Tracked deals
1291
1291 tracked deals across 2005-2026.
Tracked deals
1291
1291 tracked deals across 2005-2026.
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
1066 pe · 714 strategic
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2021
234 tracked deals announced in 2021.
Buyer Snapshot
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TA Associates | 35 | Global private equity firm focused on scaling growth in p... | PE |
| Thoma Bravo | 23 | Private equity firm focused on software and technology-en... | PE |
| Accel-KKR | 21 | Technology-focused private equity firm investing in softw... | PE |
| Francisco Partners | 21 | Global private equity firm specializing in investments in... | PE |
| Hg | 20 | Private equity investor focused on European and transatla... | PE |
| Banyan Software, Inc. | 19 | Acquires, operates and holds mission-critical enterprise ... | PE |
| Marlin Equity Partners | 17 | Global private investment firm focused on corporate carve... | PE |
| Banyan Software | 16 | Acquirer of enterprise software businesses using permanen... | PE |
| Keensight Capital | 16 | Pan-European growth buyout private equity firm focused on... | PE |
| PSG | 15 | Growth equity firm partnering with middle‑market software... | PE |
Last 10 years
Supporting Data
Arcadea Group-backed Computer Information Systems (CIS) acquired Cohero, a case management and workflow software provider for coroner and medical examiner offices. Cohero will continue operating under the Cohero brand as a wholly owned subsidiary of CIS, expanding CIS’s public safety software presence into the coroner and medical examiner market.
TELEO Capital Management acquired SmartFactory Rx, which has been rebranded as Modersys, from Applied Materials. Modersys is a pharmaceutical manufacturing intelligence platform that uses real-time analytics, AI/ML process intelligence, and advanced process control to help regulated life sciences manufacturers improve yield, reduce variability, and accelerate time to market.
UniSea announced the acquisition of Berlin-based Kaiko Systems, an AI-powered frontline intelligence and vessel inspection software company for the maritime industry. The deal combines UniSea’s HSEQ, maintenance, procurement, and dry-docking platform with Kaiko’s AI-driven inspection and compliance capabilities, while Kaiko will continue operating as a distinct product with its own team and roadmap.
AxisCare, a provider of home care management software, announced a strategic growth investment from LLR Partners. The capital will be used to accelerate product innovation (including AI capabilities) and organizational buildout to support AxisCare’s growing customer base in a fragmented in-home care market.
CHR Group, a European provider of digital food safety, compliance, and foodservice management software, announced the acquisitions of Rmoni and Andy. The deal is intended to expand CHR’s international footprint and broaden its capabilities beyond HACCP compliance by adding on-site operational management and connected equipment monitoring.
ChiroHD, a cloud-native practice management platform for chiropractors, has acquired SKED and Spark to create a connected ecosystem combining scheduling, communication automation, and AI-powered patient engagement. The acquisitions integrate SKED’s mobile-first scheduling and messaging with Spark’s AI engagement flows to streamline clinic operations and improve patient retention.
Hg Capital has agreed to acquire Rightsline, a Los Angeles–based rights and royalties management software provider, in a deal valued at around $500 million including debt. The investment is intended to accelerate Rightsline’s AI roadmap and support global expansion, with existing investors (including Klass Capital, Salem Partners, and management) reinvesting alongside Hg.
Oakley Capital is acquiring a majority stake in XTEL, a revenue management and trade promotion software platform for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies. The deal is being purchased from existing shareholders Bain Capital and SilverTree Equity, with XTEL continuing to be led by CEO Rob Mullen.
The Hercules Portfolio of Andromeda Software Inc., an operating group of Constellation Software Inc., announced that it has acquired Peocit Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Peocit provides core banking and lending software solutions and services to financial institutions across India.
Long Path Partners, through Frankel UK Bidco Limited, has completed its take-private acquisition of Idox plc. Idox shareholders received 71.5 pence in cash per share, valuing the company at approximately £339.5 million on a fully diluted equity basis.
