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

COEO Solutions Acquires NetWolves Network Services

August 4, 2026

IT Services

COEO Solutions, a Riata Capital Group portfolio company, acquired NetWolves Network Services to expand its managed network, communications, security, and IT capabilities for multi-location mid-market enterprises. The deal adds NetWolves’ carrier-agnostic connectivity practice and deepens COEO’s SD-WAN and managed connectivity offering, supported by 24/7 managed services and a unified customer portal with AI-driven network reporting.

Beacon Software Acquires E2E Soccer Limited

April 16, 2026

Cloud & SaaS

Beacon Software acquired E2E Soccer Limited, expanding its sports technology footprint in Canada. The deal brings E2E Soccer together with Beacon portfolio company PowerUp Sports to create an integrated, full-stack youth soccer technology platform covering everything from player registration through league competition.

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.

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.

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.

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.