Acquisitions in Ireland

Alkermes plc completed its all-cash acquisition of Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc, adding Avadel’s FDA-approved narcolepsy product LUMRYZ to Alkermes’ commercial portfolio and accelerating Alkermes’ entry into the sleep medicine market. The deal was executed via an Irish High Court–sanctioned scheme of arrangement, and Avadel’s shares ceased trading on Nasdaq in connection with the transaction. Alkermes financed the acquisition using approximately $775 million of cash on hand and $1.525 billion of term loans due in 2031.

LatticeFlow AI, a Swiss deep-tech company focused on evidence-based AI governance, acquired Dublin-based AI Sonar Ltd. (a wholly owned subsidiary of CloudSphere Ltd.). The deal adds AI Sonar’s on-prem and cloud “AI discovery” capabilities for detecting “shadow AI” to LatticeFlow AI’s centralized SaaS governance platform; LatticeFlow AI will take ownership of AI Sonar’s platform, IP, and engineering operations while continuing to offer AI Sonar under its existing brand.

Payoneer (NASDAQ: PAYO) acquired Boundless, an Ireland-based Employer of Record (EOR) platform, to expand its global workforce management capabilities and deepen its footprint in Europe. Boundless will join Payoneer Workforce Management (created following Payoneer’s 2024 acquisition of Skuad) to enhance cross-border payroll, taxes, benefits, and compliance support for internationally operating SMBs.

Plume Design, Inc. acquired Sweepr, an AI-powered customer-care orchestration platform for telecom and broadband providers. The combination is intended to unite Plume’s real-time home-network/device telemetry with Sweepr’s AI-native, no-code orchestration to guide and automate customer support actions across digital and assisted channels for ISPs globally, reducing calls and truck rolls and improving customer experience. Sweepr will continue to be offered as a standalone platform, and its co-founders Alan Coleman and Jim Hannon will join Plume as Chief Product Officer and Chief Architect, respectively.

Haemonetics Corporation acquired Vivasure Medical Limited, a Galway, Ireland-based medtech developer of the PerQseal Elite fully bioabsorbable vascular closure system, in a transaction valued at up to €185 million (approximately $215 million) including milestone-based payments. The deal includes €100 million upfront cash (subject to customary adjustments and net of certain prior Haemonetics investments/loans) and up to €85 million of contingent consideration tied to sales growth and other milestones, funded with Haemonetics’ cash on hand. Vivasure had previously received a strategic investment from Haemonetics in 2022 that included an option to acquire the company.

Automated Industrial Robotics Inc. (AIR), backed by Ares Private Equity funds, acquired KAON Automation, an industrial automation company headquartered in Sligo, Ireland. The deal strengthens AIR’s presence in Ireland and expands its capabilities in precision assembly, aseptic high-speed filling, and end-of-line automation serving medical and life sciences manufacturing. Financial terms were not disclosed.

FleetGO Group, backed by Main Capital Partners, has acquired DreamTec Systems to strengthen FleetGO’s presence in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Ireland-based DreamTec provides telematics and fleet management software, including fuel- and food-market-specific applications, which will complement FleetGO’s broader logistics and compliance software suite.

Jabil Inc. completed its all-cash acquisition of Hanley Energy Group on January 2, 2026, for approximately $725 million, plus contingent consideration of up to $58 million tied to future revenue thresholds. Hanley Energy Group provides energy management and mission-critical/critical power solutions for data center infrastructure, and the deal is intended to expand Jabil’s rack-level data center power management capabilities supporting AI-driven demand. TM Capital advised Hanley Energy Group, and UBS Investment Bank advised Jabil.

Concrete Pumping Holdings, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary Brundage-Bone Concrete Pumping, Inc., has completed the acquisition of C.G.A. Concrete Pumping Ltd. The deal expands Concrete Pumping Holdings’ international footprint and strengthens its presence in Southern Ireland; CGA will continue to be led by Brendan and Catheriona Sweeney.

Apple acquired IC Mask Design Limited (ICMD), an Ireland-based firm specializing in physical layout design services for analog integrated circuits and related training. The acquisition was disclosed via the European Union’s Digital Markets Act “gatekeeper” acquisition listing, which indicated Apple will buy 100% of ICMD’s issued share capital and hire certain ICMD employees; financial terms and exact closing date were not disclosed.

