Software Buyout Acquisitions in 2024

Acquisition Volume in Software Buyout in 2024 by Year

Last 5 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 5 years for Software Buyout Acquisitions in 2024. 314 2022 209 2023 276 2024 310 2025 ~272 est. 70 2026
Actual Full-year estimate
  • Buyer
    KeyMark
    Target
    FileHold Systems Inc.
    Industry
    Software
    Location
    British Columbia, Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    KeyMark, a South Carolina-based intelligent automation provider and value-added reseller, acquired FileHold Systems Inc., a developer of enterprise-grade document and records management software, effective December 31, 2024. The acquisition brings FileHold's product, IP and customer base into KeyMark's portfolio to close a product gap and expand KeyMark’s document management and automation capabilities.

  • Buyer
    Valsoft Corporation Inc.
    Target
    Keystone Information Systems, Cott Systems (Cott Information Systems)
    Industry
    Software
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Valsoft Corporation has acquired Keystone Information Systems and Cott Systems, strengthening its portfolio of local government software and public records management solutions. The acquisitions expand Valsoft's GovTech capabilities to better serve school districts, county governments, courts, and other public-sector organizations.

  • Buyer
    Allvue Systems, LLC
    Target
    PFA Solutions LLC
    Industry
    Software
    Type
    Buyout

    Allvue Systems, a Vista-backed provider of alternative investment software, has acquired PFA Solutions, a specialist in carried interest and compensation software for private capital firms. The acquisition integrates PFA's FirmView capabilities into Allvue's platform to strengthen carried interest, compensation, and performance analytics functionality for private equity, venture capital and private debt managers.

  • Buyer
    AppDirect
    Target
    Firstbase
    Industry
    Software
    Type
    Buyout

    AppDirect has acquired Firstbase, an IT asset management and device lifecycle platform backed by Andreessen Horowitz and Kleiner Perkins. The acquisition will integrate Firstbase’s procurement and hardware asset management capabilities into AppDirect’s B2B subscription commerce platform, expanding AppDirect’s advisor channel offerings and giving Firstbase broader go-to-market reach.

  • Buyer
    Banyan Software
    Target
    DRT Performance Tix
    Industry
    Software
    Type
    Buyout

    Banyan Software has acquired DRT Performance Tix, a niche ticketing platform founded in 2012 that serves dance studios, schools, and performing arts organizations. DRT, which serves over 2,000 customers across North America and is led by founder and CEO Joshua Olson, will join Banyan’s portfolio of vertical-focused enterprise software businesses to accelerate growth and preserve the company’s founder-led legacy.

  • Buyer
    Moss Adams
    Target
    Yurgosky Consulting Limited, LLC
    Industry
    Software
    Type
    Buyout

    Moss Adams has acquired Yurgosky Consulting Limited, LLC, a New York–based Salesforce-focused technology, strategy and analytics firm. The acquisition expands Moss Adams’ technology and applications capabilities by adding Yurgosky’s Salesforce expertise and native applications to the firm’s consulting offerings.

  • December 17, 2024
    Buyer
    Hoyer
    Target
    NowiTek
    Industry
    Software
    Location
    North Jutland, Denmark
    Type
    Buyout

    Hoyer has acquired NowiTek, a Danish developer of scalable SCADA platforms and PLC programming, and will integrate NowiTek's software expertise into its Advanced Solutions portfolio. NowiTek's founders will join Hoyer, which will open an office in Northern Jutland to scale the platform for global customers across marine, industrial, HVAC and energy markets.

  • Buyer
    Banyan Software
    Target
    Gemini Shale Solutions
    Industry
    Software
    Type
    Buyout

    Banyan Software has acquired Gemini Shale Solutions, a provider of water-management metering hardware and digital ticketing software for the oil & gas sector. The acquisition brings Gemini's real-time on-truck monitoring, GPS verification and automated ticketing capabilities into Banyan's portfolio of niche enterprise software businesses to accelerate growth and expand Banyan's energy-focused software offerings.

