Buildout Acquires Apto; Riverside Backs Add-on to CRE Software Platform

Buildout Acquires Rethink (Think Tech Labs) — Riverside-backed Add-on

February 23, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

Buildout has acquired Rethink (Think Tech Labs), a SaaS CRM provider for commercial real estate brokers, and will integrate Rethink’s CRM capabilities into its marketing and deal-management platform. The transaction is an add-on to Buildout’s Riverside-backed platform, aimed at expanding product capabilities and delivering an integrated end-to-end solution for brokerages.

The Riverside Company Invests in Buildout, Inc.

July 22, 2020

Cloud & SaaS

The Riverside Company has made a minority growth investment in Buildout, Inc., a Chicago-based provider of SaaS marketing and CRM software for commercial real estate brokerages. The funding will support Buildout’s organic growth, product development and potential add-on acquisitions; Susquehanna Growth Equity remains a minority owner and Saratoga Investment Corp. provided debt financing.

Buildout (backed by The Riverside Company) Acquires ProspectNow

January 12, 2022

Data & Analytics

The Riverside Company has invested in ProspectNow as an add-on to its portfolio company Buildout, Inc. ProspectNow's AI-powered property and owner database will be integrated into Buildout's CRE SaaS platform to enhance broker prospecting, marketing and deal management.

Buildout Acquires Oval Room Group

January 12, 2023

Media & Entertainment

Buildout, a Chicago-based commercial real estate (CRE) software platform backed by The Riverside Company, has acquired Oval Room Group, a national CRE visual media solutions provider. The add-on expands Buildout's marketing capabilities by integrating Oval Room's photography, videography, virtual tours and other visual media services into Buildout's CRE marketing and deal-management platform.

Thoma Bravo Acquires Majority Interest in Apttus

September 4, 2018

Software

Thoma Bravo signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in Apttus, a San Mateo–based provider of Quote-to-Cash, Contract Lifecycle Management and Middle Office software. The deal (expected to close in early October 2018) will pair Apttus’ enterprise revenue-management platform with Thoma Bravo’s software operating experience to accelerate growth and scale; financial and legal advisors and financing partners were disclosed but financial terms were not.

Opti9 Technologies Acquires Aptible

November 19, 2025

Cloud & SaaS

Opti9 Technologies, an AWS Premier Partner and portfolio company of Crest Rock Partners, has acquired Aptible, a compliance-first Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS). The acquisition expands Opti9’s managed cloud, security, and compliance capabilities and accelerates Aptible’s roadmap — with Aptible co-founder Frank Macreery joining Opti9’s executive team.