WGSN (Apax-backed) Acquires IWSR from Bowmark Capital

Bowmark Capital Acquires IWSR from FPE Capital

February 22, 2021

Data & Analytics

Bowmark Capital has backed a buyout of IWSR, the leading B2B data and intelligence provider for the global drinks industry, with IWSR management reinvesting in the transaction. The business was sold by growth investor FPE Capital after a period of strong revenue and EBITDA growth under FPE’s ownership; terms were not disclosed.

Apax Funds Acquire WGSN from Ascential plc

February 1, 2024

Data & Analytics

Funds advised by Apax Partners LLP have completed the acquisition of WGSN, the leading global consumer trend forecasting and data business formerly held by Ascential plc. Apax plans to support WGSN’s growth by expanding its product design and consumer insight offerings and accelerating entry into new verticals and markets.

IWSR (FPE Capital portfolio) Acquires Wine Intelligence

January 18, 2021

Data & Analytics

IWSR, the FPE Capital-backed B2B data and information provider for the global drinks industry, has acquired Wine Intelligence, a wine consumer research and insights specialist. The deal creates a combined offering that expands IWSR's consumer insights capabilities and broadens its coverage across wine, beer, spirits and RTD categories for global beverage alcohol clients.

Capgemini Acquires WNS for $3.3 Billion

October 17, 2025

Professional Services

Capgemini S.E. has completed the acquisition of WNS (Holdings) Limited for $76.50 per share, representing total cash consideration of $3.3 billion (excluding WNS net financial debt). The purchase brings WNS' ~66,085 professionals and industry-focused BPO, analytics and managed services capabilities into Capgemini to create a global leader in intelligent operations and AI-enabled business transformation.

Bowmark Capital Acquires Majority Stake in WSD

April 20, 2022

Software

Bowmark Capital has acquired a majority shareholding in WSD, a provider of document and workflow automation software for the global structured products and OTC derivatives market. Bowmark’s investment will accelerate WSD’s product development roadmap and support expansion of its platform infrastructure across North America, Europe and Asia; Peter Little will join WSD’s board as non-executive chairman.

SLR Acquires WAP Sustainability

January 13, 2026

Environmental Services

SLR International Corporation (SLR) has acquired WAP Sustainability, LLC, a Nashville-based sustainability consulting and ESG data solutions firm. The deal brings nearly 100 WAP employees and enhances SLR's sustainability consulting, product‑sustainability and ESG data capabilities to serve building products, packaging, textiles, electronics and consumer goods clients.