Vaisala Acquires Maxar Intelligence's WeatherDesk Business

Vaisala Acquires Speedwell Climate Ltd

September 11, 2024

Data & Analytics

Vaisala has agreed to acquire Speedwell Climate Ltd to expand its subscription-based data offerings and enter the insurance climate risk-transfer market. Speedwell, headquartered in Harpenden, United Kingdom, reported net sales close to GBP 4 million in 2023 and about 24 professionals will transfer to Vaisala; the deal is expected to close in Q4 2024 subject to regulatory approval.

Advent International and BCI Acquire Maxar Technologies

May 3, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

U.S. private equity firm Advent International, with minority investor British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI), completed the acquisition of Maxar Technologies for $53.00 per share, valuing the company at approximately $6.4 billion. With the closing, Maxar is now privately held, its common stock has been de-listed from the NYSE and TSX, and the company will remain U.S.-controlled and operated.

VeraScore Acquires Vala AI

February 26, 2025

Software

VeraScore, an AI-enabled financial health SaaS platform based in San Francisco, has acquired Seattle-based Vala AI in an equity deal. Vala AI's applied-AI software dependency and technical-debt management tools will be integrated into VeraScore's platform; Vala AI co-founder and CEO Christian Hammer will join VeraScore's board to support the integration and product expansion.

Cuadrilla Capital Acquires InfoDesk

March 9, 2022

Cloud & SaaS

Cuadrilla Capital has acquired InfoDesk, an enterprise intelligence management SaaS platform that serves nearly 100 Global 2000 customers. Tim Whitehorn will lead InfoDesk as CEO, with founders Sterling Stites and Lynn Epstein remaining in advisory roles; Cuadrilla plans to invest in the company's AI-enabled platform to accelerate organic and inorganic growth. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Sportradar Acquires Vaix Limited

April 11, 2022

AI & Machine Learning

Sportradar has acquired Vaix Limited, an AI specialist for the iGaming industry, and will integrate Vaix's personalization and machine-learning capabilities into its Managed Trading Services and Sportsbook platform. The deal strengthens Sportradar's ability to provide personalized offers and marketing insights to betting and gaming operators; terms were not disclosed.

Francisco Partners Acquires The Weather Company from IBM

February 1, 2024

Data & Analytics

Francisco Partners has completed its acquisition of The Weather Company from IBM, creating a standalone business led by CEO Sheri Bachstein. The deal positions The Weather Company to accelerate product innovation and expand its enterprise offerings across industries such as media, advertising and aviation with additional capital and operating support.