  • Buyer
    Together AI
    Target
    CodeSandbox
    Industry
    Software
    Location
    Netherlands
    Type
    Buyout

    Together AI has acquired CodeSandbox, a Amsterdam-based provider of cloud development environments, to embed a built-in code interpreter into the Together Inference Platform. The acquisition aims to enable native code execution for generative AI use cases such as agentic workflows, data analysis, and AI-assisted development.

  • Buyer
    Valsoft Corporation
    Target
    Exeevo
    Industry
    Software
    Location
    Quebec, Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    Valsoft Corporation has acquired Exeevo, a Montreal-based provider of AI-powered CRM software for the life sciences industry. Valsoft said it will support Exeevo’s growth while preserving the existing leadership team as it expands its presence in the life sciences software market.

  • Buyer
    Exxe Group Inc.
    Target
    Chain Adoption, Inc.
    Industry
    Software
    Type
    Buyout

    Exxe Group Inc. (OTC: AXXA) has completed the acquisition of Chain Adoption, Inc., a blockchain adoption and tokenization specialist. The deal expands Exxe's blockchain capabilities and positions the company to offer tokenization and Web3 services across its client and SaaS service portfolio, including applications in real estate, agribusiness, and financial markets.

  • December 10, 2024
    Buyer
    TurboTenant
    Target
    REI Hub
    Industry
    Software
    Type
    Buyout

    TurboTenant has acquired REI Hub, a rental property accounting software provider, to expand its all-in-one property management offering for landlords. The move integrates REI Hub's bookkeeping and IRS Schedule E–ready reporting into TurboTenant's platform, enabling bundled subscriptions and broader accounting capabilities for independent landlords and property management partners.

  • Buyer
    Copia Wealth Studios
    Target
    Kinship (Kinship Systems)
    Seller
    Kinship, Victoria Wejchert
    Industry
    Software
    Type
    Buyout

    Copia Wealth Studios has acquired Kinship, a relationship management app for wealth managers, and will integrate Kinship’s relationship intelligence into Copia’s AI-powered WealthOS. Kinship founder and CEO Victoria Wejchert becomes a partner at Copia as part of the transaction, which expands Copia’s platform capabilities for family offices, RIAs and asset managers.

  • Buyer
    Trilogy Innovations, Inc.
    Target
    NRM Solutions LLC
    Industry
    Software
    Type
    Buyout

    Trilogy Innovations, Inc. has acquired West Virginia-based NRM Solutions to expand its cloud-based natural resource management software suite. The deal, finalized December 6, will integrate NRM's patented mineral rights and asset-management capabilities into Trilogy's software and cloud services offerings to broaden product capabilities and end-market reach.

  • December 5, 2024
    Buyer
    Verint
    Target
    Cogito
    Industry
    Software
    Type
    Buyout

    Verint completed the acquisition of Cogito in October 2024, adding Cogito’s real-time agent coaching and conversation AI capabilities to its CX Automation portfolio. Verint has already integrated Cogito technology to launch the Verint CX/EX Scoring Bot, leveraging Cogito’s ability to analyze 200+ acoustic and lexical signals to score live customer-agent interactions and improve contact center performance.

  • Buyer
    Vector Capital Management, L.P.
    Target
    Bigtincan Holdings Limited
    Industry
    Software
    Type
    Buyout

    Vector Capital Management entered into a scheme implementation deed to acquire Bigtincan Holdings Limited for A$0.22 per share in cash, valuing the deal at approximately A$183 million. The acquisition will take Bigtincan private and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025, subject to customary approvals.

  • Buyer
    The Brydon Group, Houston Goodwin, Timothy Sarazen
    Target
    Better Impact
    Industry
    Software
    Location
    Ontario, Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    Volunteer management software provider Better Impact has been acquired by investment firm The Brydon Group. The deal brings software executives Houston Goodwin and Timothy Sarazen into leadership alongside founders Tony Goodrow and Dan Plaskon to accelerate product innovation and expand the company's global reach.

