Aspire Technology Solutions Acquires Cloud Cover IT

LDC-backed Aspire Technology Solutions Acquires CloudCoCo Limited

November 1, 2024

IT Services

Aspire Technology Solutions, backed by private equity firm LDC, has acquired Leeds-based managed service provider CloudCoCo Limited. The add-on expands Aspire's UK footprint and service capabilities—adding over £10 million of revenue, ~300 customers and a skilled team to strengthen managed IT, cloud, unified communications and cybersecurity offerings.

LDC Takes Minority Growth Stake in Aspire Technology Solutions

March 16, 2022

IT Services

LDC has made a minority growth investment in Aspire Technology Solutions in a deal that values the business at £85 million. The investment will support Aspire's organic growth, acquisition strategy and expansion of its managed IT, cloud and cyber security services across the UK; Aspire employs more than 200 people and recently opened its HQ in Gateshead.

Playfly Sports Acquires The Aspire Group to Expand Ticketing and Hospitality Capabilities

May 3, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

Playfly Sports has acquired The Aspire Group to form the cornerstone of a new tech-infused Playfly Gameday division, expanding Playfly's ticketing, hospitality, and fan-engagement capabilities. The deal adds Aspire’s team of 166 employees and its experience with more than 300 collegiate and professional partners to Playfly’s platform to drive matchday revenues and advanced fan analytics.

Aspire Systems Acquires Bluewave Technology Group

February 26, 2025

IT Services

Aspire Systems, a global technology services firm, has acquired Bluewave Technology Group, an Ireland- and UK-based Salesforce Platinum Partner. The acquisition strengthens Aspire's Salesforce practice and expands its delivery capabilities across Europe, particularly in financial services, public sector and non-profit markets.

NEC Acquires Aspire Technology

July 1, 2022

Telecommunications

NEC Corporation agreed to acquire Aspire Technology Unlimited Company, a Dublin-based network solutions and systems integration firm, to strengthen NEC Open Networks' Open RAN and systems-integration capabilities. The acquisition adds expertise in designing and integrating legacy and open networks (2G–5G) and expands NEC’s capacity to serve global operators with end-to-end Open RAN ecosystems.

ServiceTitan Acquires Aspire Software

June 30, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

ServiceTitan has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Aspire Software, a Chesterfield, Missouri–based provider of cloud-based business management software for commercial landscaping, snow & ice, and construction businesses. Growth equity firm Mainsail Partners, which backed Aspire in 2019, will roll a portion of its equity into ServiceTitan; Aspire has grown to roughly 100 employees and serves hundreds of commercial landscapers.