Exclusive Networks Acquires Cloudrise

nClouds Acquires Cloudnexa

October 5, 2023

Cloud & SaaS

nClouds, an AWS Premier Tier Services Partner, has acquired Cloudnexa, another AWS Premier partner, to combine cloud operations, security and compliance capabilities. The deal—completed by nClouds (which is backed by Charles Thayne Capital)—creates one of the largest pure-play AWS partners in North America and strengthens the combined firm's offerings across public sector, healthcare, fintech and other industries.

CD&R and Permira Consortium Acquires Majority Stake in Exclusive Networks

July 24, 2024

Cybersecurity

A consortium led by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R), the Permira funds (via Everest UK HoldCo Limited) and Exclusive Networks founder Olivier Breittmayer agreed to acquire 66.7% of Exclusive Networks, followed by a simplified mandatory tender offer to purchase the remaining shares. The deal valued Exclusive Networks at about €2.2 billion (fully diluted) and included an exceptional distribution that produced a total per-share consideration of €24.25 ( €18.96 ex-distribution); the transaction completed and Exclusive Networks was delisted in March 2025.

Zscaler Acquires Cloudneeti

April 9, 2020

Cybersecurity

Zscaler announced the intent to acquire Cloudneeti, a Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) startup, to extend Zscaler's Cloud Security Platform with public-cloud misconfiguration detection and automated remediation capabilities. The acquisition will broaden Zscaler's data protection coverage across SaaS, IaaS and PaaS environments; terms were not disclosed and the deal was expected to close prior to Zscaler's fiscal third quarter.

Exclusive Networks Acquires Nuaware

November 24, 2020

Cloud & SaaS

Exclusive Networks acquired London-based Nuaware, a specialist cloud- and DevSecOps-focused distributor and services provider, to accelerate its cloud, DevOps and containerisation capabilities for channel and vendor partners. Nuaware will continue to operate as a distinct business unit under its brand, adding immediate global scale and specialist services to Exclusive Networks' partner ecosystem.

UPSTACK Acquires Cloudnexion

April 27, 2021

IT Services

UPSTACK has acquired Cloudnexion, a global technology and telecommunications consulting firm, to expand its advisory platform for cloud and internet infrastructure solutions. The deal supports UPSTACK's strategy to scale its platform through capability expansion and partner acquisitions following an initial equity investment from Berkshire Partners.

Cloud Equity Group Acquires Data Network Services

January 22, 2021

IT Services

Cloud Equity Group has completed the acquisition of Virginia-based Data Network Services (DNS) through an asset purchase agreement. Cloud Equity Group intends to support DNS's growth plans, accelerating local expansion and enabling geographic expansion across the United States while DNS continues to deliver managed IT, consulting, and network services to SMB clients in Central Virginia.