Fiserv, Inc. completed the acquisition of the remaining 49.9% of AIB Merchant Services (AIBMS), its longstanding joint venture with AIB Group, taking full ownership of the Irish payment solutions provider. The deal supports Fiserv’s broader European growth strategy, including expansion of Clover point-of-sale across the region, and includes an agreement for AIB Group to continue exclusive referrals of card acquiring business to Fiserv.

Kroll has acquired Kirby Healy, a Dublin-based specialist corporate insolvency practice. The deal expands and strengthens Kroll’s restructuring and broader financial/risk advisory capabilities in Ireland, doubling the size of its local restructuring team and increasing its Dublin restructuring experts to 26.

HR software solutions provider HRLocker has acquired Cork-based performance management software provider WorkCompass in a multimillion-euro deal. The acquisition embeds WorkCompass into HRLocker’s platform to deliver an integrated HR and performance workflow for SME customers, aligning with parent Invincible Software Holdings’ strategy.

Quasar Medical announced it has completed the acquisition of Nordson Corporation’s Nordson Medical design & development contract manufacturing businesses located in Galway, Ireland and Tecate, Mexico. The transaction adds two FDA-registered, ISO 13485-certified facilities and expands Quasar’s capabilities as a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) for interventional and minimally invasive medical devices.

Evergreen announced the acquisition of Spector, a Dublin-based managed IT services provider, marking Evergreen’s expansion into the Irish managed services market. Following the transaction, Spector will continue to operate independently under Lyra Technology Group, an Evergreen platform, with leadership changes including Jamie Crooks becoming CEO and founder Mark Hurley transitioning to Chairman.

Sprout Social, a cloud-based social media management software provider, acquired NewsWhip, an AI-powered predictive media intelligence company, to enhance Sprout’s listening and predictive intelligence capabilities. The deal was valued at $55 million in cash plus up to $10 million in potential earnouts (up to $65 million total) and closed on July 30, 2025. NewsWhip’s team will join Sprout Social, and NewsWhip co-founder/CEO Paul Quigley will become General Manager of Sprout’s Listening business.

Dussmann Group, a German international multi-service provider, acquired Dublin-based Lynskey Engineering, a specialist mechanical building services contractor. The deal strengthens Dussmann Technical Solutions and complements its Irish electrical engineering platform STS Group; purchase price was not disclosed.

Shrieve Chemical Company, a value-added chemicals distributor and portfolio company of Gemspring Capital, acquired Carbon Chemicals Group Ltd (Carbon Group). Carbon Group is a full-service distributor of specialty chemicals, food ingredients, pharmaceutical raw materials, and agriculture products headquartered in Ringaskiddy, County Cork, Ireland; financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition expands Shrieve’s specialty chemicals footprint in Europe and enhances its ability to serve customers across the region.

Redstor, a Bregal Milestone portfolio company, acquired TitanHQ from Livingbridge and combined it with Redstor to launch CyberSentriq, an integrated cybersecurity and data protection platform for managed service providers (MSPs). TitanHQ, headquartered in Galway, Ireland, provides cloud-based network security solutions including email security, web filtering, and security awareness training.

Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Brightflag, an AI-powered legal spend and matter management software provider, for approximately €425 million in cash. The acquisition closed on June 11, 2025, and Brightflag’s 155 employees will join Wolters Kluwer’s Legal & Regulatory division.

IK Partners, through its IK Small Cap III Fund, signed an agreement to invest in Kestrel Capital, an independent Irish wealth manager headquartered in Dublin. IK is investing alongside Kestrel’s current owners, who will remain involved in developing and managing the business, with closing subject to customary regulatory approvals.

Aryza, a provider of credit and debt lifecycle management SaaS and automation software, acquired Webio Limited, an Ireland-based provider of AI-powered conversational messaging solutions for credit and collections. The deal is intended to accelerate the integration of Webio’s cloud-native conversational AI and language-model capabilities across Aryza’s product suite to enhance customer engagement, efficiency, and compliance for clients across the credit lifecycle.

Vertis Capital Partners announced a strategic long-term partnership with DunPort Capital Management, taking an initial minority stake expected to increase over time based on milestones. The investment is intended to support DunPort’s fundraising and expansion of its private credit lending platform across Continental Europe; financial terms were not disclosed.

