nesto Acquires CMLS Group

Pivotal Growth Acquires CLS Money and Agrees to Acquire Simply Lending

February 4, 2026

Financial Services

Pivotal Growth Limited (part of the Pivotal group) has completed the acquisition of CLS Money Limited and entered into an agreement to acquire Simply Lending Solutions Limited, subject to customary closing conditions. The deals expand Pivotal’s specialist mortgage advisory capability in the UK, bringing together firms with a technology-led approach and a combined revenue base of more than £10 million and a combined workforce of over 100 colleagues.

Shawbrook Acquires The Mortgage Lender (TML)

January 28, 2021

Financial Services

Shawbrook has agreed to acquire The Mortgage Lender (TML), a specialist provider of residential and buy-to-let mortgages and a partner of Shawbrook for three years. The acquisition strengthens Shawbrook’s presence in the residential and buy-to-let markets, expands its product range and distribution network, and is intended to support growth through an enhanced customer offering and Shawbrook’s ongoing technology programme.

Reseda Group and Maps Credit Union Acquire Pocketnest

October 29, 2025

Financial Services

Reseda Group, the CUSO of MSU Federal Credit Union, partnered with Maps Credit Union to acquire Pocketnest, an AI-powered financial wellness platform. The acquisition aims to integrate Pocketnest's behavioral science and generative AI-driven financial guidance into credit union member experiences to improve financial wellness and identify cross-sell opportunities.

Marlin Equity Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Cloud Technology Solutions Group (CTS & CloudM)

January 9, 2023

Cloud & SaaS

Marlin Equity Partners has acquired a majority stake in Cloud Technology Solutions Group (CTS & CloudM). NorthEdge Capital sold the majority stake but has reinvested and will remain a minority shareholder; Marlin will work with management to scale CTS's Google Cloud professional and managed services and to grow CloudM's Workspace/M365 migration and management software across EMEA.

JA Mitsui Leasing Acquires Oakmont Capital Services

April 4, 2024

Financial Services

JA Mitsui Leasing, Ltd., through its subsidiary JA Mitsui Leasing USA Holdings, Inc., has acquired 100% of Oakmont Capital Holdings, LLC (dba Oakmont Capital Services), a specialty commercial equipment finance lender based in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The acquisition strengthens JAML's North American capabilities by adding Oakmont's small-ticket equipment finance platform, experienced team and technology-enabled lending capability.

ecomedes Acquires Mortarr

April 25, 2022

Cloud & SaaS

ecomedes, a B2B vertical SaaS platform for sustainable building product data, has acquired Mortarr, a search-and-discovery engine for commercial construction and design. The deal brings Mortarr’s community and discovery UX together with ecomedes’ impact-aware product catalog to simplify product discovery, accelerate sustainable procurement, and expand digital channels for manufacturers and A+D professionals.