Likewize Acquires Speedperform

Likewize Acquires Speedperform

April 29, 2025

Cloud & SaaS

Likewize, a Genstar-backed provider of device protection and premium technical support, has acquired Speedperform, a Copenhagen-based AI-driven customer support software provider. The acquisition integrates Speedperform's Microsoft GenAI capabilities and SaaS support content into Likewize's global support offerings to accelerate smarter self-service, faster resolutions, and more personalized customer experiences. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Genstar Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Likewize

October 22, 2024

IT Services

Genstar Capital has increased its strategic investment in Likewize, becoming the majority investor while Brightstar Capital Partners and management remain minority shareholders. The additional capital will be used to accelerate Likewize's growth, expand AI-driven claims handling and premium tech support capabilities, and support further geographic expansion across Europe and other markets.

Genstar Capital and Brightstar Capital Partners Invest in Likewize

November 9, 2022

IT Services

Genstar Capital has completed a strategic investment in Likewize, joining existing private equity investor Brightstar Capital Partners with the Likewize management team retaining a significant ownership stake. The capital will support Likewize's next phase of growth as the tech protection and support company scales its device protection, warranty, repair and premium support services globally.

Likewize Acquires Optus Insurance Services and Signs 15-Year Exclusive Agreement with Optus

December 21, 2021

Insurance

Likewize entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of Optus Insurance Services Pty Limited from Singtel Optus for A$200 million (approximately US$140 million) and signed a 15-year exclusive supply agreement to provide Optus customers with device insurance, replacement and upgrade programs. The transaction strengthens Likewize's device protection portfolio and scales its presence in the Australian market; completion was expected in Q2 2022, subject to regulatory approval.

Webflow Acquires Intellimize

April 19, 2024

Cloud & SaaS

Webflow has acquired Intellimize, an AI-driven website personalization and conversion optimization SaaS, to integrate personalization capabilities into Webflow's Website Experience Platform (WXP). Intellimize CEO Guy Yalif and a majority of the Intellimize team will join Webflow; the companies did not disclose financial terms (TechCrunch reported the deal was eight-figures). Intellimize's features will be integrated into Webflow over the coming months and existing Intellimize customers can continue to use the product.

ConnectWise Acquires SmileBack

December 1, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

ConnectWise has acquired SmileBack, a customer experience and feedback SaaS provider focused on MSPs, and will integrate SmileBack's surveying and reporting capabilities into the ConnectWise Asio platform. The acquisition aims to give ConnectWise partners improved customer insights to boost satisfaction, retention and operational efficiency.