Private Equity stories - Page 4
IRIS names Jens Ulrik Knudsen & Shemin Nurmohamed to lead growth
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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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.
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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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.
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.
Understanding the true cost of equity for high-growth companies
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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opinion
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capital raising
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venture capital
High-growth firms often underestimate equity's true cost, risking excessive dilution and lost control despite apparent freedom from immediate repayments.
Private equity sponsors & CFOs clash over exit readiness levels
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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risk & compliance
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m&a
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data quality
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 unveils enhanced AI tools to streamline private investment
Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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data analytics
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fintech
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rpa
Allvue launches enhanced AI tools including Andi Document Extraction and Loan Hunter integration to boost efficiency in private investment workflows.
Rydoo tops Gartner survey with 95% user recommendation rate
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
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.
Canada's M&A activity grows as US market slows, Sapling reports
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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cartech
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supply chain
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m&a
Canada's merger and acquisition activity rises 6.6%, reaching 'Sprout' status, as US M&A slows amid cautious investor sentiment and trade tensions impact cross-border deals.
Adeptia appoints Christopher Monterio as CFO to drive growth
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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cfo
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data management
Adeptia appoints Christopher Monterio as CFO to lead financial strategy and growth amid rising demand for its advanced data automation platform.
JMAN Group names Kaushik Perinkulam Ravi Chief of Staff to CTO
Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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data analytics
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data science
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JMAN Group appoints Kaushik Perinkulam Ravi as Chief of Staff to CTO, enhancing its data and AI capabilities for private equity clients globally.
Dayforce enhances partner network with new programmes & alliances
Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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hcm
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partner programmes
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Dayforce boosts its Partner Network with new alliances and programmes to enhance service delivery, innovation, and community outreach for faster customer value.
Forrester predicts agency mergers, job cuts & creator growth
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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martech
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cdp
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ai
Forrester forecasts major agency mergers, job cuts of 15%, and growth in creator-led marketing by 2026 amid automation and industry shifts.
Morphisec names Rohyt Belani as Strategic Advisor for channel growth
Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
Morphisec appoints Rohyt Belani as Strategic Advisor to accelerate channel growth and strengthen its ransomware prevention partnerships with MSSPs.
BDC funds CAD $50 million for women-led SMB acquisitions
Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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smb
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entrepreneurship
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venture capital
Through the bank's Thrive ETA Fund, the funding supports women in buying and operating Canadian businesses to boost ownership diversity.
UNiDAYS appoints Mona Akiki Chief People Officer for global growth
Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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hcm
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mba
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leadership
UNiDAYS taps Mona Akiki as Chief People Officer to drive global growth and enhance culture for its 250-strong London-based workforce.
Linnworks appoints Jon Bahl as CEO to steer global expansion
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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partner programmes
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supply chain
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e-commerce
Linnworks appoints Jon Bahl as CEO to lead global growth amid retail challenges, aiming to expand its commerce platform serving 4,000 customers worldwide.
MariaDB acquires SkySQL to boost AI cloud database
Sat, 30th Aug 2025
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open source
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erp
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ai
MariaDB has acquired SkySQL, enhancing its cloud database services with AI-powered, serverless features to better support flexible and hybrid data management.
Vineet Khanna joins FourKites to drive global supply chain innovation
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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supply chain
Vineet Khanna, ex-Nestlé SVP, joins FourKites' Strategic Advisory Council to advance AI-driven global supply chain innovation and sustainability.