePad buys myday to expand global education reach
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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edutech
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digital transformation
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erp
PebblePad acquires student portal myday in its first NorthEdge-backed deal, creating an edtech group serving over 200 institutions globally.
Private markets race to modernise tech amid AI & rules
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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partner programmes
AI, data and 'governance intelligence' set to transform private markets as regulators, LPs and retail investors demand real-time transparency.
FourNet wins Palatine award for social value impact
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Manchester's FourNet has scooped Palatine's inaugural Leadership in Social Value award after generating GBP £2,660,194 in social value.
First Connect passes USD $500m milestone in GWP surge
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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risk & compliance
First Connect's digital insurance marketplace tops USD $500m in GWP, fuelled by rising demand from independent agents and carriers.
Virtus Data Centres names Adam Eaton as new chief
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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hyperscale
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dc
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partner programmes
Virtus Data Centres has named industry veteran Adam Eaton as chief executive to spearhead its next phase of UK and European expansion.
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.
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.
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.
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.