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Private Equity stories

Scaleup Mediafund boosts Hawkes Brewing with new investment
Marketing Technologies

Scaleup Mediafund boosts Hawkes Brewing with new investment

Scaleup Mediafund, Australia's only media-for-equity fund, commits AUD $15 million in ads to boost Hawkes Brewing and Bare Funeral Group in a new funding round.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024

Global Stories

Private Equity stories

Safety tech sector sees $6.3 billion investment rise
Generative AI

Safety tech sector sees $6.3 billion investment rise

Paladin Capital Group's latest report reveals global Safety Tech investment has surged to $6.3 billion, highlighting steady sector growth amid rising digital threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
Syspro expands UK presence with NexSys acquisition
Supply Chain

Syspro expands UK presence with NexSys acquisition

SYSPRO has acquired UK software provider NexSys, enhancing its presence in the UK and broadening its European reach as part of growth strategy.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
GTCR invests $1.33bn in Tricentis, valuing at $4.5bn
Digital Transformation

GTCR invests $1.33bn in Tricentis, valuing at $4.5bn

Tricentis has secured a $1.33 billion investment from GTCR, valuing the firm at $4.5 billion as it aims for $425 million in 2024 revenue.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
Marketing budgets rise in 2024, AI drives strategic growth
Fintech

Marketing budgets rise in 2024, AI drives strategic growth

A survey by 10Fold reveals 65% of marketing leaders in the US, Canada, and Europe anticipate larger budgets in 2024, despite fewer KPI pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
CVC & CD&R finalise investment in Epicor software firm
Investment

CVC & CD&R finalise investment in Epicor software firm

CVC and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice have completed their investment in Epicor, enhancing its enterprise software capabilities and governance structure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
Ben Sekhon named regional VP for OutSystems UK & Ireland
Low code & No code

Ben Sekhon named regional VP for OutSystems UK & Ireland

Ben Sekhon has been appointed Regional Vice President for the UK and Ireland at OutSystems, focusing on AI-driven strategic growth in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
TTC Group appoints Roy Hastings as new Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer

TTC Group appoints Roy Hastings as new Chief Financial Officer

TTC Group has appointed Roy Hastings as CFO to drive expansion into regulated training markets following strategic acquisitions including Miad Healthcare.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Rithum strengthens leadership with key new appointments
Samsung

Rithum strengthens leadership with key new appointments

Rithum has appointed Suzin Wold as Chief Marketing Officer and Mike Vantusko as Chief Financial Officer to strengthen its leadership team.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Affinda raises USD $10 million to expand AI team & global reach
Artificial Intelligence

Affinda raises USD $10 million to expand AI team & global reach

Affinda Group secures USD $10 million in latest funding round, raising total to USD $22.9 million over 18 months, and now valued at USD $120 million.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Tim Yost joins BlueVoyant as new Chief Financial Officer
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Tim Yost joins BlueVoyant as new Chief Financial Officer

BlueVoyant appoints Tim Yost as CFO. Yost's extensive financial leadership aims to lead the company's next growth phase, focusing on global expansion and innovation.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024
DTCP strengthens Digital Infrastructure team with new advisors
DataCentre infrastructure

DTCP strengthens Digital Infrastructure team with new advisors

DTCP enhances its Digital Infrastructure team by appointing veterans Oliver Menzel and Jean-Francois Berche as Senior Advisors, boosting its data centre and cloud capabilities.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024
Pathzero number one in global carbon emissions data
Clean technologies

Pathzero number one in global carbon emissions data

Australian start-up Pathzero has become the world's largest private markets carbon emissions data network, covering USD $3.5 trillion in assets.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Private Equity stories

MSP sector faces consolidation surge with CGT changes
Hyperscale

MSP sector faces consolidation surge with CGT changes

The Managed Service Provider sector is facing an M&A surge, driven by tax changes and private equity strategies, raising concerns about integration challenges.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Open ECX expands team as business grows across sectors
Software-as-a-Service

Open ECX expands team as business grows across sectors

Open ECX expands into new sectors, creating multiple roles as it seeks to enhance services for its growing clientele across various industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Mark Humphries appointed Chair to boost Bluprintx growth
Digital Transformation

Mark Humphries appointed Chair to boost Bluprintx growth

Bluprintx has appointed Mark Humphries as Chair, aiming to boost its global growth following the recent acquisition of ITG Commerce.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
43% of organisations struggle with cybersecurity compliance
Data Protection

43% of organisations struggle with cybersecurity compliance

Navigating the complexities of cybersecurity laws, 44% of firms struggle with compliance, reveals Infosecurity Europe. Experts set to address solutions at 2024 meet.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024