Villanova, PA (May 21, 2024) – PeakEquity Partners, a private equity firm focused on investments in software companies, announced that it led an investment in Art Storefronts. Based in Austin, TX, Art Storefronts provides an all-in-one platform enabling painters, photographers and other creatives to operate and successfully grow their online art businesses. Art Storefronts provides … Continued

Bow River Capital, a Denver-based alternative asset manager, made a platform investment in Accelo, an industry-leading Professional Services Automation (PSA) suite to enable strategic insights, accurate and real-time decision-making, and best-in-class execution for all sizes of professional services organizations and their respective markets. Accelo, founded in 2009, is a cloud-based market leader of professional services … Continued

Performance Food Group (PFG) (NYSE: PFGC), an industry leader and one of the largest food and foodservice distribution companies in North America, has acquired Green Rabbit, a leading fresh and perishable goods delivery platform. Green Rabbit will join the Vistar segment of PFG’s family of companies. Green Rabbit, founded in 2009, is a leading provider … Continued

TUCKER, Ga. and AUSTIN, Texas, June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apogee Interactive – a provider of customer engagement, education, and communication software – and AIQUEOUS – a provider of customer relationship and program management software – have combined to create a premier customer relationship & engagement platform for utilities and utility service providers. The … Continued

Manchester, UK, Boston, MA & Calgary, AL – June 8, 2023 — ESG, a global leader in energy SaaS solutions, today announced the acquisition of Pandell, a next-generation SaaS land and financial application for the energy sector. This acquisition is part of a broader strategic vision to be the end-to-end software provider that helps energy … Continued

HOLMDEL, N.J., Nov. 1, 2022 / PRNewswire/ — WorkWave®, a leading provider of SaaS software solutions that support every stage of a service business’s life cycle, today announced it has acquired TaskEasy, one of the nation’s leading service marketplaces for rental property owners. Traditionally, TaskEasy has focused on lawn and yard maintenance, snow clearing, interior … Continued

PHILADELPHIA & HOUSTON – LLR Partners today announced a growth investment in PCS Software (PCS), a leading transportation management (TMS) platform provider for shippers, carriers, and brokerages in North America. Existing investor Capstreet remains a minority shareholder in the business. LLR’s investment in PCS will support continued organic growth and product innovation plans as well … Continued

DUBLIN, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 — TriNet, ( NYSE: TNET), a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) today announced that it has acquired Clarus R+D Solutions LLC, an industry-leading, service and expertise driven, fintech solutions company that simplifies the R&D tax credit process for SMBs. Terms of the … Continued

BALTIMORE, Md. and IRVINE, Calif., January 25, 2022 – Mortgage Coach, a borrower conversion platform empowering lenders to educate borrowers with interactive presentations that model home loan performance over time, and Sales Boomerang, a provider of automated borrower intelligence and retention software for lenders, today announced strategic investments from Philadelphia-based private-equity firm LLR Partners. Mortgage … Continued

January 10, 2022 – NEW YORK – GreyLion, a leading private equity firm focused on investing in high-growth businesses in the lower middle market, today announced it has made a new investment in Webconnex, LLC (“Webconnex”). Terms of the transactions were not disclosed. The investment, in concert with GreyLion’s value creation playbook, will help the … Continued

LEHI, UT – SimpleNexus, developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced the acquisition of Macon, Georgia-based software firm LBA Ware™. The strategic transaction, SimpleNexus’ first, brings together 325 employees in 29 states to serve 425 different lender customers and dozens of mortgage technology integration … Continued

Chicago, IL and Frisco, TX – GTCR, a leading private equity firm, today announced it will acquire Lexipol, a leader in policy, training and wellness support software for first responders and public servants. Founded in 2003, Lexipol provides public safety agencies and local governments with essential policy content, online training programs, grant services, health and … Continued

Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE: BKI), an award-winning software, data and analytics provider to the mortgage and consumer loan, real estate and capital markets verticals, announced the completion of its acquisition of Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind). Top of Mind is the creator of Surefire, a mortgage industry-specific customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing … Continued

LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA (LINK) today announces the closing of the acquisition of Message Broadcast, LLC, a leading provider of mission critical customer engagement solutions to blue chip enterprise customers in the U.S. Reference is made to stock exchange release on 16 June 2021 regarding the agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in … Continued