Bridge Growth Partners has closed a US$790 million continuation vehicle in a secondary transaction for Solace, its real-time data and agentic AI platform. The deal brings in new co-lead investors (including Apogem Capital, Golub Capital, HSBC Asset Management, and Schroders Capital) and allows existing investors—such as Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)—to roll equity into the new vehicle, while Bridge Growth retains a reduced but significant stake.
NEOGOV announced it will acquire Miller Mendel Inc. (MMI), bringing eSOPH—an electronic statement of personal history platform—into its public safety software portfolio. The acquisition is intended to expand NEOGOV’s reach in public safety and add functionality to its AI-powered background investigation software, Vetted.
Banyan Software has acquired res:harmonics, a UK-based provider of software for serviced apartment and long-stay accommodation operators across the United Kingdom and Europe. res:harmonics will join Software Answers, a Banyan business that serves long-stay accommodation providers with a property management and accounting platform, expanding Software Answers’ regional expertise and product depth in Europe.
LTi Technology Solutions (LTi), a provider of equipment finance software, has been acquired by Diversis Capital, L.P. The acquisition is intended to accelerate product innovation and expand LTi’s global presence, including adding AI-powered capabilities.
Rootstock Software, backed by Gryphon Investors, announced its acquisition of Ascent Solutions, a provider of Salesforce-native ERP and operational applications. The deal is intended to deepen Rootstock’s Salesforce-native ERP and operational capabilities for manufacturers and distributors, expanding “end-to-end operational execution” across sales, service, and finance.
Valstone announced that its Documoto platform has acquired CADshare, a 3D visualization and parts catalog platform used by equipment manufacturers. The deal integrates CADshare’s 3D equipment model management and 3D parts identification capabilities into Documoto’s interactive 2D catalog authoring and ordering workflows to deliver unified 2D/3D parts catalogs.
Oak-Eagle AcquireCo, Inc. (formed by a consortium of The Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners) announced tender offers and consent solicitations tied to its pending acquisition of Electronic Arts Inc. The merger is governed by an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated September 28, 2025, and the tender/consent processes are conditioned on closing the acquisition.
Banyan Software announced the acquisition of Synergist Express Limited (Synergist) and Agency Works Limited (Agency Works). The two businesses will be combined into a unified agency management software platform for creative, marketing, public relations, and professional services firms across the UK.
Electronic Arts (EA) announced a definitive all-cash agreement to be acquired by an investor consortium led by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) along with Silver Lake and Affinity Partners, valuing EA at approximately $55 billion (about $210 per share). The transaction is expected to close in Q1 FY27, subject to customary conditions including regulatory approvals and EA stockholder approval, with EA expected to remain headquartered in Redwood City under CEO Andrew Wilson.
Terminus Capital Partners (TCP) made a majority investment in Eventus, a trade surveillance and financial risk solutions provider, to accelerate international geographic expansion and growth in its product offerings. The deal terms were not disclosed, and Eventus’ brand, leadership team, staff, and high-touch service emphasis are expected to remain.
An affiliate of Peak Rock Capital has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Employee Health and Safety (EHS) software business of UL Solutions Inc. The acquired solutions will be rebranded as PureEHS, and Peak Rock expects the deal to close in Q2 2026 (later announced as completed).
An affiliate of Peak Rock Capital has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Employee Health and Safety (EHS) software business of UL Solutions. Following the anticipated closing in Q2 2026, Peak Rock plans to rebrand the business as PureEHS and invest in its PureOHS, OHM, SYSTOC, and LearnShare software offerings.
OceanSound Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, has acquired Automated Financial Systems (AFS), a provider of commercial loan servicing and loan lifecycle management software. The deal will support accelerated product innovation, increased investment in sales and customer support, and AFS appointed Edward Jenkins as CEO to lead the company’s growth and modernization efforts.
UK-based private equity firm ECI Partners has acquired Netherlands-headquartered Paragin Group, a provider of high-stakes exam and assessment software, from Main Capital Partners. The deal — financed in part by Crescent Capital Group's European Specialty Lending strategy — will support Paragin's international expansion and continued buy-and-build strategy under ECI's ownership.
