Rouse Acquires Konsert Strategy & IP

Rouse Acquires Danish IP Firm aera

August 1, 2024

Legal Services

UK-based Rouse has merged with Danish IP consultancy aera, bringing aera’s patent expertise and Nordic footprint into the Rouse Group. The transaction expands Rouse’s patent capability—particularly in life sciences and AI software—and provides a platform for further European growth.

Rouse Acquires Swedish IP Firm Valea AB

December 1, 2022

Legal Services

Rouse, a PE-backed global intellectual property services firm, has acquired Valea AB, a long-established Swedish IP firm with offices in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö. The deal, supported by Rouse’s investor MML Capital, expands Rouse’s capabilities and presence in Sweden to better serve technology and greentech clients and deepen its European patent expertise.

Rouse Acquires The Wrays Group to Enter Australian Market

September 1, 2025

Legal Services

Rouse has completed a deal to bring The Wrays Group (Wrays), a leading independent IP specialist in Australia and New Zealand, into the Rouse network. The acquisition gives Rouse on-the-ground presence across Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide and expands its life sciences, pharmaceutical and broader IP capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region.

Ridge Acquires Data Centre Specialist Concert

November 16, 2023

Engineering Services

Ridge, the Horizon-backed built environment consultancy, has acquired London-based Concert to strengthen its data centre capability and bolster its presence in the London commercial market. The deal is an add-on to Ridge’s platform and supports the firm's strategy of growing expertise and fee income in high-growth markets.

Sia Acquires Kaiser Associates

January 29, 2026

Consulting

Sia has acquired Kaiser Associates, a boutique strategy consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., to launch a dedicated Corporate Strategy, Private Equity & M&A business line and accelerate its U.S. expansion. Kaiser Associates’ leadership (Ali Cumber, Paul Mumma and Jon Meyerholz) will join Sia, with Jon Meyerholz named Managing Partner of the new business line; the deal is intended to broaden Sia’s strategic advisory capabilities and scale Kaiser’s services globally.

Consertus (RTC-backed) Acquires KKCS and The Wells Partnership as Part of Multi-firm Platform Build

October 8, 2025

Consulting

Consertus, a new platform backed by Round Table Capital (RTC) Partners, announced its launch and the integration/acquisitions of ten AEC and capital-program advisory firms — including Kal Krishnan Consulting Services (KKCS) and The Wells Partnership (TWP). The moves create a single, technology-forward capital program management and advisory platform (Consertus) with more than 800 professionals and expanded geographic and capability coverage.