  • December 3, 2024
    Buyer
    SmartBear
    Target
    QMetry
    Industry
    Software
    Location
    Gujarat, India
    Type
    Buyout

    SmartBear has acquired QMetry, an AI-enabled digital quality and test management platform, to expand SmartBear Test Hub's capabilities and accelerate AI-driven test management. The acquisition strengthens SmartBear's reach into regulated end markets (healthcare, finance, government) and deepens its AI and test-management product offerings.

  • Buyer
    Advent International
    Target
    Siesa
    Seller
    Siesint Holdings, Former Siesa employees
    Industry
    Software
    Location
    Valle del Cauca, Colombia
    Type
    Buyout

    Advent International has acquired a majority stake in Siesa, the largest independent ERP provider in Colombia, from Siesint Holdings and former Siesa employees. The co-founder will remain a minority shareholder; Advent said it will support Siesa's next growth phase by investing in product innovation and expanding its offering across retail, hospitality and other industries.

  • December 2, 2024
    Buyer
    Uptiq.AI
    Target
    UpSwot
    Industry
    Software
    Type
    Buyout

    Uptiq.AI has acquired UpSwot to integrate UpSwot's Financial Data Gateway into Uptiq's AI Workbench, enhancing data integration and enabling AI agents to query and embed third-party accounting, banking, payroll, ERP, and CRM data. The acquisition strengthens Uptiq.AI's enterprise AI platform for financial institutions and accelerates product capabilities for use cases such as personalized customer interactions, loan origination, compliance, and portfolio management.

  • Buyer
    Epicor
    Target
    Acadia Software
    Industry
    Software
    Type
    Buyout

    Epicor has acquired Acadia Software, a provider of Connected Worker solutions that delivers real-time insights and digital work instructions for frontline workers in manufacturing and supply chain industries. The acquisition (terms not disclosed) expands Epicor’s industry-specific software capabilities to help customers digitize frontline workflows, improve productivity, and drive continuous improvement.

  • November 29, 2024
    Buyer
    Volaris Group
    Target
    4D SAS
    Industry
    Software
    Location
    Île-de-France, France
    Type
    Buyout

    Volaris Group has acquired 4D SAS, a France-based developer platform company that offers hybrid low-code platforms 4D and Qodly. 4D will continue to operate under CEO Eric Teissandier and retain its global operations (including ~100-person team in Rabat, Morocco); Volaris said the deal expands its Developer Platform portfolio and supports 4D's long-term growth and innovation.

  • Buyer
    JDM Technology Group
    Target
    Buildlogic
    Industry
    Software
    Location
    Queensland, Australia
    Type
    Buyout

    JDM Technology Group has acquired Buildlogic, an Australian construction management software company, in a transaction that closed November 29. The acquisition expands JDM’s construction software portfolio and strengthens its presence in Australia and the broader Asia-Pacific region; Buildlogic will continue to operate under its own brand and join JDM’s Australian construction management group.

  • Buyer
    Litera
    Target
    Office & Dragons
    Industry
    Software
    Location
    England, United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    Litera has acquired Office & Dragons, a London-based document drafting and editing startup that uses generative AI to streamline legal document workflows. The acquisition brings Office & Dragons' mass-editing and document-generation capabilities into Litera's legal technology suite to enhance drafting, automation, and integrations across Litera products.

  • Buyer
    Banyan Software, Inc.
    Target
    Fedelta
    Industry
    Software
    Location
    Queensland, Australia
    Type
    Buyout

    Banyan Software, a permanent-capital acquirer of enterprise software businesses, has acquired Fedelta, an Australian enterprise point-of-sale (POS) platform serving the hospitality and retail sectors. Banyan said it will invest in product and business development to support Fedelta's continued scaling and growth in the APAC region.