Smarte Carte, a 3i-backed provider of airport mobility and guest services, has acquired Lost and Found Software. The deal expands Smarte Carte’s lost-and-found capabilities to better serve passenger and airport operations through software and digital workflows.
Singletrack, a PE-backed provider of AI-first client engagement tools for capital markets, has acquired Mediasterling, a London-based provider of research authoring, content creation and distribution solutions for investment research and professional services. The deal — backed by Singletrack investor Accel-KKR — will combine Singletrack's engagement platform with Mediasterling's authoring capabilities to accelerate AI-enabled research production, distribution and monetisation for capital markets clients.
Remsoft acquired INFLOR, a forest management system (FMS) provider with more than 20 years of experience. The deal expands Remsoft’s cloud-based Forest Intelligence Platform by adding an enterprise-grade forest management system covering workflows such as forest assets, inventories, silviculture, certifications, and compliance.
Auria, a provider of command, control, and communications (C3) software and solutions for advanced space and missile operations, announced its acquisition of BCubed Engineering Corporation. The addition of BCubed expands Auria’s end-to-end, software-defined C3 capabilities supporting customers including the U.S. Space Force, Special Operations Command, and the Intelligence Community.
Thoma Bravo has completed its acquisition of Dayforce, a global human capital management (HCM) software company, for approximately US$12.3 billion. Dayforce stockholders received US$70.00 per share in cash, and Dayforce has ceased trading and will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Banyan Software has acquired Presight Solutions AS, a Norway-based SaaS provider of safety, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance software for high-risk industrial sectors. The deal expands Banyan’s Nordic footprint and positions Presight to scale its platform while maintaining continuity for customers and employees.
Banyan Software has completed a majority investment in Indee.TV, a secure video distribution platform used by studios, streamers, and guilds. Indee will continue operating independently under its existing management while Banyan provides long-term support to accelerate growth and preserve product and cultural integrity.
Francisco Partners (FP) completed the take-private acquisition of Jamf in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $2.2 billion, paying $13.05 per share. Jamf shareholders approved the transaction on January 8, 2026, and Jamf’s shares were delisted from NASDAQ upon close so the company can operate as a privately held business.
Aegis Software has completed its acquisition of Simio, combining Aegis’ manufacturing execution and operations software with Simio’s digital twin simulation and advanced planning and scheduling capabilities to create an integrated manufacturing operations platform. The deal, backed by Peak Rock Capital (Aegis' sponsor), expands Aegis’ product breadth and positions the combined company to serve global manufacturers with end-to-end execution, planning, and simulation tools; Simio’s founder will remain a shareholder.
Campfire Interactive acquired Cover 4 PM to add manufacturing-specific program and project management capabilities to its AI-driven profit optimization platform, expanding forecasting, quoting, and program execution workflows. The Cover 4 PM team, including co-founders Joe McCarthy and Rob Giannone, will continue operating under Campfire; the deal follows Invictus Growth Partners’ $37 million majority investment in Campfire in September 2024.
Allshares acquired Stock & Option Solutions (SOS), a U.S.-based specialist in end-to-end equity compensation and equity plan administration. The deal adds a U.S. services platform to Allshares’ ownership management software, aiming to accelerate Allshares’ expansion in its largest and fastest-growing market and extend SOS’ reach through Allshares’ international footprint.
Argano has acquired Advantco International, a provider of enterprise integration software and services, from Montage Partners. The acquisition (closed December 2025) expands Argano's Data & Integration practice and AI-driven integration capabilities by adding Advantco's SAP/Oracle adapters and integration IP.
Prometheus Group, an AI-enhanced enterprise asset management (EAM) software provider, has acquired Webalo, an AI-enabled connected worker platform. The deal integrates Webalo's frontline data-capture and AI workflow capabilities into Prometheus's EAM platform to create a closed-loop digital execution solution; financial terms were not disclosed.
