Software Acquisitions in 2021

Arrow International, Inc. acquired the assets of Tab Wizard Inc., a provider of pull tab and food & beverage point-of-sale management software for the charitable gaming industry. The deal expands Arrow’s end-to-end offerings in regulated charitable gaming, and Tab Wizard founder Rob Perry will remain with the company.

Oracle announced it entered into an agreement to acquire Federos on December 21, 2021. The deal expands Oracle Communications’ portfolio by adding Federos’ AI-optimized assurance, analytics, and automation capabilities, including the Assure1 unified platform for network and service assurance.

Mitratech acquired Continuity, a cloud-based governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) technology and advisory solution serving banks, credit unions, and the broader financial services market. The acquisition expands Mitratech’s GRC software portfolio with Continuity’s compliance change management, internal controls, and risk/vendor/performance management capabilities.

Hawk Ridge Systems acquired DesignPoint to expand its 3D design, manufacturing, and 3D printing solutions footprint and create coast-to-coast coverage across North America. The combination strengthens Hawk Ridge Systems’ presence on the East Coast and adds to a series of value-added reseller acquisitions completed over the prior 12 months.

ClubReady announced the acquisition of Aurora, a multimedia messaging provider serving fitness studios. The combined offering will integrate Aurora’s texting and compliance capabilities into ClubReady’s fitness studio management and CRM platform to help studios improve prospect conversion, member engagement, and operational efficiency.

PDI, a provider of enterprise management software for the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale industries, acquired Koupon, a digital offers and shopper engagement platform for convenience retailers and CPG brands. The deal expands PDI’s Offer Network reach to over 50,000 convenience retail locations and enhances capabilities including personalized promotions, shopper insights, and age verification.

ConnectWise announced it has acquired SmileBack, a customer experience solution provider focused on MSPs. The deal expands ConnectWise’s customer experience analytics capabilities and includes plans to integrate SmileBack into the ConnectWise Asio Platform, while continuing to offer SmileBack as a standalone product.

Workday announced it intends to acquire VNDLY, an external workforce management startup, for $510 million. The deal will add VNDLY’s contractor and vendor management capabilities into the Workday platform to help customers manage internal and external workers, compliance, and workforce planning from a single interface. VNDLY is headquartered in Mason, Ohio, and the transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of next year.

PageUp has acquired PathMotion, an AI-powered SaaS discussion platform that enables organizations to create employee-generated content to attract and engage job candidates. The acquisition will integrate PathMotion with the PageUp ATS while also offering it as a standalone product compatible with other ATS solutions. PathMotion will continue serving UK and European markets and expand further into the United States, Australia, and Asia.

Investor and corporate services provider IQ-EQ has acquired Greyline Partners, a governance and regulatory compliance solutions firm. Greyline is a San Francisco-based software provider to private equity, venture capital, hedge fund and other investment firms; terms of the transaction were not disclosed. IQ-EQ is a portfolio company of Astorg, and the deal represents IQ-EQ’s third acquisition this year.

ARES PRISM secured a strategic investment from M33 Growth, a Boston-based venture and growth-stage investment firm. The investment is intended to accelerate product development and help scale the company. Separately, ARES PRISM appointed Ryan Kubacki as CEO following the retirement of founder Richard Stuart.

Thoma Bravo has completed the acquisition of HCSS, a provider of construction software for estimating, operations, and fleet management. The transaction positions HCSS to continue expanding its product suite and global user base with Thoma Bravo’s support.

Celtra Technologies, Inc. ("Celtra") signed a definitive agreement to receive a majority investment from Symphony Technology Group ("STG"). The investment will support Celtra’s growth in partnership with its founders and management team as it expands its creative automation platform across media, brands, and agencies.

Community Brands announced it has acquired ProSoft Solutions, a software and services provider focused on nonprofit and government entities across North America. ProSoft is known for implementation, training, and support services around the MIP Fund Accounting solution and complementary products, strengthening Community Brands’ offerings for nonprofit and education customers.

TELEO Capital Management, LLC announced the acquisition of Flatirons Solutions, Inc. from Presse Participations. Based in Boulder, Colorado, Flatirons provides SaaS technical content management solutions for the aviation and aerospace industries, and TELEO’s investment will support continued product innovation and operational efficiencies for aerospace customers.

