International Decision Systems Combines with White Clarke Group

Thoma Bravo Acquires Majority Ownership of IDS

October 8, 2019

Software

Thoma Bravo, a software-focused private equity firm, has acquired majority ownership in IDS, a Minneapolis-based provider of asset finance software including InfoLease and IDScloud, from SV Investment Partners. The partnership will accelerate IDS' cloud roadmap, support global growth and position IDS as a platform for industry consolidation.

Arlington Capital Partners Acquires Integrated Data Services

August 2, 2023

Software

Arlington Capital Partners, a Washington, DC-based private equity firm, has acquired Integrated Data Services (IDS), a federal software provider headquartered in El Segundo, California. IDS co-founders Jerome Murray and James Truhe retained a minority stake; IDS employs over 275 people and provides the CCaR program portfolio management software to Department of Defense and civilian federal customers.

ITA International Acquires Innovative Decisions Inc.

October 27, 2020

Consulting

Newport News-based federal contractor ITA International has acquired management consulting firm Innovative Decisions Inc. (now Innovative Decisions International) to add decision and risk analysis, operations research and systems engineering capabilities. Capstone Strategic advised ITA on the transaction to help integrate IDI's people and complementary capabilities into ITA's service offerings for government and commercial customers.

Thoma Bravo Sells Significant Minority Stake in Qlik to ADIA

November 11, 2024

Data & Analytics

Thoma Bravo has signed an agreement to sell a significant minority stake in Qlik to a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), with Thoma Bravo remaining the majority shareholder and making a new equity investment. A consortium of other investors is expected to participate alongside ADIA and Thoma Bravo; the deal is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in Q1 2025.

Blackstone Acquires International Data Group (IDG) for $1.3B

November 17, 2021

Data & Analytics

Blackstone’s private equity funds have completed the acquisition of International Data Group, Inc. (IDG) from Oriental Rainbow, LLC (a China Oceanwide subsidiary) for an enterprise value of $1.3 billion. IDG — which includes IDC and IDG Communications — provides market intelligence, data and technology-focused media; Blackstone said it will partner with IDG to expand product offerings and drive technology innovation.

Hg, ADIA and CPP Investments acquire minority stake in IFS at €15 billion valuation

April 9, 2025

Software

Hg has increased its stake in enterprise software provider IFS to become a co-control shareholder alongside EQT, as new minority investors — a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) — buy shares from EQT, TA Associates and other minority holders. The transaction values IFS at over EUR 15 billion and supports the company’s continued AI-driven growth after surpassing €1 billion in ARR and more than 7,000 employees globally.