CitNOW Group Acquires Real Time Communications (RTC)

RTC Partners Invests in Marketing Agency COMM

March 8, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

RTC Partners, a growth-focused private equity firm, announced an investment in COMM (formerly CommCreative), a Boston-based marketing agency that provides digital strategy, demand generation, account-based marketing, and martech solutions. COMM — a 50-person team — will join RTC's marketing services platform alongside prior investments (fama PR, Intelisent, MarketBridge, and Quarry) to expand capabilities and scale integrated marketing and sales services.

TRG Acquires Real World Communications Inc.

January 12, 2023

Telecommunications

TRG, a global managed solutions provider focused on enterprise mobility, point of sale and payments, acquired Ontario-based Real World Communications Inc. (RWC). The acquisition expands TRG's Canadian footprint (including a larger Toronto/Scarborough facility) and adds RWC's wireless, mobility device and network solutions expertise to TRG's service offering, supporting growth across Canada and Europe.

CitNOW Group Acquires Auto Imaging, AutoSLM and Dealerdesk

September 22, 2022

Software

CitNOW Group, a portfolio company supported by Livingbridge and Tenzing, has acquired Auto Imaging, AutoSLM and Dealerdesk to expand its suite of software solutions for franchised car dealerships. The bolt-on deals strengthen CitNOW Group’s imaging, lead management and multichannel CRM capabilities and extend its international footprint into Germany.

Livingbridge Acquires CitNOW Group from Tenzing

July 19, 2022

Software

Livingbridge has invested in CitNOW Group, a UK-based provider of front-office software for automotive dealerships, in a deal that sees Tenzing exit while materially reinvesting alongside the new investor. Tenzing generated a 9.6x return on its investment and a 74% IRR; Livingbridge said the investment will accelerate CitNOW's product roll-out, acquisitive growth in the UK and Europe, and further technology development.

Synoptek Acquires Juxto to Expand Real-Time Communications Capabilities

July 7, 2021

Telecommunications

Synoptek has acquired Juxto's real-time communications business and customers, forming a new Real-Time Communications (RTC) practice within its Workforce Productivity offering. The deal brings Juxto's carrier-grade, cloud-engineered voice network and Teams Voice expertise into Synoptek to expand its enterprise RTC and managed communications services.

CitNOW Acquires Quik.

May 26, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

U.K.-based CitNOW, backed by investment firm Tenzing, has acquired Quik., a Quincy, Massachusetts-based cloud SaaS provider of digital multi-point inspections, technician video, parts pricing and integrated payments for auto dealerships. The deal expands CitNOW’s U.S. footprint in the dealer after-sales market and will allow development of the Quik. after-sales platform for OEM and dealer group partners in the U.K. and Europe. Quik. CEO Jack Gardner is stepping down; COO Chad Deaver will remain and report to CitNOW CEO Alistair Horsburgh.