TPG Acquires Forcepoint Global Governments and Critical Infrastructure (G2CI) Business
July 10, 2021
TPG, through its TPG Capital private equity platform, acquired Forcepoint's Global Governments and Critical Infrastructure (G2CI) cybersecurity business and established it as an independent company focused on defense, intelligence and critical infrastructure customers. The transaction separates Forcepoint's Commercial and G2CI businesses; Francisco Partners will retain a minority stake in the newly independent G2CI business and Sean Berg was named CEO with Peter Leav joining as Executive Chairman.
- Buyers
- TPG (TPG Capital)
- Targets
- Forcepoint Global Governments and Critical Infrastructure (G2CI)
- Sellers
- Forcepoint, Francisco Partners
- Industry
- Cybersecurity
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Transaction Type
- Divestiture
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