Sphera Acquires SupplyShift

Descartes Systems Group Acquires Supply Vision

January 6, 2023

Logistics & Distribution

Descartes Systems Group has acquired Supply Vision, a Phoenix-based provider of shipment management solutions for North American Logistics Service Providers (LSPs). The deal was for approximately $12 million in cash up front plus up to $3 million in performance-based earn-outs, and is intended to expand Descartes' capabilities for LSP digitization and complement its existing portfolio of LSP solutions.

Zscaler Acquires ShiftRight

September 29, 2022

Cybersecurity

Zscaler, Inc. completed the acquisition of ShiftRight, a startup specializing in closed-loop security workflow automation, and is integrating ShiftRight's technology into the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform. The deal (closed in Zscaler's fiscal Q4 ended July 31, 2022) will automate security management, reduce incident resolution time and provide greater visibility into customers' security posture; terms were not disclosed.

Sphera Acquires riskmethods to Expand AI-Powered Supply Chain Risk Management

September 13, 2022

Cloud & SaaS

Sphera, an ESG performance and risk management software provider, has entered into an agreement to acquire riskmethods, a Munich-based SaaS company specializing in AI-enabled supply chain risk management. The deal is intended to enhance Sphera’s risk management offering and accelerate capabilities for Scope 3 emissions monitoring and reporting.

Exiger Acquires Supply Dynamics

August 30, 2022

Cloud & SaaS

Exiger has acquired Supply Dynamics, a Loveland, Ohio-based provider of the SDX multi-tier supply chain collaboration platform. The deal integrates Supply Dynamics’ item-level visibility and collaboration products into Exiger’s SaaS supply chain risk and third‑party risk platform to deliver end-to-end supply chain visibility and risk management for commercial and public sector customers.

Blackstone to Acquire Sphera From Genstar Capital for $1.4 Billion

July 6, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

Blackstone’s private equity funds entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sphera, an ESG software, data, and consulting services provider, from Genstar Capital for approximately $1.4 billion. The deal is described as being made through Blackstone’s flagship private equity vehicle, with Sphera’s SaaS platform expanding ESG digital solutions, unique data sets, and consultative services.

OnShift Acquires Avesta Systems

February 10, 2020

Software

OnShift, a Cleveland-based provider of human capital management software for healthcare, acquired Avesta Systems, a talent acquisition software provider that serves healthcare and EMS organizations. The purchase integrates Avesta's recruiting-to-onboarding solution (now OnShift Employ) into OnShift's platform to expand recruiting capabilities, accelerate time-to-hire, and deepen OnShift's footprint in the EMS market.