maxon Group Acquires Minority Stake in Synapticon

Acronis Acquires Synapsys to Establish Permanent Presence in Africa

March 16, 2021

Cybersecurity

Acronis, the Schaffhausen-based cyber protection company, acquired Synapsys, a Cape Town channel-centric distributor and MSP services group, to provide direct access to Acronis cyber protection solutions across Africa. The deal gives Acronis a permanent in-country presence and brings Synapsys' partner network and local team into Acronis' Global/Local initiative to expand cloud and managed services adoption on the continent.

Quad-C Management Acquires Majority Stake in Synoptek from Sverica Capital

September 27, 2022

IT Services

Quad-C Management has acquired a majority stake in Synoptek in a recapitalization of the IT services and systems integrator. Sverica Capital Management will retain a minority position; the investment is intended to support Synoptek's organic growth and further M&A expansion. Canaccord Genuity served as financial advisor to Synoptek and Sverica.

Prodapt Acquires Synophic Worldwide

January 19, 2022

IT Services

Prodapt has acquired Synophic Worldwide, a Silicon Valley–based provider of network transformation and managed services. The deal (advised by Avendus Capital for Prodapt and BDA Partners for Synophic) expands Prodapt’s network services capabilities and extends its presence in the US, LATAM and APAC markets while adding Synophic’s ~600 employees and technical depth in NOC, automation, cloud and security.

Synopsys Acquires Ansys

January 16, 2024

Software

Synopsys has acquired Ansys in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at about $35 billion, combining Synopsys' electronic design automation (EDA) and IP capabilities with Ansys' simulation and analysis portfolio to create an integrated "silicon-to-systems" engineering leader. The deal, announced January 16, 2024 and completed July 17, 2025, positions the combined company to deliver integrated multiphysics and EDA solutions across semiconductors, automotive, aerospace and other industries.

Standex International Acquires Minntronix

July 31, 2023

Manufacturing

Standex International Corporation acquired Minntronix, a South Dakota-based designer and manufacturer of magnetic components, for approximately $30 million in cash. Standex said the acquisition expands its presence in fast-growing end markets such as 5G, smart grid, and industrial automation and is expected to be accretive in the first year.

Datatonic Acquires Syntio

April 26, 2025

Data & Analytics

Datatonic, a London-headquartered cloud data and AI consultancy, has acquired Syntio, a Zagreb-based data engineering specialist. The acquisition strengthens Datatonic’s data engineering capabilities and expands its European client base across telcos, central banks and retailers while augmenting its Generative AI and data platform services.