SmartSearch Acquires Credas from Dye & Durham

Triple Private Equity Acquires Majority Stake in SmartSearch

April 22, 2024

Software

Triple Private Equity has acquired a majority stake in SmartSearch, an Ilkley, United Kingdom-based provider of digital compliance and anti-money laundering (AML) software. The deal (amount undisclosed) is funded from Triple Private Equity Fund I SCSp and Triple Solace Co‑Invest SCSp; Triple plans to scale SmartSearch under new CEO Phil Cotter to capture enterprise growth beyond its SME and mid-market client base.

Certn Acquires Credence Background Screening

January 25, 2022

Cloud & SaaS

Certn, a Canada-based background screening software provider, has acquired Credence, a U.K.-based provider of global background checks, to extend Certn's technology and services into new markets. The acquisition will accelerate background-check speed and candidate experience while expanding Certn's geographic reach into EMEA and broadening service offerings for customers.

Darktrace Acquires Cado Security

January 9, 2025

Cybersecurity

Darktrace has announced a proposed acquisition of UK-based Cado Security, a specialist in cloud investigation and forensics, subject to regulatory approval and expected to close in February. Darktrace plans to integrate Cado's cloud data-capture and forensic capabilities into its ActiveAI Security Platform to strengthen cloud detection, response and Cyber AI Analyst capabilities.

Truv Acquires Credegraph

May 9, 2023

Data & Analytics

Truv has acquired Credegraph, a credit-decisioning platform that cleanses banking transaction data to derive more than 2,200 FCRA‑compliant credit attributes. The acquisition integrates Credegraph’s data‑cleansing and attribute‑generation capabilities into Truv’s financial accounts, income and transactions products to improve underwriting, reduce manual document processing, and help lenders approve more loans with lower risk.

Corsearch Acquires Entura to Strengthen Digital Anti-Piracy Capabilities

February 17, 2021

Cybersecurity

Corsearch has acquired London-based Entura, a specialist in online content protection and anti-piracy, to expand its end-to-end digital piracy and brand protection offerings. The deal adds Entura’s expertise and offices (London and Los Angeles) to Corsearch’s global content-protection platform, enhancing capabilities for media content owners facing rising online piracy.

Experian Acquires KYC360

October 27, 2025

Software

Experian has acquired KYC360, a UK/Ireland-focused RegTech firm offering KYC/KYB and customer lifecycle management solutions, to bolster its fraud and financial crime compliance capabilities. KYC360's onboarding, screening and perpetual monitoring tools will be integrated into Experian's Ascend platform to accelerate client onboarding and strengthen financial crime defenses.