Heidrick & Struggles Acquires businessfourzero

Advent International and Corvex Private Equity Take Heidrick & Struggles Private

December 10, 2025

Professional Services

Heidrick & Struggles International has completed its previously announced take-private transaction valued at approximately $1.3 billion. A consortium led by Advent International and Corvex Private Equity, supported by strategic investors and Heidrick leaders/family offices, acquired all outstanding shares, and Heidrick ceased trading on Nasdaq.

Accel-KKR Makes Growth Investment in 4human

November 18, 2025

Software

4human, a Norwegian provider of cloud-based HRM and quality management (QMS) software, has secured a strategic growth investment from technology-focused investor Accel-KKR. The minority growth capital will support 4human’s product development, customer success initiatives and expansion across the Nordic and broader European markets; terms were not disclosed.

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.

Accenture Acquires SKS Group

February 16, 2023

Consulting

Accenture has completed its acquisition of SKS Group, a Germany-based consulting firm that helps banks across Germany, Austria and Switzerland modernize technology and meet regulatory requirements using SAP S/4HANA. Approximately 500 SKS Group professionals join Accenture Technology; financial terms were not disclosed.

McKinsey & Company Acquires S4G Consulting

May 3, 2022

Consulting

McKinsey & Company has acquired Madrid-based S4G Consulting, a Salesforce Platinum Partner that specializes in Salesforce CRM implementations and digital commerce transformation. The deal expands McKinsey's capability in rapid Salesforce implementation and tech-enabled CRM services to accelerate end-to-end growth transformations for clients.

Accenture Acquires Founders Intelligence

November 16, 2021

Professional Services

Accenture has acquired Founders Intelligence, a London-based innovation strategy consulting firm, to strengthen its innovation practice and help clients scale new business models. The Founders Intelligence team of 35 professionals will join Accenture's Innovation practice; terms were not disclosed.