PX3 Partners Acquires Com Laude from Vespa Capital
March 27, 2024
PX3 Partners has acquired Com Laude, a UK‑headquartered leader in domain name management and online brand protection, from Vespa Capital in partnership with Com Laude's incumbent management team. The deal represents a PE‑to‑PE/management buyout that will support Com Laude's continued growth across domain security, brand protection and global expansion.
- Buyers
- PX3 Partners, Incumbent management team (Com Laude)
- Targets
- Com Laude
- Sellers
- Vespa Capital
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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