ESW Capital / Aurea (via Wave Systems) Acquires Jive Software

Aurea Acquires BroadVision

March 30, 2020

Cloud & SaaS

Aurea Software, backed by ESW Capital, has acquired BroadVision, a pioneer in complex document creation, management and collaboration tools. The deal was completed as part of a pre-packaged Chapter 11 reorganization: BroadVision shareholders are to receive at least $4.375 per share and ESW Capital will receive the shares of the reorganized company. Aurea plans to integrate BroadVision's capabilities into its Aurea Unlimited enterprise software library to strengthen its collaboration offerings.

IgniteTech Acquires Jive Software

May 3, 2023

Software

IgniteTech has added Jive Software to its portfolio, integrating the employee experience and collaboration platform into its Communications & Remote Engagement suite. The acquisition will position Jive as a flagship offering for IgniteTech and supports the buyer's plan to accelerate product innovation — including GenAI-enabled capabilities — and expand cloud and GovCloud deployments.

Five Arrows Acquires Majority Stake in Juvare LLC

July 28, 2020

Cloud & SaaS

Five Arrows (the corporate private equity arm of Rothschild & Co) has completed a majority investment in Juvare LLC, the provider of emergency preparedness and critical incident management software, purchasing the stake from Thomas H. Lee Partners. Terms were not disclosed; Five Arrows is organizing the investment through its European fund (Five Arrows Principal Investments) and its US fund (Five Arrows Capital Partners) to support Juvare's growth in the US and internationally.

Valsoft Corporation Acquires Jazzware to Expand Hospitality Technology Portfolio

January 7, 2026

Software

Valsoft Corporation has acquired Jazzware, a U.S.-based provider of hospitality communications and guest-experience software. Jazzware will join Aspire Software (an operating group of Valsoft) and continue to operate autonomously while benefiting from Valsoft/Aspire's resources to expand its hospitality-focused offerings.

Vista Equity Partners Acquires JAGGAER from Cinven

August 13, 2024

Cloud & SaaS

Vista Equity Partners has agreed to acquire JAGGAER, a global leader in enterprise procurement and supplier collaboration software, from Cinven. The transaction, terms undisclosed, positions JAGGAER to continue scaling its AI-enabled JAGGAER One SaaS platform under Vista’s software-focused investment platform; completion is expected subject to customary approvals.

Vista Equity Partners Acquires Avalara

October 19, 2022

Cloud & SaaS

Vista Equity Partners completed a $93.50-per-share cash acquisition of Avalara, Inc., a cloud-based tax compliance software provider, in an all-cash buyout. The transaction takes Avalara private and will enable the company to accelerate product innovation and global expansion with Vista's software-focused operating expertise.