Ryan Specialty acquired 360° Underwriting, a managing general underwriter focused on commercial construction insurance. 360° Underwriting, headquartered in Dublin and Galway, Ireland, will join the Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers division. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Otodata announced the acquisition of the Delta software platform from Dunraven Systems. The deal expands Otodata’s remote tank monitoring offering, combining Dunraven’s telemetry and monitoring expertise with Otodata’s hardware, software, and applications for fuel and industrial gas distributors.

BrowserStack announced the acquisition of Requestly, an open-source HTTP interception and API mocking tool used by developers to debug and mock network requests. The deal is intended to strengthen BrowserStack’s developer productivity offering while continuing to support Requestly as an independent, open-source product and accelerating its roadmap, including expansion to mobile device and simulator support.

Anduril Industries has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Klas, a provider of rugged edge computing and tactical communications hardware. The deal will combine Anduril’s Lattice software platform, autonomy, and sensor capabilities with Klas’ compute and networking infrastructure to deliver integrated tactical-edge solutions for defense operations. Terms were not disclosed and the transaction is pending regulatory approval.

PBI-Gordon Companies, Inc. acquired TriviumVet, an Ireland-based veterinary therapeutics research and development company. The deal adds TriviumVet’s lead product Felycin-CA1 (Sirolimus Delayed-Release Tablets) and its companion-animal therapeutics pipeline to PBI-Gordon’s PRN Pharmacal portfolio, while TriviumVet will continue operating from Waterford, Ireland as an integrated subsidiary.

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has acquired all shares of Ascension Lifts Limited, an elevator company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. The acquisition was completed on April 29 through Mitsubishi Electric’s wholly owned subsidiary Motum AB, and is intended to strengthen Mitsubishi Electric’s elevator maintenance and renewal platform in Ireland and support broader expansion in Europe.

Bregal Milestone and its portfolio company Ridango AS agreed to acquire uTrack Software Solutions, an Irish (Dublin-headquartered) public transportation software and data platform provider. The deal is intended to enhance Ridango’s Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) and analytics offering and expand capabilities for long-distance and school transport operators across Western Europe and the US. Transaction terms were not disclosed and the acquisition is conditional upon completion of Bregal Milestone’s investment in Ridango.

FORTÉ (formerly AVI Systems) announced strategic investments/acquisitions of two European audiovisual integration firms: Dublin-based System Video and Frankfurt-area GMS. The transactions expand FORTÉ’s presence in Ireland and Germany and strengthen its ability to deliver AV integration, unified communications, managed services, and smart workspace solutions to multinational customers across Europe.

HR Path, a global HR consulting and HRIS solutions provider, announced a strategic merger with Eaton Square, a consulting firm based in Ireland and the United Kingdom specializing in technology, people (HR), and business consulting. The combination expands HR Path’s footprint in Ireland and the UK and adds Eaton Square’s capabilities across talent management, business consulting, and HR technology partnerships (including Dayforce, UKG, Workday, Access Group, HiBob, Sage, and Microsoft).

Stantec, a global sustainable design and engineering firm, has acquired Ryan Hanley, a 150-person engineering and environmental consultancy with offices across Ireland. The deal supports Stantec’s strategy to expand its presence in Ireland and strengthens its capabilities in the Irish water sector, building on the firms’ joint venture collaboration since 2020.

Forcepoint has completed its acquisition of Getvisibility, an AI-powered Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) and Data Detection and Response (DDR) company. The deal expands Forcepoint’s Data Security Everywhere platform with Getvisibility’s AI Mesh capabilities for improved data discovery, classification, and real-time risk detection across hybrid cloud and GenAI environments. Getvisibility co-founders Mark Brosnan and Ronan Murphy are joining Forcepoint in senior roles following the transaction.

Vance Street Capital-backed portfolio companies Innovize and Excel Scientific acquired Zenith Adhesive Components (ZAC), an Ireland-based contract manufacturer. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Athlone, ZAC expands the platform’s technically sophisticated adhesive and film-based manufacturing capabilities for medical, life science, and high-technology end markets across North America and Europe.

MÜPRO International GmbH, a portfolio company of IK Partners' funds, signed an agreement to acquire MSS Building Services Ltd, a specialist distributor of mechanical and electrical support systems. Headquartered in Dublin, MSS strengthens MÜPRO’s first direct presence in Ireland and expands its capabilities in data centre and mission-critical infrastructure projects, subject to customary regulatory approvals.

