IQ-EQ Acquires Blue River Partners
June 12, 2020
IQ-EQ has completed the acquisition of Blue River Partners, a U.S. provider of outsourced fund administration and middle-office services, expanding IQ-EQ’s footprint in the United States. The combined U.S. operation will total about 200 funds professionals and strengthens IQ-EQ’s capabilities in fund administration, compliance, tax, and IT/cybersecurity services for alternative asset managers.
- Buyers
- IQ-EQ
- Targets
- Blue River Partners
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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