RIB Group Acquires Majority Stake in Building Systems Design (BSD SpecLink)

Byggfakta Group Acquires NBS from LDC and RIBA

November 27, 2020

Cloud & SaaS

Byggfakta Group, a PE-backed data and software provider to the European construction industry, has agreed to acquire NBS from shareholders LDC and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, NBS is a SaaS-native specification and product information platform (NBS Chorus and NBS Source); the deal expands Byggfakta’s geographic and product footprint into the UK. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and financial terms were not disclosed.

Bregal Unternehmerkapital Acquires Majority Stake in BSI Software AG

July 4, 2024

Cloud & SaaS

Funds advised by Bregal Unternehmerkapital have acquired a majority stake in Swiss CRM and CX software provider BSI Software AG. The transaction represents a full exit for Capvis Equity V LP and is intended to support BSI's continued product development and expansion across Europe while the founders and management retain a significant stake.

LDC Invests in Building Cost Information Service (BCIS)

June 13, 2022

Data & Analytics

LDC, the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group, has taken an investment stake in the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS), enabling BCIS to become an independent company while the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) retains a minority share. The funding will support further investment in BCIS's technology platform, data assets and online services to enhance its cost benchmarking and valuation offerings for the construction, facilities management and insurance sectors.

Bregal Sagemount Makes Strategic Growth Investment in BuildingLink

July 13, 2022

Cloud & SaaS

Bregal Sagemount completed a strategic growth investment in BuildingLink, a New York City–based provider of operations and resident engagement SaaS for luxury residential properties. Financial terms were not disclosed; the capital will be used to invest in product and feature development, pursue strategic M&A, and accelerate customer growth domestically and internationally.

Peak Rock Capital Affiliate Acquires Spatial Business Systems (SBS)

October 3, 2022

Software

An affiliate of Peak Rock Capital has completed the acquisition of Spatial Business Systems (SBS) in partnership with the company's founders and management. SBS, a Denver-based provider of intelligent design and spatial data integration software for utilities and infrastructure firms, will receive investment to accelerate product development and geographic expansion.

VertiGIS Acquires ibR Gesellschaft für Geoinformation (ibR)

August 30, 2023

Software

VertiGIS, a PE-backed GIS software and solutions provider, has acquired ibR Gesellschaft für Geoinformation mbH (ibR), a Bonn-based specialist in cadastre, surveying and land-management GIS solutions. The deal expands VertiGIS’ land-management capabilities across the DACH region and accompanies the launch of a Berlin Innovation Center focused on cloud and SaaS development.