Business Services M&A Transactions

Whitelab srl

Italian testing platform Whitelab, supported by White Bridge Investments II, integrates nine acquisitions, surpassing €130 million in pro-forma revenues.

Fremman Capital acquires Proteko spa, a leader in corporate safety services. Successful exit for Finint Equity for Growth after strategic growth and acquisitions.

European claims manager MSA Mizar, owned by TowerBrook, acquires Spanish firm Sejescar. Eleventh add-on since 2022, enhancing specialized services.

KKR takes a majority stake in Thomson Reuters' Global Print division, creating the independent Westbridge Print in a $500M deal.

Rewind

Rewind partners with H.I.G. Growth Partners to expand cloud data backup and restoration services, addressing AI-driven data risks and SaaS resiliency needs.

Fraxion expands its business spending oversight by acquiring Yellow Dog Software, integrating inventory management for key industries. Learn more.

Cegid

Silver Lake merges Cegid and Silae for over €10B, creating a European B2B software leader to drive AI and e-invoicing innovation for businesses.

S-1

Activist investor Flashlight Capital Partners advocates for Samsung affiliates to sell their S-1 Corp. stake via auction, aiming to unlock shareholder value in South Korea's security sector.

Tata Sons

Tata Trusts considers merging Tata Electronics Systems Solutions and Tata Consulting Engineers into Tata Sons, focusing on operational efficiency and private control.

Incline Equity Partners invests in The Conrad Company, a value-added distributor of industrial components, aiming for expansion in automation and fluid power markets.

Bain Capital acquires SOLitude Lake Management and Vertex Aquatic Solutions for $230M. Rentokil Initial divests to focus on core growth areas.

Pace Group

LDC-backed Pace Group integrates Ideal Lifts Services, Elevators Ltd, and City Lift Services, boosting its national reach and service portfolio.

HIG Capital finalizes acquisition of Torque Holdings, a UK omni-channel fulfillment provider. Focus on service expansion and international growth.

AppDirect enhances its cloud platform with Soul Machines' lifelike AI avatars, boosting interactive sales, support, and advisory capabilities for businesses.

Funecap, supported by Charterhouse and Latour Capital, acquires GB Trasporti Funebri, its 20th Italian expansion in the funeral services sector.

Epiq enhances its AI-powered cyber incident response platform by acquiring Canopy, strengthening data breach management and cybersecurity solutions.

Circular Services enhances its sustainability offerings by acquiring Re:Dish, creating a unified platform for recycling, composting, and reusable foodservice packaging.

Novotech strengthens its bioanalytical capabilities in Australia by acquiring Agilex Biolabs from Healius, enhancing services for the life sciences sector.

Nielsen exits Russia through a divestiture of its local operations to ООО «Конверсия», driven by new foreign ownership restrictions on research firms.

Simplistic enhances Amazon and TikTok Shop services through Tiide Commerce acquisition, backed by Rallyday Partners. Expands multi-channel e-commerce expertise.

HIG Capital secures MISTRAS Group in an $866M deal, bolstering its industrial services portfolio with specialized NDT expertise. Market insights included.

Bain Capital acquires SOLitude Lake Management for $230M, creating a platform for environmental services amid growing market complexity.

HeadFirst Global

Vertage, formerly HeadFirst Global, launches a unified platform integrating 1.5M professionals and AI for outcome-driven talent solutions across 80 countries.

Cybersecurity firm Gen Digital is reportedly in acquisition discussions with GoDaddy, exploring a significant consolidation in the digital services sector.

Continental divests Australian auto service network mycar Tyre & Auto to Tuhu for A$403 million. Explore the implications for the automotive aftermarket.

Granite strengthens its North American presence with the acquisition of branding and design agency Right Hat, enhancing its digital transformation and professional services capabilities.

Horizon strengthens its outsourced investment consulting with the acquisition of LSA Portfolio Analytics, expanding resources for independent financial advisors.

Excellera Advisory Group, backed by ICG, acquires Alma Strategic Communications, enhancing its global reach and financial advisory services.

Quivo

Quivo secures MediaShop as a key client for German fulfillment, enhancing logistics for the revitalized teleshopping firm in a growing e-commerce market.

Prospanica's acquisition of Techqueria unites business and tech professionals, creating a powerful network for career advancement and diverse talent recruitment.

Excellera

Excellera strengthens its financial communications expertise by acquiring UK-based Alma Strategic Communications, expanding its global reach and service offerings.

SOCOTEC Italia strengthens its specialized capabilities by acquiring a majority stake in GIMAC srl, a leader in explosive ordnance remediation and geophysical surveys.

Socotec Italia, with support from its investors, enhances its infrastructure services by acquiring Gimac srl, specializing in explosive ordnance disposal and geophysical surveys.

Persistent Systems Limited successfully gains control of Nagarro SE, acquiring over 83% of shares and planning to delist the company from the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

NielsenIQ strengthens its business intelligence with The U Group acquisition, leveraging AI and direct consumer purchase data for deeper market insights.

French AI leader Mistral AI acquires Pimento for €3.8M, enhancing its AI advertising tools after a significant €3B funding round.

Beacon Software strengthens its AI capabilities by acquiring Haize Labs, focusing on reliable AI integration for its diverse software portfolio.

Major funding rounds for Nomos, Integral, ETFBOOK. Acquisitions in healthtech, energy, data, and edtech reshape European startup landscape.

Searchable enhances its AI answer engine optimization platform by acquiring Meridian Tech, bolstering U.S. presence and brand visibility services.

Headland strengthens its global advisory services by acquiring Shearwater, enhancing its EU public affairs and regulatory expertise. Learn more about this strategic integration.