Oslo, Norway – LINK Mobility has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Message Broadcast, LLC, a leading provider of mission critical customer engagement solutions to blue chip enterprise customers in the U.S. The acquisition will advance LINK’s position in the U.S. and significantly contribute to the organic growth and profitability of the group. Message … Continued

JACKSONVILLE, FL  Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE: BKI), an award-winning software, data and analytics provider to the mortgage and consumer loan, real estate and capital markets verticals, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), developer of Surefire, a leading customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation … Continued

LOS ANGELES – Marlin Equity Partners (“Marlin”) is pleased to announce that it has completed a majority growth investment in Protective Business & Health Systems, Inc. (“PBHS”), a provider of digital marketing solutions for dental offices and other healthcare organizations across the U.S. and Canada. PBHS will be merged with RevenueWell, an existing Marlin portfolio … Continued

HOUSTON — PCS Software (PCS), a leading transportation management platform provider for the inland trucking industry, today announced the acquisition of UltraShipTMS. UltraShipTMS offers cloud supply chain management technologies and services to leading shippers in food production, packaging, manufacturing, retail and other industries. “UltraShipTMS is a force in the TMS industry and is known for … Continued

DENVER — Granicus, the leading provider of cloud-based citizen engagement technologies and services, today announced the acquisition of Calytera from BuildGroup. Calytera’s extensive experience delivering global permitting, compliance and licensing (PCL) automation, best practices and workflows will significantly expand Granicus’ digital service capabilities for the public sector. Hundreds of government agencies across the US, Canada, … Continued

DALLAS — Hyphen Solutions (“Hyphen” or “the Company”), the leading provider of cloud-based residential construction management software, has announced a significant equity investment from GreyLion Capital and Stone Point Capital LLC to support Hyphen’s rapid growth and new product introductions. The terms of the investment were not disclosed. “We are excited to join GreyLion, who … Continued

Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, ON — Pamlico Capital (“Pamlico”) and the management team of ISAAC Instruments inc. (“ISAAC” or the “Company”) announced today that Pamlico has completed a growth investment in the Company. Co-founders Jacques DeLarochelliere, David Brillon and Jean-Sebastien Bouchard will maintain significant ownership in ISAAC and will continue to manage the growth of the Company alongside … Continued

DALLAS, TX — Elm Street Technology, LLC (“Elm Street Technology”), a leading real estate technology and marketing solutions provider to the residential real estate industry, today announced the acquisition of IDX Broker, LLC, a provider of real estate search applications and marketing solutions. The acquisition of IDX Broker and its solutions for real estate professionals … Continued

AUSTIN, TX — Open Lending, LLC (“Open Lending”), a leading provider of lending enablement and risk analytics solutions to financial institutions, and Nebula Acquisition Corporation (NEBU) (“Nebula”), a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by True Wind Capital, L.P. (“True Wind Capital”), announced today that they have closed their previously announced business combination agreement under which … Continued

BOSTON & LONDON — TA Associates, a leading global growth private equity firm, today announced the acquisitions of Auction Technology Group (“ATG”), a leading online platform for auctions across Europe and the United States, from ECI Partners (“ECI”), and Proxibid, an online marketplace for connecting buyers and sellers across North America, from Primus Capital (“Primus”). … Continued

CHICAGO, JANUARY 27, 2020 — Revenue Well Systems, LLC is pleased to announce that it has received a growth equity investment from Marlin Equity Partners, a global investment firm with a strong history of successfully investing in and growing businesses across the software and healthcare verticals. The investment by Marlin allows RevenueWell to further build … Continued

DALLAS, TX and PHILADELPHIA, PA, DECEMBER 17, 2019 — Geoforce, a leading provider of global traceability and Track and Trace solutions for field equipment and vehicles, announced today that LLR Partners has acquired a majority stake and made a growth capital investment in the business. Geoforce offers a cloud-based software platform that delivers a unified … Continued

IRVINE, CALIF, JULY 30, 2019 — PriceSpider, the global leader in data and consumer analytics technology, today announced it is joining forces with ORIS Intelligence, leader in actionable insights that preserve pricing integrity for manufacturers. “By aligning two platforms that prioritize the integrity of their data above all else, PriceSpider and ORIS are delivering the … Continued

