Com Laude Acquires Markmonitor from Newfold Digital

Newfold Digital Acquires MarkMonitor from Clarivate

November 1, 2022

Cybersecurity

Newfold Digital has completed its acquisition of MarkMonitor, an enterprise provider of domain management and protection solutions, from Clarivate. The deal, announced November 1, 2022, strengthens Newfold's enterprise domain management and security capabilities; Newfold is backed by affiliates of Clearlake Capital and Siris Capital.

PX3 Partners Acquires Com Laude from Vespa Capital

March 27, 2024

IT Services

PX3 Partners has acquired Com Laude, a UK‑headquartered leader in domain name management and online brand protection, from Vespa Capital in partnership with Com Laude's incumbent management team. The deal represents a PE‑to‑PE/management buyout that will support Com Laude's continued growth across domain security, brand protection and global expansion.

Com Laude Acquires FairWinds Partners

September 17, 2025

IT Services

London-based domain specialist Com Laude has acquired Washington, D.C.-based domain name consultancy FairWinds Partners. The acquisition brings FairWinds’ expertise in dotBrand TLD applications, portfolio management, and online brand protection into Com Laude as the companies prepare for a major ICANN dotBrand application round opening in April 2026; FairWinds founder Josh Bourne will remain on the board.

Similarweb Acquires The Search Monitor

March 31, 2025

Data & Analytics

Similarweb Ltd. has acquired The Search Monitor, a provider of ad monitoring, trademark enforcement, and affiliate compliance solutions, to strengthen its paid search and affiliate marketing capabilities. The acquisition expands Similarweb's digital intelligence offering by integrating The Search Monitor's real-time monitoring technology to help brands, retailers, and agencies optimize ROI and protect brand assets.

LogicMonitor Acquires Catchpoint

December 2, 2025

Cloud & SaaS

LogicMonitor has completed the acquisition of Catchpoint to create an AI‑powered, end‑to‑end observability platform that combines deep infrastructure telemetry with Internet‑level visibility. Pulse 2.0 reported the deal is valued at over $250 million; Cantor Fitzgerald advised Catchpoint while Jefferies LLC and William Blair advised LogicMonitor.

Anser Advisory Acquires Markon Solutions

October 12, 2021

Professional Services

Anser Advisory, a portfolio company of Sterling Investment Partners, has acquired Markon Solutions and will operate Markon as a wholly‑owned subsidiary. The combination creates a 650+ employee organization with expanded federal capabilities—particularly in the intelligence community, civilian and defense agencies—and broader geographic presence in the Virginia/Maryland/DC area.