ToolsGroup acquired Mi9 Retail's Demand Management business, adding JustEnough retail demand planning capabilities to its supply chain planning and optimization software suite. The deal expands ToolsGroup’s end-to-end planning offering for retailers, manufacturers, and distributors. The acquisition coincided with the closing of a significant growth investment in ToolsGroup from Accel-KKR.

Ansys announced it has acquired Phoenix Integration, Inc., a provider of software enabling model-based engineering (MBE) and model-based systems engineering (MBSE). The deal adds Phoenix Integration’s ModelCenter platform to Ansys’ portfolio to better connect and automate multi-tool engineering workflows; financial terms were not disclosed.

Togetherwork announced it has acquired Protech Associates, a provider of association management software built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform. Protech will join Togetherwork’s Association Solutions business unit alongside Fonteva, expanding Togetherwork’s presence in the association software market.

Baxter Planning acquired the Supply Chain Technology business unit of Entercoms to expand its predictive service supply chain parts planning, optimization, and execution software offerings. The deal adds Entercoms’ visibility and predictive-insights technology and domain expertise, with Entercoms CEO/co-founder Rahul Singh joining Baxter Planning as Chief Innovation Officer. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Symphony Technology Group (STG) has made a majority investment in CaseWorthy, Inc., a provider of case management software. The partnership includes significant funding intended to strengthen CaseWorthy’s market position and expand product capabilities for nonprofits and government agencies’ data collection and management needs.

Greenhouse, a hiring software company, acquired sourcing automation provider Interseller to bring talent sourcing capabilities directly into the Greenhouse CRM. The deal adds functionality such as data enrichment, email deliverability, and candidate outreach tools, with new integrated sourcing features expected to be available in late Q1 2022.

Netrush, an eCommerce accelerator and online retailer services platform, acquired Sellozo, an AI-driven Amazon PPC (pay-per-click) software platform. The deal expands Netrush’s integrated ecommerce growth offering by adding automated advertising optimization capabilities for Amazon sellers, vendors, and agencies across global markets.

Uplight announced the acquisition of Agentis to expand its customer engagement offerings for utility business customers. By combining Agentis’ utility commercial-customer engagement platform with Uplight’s analytics and data science capabilities, the company aims to provide an integrated solution that helps utilities better understand and engage business energy customers.

MoxiWorks, a real estate technology platform based in Seattle, acquired reeazily, an enterprise back-office solution for managing real estate transactions across brokerage organizations. The acquisition will integrate reeazily’s back-office products (including broker.ez) into MoxiWorks’ product suite to help drive brokerage productivity and profitability. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Bionano Genomics, Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire BioDiscovery, Inc., a genomics software company known for its NxClinical variant analysis and reporting platform. The deal (up to $100 million in cash and equity, with certain vesting and integration-based contingencies) is intended to strengthen Bionano’s comprehensive genome analysis offering by integrating optical genome mapping (OGM) data with NGS and microarray workflows. BioDiscovery’s founder and CEO, Soheil Shams, is expected to join Bionano as Chief Informatics Officer upon close.

Rocscience Inc. acquired Vancouver-based geotechnical software provider NovoTech Software. The deal expands Rocscience’s geotechnical software capabilities and global footprint, with NovoTech continuing to operate under its own name while operations are streamlined. As part of the arrangement, NovoTech CTO Alireza Afkhami will join Rocscience to lead its Web Applications Development team.

PDQ.com acquired SimpleMDM, an Apple device management (MDM) platform, to expand PDQ’s traditionally Windows-focused software management capabilities into macOS and iOS. The acquisition strengthens PDQ’s IT asset management and systems administration offering and adds more than 3,000 SimpleMDM customers to PDQ’s community.

Vertex, Inc. acquired LCR-Dixon Corporation to expand its global tax automation and tax intelligence offerings, particularly for SAP environments. The combination integrates LCR-Dixon’s PLUS tools with Vertex’s tax determination software to enhance indirect tax processes and compliance capabilities across the global SAP ecosystem.

Millennium Systems International (MSI), a software provider to the spa and salon industry and maker of the Meevo 2 platform, received a minority investment from Serent Capital. The growth investment is intended to accelerate MSI’s go-to-market expansion, support ongoing product innovation, and strengthen its position in the beauty and wellness software market.

