Private Equity stories
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.
Private equity sponsors & CFOs clash over exit readiness levels
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A survey reveals private equity sponsors and CFOs clash on exit readiness timing, risking up to three turns loss in company valuation during sales.
Accel-KKR invests in LeanDNA to boost global AI supply chains
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Accel-KKR invests in LeanDNA to expand its AI-driven APEX platform, enhancing supply chain planning and inventory management for global manufacturers.
Allvue unveils enhanced AI tools to streamline private investment
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Allvue launches enhanced AI tools including Andi Document Extraction and Loan Hunter integration to boost efficiency in private investment workflows.
Adactin appoints Avinash Peter as CFO to drive APAC growth
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Adactin appoints Avinash Peter as CFO to lead finance operations and support its expansion across the Asia Pacific technology services sector.
Trustmarque & Ultima merge to create UK IT giant with GBP £1bn
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Trustmarque and Ultima are merging to form a UK IT giant with GBP £1bn revenue, combining expertise in cloud, cybersecurity, and digital innovation.
Rydoo tops Gartner survey with 95% user recommendation rate
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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
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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.
Evergreen acquires Blackbird IT to expand its ANZ footprint
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Evergreen has acquired South Australian MSP Blackbird IT, expanding its reach across Australia and New Zealand to boost growth in the managed IT sector.
Adeptia appoints Christopher Monterio as CFO to drive growth
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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
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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
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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.
AI Strata alliance to automate & modernise strata management
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AI Strata alliance of ActiumAI and Michael Teys aims to automate Australia's strata management, improving speed, cost, and transparency for owners and managers.
Sonny Thadani returns to lead Accordion’s New York office growth
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Sonny Thadani returns as New York office lead at Accordion, boosting senior leadership to drive growth and talent in its largest and most critical client hub.
ECI Partners exits CSL with 3.5x return & new fund backing
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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 appoints Will Clowes as Chief Revenue Officer for growth
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Evolve Business Group appoints Will Clowes as Chief Revenue Officer to drive expansion and enhance sales, marketing, and operational growth across its global operations.
Forrester predicts agency mergers, job cuts & creator growth
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Forrester forecasts major agency mergers, job cuts of 15%, and growth in creator-led marketing by 2026 amid automation and industry shifts.
AI set to widen gender skills gap in UK’s GBP £1 trillion tech
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AI adoption is forecast to widen the gender skills gap in the UK’s GBP £1 trillion tech sector, raising concerns over equality in emerging industries.