Software Acquisitions in 2022

GHO Capital Partners acquired a majority stake in Sapio Sciences, a US-based informatics platform serving life sciences R&D organizations including biopharmaceutical companies, CROs, and clinical diagnostic labs. The investment, made through GHO Fund III, is intended to drive operational enhancements, international expansion (particularly in Europe), and growth through M&A.

FARO Technologies, Inc. announced it has acquired SiteScape, a provider of LiDAR-based 3D scanning software for the AEC and operations & maintenance markets. FARO plans to integrate SiteScape’s iOS-enabled LiDAR capture capabilities into the FARO Sphere Platform to expand and streamline reality-capture workflows for construction and facilities customers.

Princeton TMX, LLC, a Fort Wayne-based provider of a cloud-based transportation management system (TMS) for industrial shippers, completed a strategic transaction with The Stephens Group, LLC. The investment is intended to accelerate the value Princeton TMX delivers to industrial shippers through modern cloud infrastructure, automation, and optimization capabilities. Software Equity Group (SEG) served as Princeton TMX’s exclusive financial advisor.

Gravyty announced the acquisition of Fabrik to expand its market leadership in the United Kingdom and strengthen its alumni engagement offering. Fabrik will be integrated into Graduway from Gravyty, supporting alumni engagement, mentoring, and fundraising for schools, colleges, and universities.

Newfold Digital, backed by affiliates of Clearlake Capital Group and Siris Capital Group, has completed the acquisition of MarkMonitor from Clarivate Plc. The deal strengthens Newfold Digital’s enterprise domain management and online presence protection capabilities by adding MarkMonitor’s domain management solutions.

Versaterm Public Safety announced the acquisition of FivePoint Solutions to strengthen its public safety technology ecosystem with comprehensive data exchange and integration capabilities. FivePoint Solutions, headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina, provides data integration, intelligence-sharing, and case management tools for courts and public safety agencies.

Marlin Equity Partners announced the acquisition of People-Analytix AG, an AI-based employee skills management platform headquartered in Switzerland. People-Analytix will be merged with Learning Pool, an existing Marlin portfolio company, to enhance Learning Pool’s eLearning and workforce skills capabilities.

Vista Equity Partners announced the sale of its stake in Aptean, exiting its investment in the enterprise software company. Vista previously acquired Aptean alongside TA Associates in 2019 and later welcomed Charlesbank Capital Partners as an investment partner in 2020; the announcement does not name the buyer of Vista’s stake.

InVita Healthcare Technologies announced that it has acquired BloodHub, adding BloodHub to InVita's Blood Management Division. The combination expands InVita’s connected software offering for blood centers, enhancing capabilities across order-to-cash, transportation, and IRL lab workflow automation for blood and biologics supply chains in North America.

Ideagen entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ProcessMAP, combining their capabilities to create a category-leading EHSQ (environment, health, safety and quality) software offering. Following closing (expected in 2022, subject to customary conditions), ProcessMAP will operate as “ProcessMAP – an Ideagen solution,” expanding Ideagen’s health and safety portfolio and global reach. Hg will remain the majority investor in the combined business.

The Riverside Company has invested in FoodLogiQ, LLC as an add-on acquisition to its ESHA Research platform. FoodLogiQ provides supply chain management software for food industry customers, complementing ESHA’s SaaS-based nutritional analysis, labeling compliance, and product formulation capabilities.

Bregal Sagemount announced a minority strategic growth investment in SOLO LLC (Solo), a provider of solar sales, proposal, and design software. The investment will support Solo’s continued product expansion and growth in the U.S. solar industry; financial terms were not disclosed.

DRB, a provider of software and hardware solutions for the car wash industry, acquired Beacon Mobile LLC, a mobile technology innovator for car wash membership management. The deal expands DRB’s cloud-based capabilities for managing car wash memberships across its family of brands and extends unlimited membership functionality to DRB In-Bay Solutions customers.

Personify, Inc., a Pamlico Capital portfolio company, acquired Charlotte-based GTR Event Technology to expand its Community Experience Platform. The deal adds event registration, lead retrieval, badge printing, attendance tracking and related event management capabilities to Personify’s offering. GTR was backed by Topmark Partners, and GTR CEO Travis Tucker will join Personify as Head of Events Business Strategy.

Accel-KKR made a majority growth investment in Teamcore, a retail execution software platform serving CPGs and retailers across Latin America. The funding will support Teamcore’s go-to-market acceleration, product roadmap enhancements, and inorganic growth opportunities including potential strategic M&A.

