Make It Cheaper Acquires Smart Utility Management

Make It Cheaper Acquires Think Business Finance

November 9, 2019

Financial Services

ECI Partners portfolio company Make It Cheaper (MIC) has acquired Think Business Finance, a Chelmsford-based fintech commercial lending specialist that matches UK SMEs with lenders across asset-based, invoice finance, commercial property and unsecured lending. The bolt-on expands MIC's SME switching platform to include finance products; Think Business Finance's founders Jamie and Ian Stewart will remain to run the business.

AMCS Acquires Utility Cloud

September 13, 2022

Cloud & SaaS

AMCS, the Limerick-based provider of software and vehicle technology for environmental and resource industries, has acquired Utility Cloud, a U.S.-based utility operations management SaaS platform. The purchase expands AMCS’ digital solutions for utilities and energy customers by adding Utility Cloud’s cloud-based operations management and compliance capabilities to AMCS’ portfolio.

Service Management Group Acquires Bulbshare

October 24, 2024

Data & Analytics

Service Management Group (SMG) has acquired Bulbshare, a London-based AI-powered customer community and insights platform. The purchase expands SMG’s experience management and data analytics capabilities, deepening its offering to consumer brands and supporting Bulbshare’s continued growth under SMG’s PE-backed ownership.

Energy Assets Group Acquires Cortex Metering Solutions I&C Smart Meter Portfolio from Macquarie

May 10, 2021

Energy

Energy Assets Group has acquired Cortex Metering Solutions (CMS), a UK industrial & commercial (I&C) smart-meter portfolio of more than 600,000 meters, from Macquarie Specialised and Asset Finance. The portfolio is rented to over 80 energy suppliers across Great Britain and the deal expands Energy Assets' I&C metering footprint and data services capabilities.

Macquarie Acquires SP Smart Meter Assets Limited from ScottishPower/Iberdrola

September 9, 2025

Energy

Macquarie Specialised and Asset Finance (part of Macquarie Group) has completed the acquisition of SP Smart Meter Assets Limited (SPSMAL) from ScottishPower/Iberdrola for around £900 million. The deal adds ~2.9 million smart meters to Macquarie's UK portfolio and establishes a long-term Meter Asset Provision arrangement with ScottishPower to support the ongoing smart meter rollout.

Nasuni Acquires Storage Made Easy

June 28, 2022

Cloud & SaaS

Nasuni Corporation acquired Storage Made Easy (SME) to add remote-work, desktop sync and compliance capabilities to its file data services platform; financial terms were not disclosed. SME founder Jim Liddle will join Nasuni as vice president of product, and the deal expands Nasuni's presence in the United Kingdom while enhancing its file data management and compliance features.