Liquid Web Family of Brands acquired LearnDash, a leading learning management system (LMS) plugin for WordPress, to expand further into digital commerce and online learning solutions. Following the deal, LearnDash will operate under Liquid Web’s StellarWP umbrella brand while continuing to run as an independent unit.

ACA Group (ACA) has acquired Catelas, a machine learning-based electronic communications (eComms) surveillance and investigations platform. The deal expands ACA’s RegTech/ComplianceAlpha software suite to include eComms surveillance, enhancing holistic trade and communications monitoring capabilities for financial services firms.

Compusoft Group, a visual CPQ software provider, announced the acquisition of Access Information Technologies (Access IT), the publisher of contractERP. The deal expands Compusoft’s offering for the window & door market by adding ERP capabilities to manage business, operational, and manufacturing processes, and strengthens its footprint in North America and adjacent building-materials industries.

Funds managed by Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners completed the acquisition of Ellucian, a higher education technology solutions provider. The new long-term private equity ownership aims to accelerate Ellucian’s digital transformation initiatives, including its open SaaS platform, cloud modernization, and international expansion.

Monotype announced that it has acquired Hoefler&Co, a prominent type foundry based in New York City. The deal adds Hoefler&Co’s library of more than 1,100 typeface designs (including Gotham and other well-known fonts) to the Monotype family, with continued availability via typography.com and expanded distribution through Monotype Fonts. Following the transaction, Hoefler&Co founder Jonathan Hoefler and CEO Carleen Borsella plan to step away from the company to pursue new creative endeavors.

Insightful Science announced it has completed the acquisition of De Novo Software, the maker of the FCS Express flow cytometry data analysis solution. The deal expands Insightful Science’s “Cloud for Scientific Discovery” platform, adding capabilities for flow cytometry and regulated clinical analysis workflows.

Becklar, the parent company of Freeus and AvantGuard Monitoring Centers, completed the acquisition of FallSafety. The deal expands Becklar/Freeus’s personal and workforce safety offering by adding FallSafety’s apps and services for lone workers, working-at-height, and workplace/personal safety solutions. FallSafety founder Philip Carmichael is joining the Freeus team following the transaction.

Magaya Corporation, a provider of logistics and supply chain automation software, has acquired Qwyk and SimpliShip. The acquisitions expand Magaya’s digital customer experience capabilities for freight forwarders by adding a customer-facing portal (Qwyk) and an API-connected freight marketplace and procurement platform (SimpliShip).

The CapStreet Group, LLC completed a majority recapitalization of Specter Instruments, LLC d/b/a WIN-911 in partnership with its majority owner, Robert Brooker, and company shareholders and management. WIN-911, headquartered in Austin, Texas, provides industrial monitoring, alerting, and notification software used across thousands of facilities globally.

L Squared Capital Partners announced it is leading a recapitalization of Lumaverse Technologies, a provider of constituent management and engagement software for education, nonprofits, and businesses. Existing investor PSG is participating alongside L Squared in the transaction.

Booksy, an appointment booking and business management platform for service providers, announced it has acquired Genbook, an online appointment scheduling and business management solution for grooming and wellness small businesses. The acquisition expands Booksy’s integrations and strengthens its presence in the United States market by connecting consumers with more service providers, with Genbook providers expected to migrate to the Booksy platform in the coming months.

CallRevu announced the acquisition of CallSource's Automotive division, expanding its call management and communication intelligence offerings for automotive dealers and OEMs. The combined business aims to enhance integrations, insights, alerts, and omni-channel capabilities to improve lead conversion, customer experience, and revenue outcomes in the automotive industry.

ECI Software Solutions completed the acquisition of Deacom, Inc., an ERP software provider focused on batch and process manufacturers. Deacom will join ECI’s Manufacturing Division and be leveraged as ECI’s global platform to serve batch and process manufacturers. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Centerbase, a cloud-based legal practice management software provider for mid-sized law firms, has acquired Family Law Software, a workflow and financial-forms automation platform for family law practices. The deal expands Centerbase’s product capabilities and customer reach in the family law segment, enhancing tools for divorce-related calculations, planning, and negotiation workflows.

