GitKraken Acquires BigBrassBand (Git Integration for Jira)

GitKraken Acquires BigBrassBand and GitLens

February 16, 2022

Software

Resurgens-backed portfolio company GitKraken has acquired BigBrassBand (creator of Git Integration for Jira) and GitLens (a popular VS Code Git extension), combining complementary Git productivity tools used by millions of developers. The transactions expand GitKraken's developer tooling suite and coincide with the appointment of Matt Johnston as GitKraken's CEO.

GitKraken Acquires CodeSee

May 14, 2024

Software

Developer experience platform GitKraken has acquired CodeSee, a code-visualization and code-health startup, and launched a unified DevEx platform that integrates CodeSee's AI-powered code understanding. The deal expands GitKraken's capabilities for code visibility and review and accelerates its goal to deliver a cohesive developer experience across desktop, IDE, terminal and web for millions of developers.

Big Band Software Acquires Workzone

January 8, 2024

Cloud & SaaS

Big Band Software, a B2B SaaS holding company, has acquired Workzone, a long-tenured project management SaaS platform used by companies, universities, and hospitals. The deal marks Big Band's second acquisition since launching in 2023; Workzone co-founder Rick Mosenkis will remain to support the transition while B2B SaaS executive Ash Didwania was named Workzone's new CEO.

GitKraken Acquires GitLens

October 8, 2021

Software

GitKraken announced the acquisition of GitLens, the popular open-source Git extension for Visual Studio Code created by Eric Amodio. Amodio joins GitKraken as Chief Technology Officer to lead GitLens and the company’s broader suite of Git collaboration and productivity tools; GitKraken said GitLens will remain free and open source.

Mailchimp Acquires BigTeam

June 22, 2020

Cloud & SaaS

Mailchimp has acquired BigTeam, an Atlanta-based feedback management and survey platform, to enhance Mailchimp’s survey tools and marketing technology for small businesses. BigTeam’s founder Trevor Wolfe and several team members will join Mailchimp in product marketing and engineering roles as the product is integrated into Mailchimp’s platform.

ConvertKit Acquires FanBridge to Expand into the Music Industry

April 12, 2021

Marketing & Advertising

ConvertKit has acquired FanBridge, an email marketing and fan-relationship platform for musicians, to deepen its presence in the music and creator markets. The acquisition brings thousands of musicians and FanBridge’s CRM/email capabilities into ConvertKit’s creator-focused platform to help artists build direct fan relationships and monetize their audiences.