Tetra Tech, Inc. acquired Irish management consulting firm Carron + Walsh. Carron + Walsh provides project and cost management solutions for large-scale commercial, life sciences, residential, and infrastructure programs across Europe, and the acquisition expands Tetra Tech’s project management and infrastructure program delivery capabilities in the Republic of Ireland and across Europe.

Phoenix Tower International (PTI) completed the acquisition of 100% of Cellnex Telecom’s business in Ireland for approximately €971 million, closing a deal originally announced on March 5, 2024. The transaction makes PTI the largest owner of telecommunications towers in Ireland and supports PTI’s expansion in European telecom infrastructure.

Aspire Systems acquired Bluewave Technology Group, an Ireland and UK-based Salesforce Summit (Platinum) consulting partner. Tequity Advisors acted as exclusive financial advisor to Bluewave on the transaction, which is intended to expand Aspire’s Salesforce delivery capabilities across Europe and scale its Salesforce practice globally.

Clear Insurance Group has acquired Phelan Caswell Insurances (PCI), an insurance broker based in Dublin, Ireland, including the business’s financial planning assets. The acquisition expands Clear’s presence in the Irish broker market as it continues its investment and consolidation strategy in Ireland.

CogneSense, a platform company of L Squared Capital Partners, announced the acquisition of Sonitus Systems and the acquisition of all assets and IP from Hidden Brain. The add-on deals expand CogneSense’s environmental sensing and IoT capabilities (including air quality, noise, vibration monitoring, and an open sensor-to-cloud platform) as it pursues a buy-and-build strategy in Environmental, Health, and Safety end-markets.

Muck Rack acquired Ruepoint to enhance its media intelligence offering and expand professional services such as curated monitoring, executive digests, and measurement and insights. The deal combines Ruepoint’s editorial/content augmentation and analytics services with Muck Rack’s PR software and AI-powered tooling, following Muck Rack’s earlier acquisition of Keyhole in September 2024.

Fracht AG, headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, agreed terms to acquire 100% of the Dublin-headquartered Quality Freight Group Ireland. The acquisition includes Quality Freight Ltd, Renewable Logistics, Quality Freight (Belfast), Quality Port Logistics (QPL), Quality Freight Netherlands (QFNL), and Quality Freight Inland Container Depots (QFICD), expanding Fracht’s forwarding and logistics footprint across Ireland and the Netherlands.

Bowmark-backed Totalmobile, a provider of field service management software, has acquired Gartan Technologies, which provides rostering and workforce management solutions to emergency services. Headquartered in Ireland, Gartan serves emergency services organizations across the United Kingdom and Australia, and the deal expands Totalmobile’s capabilities in workforce planning and resource allocation for critical response operations.

Sherweb, a global cloud distribution company, announced it has acquired MicroWarehouse (MWH), a leading Irish distributor serving the cloud and IT products market. MicroWarehouse will continue operating as a local business unit in Ireland under its existing brand while leveraging Sherweb’s resources to expand offerings for managed service providers (MSPs).

H.B. Fuller Company signed agreements to acquire two medical adhesive technology companies: Medifill Ltd and GEM S.r.l., for a combined purchase price of €180 million. Medifill is a Dublin, Ireland-based producer of medical-grade cyanoacrylate adhesives for wound closure, while GEM is an Italian manufacturer of medical adhesives and application devices; GEM is expected to close in February 2025 subject to customary conditions and approvals.

Centric360, an investment vehicle jointly owned by Pamela Farrell and Brian Larkin, has acquired Irish managed services provider HCS. The buyers plan further investment through 2025 to expand HCS’s service portfolio and grow its sales and professional services teams, while current owners/directors will remain in their roles.

FotoNation announced that its founders and current management team completed a management buyout of the company’s chip-level hardware, firmware, and imaging business, acquiring FotoNation for the third time. The buyout will be led by CEO Petronel Bigioi, CBO Sumat Mehra, and Chairman Eran Steinberg as the company focuses on next-generation edge imaging and computer-vision solutions.