Revalize, a Jacksonville-based provider of sector-specific revenue operations software for manufacturers, acquired four companies: Attainia Holdings, BCA Technologies, LeadMethod, and MicroD. The acquisitions expand Revalize’s functionality across medical equipment planning, building products/AEC connectivity, lead management, and home furnishings eCommerce/CPQ/visualization, growing its reach to more than 9,000 customers worldwide. Revalize is a portfolio company of TA Associates.

Lone Wolf Technologies acquired Propertybase to expand and complete its end-to-end technology platform for real estate agents and brokers. Propertybase adds real estate websites, lead generation tools, and enterprise-class CRM capabilities, complementing Lone Wolf’s transaction and back-office management offerings.

CloudNine, an eDiscovery technology provider, announced the acquisition of ESI Analyst, a platform focused on discovery and review of modern data types such as mobile, chat, and social media. The deal is intended to integrate the two platforms to provide a unified solution for processing, analyzing, reviewing, and producing both traditional and modern data across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid deployments.

Academic Partnerships (AP) announced it has acquired Coursetune Inc., an edtech provider of curriculum mapping software for higher education. The acquisition is intended to strengthen AP’s technology and support services for university partners by enhancing curriculum design, collaboration, and outcomes alignment for online degree programs. Coursetune will continue operating as a distinct brand and its software will remain available on a stand-alone basis.

Ontario Systems announced the acquisition of Katabat, a cloud-based collections platform provider. The deal expands Ontario Systems’ capabilities and footprint in accounts receivable and collections technology, including greater reach into the first-party collections market and enhanced machine-learning-driven debt resolution functionality.

Conga announced the acquisition of Contract Wrangler, adding AI/ML-based contract ingestion and contract intelligence capabilities to Conga’s commercial and revenue operations suite. The combination is intended to help companies manage contracts end-to-end by extracting key terms and obligations to improve compliance, mitigate risk, and optimize revenue. Contract Wrangler will be brought to market as Conga Contract Intelligence, sold standalone and as an add-on to Conga’s CLM solutions.

Newfold Digital, backed by Clearlake Capital Group and Siris Capital, acquired Yoast, a leading SEO plugin provider for WordPress. The deal expands Newfold Digital’s portfolio of web presence tools and strengthens its SEO offerings for its global customer base.

An affiliate of Peak Rock Capital completed the acquisition of Amtech LLC and New Futura Services LLC (together, Amtech Software), a provider of manufacturing ERP software and technology services for the packaging and broader manufacturing industries. Amtech Software is headquartered in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, and founder/CEO Cosmo DeNicola will continue as CEO and remain a shareholder.

Lone Wolf Technologies has acquired Terradatum, adding Terradatum’s real estate data analytics capabilities—anchored by its BrokerMetrics product—into the Lone Wolf Broker Cloud suite. The deal is intended to expand Lone Wolf’s market and predictive business intelligence offerings for real estate brokers across North America. Financial terms were not disclosed, and Catapult Advisors LLC served as financial advisor to Terradatum.

Clovis Point Capital, LLC announced that it has exited its position in CPaT Global, LLC, a Spring, Texas-based software company providing distance training solutions for the aviation industry via its proprietary learning management system. Clovis Point originally acquired CPaT Global in 2015 and supported product development and commercial scaling during its ownership. The announcement does not disclose the identity of the buyer or acquirer of CPaT Global in the exit transaction.

EMS LINQ Inc. (LINQ) completed the acquisitions of Alio (by Weidenhammer) and the eGrants Division of Harris, Mackessy, and Brennan (HMB) to expand its K-12 software portfolio. The deals add capabilities in financial/human resource management and cloud-hosted grants management for state and district education administrators.

Aptean, a provider of mission-critical enterprise software solutions, announced the acquisition of V-Technologies, LLC, an integrated shipping software provider. The deal expands Aptean’s logistics capabilities and brings V-Technologies’ StarShip and ShipGear shipping and fulfillment solutions to Aptean’s broader customer base while continuing support for existing partners and ERP integrations.