  • Buyer
    Valsoft Corporation Inc.
    Target
    Pinpoint Global Communications
    Industry
    Software
    Type
    Buyout

    Valsoft Corporation has acquired Pinpoint Global Communications, a Nashua-based provider of learning management, compliance, and Medicare solutions for wealth management and health insurance organizations. The acquisition gives Valsoft its first training and compliance software offering and is intended to strengthen Pinpoint’s U.S. presence while enabling global expansion through Valsoft’s platform.

  • Buyer
    Nuqleous
    Target
    Interactive Edge
    Industry
    Software
    Type
    Buyout

    Bentonville-based retail analytics firm Nuqleous has acquired New York-based software company Interactive Edge, owner of the XP3 BI Cloud platform. The deal (terms not disclosed) combines Interactive Edge’s presentation automation and reporting capabilities with Nuqleous’ retail analytics and space-planning solutions to expand product capabilities and scale category management automation for CPG and retail customers.

  • Buyer
    DealBuilder, Deal Studio
    Target
    DealBuilder, Deal Studio
    Industry
    Software
    Location
    British Columbia, Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    DealBuilder and Deal Studio announced a merger to combine DealBuilder's AI capabilities with Deal Studio's 20+ years of broker software experience, creating an integrated CRM and deal-management platform for business brokers. The combined platform will offer expanded CRM, marketing, deal-management and AI-powered features aimed at improving broker efficiency.

  • November 21, 2024
    Buyer
    Zone & Co
    Target
    Solution 7
    Industry
    Software
    Location
    Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    Zone & Co, the Boston-based provider of ERP-expanding software for the CFO's office, acquired UK-based Solution 7 in May to strengthen its ZoneReporting financial reporting capabilities. The acquisition expands Zone & Co’s product functionality for finance teams by integrating Solution 7’s ERP-native financial reporting features into its platform.

  • November 20, 2024
    Buyer
    Vantaca
    Target
    HOAi
    Industry
    Software
    Type
    Buyout

    Vantaca, the community association management software provider, has acquired HOAi, an AI technology company focused on HOA management, to integrate advanced AI capabilities into its platform. HOAi will continue to operate as an independent product while its AI technology is integrated with Vantaca to accelerate product development and enhance operational efficiency for community managers and boards.

  • Buyer
    Verisma
    Target
    Olah Healthcare Technology
    Industry
    Software
    Type
    Buyout

    Verisma, a provider of health data management solutions, has acquired Olah Healthcare Technology to integrate Olah’s Enterprise Archiving Solution (EAS) into Verisma’s platform. The acquisition is intended to enhance Verisma’s archiving and interoperability capabilities, improving regulatory compliance and data accessibility for hospitals and health systems.

  • Buyer
    Front
    Target
    Idiomatic
    Industry
    Software
    Type
    Buyout

    Front has acquired Idiomatic, an AI-driven voice-of-customer intelligence platform, and welcomed Idiomatic’s founder and R&D team to accelerate Front’s AI strategy and product roadmap. The deal brings Idiomatic’s VoC analytics into Front’s customer service platform to provide automated insights from conversations and strengthen Front’s capabilities for its 9,000+ customers.

  • Buyer
    Valsoft Corporation Inc.
    Target
    Above the Treeline, Inc. (Edelweiss)
    Industry
    Software
    Type
    Buyout

    Valsoft Corporation acquired Above the Treeline, Inc., the operator of the Edelweiss book-industry software platform, marking Valsoft's entry into book industry software. Edelweiss's leadership will remain in place as Valsoft looks to support product development, deepen U.S. impact, and expand the platform internationally.

  • Buyer
    Monotype Imaging Inc.
    Target
    Extensis
    Industry
    Software
    Type
    Buyout

    Monotype Imaging Inc. has acquired Extensis, a provider of font management solutions, integrating Extensis’ Connect software and team into Monotype to create an all‑in‑one inventory and font software solution. The deal brings Extensis’ employees in the US, UK, and Germany into Monotype; Extensis’ CEO and CFO are stepping away as part of the transition. The acquisition aims to combine Monotype’s library of over 150,000 fonts with Extensis’ management capabilities to expand product offerings and customer value.

