Klarna Acquires Inspirock

Ionic Partners Acquires Sparkrock

June 23, 2022

Cloud & SaaS

Ionic Partners, a software-focused private investment firm, has acquired Sparkrock, a Canada-based provider of cloud ERP solutions for K‑12, nonprofit and human services organizations. Ionic will appoint co-founder Andy Tryba as Sparkrock CEO and intends to invest in product innovation, customer success, and both organic and acquisitive growth to expand Sparkrock’s footprint in Canada and the United States.

Klarna Acquires HERO

July 9, 2021

E-Commerce

On 9 July 2021, Klarna acquired HERO, a social shopping platform that connects online shoppers with in-store product experts. The acquisition brings HERO's technology and 100+ employees into Klarna to expand its shopping capabilities and introduce in-store-led, shoppable content to Klarna's global merchant and consumer base.

Insight Enterprises Acquires Inspire11 from Keystone Capital

October 1, 2025

IT Services

Insight Enterprises, Inc. has acquired Inspire11 LLC, a Chicago-based AI-focused business transformation and technology delivery firm, from Keystone Capital Management. The acquisition expands Insight's Solutions Integrator capabilities in data, AI and custom technology delivery; terms were not disclosed.

Cars.com Acquires Dealer Inspire and Launch Digital Marketing

February 14, 2018

Marketing & Advertising

Cars.com Inc. agreed to acquire Dealer Inspire and Launch Digital Marketing for $165 million in cash (with up to $40 million of additional contingent consideration) to broaden its dealer-facing digital products and services. The acquisition brings website platforms, digital retailing and AI messaging capabilities to Cars.com's marketplace and is intended to accelerate organic growth and expand capabilities for its dealer customers.

Beech Tree Private Equity Acquires Inspiro Learning

September 16, 2025

Education

Beech Tree Private Equity has completed an investment to acquire Inspiro Learning, a UK-based vocational and technical training provider; existing owner Inspirit Capital has partially reinvested and Investec provided funding. The capital will be used to enhance service delivery, expand technical training into adjacent sectors, and support strategic acquisitions to accelerate organic growth.

Inspire11 Acquires Integral

July 8, 2024

Software

Inspire11 has acquired Integral, a Detroit-based software engineering firm, to strengthen Inspire11’s AI, software engineering, and product management capabilities. The deal brings Integral’s team and experience with clients like Ford, Honda and Rocket Mortgage into Inspire11’s delivery model to accelerate AI-driven solutions and delivery velocity.