Aurea Software, Inc. acquired XANT, Inc. (formerly InsideSales.com), a provider of guided sales engagement software with AI-powered buyer insights. XANT will be integrated into Aurea’s “future of commerce” solutions portfolio, and Aurea plans to revert the company’s name back to InsideSales.com. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Uptick, an Australia-based provider of field-servicing software for building compliance, received a strategic growth investment from Accel-KKR. The funding will support Uptick’s international expansion, customer success capabilities, and acceleration of its product roadmap, with founder and CEO Aidan Lister remaining in leadership and as a major shareholder.

symplr completed the acquisition of HealthcareSource HR Inc. from Francisco Partners, expanding symplr’s healthcare workforce and talent management software portfolio. As part of the transaction, Francisco Partners joined Charlesbank Capital Partners as new investors in the symplr platform alongside existing sponsor Clearlake; financial terms were not disclosed.

Hg’s Saturn 2 Fund will invest approximately $1 billion in insightsoftware, becoming a significant minority shareholder in a transaction valuing the company at about a $4 billion enterprise value. Existing shareholders TA Associates, Genstar, and ST6 will remain invested, with TA and Hg sharing joint control.

Titan Cloud Software has acquired Philadelphia-based Canary Compliance to expand its environmental compliance and tank monitoring software offerings for SMBs in the retail fuel industry. Following the acquisition, Canary founder and CEO John Kelly will join Titan Cloud as Senior Vice President to drive growth in the SMB segment. Financial terms were not disclosed, and Titan Cloud’s investor M33 Growth is referenced as a supporting partner in the company’s M&A strategy.

Finalsite, a provider of school website and digital communications tools and a portfolio company majority owned by Bridge Growth Partners, acquired SchoolPointe, a K-12 public school website and mobile app provider. The acquisition expands Finalsite’s U.S. public school client base and strengthens its position in school district digital communications and website solutions.

Cadmium acquired EventRebels, a Baltimore, Maryland-based events and registration software provider serving conference and trade show markets. The deal expands Cadmium’s all-in-one Events & Learning Platform with enhanced online/onsite registration and related capabilities for event and education technology customers.

J.D. Power acquired Superior Integrated Solutions, Inc./Darwin Automotive, a provider of automotive finance & insurance (F&I) and digital retailing software used by dealerships. The deal expands J.D. Power’s software, data, and analytics offerings for automotive retail and will form the foundation of a new dealership technologies division.

DaySmart Software acquired Dash Platform, a Seattle-based provider of SaaS sports facility and recreation management software. The deal expands DaySmart’s portfolio of business management software and payments solutions into new verticals including sports facilities and parks and recreation departments.

Motility Software Solutions announced the acquisition of Lot Metrix, a location-based inventory management platform for multi-location RV dealerships. The deal expands Motility’s dealer management offering by adding tools to locate, track, and move inventory, while providing additional resources for existing Lot Metrix customers.

TELEO Capital Management, LLC made a growth equity investment in Univeris Corporation, an enterprise software platform serving the wealth management industry. The investment is intended to support product innovation, geographic expansion, and potential strategic follow-on acquisitions.

Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) announced the acquisition of SierraTrax, a provider of aircraft maintenance tracking software for business aircraft operators worldwide. The deal adds SierraTrax’s maintenance tracking platform to JSSI’s suite of digital services, complementing JSSI’s existing maintenance support and aviation services offerings. GTCR is noted as the majority investor in JSSI.

The Riverside Company has invested in ToolWatch, a provider of tool and equipment tracking and operations management software for the construction, utilities, and oil & gas industries. Riverside plans to support ToolWatch’s product development and customer expansion and may pursue complementary add-on acquisitions to broaden the platform’s offerings.

Priority Ambulance acquired 100% ownership of Randseco, LLC, the software company behind the StatCall digital patient logistics platform. Priority previously invested in Randseco in June 2020 and will continue investing in StatCall to expand integrations and enhance technology-enabled healthcare transportation workflows.

Togetherwork, a provider of integrated software and payments for member-based organizations, acquired Acceptd, a performing arts application and audition software platform. Acceptd will continue operating under its existing name and brand as a line of business within Togetherwork, expanding Togetherwork’s higher education offerings.

Frontline Education, a provider of K-12 school administration software, acquired Hayes Software Systems from Transition Capital Partners (TCP). Hayes offers SaaS solutions for K-12 asset management, inventory control, and an integrated help desk (TIPWeb-IT, TIPWeb-IM, and GetHelp). Financial terms were not disclosed.

San Antonio-based investment firm Contour Ridge acquired a 51% stake in The WhiteStar Corp., a Colorado-based global information systems data and software company. The acquisition was funded in part by a $1 million capital raise reported to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, alongside additional debt financing.