Heitman LLC acquired a self-storage site in Galway, Ireland to expand its Irish self-storage business, U-Store It. The bolt-on acquisition strengthens Heitman’s position in Ireland and supports its strategy to scale operations and optimize earnings potential through operational expertise.

Automated Industrial Robotics Inc. (AIR) acquired Robotics & Drives (RDS), an Ireland-based industrial automation company specializing in robotics technology and solutions. The deal strengthens AIR’s European presence and expands its robotics software development and systems design capabilities; financing for the transaction was funded primarily by an additional investment from an Ares Management Private Equity fund. Financial terms were not disclosed.

TRC Companies, Inc. acquired Garanzuay Consulting, a Dublin-based advisory and implementation consulting firm focused on energy market and power system operations for transmission system operators, utilities, and energy market participants. The acquisition expands TRC’s energy transition consulting capabilities and strengthens its presence across Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Europe.

Iron Mountain has acquired Wisetek, an IT asset disposition (ITAD) provider specializing in data sanitisation and reuse. Wisetek is headquartered in Cork, Ireland, and the purchase price was not disclosed.

Viatel Technology Group (Viatel) announced the acquisition of MJ Flood Technology, the technology division of the MJ Flood Group. The transaction strengthens Viatel’s capabilities across cybersecurity, cloud, communications, and managed services and expands its customer reach in Ireland. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close by mid-2024.

Kerry Group plc has entered exclusive negotiations to sell the trade and assets of its Sweet Ingredients Portfolio to IRCA, a portfolio company of Advent International, for a total consideration of €500 million. The Sweet Ingredients Portfolio manufactures sweet and cereal products serving bakery, cereal, confectionery, dairy and ice cream markets across Europe and the United States, and the transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2023 subject to regulatory approvals and consultation processes.

Meridian BidCo LLC, an affiliate of K1 Investment Management, completed a cash tender offer to acquire 100% of MariaDB plc at $0.55 per share, settling the offer on July 25, 2024 and later completing the take-private. After reaching 88.70% ownership, BidCo initiated Ireland Companies Act compulsory acquisition procedures for remaining shares and planned to delist MariaDB from the NYSE and terminate SEC registration/reporting obligations.

Exponent is bringing in LGT Capital Partners as a lead minority investor, alongside funds managed by Hamilton Lane, into H&MV Engineering at a reported valuation of €750 million. The minority investment is intended to support H&MV’s next phase of growth and international expansion in high-voltage electrical engineering services for data centres, renewables, and utilities.

EQT Private Equity, investing via its EQT X and EQT Future funds, agreed to acquire a majority stake in AMCS, an Ireland-headquartered provider of cloud-based and AI-enabled software for waste management, recycling and other resource-intensive industries. AMCS’s co-founder/management and existing investors including Insight Partners, Clearlake Capital, Highland Europe and the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund are expected to retain minority stakes. The transaction is subject to customary conditions and is expected to close before Q1 2025.

Littlefish, a managed IT and cyber services provider backed by private equity (reported as Bowmark and LDC), has acquired Storm Technology, a Microsoft-focused digital solutions and business technology consultancy based in Ireland. The deal expands Littlefish’s Microsoft business solutions capabilities and extends its reach across both the UK and Irish markets, including broadening its customer base in Ireland through Storm Technology.

LDC, the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group, has invested in Medray Group, a provider of diagnostic imaging equipment and related services across the United Kingdom and Ireland. The deal provides an exit for Irish private equity investor Erisbeg, which initially invested in Medray in 2019, and is subject to approval by Ireland’s Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.

NFP, an Aon company, acquired Sean Barrett Bloodstock Insurances Ltd. (trading as Barrett Private Insurances), an independent specialist insurance broker headquartered in Dublin. The acquisition strengthens NFP’s specialised insurance solutions in Ireland and supports expansion of its Private Client Group in Ireland and the United Kingdom. As part of the deal, John Barrett will join NFP as a managing director.

Turner Construction, a HOCHTIEF Group company, has acquired 100% of Irish-headquartered Dornan, an advanced-technology engineering specialist operating across Ireland, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, and the Nordics. The deal is intended to accelerate Turner’s strategic growth in Europe and deepen its capabilities delivering complex, high-tech projects such as data centers and pharmaceutical facilities; Dornan’s current shareholder-managers will remain in their roles post-transaction. The transaction is subject to merger control approvals in the European Union and the United Kingdom.

