The Futurum Group Acquires Visible Impact

S&P Global Acquires Visible Alpha to Boost Investment Research Capabilities

February 20, 2024

Data & Analytics

S&P Global has agreed to acquire Visible Alpha, a financial technology provider of granular sell-side analyst models, consensus data and analytics, to integrate its offerings into S&P Capital IQ Pro. The acquisition is intended to enhance S&P Global Market Intelligence's investment research capabilities and accelerate product capabilities; the deal is expected to close in 2024 subject to customary conditions and regulatory approval.

Cengage Group Acquires Visible Body

January 13, 2025

Education

Cengage Group has acquired Visible Body, a provider of interactive 3D anatomy and science visualization software, to enhance its science offerings across higher education and K–12. The deal will integrate Visible Body’s 3D models and AR/mixed-reality experiences into Cengage’s course materials and platforms to deepen learner engagement and expand product capabilities. Vicksburg Capital Partners served as exclusive financial advisor to Visible Body on the transaction.

The Futurum Group Acquires Dash Network

January 10, 2023

Media & Entertainment

The Futurum Group has acquired a majority interest in Dash Network, an integrated B2B research, media, and advisory firm focused on SaaS, AI, and customer experience (CX). Dash Network will operate as an operating unit within The Futurum Group, expanding Futurum’s research, media, and advisory capabilities in CX and related technology markets.

The Futurum Group Acquires Evaluator Group

January 5, 2023

Professional Services

The Futurum Group, a holding company of industry research firms, has acquired Evaluator Group, a technology research and advisory firm focused on information management, storage and systems. Evaluator Group's leadership, including Camberley Bates, Randy Kerns and Russ Fellows, will remain with the business as it integrates into Futurum's broader research and media capabilities to expand offerings for vendor clients and IT professionals.

The Vomela Companies Acquires Visual Impact LLC

August 16, 2022

Marketing & Advertising

On August 16, 2022, The Vomela Companies acquired Visual Impact LLC of Blaine, Minnesota. The acquisition expands Vomela’s specialty graphics and out-of-home advertising capabilities across retail, hospitality and events, complementing its existing operations across 23 U.S. and Canadian locations.

The Futurum Group Acquires Gestalt IT (Tech Field Day)

December 14, 2023

Media & Entertainment

The Futurum Group has acquired Gestalt IT, the publisher behind Tech Field Day, to combine its analyst research and demand-generation capabilities with Gestalt IT’s practitioner-focused events and content. The acquisition will expand Tech Field Day’s delegate network and broaden coverage across cloud, DevOps, AI, data, and cybersecurity while connecting participants to Futurum’s client pipeline.