LeadsOnline Acquires Business Watch International

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 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.

TA Associates Makes Strategic Growth Investment in LeadsOnline

May 17, 2022

Data & Analytics

TA Associates has made a strategic growth investment in LeadsOnline, a Plano, Texas–based provider of data, technology and intelligence tools used by law enforcement agencies and businesses. Financial terms were not disclosed; TA will join the LeadsOnline board and support accelerated market expansion, product development and team growth. LeadsOnline serves more than 22,000 businesses and nearly 5,000 law enforcement agencies across the U.S.

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.

Epiq Acquires First Watch Data Breach Solutions, LLC

October 6, 2025

Cybersecurity

Epiq has acquired First Watch Data Breach Solutions, LLC from First Watch Technologies to expand its cyber incident response and notification capabilities. The acquisition brings roughly 100 First Watch Data Breach Solutions employees into Epiq and broadens Epiq’s breach response, credit monitoring, call center, and notification services across North America, UK/EMEA, Australia and APAC.

Volaris Group Acquires Company Watch

March 28, 2022

Data & Analytics

Volaris Group Inc., an operating group of Constellation Software Inc., has acquired London-based Company Watch, a provider of financial analytics and commercial credit reference scoring. Company Watch will remain led by CEO Jo Kettner and will leverage Volaris' resources to expand its product offerings and growth.