Blackstone to Acquire Sphera From Genstar Capital for $1.4 Billion
July 6, 2021
Blackstone’s private equity funds entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sphera, an ESG software, data, and consulting services provider, from Genstar Capital for approximately $1.4 billion. The deal is described as being made through Blackstone’s flagship private equity vehicle, with Sphera’s SaaS platform expanding ESG digital solutions, unique data sets, and consultative services.
- Buyers
- Blackstone
- Targets
- Sphera
- Sellers
- Genstar Capital
- Industry
- Cloud & SaaS
- Location
- United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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