Bosch Group completed an all-cash acquisition of Johnson Controls International plc’s Residential and Light Commercial (R&LC) HVAC business for a total transaction value of about $8.1 billion. The deal includes Johnson Controls’ North America ducted HVAC business and the global Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning (JCH) joint venture, with Bosch acquiring Hitachi’s 40% stake to own 100% of JCH; Hitachi retained certain ductless HVAC assets in Shimizu, Japan.

Vista Technology Support (backed by LDC) acquired Store Computer Technology (SCT) for an undisclosed sum. The deal expands Vista’s retail and hospitality IT support capabilities in Ireland and Europe and strengthens its position as an independent retail IT services provider. SCT, headquartered in Dublin, provides IT service desk, in-store maintenance, and technology refresh services across thousands of retail and hospitality locations.

Vallen Distribution ("Vallen"), a Nautic Partners portfolio company, acquired Eastland Engineering Supply ("EES") to expand its European footprint. EES was purchased from MML Growth Capital Partners Ireland, as well as EES management and founders, and will strengthen Vallen’s indirect industrial supply chain and MRO program services across multiple geographies.

Smurfit Westrock plc announced its primary listing on the New York Stock Exchange following the completion of the previously announced combination of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock on July 5, 2024. The combined company will operate globally as a leader in sustainable paper-based packaging solutions and will also maintain a standard listing on the London Stock Exchange.

Harvey Performance Company, backed by Berkshire Partners, acquired ATA, an Ireland-headquartered precision engineering multinational and parent company to cutting-tool brands including Karnasch, SGSPRO, ATA Tools, Van Hoorn Carbide, ITC, and Garryson. The deal expands Harvey Performance’s product offering and strengthens its geographic presence across North America and Europe, with ATA’s management continuing to lead the business outside the United States. ATA’s investment partners Development Capital and the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund will exit as part of the transaction.

Belgian recruitment software provider Jobtoolz, backed by ISH, acquired Hirehive, an Ireland-based SaaS applicant tracking system (ATS) platform. The deal expands Jobtoolz/ISH’s recruitment software footprint, adding Hirehive’s customer base (reported at 350+ customers) concentrated in Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

McCain Foods has acquired a majority stake in Strong Roots, a plant-based frozen food company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. McCain previously invested $55 million for a minority stake in Strong Roots in 2021. Following the acquisition, McCain plans to expand Strong Roots into additional regions and develop more vegetable-focused frozen products.

Woolpert has acquired Murphy Geospatial, a multidisciplinary geospatial solutions firm headquartered in Kilcullen, Ireland. The transaction expands Woolpert’s geospatial footprint in Europe and strengthens capabilities across surveying, mapping, asset monitoring, BIM/GIS, and digital twin services.

Veeda Clinical Research Limited, a full-service contract research organization (CRO) headquartered in Ahmedabad, India, has acquired Heads, a privately held European CRO specializing in oncology clinical trials. The deal expands Veeda’s geographic reach and strengthens its integrated clinical research capabilities from discovery through post-commercial launch.

Exponent, a European private equity firm, reached an agreement to invest in Ethos Engineering, a Dublin-based provider of sustainable data centre design and mechanical/electrical engineering services across EMEA. The investment is intended to accelerate Ethos’ growth plans, expand its service offering, and further develop its technology, capabilities, and team, while backing the incumbent management led by CEO Greg Hayden.

In March 2024, Allbound acquired Channel Mechanics to create a more comprehensive partner relationship management (PRM) and channel program automation platform for mid-market and enterprise customers. The combined business, majority-owned/backed by Invictus Growth Partners, later unified branding under the name Channelscaler (announced May 2025).

Keensight Capital has acquired SoftCo, a Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and compliance software provider headquartered in Dublin. The firm bought the company from founders Jim Coffey and Susan Spence and will support SoftCo’s next phase of growth, including expansion in North America and continued investment in its technology platform.

Ever.Ag acquired Integrated Control & Information Systems and its Plant Energy product suite (now Ever.Ag Energy Manager). The deal expands Ever.Ag’s energy management and sustainability capabilities for dairy and distilling customers and supports broader ESG and operational efficiency objectives across the global food supply chain.

