WSD Acquires Solvians

Woven Solutions Acquires Valence

February 26, 2026

AI & Machine Learning

Woven Solutions announced it has acquired Valence as part of its strategy to add commercial technology capabilities to its national security software portfolio. Valence provides mission planning, operational technology integration, and strategic communications capabilities, including offerings such as Valence Playbook and Valence Fusion focused on responsible, secure AI integration.

WGSN (Apax-backed) Acquires IWSR from Bowmark Capital

June 5, 2025

Data & Analytics

WGSN, controlled by funds advised by Apax Partners LLP, has acquired IWSR, the global leader in data, analytics and insights for the beverage alcohol industry, from Bowmark Capital. The acquisition—supported by Apax following its January 2024 acquisition of WGSN—strengthens WGSN's AI, data analytics and long-range forecasting capabilities; terms were not disclosed and the deal closed in June 2025.

Solvd Inc. Acquires EastBanc Technologies

October 7, 2024

IT Services

Solvd Inc., a PE-backed end-to-end software engineering and technology consultancy, has acquired Washington, D.C.-based AI consulting firm EastBanc Technologies to accelerate Solvd's AI-driven strategy and new AI offerings. The acquisition brings EastBanc's expertise in AI, data, infrastructure & DevOps, and product development into Solvd's platform to expand capabilities for enterprise and government clients.

NationsBenefits Acquires SoliSYSTEMS

October 10, 2022

Healthcare Services

NationsBenefits has acquired SoliSYSTEMS, a technology integration vendor that provides payment and electronic benefits transfer services to state governments and commercial enterprises. The deal will expand NationsBenefits' flex benefit card technology and payments capabilities under its NationsFlex brand; SoliSYSTEMS' president Roque Solis will continue to lead the division.

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.

Water Street and JLL Partners Acquire Solvias AG

June 11, 2020

Healthcare Services

Water Street Healthcare Partners, together with JLL Partners, completed an agreement to fully acquire and invest in Solvias AG, a Switzerland-based contract research, development and manufacturing laboratory services company. The investment will support Solvias' capability and global expansion and includes board appointments of seasoned pharmaceutical services executives to help drive growth.