Windward Acquires Prominent Edge to Expand U.S. Defense Capabilities

FTV Capital Acquires Maritime AI Leader Windward

March 18, 2025

AI & Machine Learning

FTV Capital has completed a take-private acquisition of Windward, the maritime AI and analytics platform, delisting the company from the London Stock Exchange and establishing it as a privately held U.S. company. FTV will support Windward's product development and U.S. go-to-market expansion, and has joined the company's board to accelerate growth in government and commercial end markets.

Octopus UK Bidco Limited (FTV VIII) to Acquire Windward Ltd in Cash Merger

December 24, 2024

Data & Analytics

Octopus UK Bidco Limited, a newly formed entity backed by FTV VIII, L.P. and affiliates, reached agreement to acquire Windward Ltd for 215 pence per share in cash, valuing Windward at approximately £216 million on a fully diluted basis. The recommended acquisition is expected to complete by the end of Q1 2025, subject to Windward shareholder approval.

Phenom Acquires EDGE

February 21, 2025

Cloud & SaaS

Phenom has acquired EDGE, a resource management and talent mobility platform, to strengthen its AI-powered workforce intelligence and resource planning capabilities. The acquisition adds advanced resource planning and talent mobility functionality to Phenom’s Intelligent Talent Experience platform, targeting professional services firms and global capability centers.

ThayerMahan Acquires Wingman Defense

May 19, 2021

AI & Machine Learning

ThayerMahan, a maritime technology company headquartered in Groton, Connecticut, has acquired Wingman Defense, an artificial intelligence startup based in Park City, Utah. The deal brings Wingman's AI/ML capabilities into ThayerMahan's autonomous maritime sensor and data platform to enhance maritime domain awareness for government and commercial customers.

Central Garden & Pet Acquires Leading Edge Associates / Leading Edge Aero Technologies

November 6, 2024

Manufacturing

Central Garden & Pet completed the acquisition of Leading Edge Associates, Inc. and Leading Edge Aero Technologies, Inc., two Daytona Beach–based developers and manufacturers of large commercial drones and supporting software; the deal closed on November 6, 2024. The purchase brings drone hardware and precision-application software capabilities into Central’s pet and garden portfolio to support mosquito/vector control, weed control and precision farming solutions.

Leading Edge Avionics Acquires Advantage Avionics

October 19, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

Leading Edge Avionics has acquired Advantage Avionics (Chino) to create the largest avionics support network in Southern California. The deal expands Leading Edge’s service footprint by adding coverage at roughly 30 additional airports and combines capabilities and mobile AOG services while preserving ongoing installs and customer service continuity.