Octopus UK Bidco Limited (FTV VIII) to Acquire Windward Ltd in Cash Merger

VisionWave Holdings Acquires Controlling Interest in Foresight Autonomous Holdings

April 21, 2026

Cybersecurity

VisionWave Holdings executed a definitive agreement to acquire up to a 52% controlling interest in Foresight Autonomous Holdings through a two-stage share exchange valued at approximately $17.5 million, with up to an additional $3 million in management equity grants. Stage 1 is expected within 45–60 days (46% stake) and Stage 2 (additional 6%) is contingent on the commencement of a binding pilot project integrating Foresight’s Perception Platform in defense/security or commercial sectors.

Windward Acquires Prominent Edge to Expand U.S. Defense Capabilities

April 9, 2026

AI & Machine Learning

Windward, a maritime AI platform company, announced the acquisition of Prominent Edge, a U.S. defense technology company delivering geospatial, maritime, and mission software solutions to the U.S. Government. The deal is intended to deepen Windward’s U.S. defense and national security capabilities by adding mission-grade software delivery expertise and geospatial capability.

Suntex Marina Investors Merges With Windward Marina Group’s Florida Portfolio

March 19, 2026

Transportation

Suntex Marina Investors LLC, via a joint venture with Centerbridge Partners, merged with Windward Marina Group’s Florida marina portfolio, adding 13 marinas and more than 3,000 slips. The combined network exceeds 100 marinas nationwide, including 34 locations across Florida.

FTV Capital Acquires Maritime AI Leader Windward

March 18, 2025

AI & Machine Learning

FTV Capital has completed a take-private acquisition of Windward, the maritime AI and analytics platform, delisting the company from the London Stock Exchange and establishing it as a privately held U.S. company. FTV will support Windward's product development and U.S. go-to-market expansion, and has joined the company's board to accelerate growth in government and commercial end markets.

Octopus Energy Group Receives FCA Approval to Acquire Octopus Renewables

July 5, 2021

Infrastructure

Octopus Energy Group announced it has received final approval from the UK Financial Conduct Authority for its acquisition of its sister company, Octopus Renewables. The transaction transfers 300+ solar, onshore wind, and biomass projects worth over £3.4 billion into Octopus Energy’s green energy asset management portfolio.

PDFTron Systems Acquires Windward Studios

April 8, 2021

Software

PDFTron Systems Inc. has acquired Windward Studios, a Colorado-based leader in document automation and generation technology. The deal expands PDFTron's document platform capabilities by adding Windward's no-code automation and dynamic document generation tools, accelerating PDFTron's product roadmap following prior growth investment from Silversmith Capital Partners.