The Futurum Group Acquires LuccaZara

The Futurum Group Acquires Evaluator Group

January 5, 2023

Professional Services

The Futurum Group, a holding company of industry research firms, has acquired Evaluator Group, a technology research and advisory firm focused on information management, storage and systems. Evaluator Group's leadership, including Camberley Bates, Randy Kerns and Russ Fellows, will remain with the business as it integrates into Futurum's broader research and media capabilities to expand offerings for vendor clients and IT professionals.

The Futurum Group Acquires Techstrong Group

April 17, 2024

Media & Entertainment

The Futurum Group has agreed to acquire Techstrong Group, a Boca Raton–based tech media and analyst platform that publishes sites such as DevOps.com and Security Boulevard. The acquisition integrates Techstrong's media, events, lead-generation engines and distribution channels into Futurum's analyst, research and media offerings to expand capabilities and audience reach.

Futurum Research Acquires Wainhouse Research

August 25, 2022

Consulting

Futurum Research (The Futurum Group) has acquired a controlling interest in Wainhouse Research to combine the two firms' analyst, research, data and advisory capabilities. Wainhouse founder Marc Beattie retains a minority interest and will continue as president of Wainhouse while the firms integrate operations and expand joint research, datasets, interactive dashboards and events.

Ankura Acquires Lumeri, Strategic Business Consulting Firm

January 25, 2024

Consulting

Ankura Consulting Group has acquired Lumeri, a strategic business consulting firm that provides strategy and transformation solutions for Fortune 500 companies. The acquisition expands Ankura's Transformation, Talent & Transactions capabilities by adding Lumeri's Execution Certainty, leadership development (Advancement of Women) and sustainability-focused services.

LIAN Group Launches Vitaura and Acquires Medicina Estetica Zazzaron

January 9, 2025

Healthcare Services

LIAN Group has launched Vitaura, a buy-and-build consolidation platform for aesthetic medicine, surgery and longevity clinics in Italy, and announced Vitaura's first acquisition of Medicina Estetica Zazzaron (two locations in Veneto). The platform will retain clinical autonomy for acquired clinics, with Dr. Michela Zazzaron remaining in charge of the clinic; LIAN plans additional acquisitions (two near-term deals plus eight more over 36 months) to expand Vitaura nationwide.

The Futurum Group Acquires Business Podcast Network

October 30, 2023

Media & Entertainment

The Futurum Group, a technology advisory, media, and research firm based in Austin, acquired Business Podcast Network (BPN), a San Francisco–based venture-backed podcast network known for The Drill Down. BPN founder Cory Johnson will join Futurum as Chief Market Strategist as Futurum expands its thought leadership, research and media capabilities.