Ekinops Acquires Olfeo to Build a European SSE/SASE Network Cybersecurity Player

Aurias Acquires Saepio Information Security

May 2, 2024

Cybersecurity

Search fund Aurias has acquired Saepio Information Security, a UK-based cybersecurity services provider founded in 2016. The transaction is backed by investors including Ethos Partners, Miramar Equity Partners and Maven Equity Partners, with DunPort Capital providing the debt facility; Aurias plans to expand Saepio's service offering and pursue international growth.

Ekinops Acquires Chimere (Universal ZTNA Cybersecurity Startup)

March 24, 2026

Cybersecurity

Ekinops has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Chimere, a French universal ZTNA cybersecurity specialist. Chimere’s subscription ZTNA solution (SaaS, hybrid, or on-premises) is designed to securely interconnect endpoints with enterprise resources as an alternative to VPNs and firewalls. The transaction is expected to close before March 31, 2026, as Ekinops accelerates its SASE strategy under its Bridge plan.

Equistone Partners Europe Acquires Majority Stake in eperi

February 22, 2022

Cybersecurity

Funds advised by Equistone Partners Europe have acquired a majority stake in eperi, a Pfungstadt-based provider of cybersecurity software. The company was sold by venture capital investors Evolution Equity Partners and btov; founder and CEO Elmar Eperiesi-Beck remains in place and will retain a significant stake as Equistone supports internationalisation and a buy-and-build growth strategy.

Cleo Acquires ECS International to Expand European Ecosystem Integration Footprint

December 14, 2023

Software

Cleo has acquired ECS International, a Hoorn, Netherlands-based B2B integration technology partner, making ECS a wholly owned subsidiary. The acquisition gives Cleo a central Continental Europe presence to accelerate adoption of its Cleo Integration Cloud platform and strengthen supply chain integration capabilities across the Benelux and broader European markets.

Snyk Agrees to Acquire Enso Security

June 7, 2023

Cybersecurity

Snyk agreed to acquire Enso Security, a pioneer of Application Security Posture Management (ASPM). The deal is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in Q2 2023, combining Enso’s ASPM capabilities with Snyk’s Insights and AI-driven code security to help enterprises secure software supply chains at scale.

NeoXam Acquires EZOPS

October 1, 2024

Data & Analytics

Paris-based NeoXam, a portfolio company of Eurazeo, has acquired EZOPS, a New York provider of AI-enabled data control, workflow automation, and regulatory reporting. D.A. Davidson served as exclusive buy-side financial advisor; the deal strengthens NeoXam's data management and reporting capabilities and supports its international expansion.