Atairos Takes Minority Stake in ProQuest

Clarivate Acquires ProQuest

December 1, 2021

Data & Analytics

Clarivate plc announced a definitive agreement on May 17, 2021 and completed the acquisition of ProQuest on Dec. 1, 2021. Clarivate paid $5.3 billion including refinancing of ProQuest debt (approximately $4.0 billion cash and $1.3 billion equity) to acquire the global software, content, data and analytics provider from Cambridge Information Group and other investors including Atairos to expand its research intelligence capabilities.

Atairos Completes Minority Investment in Antares Audio Technologies (Auto-Tune)

August 16, 2023

Cloud & SaaS

Atairos has completed a minority growth investment in Antares Audio Technologies, the creator of the Auto-Tune vocal-processing software and Auto-Tune Unlimited SaaS suite. Financial terms were not disclosed; the capital will support Auto-Tune's continued SaaS growth, AI integration and expansion into new creator markets. Existing investors include Ulysses Management and Orkila Capital; Lazard and Robinson Bradshaw advised Antares while Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Atairos.

Atairos Acquires Significant Stake in Arcis Golf

October 20, 2020

Restaurants & Hospitality

Atairos has acquired a substantial ownership position in Arcis Golf, the U.S. operator of public and private golf clubs. Fortress Investment Group will retain a significant ownership stake and Arcis Golf's management will continue to run the company as the new capital supports national expansion and enhancements to member amenities.

Atairos Acquires LifeLabs Learning

March 24, 2023

Education

Atairos, an independent strategic investment company, acquired LifeLabs Learning, a provider of manager and team upskilling programs, in a transaction that closed on March 23, 2023. The investment will accelerate LifeLabs Learning’s rollout of digital learning innovations and support growth of its manager-focused training programs; Houlihan Lokey served as exclusive financial advisor to Atairos.

Atairos Invests in V Sports, Owner of Aston Villa

December 15, 2023

Media & Entertainment

Atairos has agreed to invest as a minority partner in V Sports S.C.S., the holding company controlled by Nassef Sawiris and Wesley Edens that owns Aston Villa FC. The capital will be used to fund growth and infrastructure investments across AVFC and the broader V Sports network; V Sports will remain 100% owner of Aston Villa post-closing and retain control of club decisions.

Blackstone Growth and Atairos Lead Minority Investment in GeoComply

March 23, 2021

Cybersecurity

GeoComply Solutions Inc., a Vancouver-based leader in geolocation and compliance technology, received a minority growth investment led by funds managed by Blackstone Growth and Atairos. The capital will support GeoComply's continued expansion in core markets and accelerate entry into new verticals such as broadcasting and financial services.