Aptean Acquires WorkWise, LLC

Aptean Acquires Apprise to Strengthen ERP and SCM Solutions

May 16, 2017

Software

Aptean, a global provider of industry-specific enterprise software, acquired Apprise, a Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based provider of ERP and supply chain management solutions for importers and distributors of consumer goods. The acquisition expands Aptean’s ERP and SCM capabilities (cloud and on‑premise) and aims to accelerate growth by leveraging Aptean’s global scale and go-to-market resources.

Forterro Acquires Wise Software (OrderWise)

July 28, 2022

Software

Forterro has acquired Wise Software (OrderWise), a UK provider of ERP, WMS, TMS, POS and ecommerce solutions used by nearly 1,000 customers and generating nearly £18m in revenue. The deal expands Forterro's presence in the UK and strengthens its warehousing, distribution and ecommerce capabilities as an add-on to its Northern Europe portfolio under new owners Partners Group.

ConnectWise Acquires Wise-Sync

August 31, 2022

Payments & Fintech

ConnectWise has acquired Wise-Sync, a payments automation and integrated payment processing platform (Wise‑Pay) that integrates with ConnectWise Manage and ConnectWise Sell. The deal brings payments and accounts‑receivable automation capabilities into ConnectWise's IT solution provider software suite, enabling partners to automate invoice lifecycle and payment collection.

WorkWise Compliance Acquires Bizhaven

December 10, 2025

Staffing & HR

WorkWise Compliance, a portfolio company of CriticalPoint, has acquired Bizhaven, an HR and workplace safety compliance provider based in Sacramento, California. The add-on acquisition expands WorkWise's HR and safety compliance capabilities, creating a broader suite of services for businesses; financial terms were not disclosed.

365 Holdings Acquires Planet Wise, Inc.

February 1, 2020

Consumer Products

Planet Wise, Inc., a family-owned maker of cloth diapers and natural parenting products, was sold to private investment company 365 Holdings in February 2020. Peakstone served as exclusive M&A advisor to Planet Wise; terms were not disclosed.

ADP Acquires WorkForce Software

October 15, 2024

Software

ADP has acquired WorkForce Software, a workforce management solutions provider headquartered in Michigan, to expand ADP’s global workforce management capabilities and accelerate innovation for large, global enterprise clients. WorkForce Software’s time & attendance, scheduling, forecasting, and leave-management capabilities will be integrated into ADP’s suite to broaden offerings for ADP’s more than one million clients worldwide.