HOUSTON, July 9, 2019 — The CapStreet Group, LLC has completed the majority recapitalization of PCS Software, Inc. (“PCS”) in partnership with founder and shareholder Mike Till who will continue to lead the business as Chief Executive Officer. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Shenandoah, Texas, PCS Software develops and directly markets an integrated transportation … Continued

Enverus, the energy industry’s leading SaaS and data analytics company, has entered into an agreement to acquire Red Dog Systems, the innovative Joint Interest Billing (JIB) and revenue data exchange based in Calgary, Alberta. Adding Red Dog Systems expands opportunity for the Enverus family to grow in the Business Automation space for oil & gas … Continued

Southlake, TX May 31, 2019 — Gauge Capital announced that it has partnered with the owners and management team of irth Solutions, Inc. (“irth”) to recapitalize the company. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, irth is a leading provider of 811 ticket management and field service management (“FSM”) software. irth’s software helps companies … Continued

Sphera Solutions Acquires SiteHawk to Expand Product Stewardship and Chemical Software Solution Capabilities With Cloud-based Technology CHICAGO, May 6, 2019 — Sphera, the largest global provider of Integrated Risk Management software and information services with a focus on Environmental Health & Safety, Operational Risk and Product Stewardship, announces the acquisition of SiteHawk, a leading software … Continued

PHILADELPHIA & MIAMI, Apr 26, 2019 LLR Partners today announced an investment in Magaya Corporation, a leading provider of warehouse, cargo and supply chain management software solutions. Founded in 2001 by Co-CEOs Jose Yoniel Garcia, Jesus David Rodriguez and Gabriel T. Ruz, Jr., Magaya helps automate and improve business operations for freight forwarders, 3rd party … Continued

Latest Add-on Helps Create the Preeminent Content, Training and Compliance Platform for Public Safety and Local Government The Riverside Company, a global private equity firm, has acquired Praetorian Digital (Praetorian), the leading learning and content platform for local government and public safety. Based in San Francisco, California, Praetorian is an add-on to Riverside’s Lexipol portfolio, … Continued

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 16, 2019 PerfectServe®, a leading provider of cloud-based clinical communication and collaboration (CC&C) solutions, today announced the acquisition of Telmediq, the top-rated KLAS vendor for secure communication platforms in 2018. The Telmediq acquisition follows an investment last year in PerfectServe by K1 Investment Management (K1), a leading private equity firm focused on … Continued

MidOcean Partners (“MidOcean”), a premier middle market private equity firm focused on the business services and consumer sectors, announced today its acquisitions and merger of HW Holdco, LLC (“Hanley Wood”), the leading B2B media and information services company serving the U.S. residential construction industry, and Meyers Research, LLC (“Meyers Research”), the leading provider of real-time … Continued

RALEIGH, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ThinQ, a pioneer in cloud-based communications software as a service, today announced that it has raised $24 million in financing, led by Turn/River Capital, a leading technology growth equity and buyout firm. Vaquero Capital advised on the deal. Funds will be used for further product development and to support the rapidly increasing demand … Continued

Titan Cloud Software announced today that they have partnered to accelerate the expansion of Titan’s downstream oil and gas industry solutions for fuel retailers, fleet operators, environmental firms, and PEI (Petroleum Equipment Institute) service providers, distributors, and manufacturers. Brent Puzak, Director of ESS at Circle K commented on this new partnership: “As a long-time customer … Continued

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Drillinginfo, the leading energy SaaS and data analytics company, has acquired Oildex, the largest oil & gas financial automation software firm in North America. This combination will transform the way the industry connects, collaborates, and automates data exchange for financial transactions and field operations. “By acquiring Oildex, we … Continued

August 03, 2018 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alchemy Systems, a global leader in frontline workforce training and communications, announces that Intertek Group plc, the Total Quality Assurance provider to a range of industries world-wide, has acquired Alchemy from The Riverside Company. Since its founding in 2003, Alchemy’s training software and courses have … Continued

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Primus Capital (Primus), a private equity firm based in Cleveland and Atlanta, today announced that it has made a significant growth investment in Top of Mind Networks, LLC (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management and marketing automation software for the mortgage lender and real estate industries. The funding will be used … Continued