Herdwatch, an Irish agtech software company, announced the acquisition of Lilac Technology (UK), maker of TB Master, and Ireland-based ComTag in a deal believed to be worth seven figures. The acquisitions expand Herdwatch’s veterinary software capabilities and bring more than 1,000 veterinary professionals onto the Herdwatch platform across the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Macquarie Asset Management, through Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 7, has agreed to acquire Beacon Hospital, a private acute-care and diagnostics hospital in Dublin. The offer was accepted by the hospital’s current shareholder consortium led by Denis O’Brien, and the deal is expected to close by the end of the first half of 2024 subject to customary conditions. Beacon Hospital CEO Michael Cullen will remain CEO and continue as a shareholder after completion.

ISH Group announced it has acquired HRLocker, an Ireland-based B2B SaaS Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) platform serving SMEs in Ireland and the United Kingdom. The deal adds HRLocker to ISH’s portfolio of HR software businesses and expands ISH’s customer base across its HR tech offerings. Following the acquisition, founder and CEO Adam Coleman will transition out, and COO Crystel Robbins Rynne will become CEO.

Exponent has reached an agreement to invest in Chanelle Pharma, Ireland’s largest manufacturer of generic pharmaceuticals. The investment will be made by acquiring the company from its founder, Michael H Burke, with financial terms undisclosed.

H&MV Engineering, backed by Exponent, announced the acquisition of Skanstec Group, a European specialist engineering company delivering energy and telecommunications infrastructure projects. Skanstec’s shareholders and management will remain in the business and reinvest a material portion of proceeds into the enlarged H&MV/Skanstec group. The deal strengthens H&MV’s capabilities in mission-critical power and connectivity engineering and expands its footprint across Europe/EMEA.

Dains Group (Dains Accountants), backed by Horizon, completed two strategic acquisitions: Dublin-based McInerney Saunders Chartered Accountants and Midlands-based Magma Chartered Accountants. The deals expand Dains’ footprint across Ireland and the UK Midlands/East Midlands, with Magma’s Leicester and Rugby offices complementing Dains’ recent Nottingham-based acquisition of HSKSG. Forward supported Dains on the transactions, providing financial support and assisting with financial data, KPI assessment, and integrated forecasting models for banking and due diligence.

Inflexion, via its Enterprise Fund V, has invested in Village Vets, the largest independent group of veterinary practices in the Republic of Ireland. Family-owned Village Vets (run by CEO Charles Cosgrave) will use the funding to support continued expansion across Ireland, including investment in existing sites and new clinic openings.

Viatel Technology Group Limited is receiving a strategic investment from Macquarie Capital Principal Finance to support continued organic growth and acquisition-driven expansion. Following the investment, Macquarie Capital will join existing shareholders Chirisa, Quay Ventures and Viatel management, and Macquarie’s Nick Patrick will join Viatel’s board. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in early 2024.

Kerry Group PLC agreed to acquire parts of the global lactase enzyme business of Chr. Hansen Holding A/S and Novozymes A/S on a carve-out basis, subject to European Commission approval. The deal includes certain trade and assets of Chr. Hansen’s lactase enzyme business and 100% of Nuocheng Trillion Food (Tianjin) Co., Ltd., a Novozymes subsidiary, for total consideration of €150 million (subject to closing adjustments).

Ekco, a European managed cloud and security services provider, has acquired Radius Technologies, a Waterford-based managed service provider focused on end-to-end IT services for small and medium-sized businesses. The deal expands Ekco’s regional presence in Ireland (including Waterford and Cork) and enables Radius customers to access Ekco’s broader cybersecurity capabilities, including its 24/7 Security Operations Centre in Dublin.

Salute Mission Critical, a global provider of data center services, announced the acquisition of OBMG Ltd, a European commissioning and QA/QC firm focused on mission-critical facilities. The deal expands Salute’s European commissioning and QA/QC capabilities and strengthens its service offerings across EMEA.

Amgen announced it has completed its acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics plc in an all-cash transaction priced at $116.50 per share. The deal implies an equity value of approximately $27.8 billion and adds Horizon’s portfolio of rare, autoimmune, and severe inflammatory disease medicines to Amgen’s business.

CES Power LLC, backed by Allied Industrial Partners, has acquired Euro Touring Power (ETP), a Dublin-based provider of electrical equipment and air conditioning rentals for touring productions across Europe. The deal gives CES Power a European hub in Ireland and supports the launch of its new CES Global division to deliver mobile power generation, distribution, and temperature control solutions internationally. Transaction terms were not disclosed.