  • Buyer
    Lynx Software Technologies, Inc.
    Target
    Core Avionics & Industrial, Inc. (CoreAVI)
    Industry
    Software
    Location
    Ontario, Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    Lynx Software Technologies has acquired Core Avionics & Industrial (CoreAVI), a provider of safety-critical GPU graphics and compute software for avionics, defense, automotive and industrial markets. The acquisition expands Lynx’s mission-critical edge software portfolio with certified GPU-enabled graphics and AI/compute capabilities to address safety- and security-critical systems.

  • Buyer
    Orisha
    Target
    Wolfpack DCS
    Industry
    Software
    Location
    North Holland, Netherlands
    Type
    Buyout

    Orisha, a Paris-based European B2B software group, has acquired Wolfpack DCS, an Amsterdam-based provider of an omni-channel retail platform (ORP). The deal strengthens Orisha Commerce’s unified commerce offering—adding order management and product channel management capabilities—and supports Orisha's international growth in retail markets such as Spain, France, Sweden and South Africa.

  • Buyer
    Text In Church
    Target
    PastorsLine
    Industry
    Software
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Text In Church announced on November 12, 2024 that it has acquired PastorsLine, integrating PastorsLine's SMS and calling technology into Text In Church's broader church communication platform. The deal follows Text In Church's earlier 2024 purchase of First Impressions Conference and is intended to expand Text In Church's texting, phone system, voice broadcast, and email capabilities while providing stability for PastorsLine customers after recent service interruptions.

  • Buyer
    BigTime Software, Inc.
    Target
    WorkRails
    Industry
    Software
    Type
    Buyout

    BigTime Software has acquired WorkRails, a CPQ and workflow automation provider for professional services firms, to integrate CPQ functionality into its professional services automation platform. The acquisition expands BigTime’s product capabilities—linking sales quoting, project initiation, resource allocation, invoicing, and payments—to provide a unified end-to-end solution for mid-market professional services organizations. Terms were not disclosed and WorkRails leadership will remain in strategic roles.

  • Buyer
    Avid
    Target
    Wolftech Broadcast Solutions
    Industry
    Software
    Location
    Vestland, Norway
    Type
    Buyout

    Avid has completed the acquisition of Wolftech Broadcast Solutions, a provider of cloud-based multiplatform news planning, production and publishing solutions. The deal will combine Avid's end-to-end media production tools with Wolftech's story-centric workflow management to improve remote collaboration, accelerate story delivery, and expand Avid's newsroom and live-production capabilities globally.

  • Buyer
    Motorola Solutions, Inc.
    Target
    3tc Software
    Industry
    Software
    Location
    Leicestershire, United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    Motorola Solutions has acquired 3tc Software, a Leicestershire-based provider of computer-aided dispatch (CAD) and control room software for police and Fire & Rescue services. The acquisition expands Motorola Solutions' Command Center portfolio with a CAD solution focused on 999 call-taker speed and emergency dispatch for UK public safety agencies; terms were not disclosed.

  • November 4, 2024
    Buyer
    Teamfront
    Target
    Floorzap
    Seller
    Mike Saleh (founder of Floorzap)
    Industry
    Software
    Type
    Buyout

    Teamfront, a strategic partner for founder-owned field services software companies based in Austin, Texas, has acquired Floorzap, a flooring and remodeling business management software provider headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas. The acquisition expands Teamfront's portfolio of vertical field-service software solutions and provides Floorzap with resources and strategic support to scale operations and product capabilities.

  • Buyer
    Incredibuild
    Target
    Garden
    Industry
    Software
    Location
    Berlin, Germany
    Type
    Buyout

    Incredibuild has acquired Garden, a Berlin-based DevOps platform that accelerates CI/CD pipelines, to integrate Garden’s pipeline and environment automation into Incredibuild’s developer acceleration platform. The deal expands Incredibuild’s end-to-end software acceleration capabilities across industries including gaming, automotive, financial services and healthcare.