Essex Bay Capital announced it has made a growth investment in STRIVE, a provider of mobile and web-based employee experience solution software for small and medium-sized businesses. The partnership is intended to accelerate product enhancements and increase investment in customer success, sales, and marketing, while supporting STRIVE’s expansion strategy including acquisitions of complementary businesses.

QuestionPro announced it has acquired Digsite, adding Digsite’s qualitative research capabilities and collaborative Insights Platform to QuestionPro’s research offerings. The deal expands QuestionPro’s Customer Experience (CX), Research & Insights, and Employee Experience (EX) platforms by enabling more agile, real-time qualitative research alongside its existing survey and quantitative tools.

BigHand announced it has acquired Digitory Legal, an AI-enabled timecard and cost analytics platform for law firms and in-house legal departments. The acquisition strengthens BigHand’s operational, financial, and matter pricing capabilities by leveraging deeper insights from billing/timecard data, including Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) analytics. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Kofax, backed by TA Associates and Clearlake Capital, announced it has acquired Ephesoft Inc. The deal expands Kofax’s intelligent document processing (IDP) offerings and cloud solutions and adds additional go-to-market channels. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Bonafide Medical Group announced a joint investment from CVF Capital Partners and DCA Capital Partners to support the company’s expansion. Bonafide provides cloud-based workflow management and ERP software for the durable and home medical equipment industries and is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California.

Intelerad Medical Systems announced it has acquired PenRad Technologies, Inc., a provider of software for breast imaging and lung cancer screening. The deal expands Intelerad’s mammography, lung analytics, and workflow optimization capabilities for radiologists and healthcare systems. The acquisition follows Intelerad’s recent investment by TA Associates.

Litera acquired Micron Systems Inc., a developer of cloud-based talent management software for legal and accounting professionals. The deal expands Litera’s legal technology portfolio, adding capabilities across recruiting, continuing education, performance review, and work allocation to help firms improve talent engagement and retention.

WeVideo Inc. announced the acquisition of PlayPosit, an interactive video learning software company, to expand WeVideo’s video creation platform with engagement features, assessment, and measurable analytics. The combination is positioned to deliver an end-to-end solution for creating video content and enriching it with interactive layers and learning measurement for education and corporate training users.

System High, a secure IT and networking services provider backed by Enlightenment Capital, has acquired ManageYourID, an identity management software company focused on data privacy and security. Financial terms were not disclosed, and ManageYourID will operate as a subsidiary while the combined organization integrates their data protection offerings to expand functionality and market reach.

Litera, a legal technology solutions provider, announced it has acquired BigSquare, a provider of financial and business intelligence software for law firms. The acquisition adds BigSquare’s cloud-based BI dashboards to Litera’s portfolio, expanding Litera’s Firm Intelligence capabilities and enabling law firms to access financial data and insights more easily.

Mitratech acquired TalentReef, a talent management platform focused on high-volume, hourly employee applicant tracking and onboarding. The deal expands Mitratech’s HR compliance and efficiency offerings, with plans to integrate TalentReef with Mitratech products including Tracker I-9 and AssureHire.

DocuPhase, a provider of business process automation, accounting automation, and B2B payments software, announced the acquisition of workflow automation company Frevvo. Frevvo’s digital forms and e-signature capabilities will be added to enhance DocuPhase’s automation platform and support growth in markets such as education. DocuPhase is backed by growth equity firm LoneTree.

ECI Software Solutions acquired Data Inventions, Inc. and Lojic LLC, adding the Alora data connectivity/manufacturing intelligence platform and Lojic’s visualization and analytics solution for manufacturers. The acquisitions enhance ECI’s manufacturing ERP ecosystem with real-time operational insights and tighter integrations (including with JobBOSS, JobBOSS2, M1, and Macola). The deal closed August 5, 2022, and terms were not disclosed.

NinjaCat announced the acquisition of Shape.io to expand its digital marketing performance management platform. Shape.io adds PPC budget management, monitoring, and automation capabilities, strengthening NinjaCat’s goal of providing an all-in-one platform and single source of truth for marketing data. Deal terms were not disclosed.

Calero-MDSL, a technology expense management (TEM) software provider backed by Riverside Partners and Oak Hill Capital Partners, acquired Network Control, a boutique telecom expense management company. Network Control will continue to operate from Waverly, Iowa, and its owner/CEO Mark Hearn will join Calero-MDSL to lead the Network Control business unit. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Transaction Data Systems (TDS) completed the acquisition of PrescribeWellness from Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Inc. The deal expands TDS’s pharmacy software capabilities by adding PrescribeWellness’s patient relationship management and engagement tools used by thousands of pharmacies across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.

