Lightcast Acquires Rhetorik to Expand Global People and Company Intelligence
July 8, 2025
Lightcast has acquired UK-based Rhetorik to expand its people, company, and labor market intelligence by integrating Rhetorik’s privacy-first contact and company data. The acquisition strengthens Lightcast’s data capabilities across recruiting, sales, marketing, education, and government, with Rhetorik CEO Meredith Amdur joining Lightcast as a Strategic Advisor.
- Buyers
- Lightcast
- Targets
- Rhetorik
- Industry
- Data & Analytics
- Location
- Berkshire, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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