Private Equity stories - Page 7

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 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 broadens its European presence with WCC Group acquisition, marking its 13th global deal since 2020 and third in the region this year.

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 secures majority investment from Thoma Bravo to boost Java cloud solutions and expand its global enterprise presence.

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.

Private equity firms are realising that involving data engineers early in strategy boosts insights and value beyond just technical support roles.

BDO welcomes Ben Coggin as Transaction Services Partner to drive growth in Yorkshire and North East, strengthening support for mid-market businesses' strategic deals.

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, CFO at GoCardless, joins Twinkl as Non-Executive Director and Audit & Risk Committee Chair amid the company's global growth.

High-growth firms often underestimate equity's true cost, risking excessive dilution and lost control despite apparent freedom from immediate repayments.

A survey reveals private equity sponsors and CFOs clash on exit readiness timing, risking up to three turns loss in company valuation during sales.

Allvue launches enhanced AI tools including Andi Document Extraction and Loan Hunter integration to boost efficiency in private investment workflows.

Trustmarque and Ultima are merging to form a UK IT giant with GBP £1bn revenue, combining expertise in cloud, cybersecurity, and digital innovation.

Rydoo leads Gartner's 2025 expense management report with a 95% user recommendation, thanks to its AI-powered software used by over 1 million customers globally.

Adeptia appoints Christopher Monterio as CFO to lead financial strategy and growth amid rising demand for its advanced data automation platform.

JMAN Group appoints Kaushik Perinkulam Ravi as Chief of Staff to CTO, enhancing its data and AI capabilities for private equity clients globally.

Dayforce boosts its Partner Network with new alliances and programmes to enhance service delivery, innovation, and community outreach for faster customer value.

ECI Partners has exited CSL with a 3.5x return, moving the firm into its first continuation fund to back ongoing growth in IoT connectivity.

Evolve Business Group appoints Will Clowes as Chief Revenue Officer to drive expansion and enhance sales, marketing, and operational growth across its global operations.