TA Associates Makes Strategic Growth Investment in LeadsOnline

LeadsOnline Acquires Hawk Analytics

June 14, 2022

Software

LeadsOnline, a Plano, Texas-based provider of investigative data and technology, has acquired Hawk Analytics, a maker of mapping and analytics technology (including CellHawk) for law enforcement. The acquisition expands LeadsOnline's capabilities into call detail records and geo-location mapping and analysis to provide enhanced digital evidence mapping for investigators.

LeadsOnline Acquires Nighthawk.Cloud, Inc.

May 21, 2024

Data & Analytics

LeadsOnline LLC, a TA Associates‑backed provider of investigative data and intelligence tools for law enforcement, has acquired Nighthawk.Cloud, Inc., the developer of LEOVision, an investigative data visualization and analysis platform. The deal brings Nighthawk's analytics and visualization capabilities into the LeadsOnline product suite to accelerate digital-evidence analysis and broaden investigative offerings for law enforcement agencies.

LeadsOnline Acquires Forensic Technology from Ultra Electronics

September 6, 2023

Government & Public Sector

LeadsOnline LLC, a Plano-based provider of data and investigative technology for law enforcement, has acquired Forensic Technology Inc., the creator of the IBIS ballistic identification system, from Ultra Electronics. The deal brings together complementary forensic imaging and ballistic-identification capabilities, expands LeadsOnline's international footprint, and will operate under LeadsOnline's leadership with Forensic Technology management remaining in place.

LeadsOnline Acquires Business Watch International

April 28, 2022

Cloud & SaaS

LeadsOnline, a Plano, Texas-based provider of investigative data and technology, has acquired Business Watch International to expand coverage and enhance investigative capabilities across the United States and Canada. Financial terms were not disclosed; Dion McArthur, CEO of BWI, will serve as a Senior Advisor to support integration and transition.

TA Associates Makes $130M Growth Investment in Stackline

June 8, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

Stackline, a Seattle-based ecommerce SaaS platform, received a $130 million strategic growth investment from TA Associates to accelerate product innovation and expand its global footprint. The capital will support continued product development and international expansion; Stackline was previously backed by a $50 million investment from Goldman Sachs Asset Management in 2020.

TA Associates Makes Majority Growth Investment in FinQuery

October 2, 2025

Cloud & SaaS

TA Associates has made a majority growth investment in FinQuery (formerly LeaseQuery), with members of FinQuery’s leadership team co-investing alongside TA. The capital will support product innovation, capability expansion of FinQuery’s AI-powered subledger and accounting automation platform, and strategic growth initiatives including potential acquisitions; financial terms were not disclosed.