  • Buyer
    Apple
    Target
    Pixelmator
    Industry
    Software
    Location
    Lithuania
    Type
    Buyout

    Apple announced it is buying Lithuania-based Pixelmator, a developer of image editing apps for Mac and iOS. The deal is subject to regulatory approval, and Pixelmator stated its Pixelmator Pro, Pixelmator for iOS, and Photomator apps will not face any material changes at this time.

  • Buyer
    Aspen Technology, Inc.
    Target
    Open Grid Systems Limited
    Industry
    Software
    Location
    United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    Aspen Technology entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Open Grid Systems Limited, a provider of network model management technology for utilities. The integration is intended to expand AspenTech’s Digital Grid Management suite with model-driven capabilities to help utilities better manage and scale grid model data for transmission and distribution operations and resiliency, subject to regulatory approvals and expected to close before the end of 2024.

  • October 30, 2024
    Buyer
    FPE
    Target
    Point74
    Seller
    Point74 shareholders
    Industry
    Software
    Location
    Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    FPE has led a buyout of Point74, a UK-based provider of Food Lifecycle Management software used by food manufacturers, retailers and branded food companies. FPE will support Point74 to accelerate product and technology development and expand go-to-market capability to drive growth in the UK and internationally.

  • Buyer
    Oceaneering International, Inc.
    Target
    Global Design Innovation Ltd. (GDi)
    Industry
    Software
    Location
    Scotland, United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    Oceaneering International, Inc. has acquired Global Design Innovation Ltd. (GDi), a UK-based provider of digital and software services specializing in point-cloud remote visual inspection and asset data solutions. The purchase expands Oceaneering's digital capabilities and adds GDi's Vision software and analytics to support enhanced asset management across oil & gas, utilities, and power generation clients.

  • October 29, 2024
    Buyer
    Carta
    Target
    Tactyc
    Industry
    Software
    Type
    Buyout

    Carta has acquired Tactyc, a Morrisville, North Carolina-based provider of portfolio forecasting and planning software for private funds. The acquisition integrates Tactyc's real-time forecasting, planning and portfolio management capabilities into Carta's fund administration platform to give fund CFOs and GPs data-driven insights for capital allocation and fund performance optimization.

  • Buyer
    Arendals Fossekompani, Advent International, Generation Investment Management, Edison Bidco
    Target
    Volue ASA
    Seller
    Volue shareholders
    Industry
    Software
    Location
    Oslo, Norway
    Type
    Buyout

    Arendals Fossekompani, Advent International and Generation Investment Management, via their acquisition vehicle Edison Bidco, have completed a voluntary tender offer to acquire Volue ASA. The take-private buyout positions Volue to accelerate growth as a supplier of software and data solutions to the energy and infrastructure sectors, supporting both organic expansion and future add-on acquisitions.

  • Buyer
    Bureau Veritas
    Target
    Aligned Incentives
    Industry
    Software
    Type
    Buyout

    Bureau Veritas has acquired Aligned Incentives, a Middleton, Massachusetts–based provider of GenAI-powered enterprise sustainability planning and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) software. The deal strengthens Bureau Veritas' Scope 3 emissions analytics and sustainability transition services by integrating Aligned Incentives' AITrack platform and expertise into its global offering.

  • Buyer
    Resurgens Technology Partners
    Target
    Relay
    Seller
    Lock 8 Partners
    Industry
    Software
    Type
    Buyout

    Resurgens Technology Partners, a software-focused private equity firm, has made an investment in Relay, a provider of special education and Medicaid workflow and reimbursement software for K-12 school districts. The firm will partner with Relay's management to accelerate product innovation, expand go-to-market efforts and scale the company's reach across U.S. school districts; Lock 8 Partners was the company's prior majority investor.

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