Main Capital Partners has acquired Avinty, a provider of healthcare software solutions for institutions and professionals, from Gilde Equity Management. Main plans to support Avinty’s continued product innovation and accelerate growth, including through strategic add-on acquisitions in healthcare software.

Dynamo Software, Inc. acquired Smonik Systems, a data management and reconciliation software provider serving the private investment and financial services industry. The deal expands Dynamo’s data automation capabilities by adding Smonik’s products for data collection, extraction, validation, and reconciliation, strengthening Dynamo’s end-to-end alternative investment software offering. Dynamo is backed by Blackstone and Francisco Partners, and both companies are headquartered in the Boston, Massachusetts area.

West Shore Home acquired Design Center, Inc., a St. Paul, Minnesota-based software designer and developer specializing in mobile app development, virtual reality solutions, and custom software. The deal is intended to strengthen West Shore Home’s technology capabilities and enhance its tech-driven home remodeling customer experience.

Alvaria announced it has completed the acquisition of the Intelligent Analytics Platform from Cicero Inc. The Cicero team will join Alvaria, adding desktop analytics and attended RPA capabilities intended to enhance Alvaria’s automation and analytics solutions for contact centers and workforce engagement.

CAI Software, LLC announced it has acquired OpenMFG LLC, which does business as xTuple, a provider of ERP solutions for small to midsized manufacturers and distributors. CAI Software is majority-owned by Symphony Technology Group (STG), and the deal expands CAI’s ERP offerings with xTuple’s modular ERP platform and API capabilities.

Mitratech acquired AssureHire to expand its HR compliance and background screening offerings. The combination is intended to integrate AssureHire’s tech-enabled background screening with Mitratech’s Tracker I-9 solution to speed hiring and onboarding for customers.

Motility Software, a dealer management software provider for specialty dealerships backed by Serent Capital, has been acquired by The Reynolds and Reynolds Company. The combination is intended to drive operational excellence and create synergies in the specialty vehicle dealership market, leveraging Reynolds’ automotive retail technology and services.

Riskonnect, a provider of integrated risk management (IRM) solutions, has acquired Castellan, a global enterprise resilience management solutions provider. The deal adds Castellan’s business continuity and operational resilience capabilities to Riskonnect’s platform and expands Riskonnect’s software, consulting, and managed services offerings worldwide.

Aptean, a global provider of enterprise software solutions, acquired Produce Pro Software, an ERP provider focused on the fresh produce and perishables industries. The deal expands Aptean’s Food & Beverage ERP functionality to better serve food distribution customers across the supply chain. Produce Pro is headquartered in Woodridge, Illinois.

PDFTron Systems Inc. acquired PDFlib GmbH, a Munich, Germany-based provider of server-side PDF creation and processing technology. The deal expands PDFTron’s European presence and adds enterprise-ready PDF features and engineering talent to its document processing platform. Thoma Bravo, which made a strategic growth investment in PDFTron in 2021, is cited as helping fuel PDFTron’s recent acquisitions.

Planview announced it has completed its acquisition of Tasktop, combining their capabilities across value stream management, strategic portfolio management, and enterprise agile planning. As part of the transaction, Tasktop CEO and cofounder Mik Kersten joined Planview as Chief Technology Officer, and Tasktop’s investors and management rolled a portion of their equity into the combined entity.

JDM Technology Group acquired Deneb Software, a construction accounting and estimating software provider headquartered in Fountain Hills, Arizona. The deal closed on June 30, 2022, with approval from Deneb’s owner, Ken Lykins. Following the acquisition, Deneb will join JOBPOWER, a JDM Technology Group company, with JOBPOWER president Dee Golden leading day-to-day operations.

TELEO Capital Management announced the acquisition of TechRules, S.A., a Madrid-based provider of wealth management software solutions. TechRules will be merged with Univeris, an existing TELEO portfolio company, to create a broader end-to-end wealth management technology platform and expand globally, particularly in North America.

Walmart entered into an agreement to acquire Memomi, an augmented reality optical technology company. The deal is intended to strengthen Walmart’s frictionless, omnichannel optical care offerings, including virtual try-on and contact-free digital measurements used across Walmart Vision Centers and Sam’s Club Optical. Memomi employees are expected to join the Walmart Global Tech organization after closing.

