Ascent Technologies Acquires Waymark
February 8, 2024
Ascent Technologies, a provider of AI-enabled regulatory compliance solutions, has acquired UK-based Waymark, a horizon scanning and compliance workflow provider. The deal—announced after Ascent's recent investment by Edgewater Equity Partners—integrates Waymark's horizon scanning capabilities into Ascent's obligations management platform to expand regulatory coverage across the US, EU and UK.
- Buyers
- Ascent Technologies, Edgewater Equity Partners
- Targets
- Waymark
- Platforms
- Ascent Technologies
- Industry
- Software
- Location
- Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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