RSK has acquired Jennings O'Donovan, a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm headquartered in Sligo, Ireland. Jennings O'Donovan specializes in renewable energy, water supply, wastewater treatment, and planning and environmental services, and will continue to be led by director David Kiely.

Ocuco announced a €60 million growth equity investment from Accel-KKR to support global expansion of its eyecare omnichannel software offerings, including Acuitas 3 OmniChannel Edition. The funding is intended to accelerate Ocuco’s momentum in the eyecare market and support continued pursuit of strategic M&A opportunities.

Tricel Group announced the acquisition of Gem Oils Ltd, a family-run Irish lubricants supplier founded in 1962. Gem Oils supplies lubricants and greases across multiple end markets and operates its own transport fleet and a large storage facility in County Cavan, supporting Tricel’s expansion of its distribution division and lubricant market presence in Ireland.

Kramp has acquired Genfitt to strengthen its position in the Irish agricultural parts and accessories market and support its growth ambitions in Ireland. Genfitt’s selling shareholders, including Paul Duggan, are exiting after owning the business since 2005, with plans for a gradual integration and continued operations as usual.

Rochester Sensors, LLC, a designer and manufacturer of liquid level sensors and gauges, acquired the stock of Tekelek Europe Limited. The deal expands Rochester’s technology portfolio and global footprint, adding Tekelek’s non-contact ultrasound and radar expertise plus wireless remote monitoring products for fuels and logistics-related applications.

Medical Manufacturing Technologies, Inc. (MMT), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired Somex Automation, an Ireland-based provider of custom automation equipment and processes for medical device manufacturing. Somex’s offerings will be sold under the MMT Automation brand, and Somex employees will continue operating from Cork and Ballyvourney, Ireland. Somex founder Michael Wall will join MMT as technical director.

SharpenCX (Sharpen Technologies Inc.), a unified contact center software platform backed by TELEO Capital, completed the acquisition of Webtext Holdings Limited, an omnichannel messaging/CPaaS solution for contact centers. The deal expands SharpenCX’s digital engagement capabilities—adding enterprise messaging, webchat, and social channels—to support customers’ omnichannel strategies and cloud migration over time.

Livingbridge completed a minority investment in T-Pro, a Dublin-headquartered provider of AI-powered speech technology and clinical documentation workflow software for healthcare providers. The investment is intended to support continued product development, advancement of AI capabilities, and international expansion including future acquisitions.

Nostra, an Irish-owned managed services provider headquartered in Dublin, has acquired Galway-based Passax Business Systems to expand its operations in the west of Ireland. Passax (founded in 1983) specializes in telecoms and cloud-based PBX systems, and the deal doubles Nostra’s employee base in western Ireland while bringing total headcount to 270.

Trinity Biotech plc agreed to sell its Fitzgerald Industries life sciences supply business (Benen Trading Ltd and Fitzgerald Industries International, Inc.) to Biosynth for approximately $30 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments. Biosynth is owned in part by KKR, Ampersand Capital Partners, and management, and the transaction is expected to close in April 2023.

Formerra, LLC, a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital, acquired Total Polymer Solutions (TPS), an innovative polymer materials and technologies distributor with a strong healthcare focus. The deal is intended to expand Formerra’s healthcare distribution capabilities and support its strategic expansion into Europe, leveraging TPS’s market presence in Ireland and the United Kingdom. TPS co-founders and owners Ronan Kennedy and Eamonn Keane will join Formerra and remain invested in the business.

Cyara acquired Spearline, an Ireland-headquartered global communications testing company, to expand Cyara’s in-country dialing and WebRTC testing and monitoring capabilities. The deal combines Cyara’s contact center, chatbot, and CX assurance strengths with Spearline’s global dialing and WebRTC solutions to support enterprises migrating to cloud- and AI-based customer experience platforms. Financial terms were not disclosed.

BPP, a provider of professional and vocational higher education, has completed the acquisition of Digital Marketing Institute (DMI), a global digital marketing training and certification provider. The deal adds a high-growth training vertical to BPP, including ownership of DMI’s certification standard and a direct-to-consumer online course channel.