Providence Equity Partners Acquires Node4 from Bowmark Capital and LDC

Providence Equity Partners Acquires Tax Systems from Bowmark Capital

April 1, 2025

Cloud & SaaS

Providence Equity Partners has acquired Tax Systems, a UK-based tax and accounting software provider, from Bowmark Capital. The investment will back Tax Systems’ platform expansion and product innovation—targeting new tax and regulatory compliance solutions and international growth; financial terms were not disclosed.

Node4 Acquires Secura

May 17, 2019

Cloud & SaaS

Bowmark-backed Node4 has acquired Secura, a UK-based virtual private cloud provider. The deal — Node4's fifth and largest acquisition — strengthens Node4's managed cloud hosting capabilities for the SaaS/ISV market; Secura serves over 100 customers (70% ISVs) and has grown organically >40% year-on-year.

Providence Equity Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Marlink from Apax Partners

July 1, 2022

Telecommunications

Providence Equity Partners has acquired a majority shareholding in Marlink Group from Apax Partners, valuing Marlink at approximately $1.4 billion. Ardian and Marlink management have taken minority stakes alongside Providence as Apax retains a significant minority position; the investment is intended to accelerate Marlink's growth and expansion of its smart network and digital solutions.

Node4 Acquires ThreeTwoFour to Bolster Cybersecurity Capabilities

July 4, 2023

Cybersecurity

Node4, a UK-based cloud-led managed services provider, has acquired ThreeTwoFour, an information security and technology risk specialist. The deal expands Node4's security and transformation capabilities — particularly for enterprise and financial services clients — and brings ThreeTwoFour's M&A cyber due diligence and risk services into Node4's portfolio while the target's leadership remains in place.

Bowmark Capital Invests in Eque2

May 29, 2024

Software

Bowmark Capital has made an investment in Eque2, a UK provider of cloud-based ERP software for the construction sector. The transaction provides a partial exit for WestBridge (which is also reinvesting) and will support Eque2’s continued product development, technology investment and growth.

Node4 Acquires Tisski to Boost Microsoft Enterprise Cloud Capabilities

November 4, 2022

IT Services

Node4, a Providence Equity Partners-backed cloud-led managed services provider, has acquired Tisski, a UK-based Microsoft Business Applications partner focused on Dynamics 365, Power Platform and Azure. The acquisition (Node4's third under Providence) expands Node4's Microsoft capabilities and public sector customer footprint while retaining Tisski's management team and employees.