Restaurant365 acquired Compeat, combining the restaurant management and back-office software platforms into a single business led by Restaurant365 CEO Tony Smith. As part of the transaction, Serent Capital is rolling into the combined company as a shareholder alongside existing investors Bessemer Venture Partners, ICONIQ, and Tiger Global Management.

Learnosity, an assessment infrastructure provider for the learning industry, has acquired Questionmark, a provider of end-to-end online assessment, proctoring, badging, and reporting solutions. The acquisition expands Learnosity’s scale and expertise across corporate, government, and certification markets, with Questionmark continuing to operate as a division within the Learnosity Group under its existing brand.

Repairify, Inc. d/b/a asTech, a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, acquired Mobile Tech RX, an automotive and collision reconditioning SaaS application. The deal is an add-on acquisition intended to expand asTech’s product offering and customer base; financial terms were not disclosed.

Resolve Systems announced it has acquired Ayehu, a no-code intelligent IT automation (SaaS) platform, to broaden and accelerate adoption of intelligent automation across enterprise IT operations. Ayehu’s NG product will be rebranded as a new edition of the Resolve Actions platform, expanding Resolve’s end-to-end automation and orchestration capabilities. Financial terms were not disclosed; Lincoln International advised Ayehu on the transaction.

The Riverside Company invested in DIGARC, a provider of academic catalog and curriculum management and scheduling software for higher education. The deal is an add-on investment to Riverside’s Modern Campus platform, expanding its learner engagement offering and supporting higher education institutions across the learner-to-earner lifecycle.

Procurement Partners acquired On.Care, an e-procurement solutions provider serving skilled nursing and assisted living facilities nationwide. The acquisition expands Procurement Partners’ procure-to-pay capabilities and vendor base in post-acute care and senior living, and the combined company plans to continue investing in both platforms. The transaction was backed by Serent Capital; financial terms were not disclosed.

MAPAL Group, a PSG-backed European provider of hospitality management software, announced the acquisition of Easilys, a France-based multi-site restaurant and kitchen management software provider. The deal expands MAPAL’s hospitality back-of-house and business analytics software suite and is intended to strengthen MAPAL’s presence in France and across Europe. Financial terms were not disclosed.

SyBridge Technologies has completed the acquisition of Toolstats software along with exclusive rights to related intellectual property from CaptureMore. The deal supports the launch of SyBridge IoT Cloud, expanding SyBridge’s cloud-based digital services offering for managing products across their lifecycles in manufacturing.

PDFTron Systems Inc. announced a strategic growth investment from private equity firm Thoma Bravo to accelerate innovation and expand its document processing technology platform. Existing investors Silversmith Capital Partners and the PDFTron management team will remain significant shareholders. The transaction is expected to close by the end of May 2021, subject to customary conditions.

TeamSupport acquired SnapEngage, an enterprise chat software provider, to expand its post-sales customer support and success software suite with global chat capabilities. The combined company will operate under the TeamSupport brand, with SnapEngage’s chat products integrated into TeamSupport’s offerings while also continuing to be sold separately.

PSG announced it has acquired a majority stake in billwerk, a European provider of subscription management and recurring billing software. billwerk will continue to be led by co-founder and CEO Dr. Ricco Deutscher, with PSG supporting the company’s international growth both organically and through strategic M&A. Financial terms were not disclosed.

The Riverside Company has invested in STACS DNA as an add-on acquisition to its InVita Healthcare Technologies platform. Founded in 2000, STACS DNA provides sample tracking and lab management software used by forensic DNA labs and healthcare organizations. The investment is intended to support growth of the combined platform organically and through additional add-on acquisitions.

Perforce Software, backed by Clearlake Capital Group and Francisco Partners, has acquired 21 Labs, an AI-based scriptless mobile testing provider. The acquisition expands Perforce’s Perfecto Intelligent Test Automation platform by adding 21 Labs’ self-learning, code-free mobile test creation and maintenance capabilities to help enterprises accelerate continuous testing across mobile and web environments.

Bridgeline Digital, Inc. entered into an agreement to acquire Hawksearch, an AI-powered product search and recommendations engine for eCommerce and content sites. The acquisition is intended to advance Bridgeline’s eCommerce360 strategy by adding intelligent search, merchandising, and recommendation capabilities across its Unbound product suite.