CALGARY, Alberta, April 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Quorum Software, the leader in digital transformation for the oil and gas industry, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Calgary-based Entero Corporation, a trusted leader in energy software solutions for the upstream and midstream sectors. With over 125 customers throughout North America, … Continued

DENVER and EL SEGUNDO, Calif. and ST. PAUL, Minn. and WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Granicus, the largest provider of cloud-based software solutions to government, today announced that it will acquire Vision Technology Solutions LLC, the premiere provider of website solutions for government organizations in the U.S. and Canada. With the acquisition of Vision, … Continued

BASKING RIDGE, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) (“the Company” or “BNED”), a leading provider of educational products and services solutions for higher education and K-12 institutions, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Student Brands, a leading direct-to-student subscription-based writing skills services business, for $58.5 million in cash. Student … Continued

CHICAGO – June 13, 2017 – Fusion Risk Management, Inc. the leading provider of SaaS software for business continuity risk management, announced today an investment of $41 million in funding led by Catalyst Investors, a New York-based growth equity firm. Catalyst is a new investor to the company, joining existing investor Level Equity. Fusion Risk … Continued

PORTLAND, Ore. and DENVER, Feb. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — SambaSafety®, the nation’s industry leader of driver risk management solutions has acquired Vigillo, the leading provider of real-time data for analyzing commercial driver and motor carrier safety performance. “We are excited to add Vigillo to the growing number of companies that make up SambaSafety as we … Continued

RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — FM:Systems, a leading provider of Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS) and Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) software, today announced it has secured a substantial investment from Accel-KKR, a leading technology-focused private equity firm. The investment will provide capital and resources to significantly accelerate product innovation, growth in new and … Continued

September 8th, 2016 – Calabasas, CA − Peak Performance, the trusted authority in automotive customer engagement, is proud to announce its merger with three other automotive leaders to create a powerful new company: Affinitiv. Combining decades of automotive expertise and a client list beyond compare — Acura, Audi, BMW, Kia, Lexus, Mini, Porsche, and Volkswagen … Continued

Investment will accelerate growth initiatives June 21, 2016 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight TimeADDISON, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hyphen Solutions (“Hyphen” or “the Company”), a market leader in supply chain management services for the North American homebuilding industry, announced today an investment from PWP Growth Equity, a private equity fund managed by Perella Weinberg Partners that invests in leading, … Continued

Bregal Sagemount has invested $40 million in Open Lending LLC for a “significant” minority position. Austin-based Open Lending provides loan analytics, risk-based pricing, risk modeling and automated decision technology for automotive lenders. Vaquero Capital LLC and Andrews Kurth LLP provided financial and legal counsel to Open Lending. Goodwin Procter was the attorney for Bregal Sagemount. … Continued

Portland, ME & Toronto, ON – 11.17.2015 – 4tell™ Solutions, LP (“4tell”) today announced a significant investment from Rubicon Technology Partners, aimed at driving continued growth for the company. 4tell is a leading provider of SaaS platform solutions for Real Estate and Infrastructure Performance Management to the government, education, healthcare and commercial real-estate industries. Jim … Continued

PALO ALTO, Calif.—July 29, 2015—HGGC, a leading middle market private equity firm, today announced that it has finalized a definitive agreement for a strategic growth investment in Dealer-FX, a market-leading provider of customer experience and process automation software for auto dealership service departments across the U.S. and Canada. Terms of the private transaction were not … Continued

Monday, July 20, 2015 – Columbus, OH – irth Solutions today announced a significant investment from Bregal Sagemount, a growth-focused private equity firm, aimed at supporting the company’s continued expansion. irth Solutions is a market leading provider of field service management solutions to the utility, energy and telecom industries, serving large national brands across the … Continued

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — BuildASign.com, a leading online custom printing provider of signage and home decor items, today announced that it has received an investment from PWP Growth Equity, a private equity fund affiliated with Perella Weinberg Partners that invests in growth-oriented, lower middle market companies. BuildASign.comwas founded in 2005 and has consistently focused on balancing … Continued

Volusion, the leading provider of ecommerce software and services, today announced it has secured a $55 million financing led by Main Street Capital Corporation. The funds will be used to fuel the rapid development of the company’s enterprise platform, Mozu, which has experienced tremendous gains during its first year in the market, while further advancing its … Continued

