K2 Partnering Solutions Acquires Aquient

Acuity Knowledge Partners Acquires Ascent

September 18, 2025

AI & Machine Learning

Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity) has exchanged for the acquisition of Ascent, a European AI-powered digital transformation services provider. The transaction is expected to close on 30 September 2025 and is intended to significantly expand Acuity’s Data and Technology Services (DTS) division with technology and AI-led advisory capabilities.

Keensight Capital Agrees to Acquire Quanos Solutions from IK Partners

December 20, 2022

Software

Keensight Capital has signed an agreement to acquire Quanos Solutions GmbH from IK Partners' IK Small Cap II Fund. Quanos, headquartered in Nuremberg, Germany, is a provider of industrial aftersales and digital technical documentation software (around 270 employees and 1,000+ customers); Keensight will support the company’s next phase of growth, expanding its product suite, market penetration and international reach. Financial terms were not disclosed and the deal is subject to customary approvals.

Acuity Knowledge Partners Acquires Cians Analytics

September 12, 2022

Professional Services

Acuity Knowledge Partners, backed by Equistone, acquired Cians Analytics in a bolt‑on add‑on to expand its research, analytics and KPO capabilities for financial services clients. The acquisition will integrate Cians’ research, data ingestion platform (LeverData) and analytics talent into Acuity’s global offering; financial terms were not disclosed.

NTT DATA Services Acquires Nexient

May 18, 2021

IT Services

NTT DATA Services has entered an agreement to acquire Nexient, a U.S.-based cloud-native, product-minded agile software services firm, to expand its Application Development & Modernization capabilities. Nexient will join NTT DATA's digital practice, bringing full-stack product development, agile teams and U.S.-based delivery centers (including Ann Arbor, MI and Columbus, OH); the deal was announced May 18, 2021 and is subject to customary closing conditions.

Sovereign Capital Partners Invests in AquaQ Analytics

May 6, 2021

Data & Analytics

Sovereign Capital Partners has completed a significant investment in AquaQ Analytics, a Belfast-based specialist data analytics and data science services firm that supports global financial institutions. The investment will partner with AquaQ's founders and management to expand the company's international presence and broaden its data analytics and software service offerings.

Accenture Acquires SolutionsIQ

June 2, 2017

Consulting

Accenture has acquired SolutionsIQ, a provider of Agile transformation and coaching services, to bolster its Agile transformation capabilities and help clients accelerate digital delivery and improve customer experience. Financial terms were not disclosed; SolutionsIQ’s team of Agile coaches will join Accenture’s global technology services to expand its New IT offerings.