Providence and Searchlight Acquire Hyve

Hyve Acquires LegalTechTalk

July 7, 2026

Media & Entertainment

Hyve announced it has acquired LegalTechTalk, a European events business focused on legal technology and transformation. The deal marks Hyve’s entry into the legal “SuperVertical” and LegalTechTalk’s first acquisition exit since its 2024 founding; the founders will continue to lead the business. LegalTechTalk’s international expansion plans include launching a U.S. event in Miami Beach starting December 2027.

Hellman & Friedman To Acquire Hyve Group Events Business From Providence and Searchlight

June 3, 2026

Media & Entertainment

Hyve Group, a global B2B events company, announced that Hellman & Friedman has agreed to acquire its events business from Providence Equity Partners and Searchlight Capital Partners. The transaction is intended to accelerate Hyve’s next phase of growth, including expanding its international footprint, broadening product offerings, and pursuing acquisition-led expansion. The deal is expected to close by the end of the calendar year.

Searchlight Capital Partners and Providence Equity Partners Recapitalize CloserStill Media in $1.8B Deal

May 1, 2026

Media & Entertainment

Searchlight Capital Partners has agreed to invest in CloserStill Media alongside existing owner Providence Equity Partners in a recapitalization valuing the B2B events operator at about £1.3 billion ($1.77 billion). The transaction gives Searchlight and Providence co-control of the London-based company and is subject to regulatory approvals.

hyrUP Acquires Evolve Partners

December 1, 2025

Staffing & HR

hyrUP, a tech-enabled executive search and recruiting firm, has acquired Evolve Partners, a national boutique executive search firm focused on finance and accounting hires. The deal expands hyrUP's nationwide footprint and deepens its specialization in high-caliber finance and leadership talent, with Evolve Partners' founder Kate Brogden joining hyrUP's leadership team.

Hyve Group Acquires Behavioral Health Tech

July 14, 2025

Healthcare Services

Hyve Group has acquired Behavioral Health Tech, a founder-led community and conference focused on behavioral health innovation and access. The acquisition expands Hyve's healthcare events portfolio and will keep founder Solome Tibebu in place to continue leading the brand as Hyve scales the event globally.

Hyve Group Acquires POSSIBLE (Beyond Ordinary Events, Inc.)

July 26, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Hyve Group has acquired POSSIBLE, the marketing tentpole event owned by Beyond Ordinary Events, Inc. The deal brings POSSIBLE into Hyve’s global events portfolio to scale the platform, expand offerings for marketing professionals and accelerate international growth of the conference.