Lone Wolf Technologies acquired real estate technology companies LionDesk and HomeSpotter to expand its end-to-end software suite for agents, brokers, MLSs, and associations. The acquisitions add CRM, digital marketing, lead generation, and showings capabilities, with planned integration into Lone Wolf’s cloud offerings and continued investment in HomeSpotter’s Spacio solution.

Abenex has joined Edition et Développement Logiciels (EDL) as a new shareholder alongside the company’s founders and management. The investment is intended to accelerate EDL’s development, strengthen governance, and reinforce the company’s capital as it continues organic growth and pursues targeted acquisitions in medical imaging software.

Foundation Software, LLC announced the acquisition of McCormick Systems, a Chandler, Arizona-based developer of estimating and digital takeoff software for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical trades. The deal expands Foundation Software’s product suite beyond construction back-office solutions into trade-focused estimating, with McCormick’s team joining the combined organization. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Boathouse Capital-backed Network for Good, a fundraising software provider for small and mid-sized nonprofits, has acquired San Diego-based Cause4Auction. The deal adds online and in-person auction capabilities to Network for Good’s fundraising tool suite, with Cause4Auction’s software to be integrated into Network for Good’s virtual event management platform.

Gimmal LLC announced that Sherpa Software, LLC has merged into Gimmal effective May 4, 2021. The combination expands Gimmal’s Gimmal Discover suite by adding full enterprise data governance and eDiscovery capabilities.

Anaqua, an intellectual property management technology provider, acquired SeeUnity, a provider of API-based enterprise content integration and migration software. The deal expands interconnectivity between Anaqua’s IP management platforms (AQX and PATTSY WAVE) and other enterprise systems used by law firms and corporate legal departments. SeeUnity’s employees will join Anaqua, with SeeUnity CEO Dan Anderson leading the business unit as VP and General Manager.

Aurora Capital Partners has agreed to acquire Grace Hill, a provider of talent performance and customer experience management solutions for the commercial and multifamily real estate industries. The company is being acquired from investment funds managed by Stone Point Capital, LLC, with the goal of accelerating Grace Hill’s growth, expanding market reach, and further investing in its software platform and solutions.

AAMP Global announced that it has acquired M2M in Motion, a provider of fleet management and telematics software solutions. The deal combines M2M in Motion’s fleet management platform with AAMP Global’s engineering, manufacturing, and distribution capabilities to expand AAMP’s product portfolio into software and strengthen its position in GPS tracking and telematics.

Orchard Software has acquired Corwen, LLC to expand its molecular testing capabilities within its laboratory information system (LIS) offerings. Corwen’s molecular workflow automation and integration technology will operate alongside Orchard’s broader LIS and point-of-care solutions, strengthening support for high-volume molecular testing including COVID-19 testing enhancements.

Thoma Bravo completed its all-cash acquisition of RealPage, valuing the company at approximately $10.2 billion including net debt. Following the transaction, RealPage became privately held and its shares ceased trading on Nasdaq; shareholders received $88.75 per share in cash.

Pathway Vet Alliance acquired Vetspire, an AI-driven veterinary medical records and practice management software platform. Vetspire will continue operating independently, with founder Sam Ginn remaining CEO, while Pathway plans to invest in ongoing product development; financial terms were not disclosed.

PDFTron Systems Inc. announced it has acquired Windward Studios, a Northglenn, Colorado-based developer of document automation and generation software. The deal expands PDFTron’s document technology platform to include no-code document automation alongside client-side document generation capabilities. The acquisition is part of PDFTron’s acquisition-driven roadmap following Silversmith Capital Partners’ $71 million growth investment in 2019.

Envisage Technologies, a provider of training and compliance software for public safety agencies, has completed the acquisition of Guardian Tracking. Guardian Tracking provides early intervention, use-of-force, and employee performance management software used by more than 1,100 law enforcement and public safety departments. The deal is intended to accelerate Envisage’s roadmap toward a comprehensive agency management system for public safety.

DRB Systems, LLC, a provider of technology solutions for the car wash industry, has acquired Washify Services, LLC, an advanced car wash point-of-sale system provider. Washify will continue to operate under its own brand, with Adam Korngold remaining President, while DRB (owned by New Mountain Capital) expands its technology lineup for car wash operators.