WGSN (Apax-backed) Acquires IWSR from Bowmark Capital

RWS Acquires Obviously Group Limited

May 6, 2026

Data & Analytics

RWS, a global AI solutions company, has acquired Obviously Group Limited, an integrated platform for enterprise intellectual property and brand integrity management. The deal includes £16.5 million initial cash consideration and up to £23.5 million in deferred contingent consideration over three financial years, for total potential consideration of £40 million.

Capgemini S.E. Acquires WNS (Holdings) Limited

October 17, 2025

IT Services

Capgemini S.E. acquired WNS (Holdings) Limited for $76.50 per WNS share in a transaction valued at $3.3 billion cash consideration (excluding WNS net financial debt). WNS announced the acquisition’s successful closing on October 17, 2025, after shareholders approved the deal and regulatory consents were obtained.

Apax Funds Acquire WGSN from Ascential plc

February 1, 2024

Data & Analytics

Funds advised by Apax Partners LLP have completed the acquisition of WGSN, the leading global consumer trend forecasting and data business formerly held by Ascential plc. Apax plans to support WGSN’s growth by expanding its product design and consumer insight offerings and accelerating entry into new verticals and markets.

Bowmark Capital Acquires Majority Stake in WSD

April 20, 2022

Software

Bowmark Capital has acquired a majority shareholding in WSD, a provider of document and workflow automation software for the global structured products and OTC derivatives market. Bowmark’s investment will accelerate WSD’s product development roadmap and support expansion of its platform infrastructure across North America, Europe and Asia; Peter Little will join WSD’s board as non-executive chairman.

Bowmark Capital Acquires IWSR from FPE Capital

February 22, 2021

Data & Analytics

Bowmark Capital has backed a buyout of IWSR, the leading B2B data and intelligence provider for the global drinks industry, with IWSR management reinvesting in the transaction. The business was sold by growth investor FPE Capital after a period of strong revenue and EBITDA growth under FPE’s ownership; terms were not disclosed.

IWSR (FPE Capital portfolio) Acquires Wine Intelligence

January 18, 2021

Data & Analytics

IWSR, the FPE Capital-backed B2B data and information provider for the global drinks industry, has acquired Wine Intelligence, a wine consumer research and insights specialist. The deal creates a combined offering that expands IWSR's consumer insights capabilities and broadens its coverage across wine, beer, spirits and RTD categories for global beverage alcohol clients.