Jon Peddie Research Acquires Babel TechReviews

Jon Peddie Research Acquires Display Daily

October 5, 2022

Media & Entertainment

Jon Peddie Research (JPR) has acquired Display Daily, the industry newsletter and media outlet run by Bob Raikes. The deal expands JPR’s news, analysis and reporting capabilities across the electronic display and graphics ecosystem and broadens its global footprint.

TransPerfect Acquires Unbabel

August 22, 2025

AI & Machine Learning

TransPerfect has acquired Unbabel, a language AI leader, integrating Unbabel's TowerLLM and COMET technologies into its GlobalLink technology stack. Financial terms were not disclosed; Unbabel CEO Vasco Pedro will remain to oversee integration as TransPerfect expands its AI-driven language and localization capabilities.

TPG Real Estate Partners Acquires Studio Babelsberg AG

January 3, 2022

Media & Entertainment

TPG Real Estate Partners (TREP), the real estate investment platform of TPG, completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Studio Babelsberg AG via purchase of the main shareholder Filmbetriebe Berlin Brandenburg GmbH and a public tender offer at EUR 4.10 per share. Studio Babelsberg will join TREP's global studio platform, Cinespace Studios, with the existing management (Dr. Carl L. Woebcken and Christoph Fisser) retaining a minority stake.

Transom Capital Acquires BridgeTower Media

November 3, 2020

Media & Entertainment

Transom Capital Group has acquired BridgeTower Media, a B2B information, research, events and marketing platform formerly a subsidiary of Gannett Co. BridgeTower operates more than 40 print and digital brands across 25+ U.S. markets; Transom said it will invest in technology and resources to grow the business. Cerberus Business Finance provided financing for the transaction and JEGI acted as financial advisor to Gannett.

Babel Street Acquires Vertical Knowledge

January 22, 2024

Data & Analytics

Babel Street has acquired Vertical Knowledge, a Chagrin Falls, Ohio–based data products and intelligence company, to expand its multilingual data sourcing, enrichment, and analysis capabilities. The deal strengthens Babel Street’s identity intelligence and risk operations offerings; Shea & Company acted as exclusive financial advisor to Vertical Knowledge and investor PSG Equity was a selling party.

3Pillar Global Acquires Jonah Group

September 13, 2022

Software

3Pillar Global has acquired Canada-based software engineering firm Jonah Group, adding more than 160 employees and strengthening 3Pillar's engineering capabilities and presence in Toronto's financial technology district. The acquisition expands 3Pillar's capabilities in the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector and increases its North American footprint.