EverTrue, a donor engagement software platform for education and nonprofit advancement teams, announced the acquisition of Pledgemine. The deal adds Pledgemine’s personalized on-demand direct mail ordering and segmentation capabilities to EverTrue’s multi-channel donor communications platform.

ParkourSC acquired smart operations platform and IoT network company Qopper in a stock-and-cash transaction. The deal adds Qopper’s digital twin, IoT integration, collaboration, and workflow automation capabilities to ParkourSC’s real-time digital supply chain operations platform and expands ParkourSC’s footprint with an additional team site in Pune, India.

CrunchTime! Information Systems, Inc. announced it has acquired Zenput, combining two back-of-house restaurant operations software providers. Backed by Battery Ventures, the combined organization aims to deliver an integrated platform to help restaurant and food service operators improve efficiency, compliance, and profitability amid ongoing labor and cost pressures.

Lynx Software Technologies received a strategic investment from affiliates of OceanSound Partners, a private equity firm focused on technology and technology-enabled services. Based in San Jose, California, Lynx develops open architecture software for mission-critical embedded systems serving aerospace, defense, industrial, and critical infrastructure markets.

Gtmhub announced the acquisition of Cliff.ai (Greendeck Technologies, Ltd.), a UK-based operational intelligence and business observability software company. The deal expands Gtmhub’s strategy execution platform with machine-learning-driven KPI monitoring, anomaly detection, and root-cause analysis capabilities, strengthening its offering in operational intelligence and analytics.

Planview announced the acquisition of Enrich, a product portfolio analytics company focused on portfolio prioritization, valuation, and scenario analysis for R&D organizations. The combination expands Planview’s product portfolio planning and analytics capabilities, and Enrich founder Dr. Rich Sonnenblick will join Planview as Chief Data Scientist.

ShiftKey completed a strategic investment in Cleveland-based OnShift, a workforce management technology provider for post-acute and long-term care facilities. The two companies will continue to operate independently while partnering to deliver a more integrated view of scheduling and staffing for healthcare organizations.

Xcite Automotive has acquired Buffalo-based CarsByText.com, a text-based automation platform for dealership operations and marketing that uses SMS, digital, and video to drive engagement and insights. The acquisition is intended to strengthen Xcite Automotive’s automotive technology capabilities and scale CarsByText.com’s solutions across its dealer network. CarsByText founder Raj Suchak will join Xcite Automotive as Chief Technology Officer.

ROLLER, a venue management software company, has finalized its acquisition of Active8 Software. The combined business will operate under the ROLLER name, expanding ROLLER’s global presence and strengthening its software offering for leisure and attractions venues such as trampoline parks and family entertainment centers.

Grayshift, LLC announced a strategic growth investment from Thoma Bravo to accelerate innovation and strengthen its leadership in public sector digital forensics software. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and financial terms were not disclosed. Existing investors PeakEquity Partners and C&B Capital will remain shareholders.

Lloyd's Register (LR) has acquired OneOcean, a provider of maritime voyage compliance, safety and environmental solutions, from Equistone Partners Europe. The acquisition expands LR’s digital fleet management and vessel optimisation capabilities and supports its strategy to grow as a trusted adviser for maritime compliance, performance and sustainability solutions. The transaction is subject to regulatory clearance and is expected to complete by the end of the summer.

InMoment, a provider of Experience Improvement (XI) solutions, has completed the acquisition of ReviewTrackers, a customer review management software company. The deal expands InMoment’s XI platform to natively incorporate online ratings and reviews alongside surveys and other feedback sources, strengthening analytics and action across the customer lifecycle.

MeetingPlay + Aventri (MPAV), an event management solutions provider, announced its acquisition of event registration technology company eventcore. The deal expands MPAV’s product portfolio by adding highly customized registration capabilities, strengthening its end-to-end platform for complex, enterprise-grade events.

CentralReach acquired LiftEd, a cloud-based software application for PreK-12 special education programs supporting students with autism spectrum disorder and related intellectual and developmental disabilities. LiftEd will be integrated into CentralReach’s Autism and IDD Care Platform for Special Education, and LiftEd’s founders will join CentralReach in strategic roles within its special education software division.

AffiniPay, the parent company of LawPay, announced it will acquire legal practice management software company MyCase from funds advised by Apax. TA Associates supported the transaction with additional investment capital and will remain the majority owner of the combined company, while Apax funds and certain MyCase employees will become minority investors.