Exegy, a Marlin Equity Partners portfolio company backed by Marlin, has acquired NovaSparks Inc., a provider of FPGA-enabled market data normalization and distribution solutions. The add-on expands Exegy's ultra-low latency market data capabilities and brings NovaSparks' FPGA technology and customers into Exegy's global managed services and trading infrastructure platform.
Sheridan Capital Partners completed an investment in ICANotes, a purpose-built electronic health record (EHR) and practice management platform serving behavioral health providers. Financial terms were not disclosed; Sheridan said it will support ICANotes' product development and nationwide expansion to scale the company's behavioral-health-focused EHR and practice management capabilities.
KatRisk, the Technosylva-owned catastrophe risk modeling firm, has acquired UK-based Symfos, the developer of the Orchestra underwriting and portfolio intelligence platform. The deal integrates KatRisk's climate and catastrophe modeling with Symfos' underwriting and exposure analytics to accelerate underwriting decisions, improve risk pricing accuracy, and strengthen portfolio risk intelligence for insurers and reinsurers.
Turn/River Capital has acquired StarLIMS, a Hollywood, Florida–based laboratory informatics software provider, from Francisco Partners in a transaction valued at roughly $200 million. Turn/River plans to scale StarLIMS’ product and go-to-market capabilities — including AI integration — while CEO Trey Cook remains in place as Francisco Partners fully exits the investment.
WP Engine has acquired Big Bite, a UK-based WordPress agency known for building editorial and publishing workflow tools for large media organizations. Big Bite's agency business will be wound down and its team will transition into WP Engine's engineering organization to help build enhanced publishing software and tooling for enterprise publishers and agency partners; financial terms were not disclosed.
Valsoft Corporation has acquired Jazzware, a U.S.-based provider of hospitality communications and guest-experience software. Jazzware will join Aspire Software (an operating group of Valsoft) and continue to operate autonomously while benefiting from Valsoft/Aspire's resources to expand its hospitality-focused offerings.
UserTesting has acquired User Interviews to combine its enterprise customer insights platform with User Interviews' participant recruitment marketplace, strengthening participant access and panel management for user research, market research, and AI training. Financial terms were not disclosed; Lightning Partners served as exclusive financial advisor to User Interviews.
SmartSearch, a UK anti-money-laundering software provider and portfolio company of Triple Private Equity, has acquired Credas Technologies Ltd. from Dye & Durham Limited. Dye & Durham received approximately £77.8 million (C$146.3 million) in gross cash proceeds and will use the net proceeds to repay senior secured debt; the deal supports SmartSearch's capability expansion in AML/KYC services.
TechnoMile has acquired SIMS Software to add facility security, clearance tracking, and post-award compliance capabilities to its AI-enabled contract management platform. The deal is backed by Capitol Meridian Partners, which will take a majority stake in the combined company in a PE-backed add-on transaction; K1 Investment Management exits its stake in TechnoMile.
Matrix One, a life sciences software provider backed by Lauxera Capital Partners, has acquired Simploud, a cloud-based maker of Quality Management System (QMS) and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) software. Simploud's products will be integrated into Matrix One's portfolio as Matrix QMS and Matrix LIMS to broaden the company's compliance and laboratory software offering for regulated life sciences and MedTech customers.
Hg, through its Saturn Fund, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire OneStream in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $6.4 billion, with shareholders receiving $24.00 per share. OneStream’s Class A common stock stopped trading on Nasdaq following deal completion on April 1, 2026, and OneStream continues under CEO Tom Shea and the existing leadership team.
Prometheus Group has acquired NiSoft, a provider of digital safety management and permit-to-work software, to strengthen its environmental health and safety (EHS) and digital permitting capabilities. The acquisition expands Prometheus Group's safety and permitting offering for energy, utilities, oil & gas and other asset-intensive industries; financial terms were not disclosed.
Regnology, backed by Nordic Capital, signed an exclusive agreement to acquire Moody's Regulatory Reporting & ALM Solutions business. The acquisition expands Regnology’s regulatory reporting, risk, finance, and large-bank ALM capabilities across more than 50 jurisdictions and is intended to strengthen Regnology’s unified “all-in-one” regulatory and risk platform.
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