As first reported in a Breaking News Alert this morning, Top 40 distributor firm Boundless Network (asi/143717) has entered into a definitive merger agreement for it to become a wholly-owned subsidiary of custom consumer products company Zazzle. Financial terms of the transaction were not released. Both companies said that there will be no immediate changes … Continued

Market Leaders Combine to Deliver Unified Enterprise Solution Austin, TX, November 17, 2014 – Accruent, the leader in real estate and facilities management solutions, announced today that it has acquired Boston-based VFA, Inc. (VFA), the leading provider of end-to-end solutions for facilities capital planning and asset management. According to the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), … Continued

San Francisco, CA and Dallas, TX – July 24, 2014 – Vector Capital, a leading global private equity firm specializing in transformational investments in established technology businesses and Cerium Technology, an investment fund focused on energy, trading and technology, today announced the recapitalization of Allegro Development Corporation. Allegro Development Corporation, founded in 1984, is a global, … Continued

SoftBank Capital Joins Insight Venture Partners, Telstra Ventures, and a Syndicate of New Strategic Partners to Fuel Kony’s Continued Growth, Innovation, and Leadership in Enterprise Mobility ORLANDO, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kony, Inc., the leading enterprise mobility company, today announced that it has raised $50 million in financing. New investor SoftBank Capital, a venture capital firm affiliated with … Continued

AUSTIN, Texas—Volusion, Inc., the leading provider of ecommerce software and services, today announced it has completed a $35 million debt financing with Silicon Valley Bank to expand its portfolio of best-in-class solutions. This financing will be utilized to accelerate the continued enhancement and development of the Volusion platform, designed to meet the needs of small-to-medium … Continued

NEW YORK, New York—Sprinklr, the leading provider of Social Relationship Infrastructure, announced that it has acquired Austin, Texas-based Dachis Group, the leader in social and brand analytics. The combination creates the world’s largest independent enterprise social relationship platform. Together, the two companies have raised over $95 million in venture capital, acquired 11 companies, including three … Continued

AUSTIN, Texas– Drillinginfo Inc., the premier provider of decision-support technology for the upstream oil and gas industry, has acquired Denver-based Transform Software & Services Inc., the industry leader in analytic interpretation and modeling, creating a powerhouse that will deliver billions of dollars in exploration and production value and productivity gains for energy producers. “This is … Continued

Ziff Davis, Inc., the leading digital media company in the technology, gaming and men’s lifestyle categories, today announced the acquisition of NetShelter®, the biggest community of technology publishers dedicated to consumer electronics, computing and mobile communications, from inPowered. Ziff Davis is a division of j2 Global, Inc. (NASDAQGS:JCOM). The combination of Ziff Davis’ technology sites, … Continued

The Riverside Company has acquired Alchemy Systems (Alchemy) of Austin, Texas, a provider of food and workplace safety training solutions delivered through a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model. Alchemy serves more than 300 customers in the food manufacturing, processing, farming and retail industries, including some of the largest and most well-known brands in the world. Alchemy courses … Continued

Vaquero Capital, a leading advisor for M&A and private equity, announced today the celebration of the closing of the TechMediaNetwork $33 million Series B financing. TMN is a leading technology media company that produces news and reviews in the technology and science verticals. The Vaquero Capital Team, TechMediaNetwork and ABS Capital Partners celebrated with a … Continued

The rise of online accommodation booking services like Airbnb and HomeAway has given way to a lot of attention to, and faith in, the idea of giving up your private home to total strangers. One early mover in this area, Montreal’s Luxury Retreats, is today announcing that it is also riding this wave: it has … Continued

Manta, the largest online community dedicated entirely to small business, announced today that it has received a $44 million minority equity investment from Norwest Venture Partners (NVP), a leading global investment firm. Manta has built the leading online community that more than 89 million small business owners are leveraging to improve their online presence, gain … Continued

Drilling Info and Insight Venture Partners today announced that Insight is leading a $165 million equity investment in Drilling Info, the Austin-based data intelligence provider to the oil and gas industries. Proceeds from the investment will go toward continued expansion of Drilling Info’s SaaS-based data and analytics offerings and to Drilling Info’s early investors. “This … Continued