Zywave, an insurtech platform backed by Clearlake Capital Group and Aurora Capital Partners, has acquired Strategic Insurance Software (SIS), a Columbus, Ohio-based provider of web-based agency management system and CRM solutions for P&C insurance agencies. The acquisition adds SIS’s Partner Platform, strengthening Zywave’s commercial lines capabilities and expanding its end-to-end digital insurance agency platform. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Unison acquired Plan4 Healthcare (Plan4), a provider of planning, performance, and budget tracking solutions for the Veterans Health Administration, to expand Unison’s planning, budgeting, and forecasting capabilities. Plan4’s SaaS product 4Cast will be integrated into Unison’s broader PBF solution, with Plan4 continuing under the leadership of founder Brian Cannavan.

ToolsGroup acquired Onera, a provider of real-time inventory availability and omnichannel fulfillment optimization software for retailers. The deal expands ToolsGroup’s retail and supply chain planning suite from planning into execution by adding Onera’s inventory visibility and fulfillment capabilities.

Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR) acquired Gen3D, a University of Bath spinout focused on implicit geometry and generative design tools for additive manufacturing. Gen3D’s technology will be integrated into Altair Inspire to enhance simulation-driven design and manufacturability for complex 3D-printed components.

CaseWorthy, Inc., backed by Symphony Technology Group (STG), made a majority investment in Accessible Solutions, Inc., an aging services software provider known for its ServTracker product. The partnership includes additional investment to enhance Accessible Solutions’ software capabilities and expand the combined offering for multi-program social service and governmental agencies.

J.D. Power announced it has acquired the finance and insurance (F&I) menu and reporting software business of Tail Light. The acquired business includes the Tail Light Showcase solution and related analytics/reporting tools used by automotive dealerships and insurance providers to streamline financing and service contract configuration and reporting. The technology will be integrated into J.D. Power’s Dealership Technologies division, building on its prior Darwin Automotive acquisition.

Tyler Technologies, Inc. has acquired Quatred, a systems integrator and solution provider focused on advanced touchless technologies including barcoding. The deal expands Tyler’s ability to offer a single barcoding solution across Tyler platforms by integrating Quatred’s QUICK foundation into additional Tyler ERP and enterprise asset maintenance offerings. Quatred, based in Center Barnstead, New Hampshire, will have its employees join Tyler as full-time employees.

Envase, a cloud-based transportation management system (TMS) software provider for the intermodal supply chain, acquired GeoStamp, a developer of drayage-focused GPS tracking and analytics software. The combination is intended to enhance visibility into truck/asset performance at ports and between ports and customers, while improving analytics and automating processes such as billing for drayage operators.

Beeline received a majority investment from funds managed by Stone Point Capital to accelerate innovation and growth of its external workforce and vendor management system (VMS) technology platform. Existing investor New Mountain Capital will remain a minority investor and retain board representation.

ShipHawk announced the acquisition of Acuity Global and its warehouse management system (WMS) solution, SuiteWM. The product will be rebranded as ShipHawk WMS, expanding ShipHawk’s warehouse and fulfillment software capabilities for scaling companies. As part of the deal, Acuity Global CEO and founder Ron Riggin joined ShipHawk as CTO.

HST Pathways announced the acquisition of Simplify ASC, an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) software company offering revenue cycle management and other ASC management tools. The combination is intended to expand HST Pathways’ end-to-end ASC technology platform and drive further innovation for ASC operators.

LeadsOnline, LLC completed its acquisition of Business Watch International, Inc. (BWI) to expand and enrich its data, technology, and intelligence tools used by law enforcement. The combined capabilities are intended to enhance investigative tools and broaden coverage across the United States and Canada, with separate U.S. and Canadian businesses maintained to comply with local laws. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Resurgens Technology Partners made a platform investment in i-Sight, a provider of investigative case management software for HR, compliance, and corporate security functions. The transaction terms were not disclosed, and i-Sight announced David McNeill as its new CEO as part of the investment.

Tenstreet announced the acquisitions of Vnomics, a fuel optimization solution, and True Load Time (TLT), a load-time management technology, at its 2022 User Conference. The deals are intended to expand Tenstreet’s retention and engagement services for fleets by reducing excessive fuel consumption and driver detention delays, improving driver satisfaction and profitability for carriers.

Paradigm, a provider of legal software, announced the acquisition of LollyLaw, a cloud-based practice and case management platform built for immigration law firms. LollyLaw co-founders John Levesque and Todd Levesque will join Paradigm as Co-General Managers of LollyLaw, expanding Paradigm’s legal software platform offerings for immigration attorneys.

Kidd & Company and Firmament exited their investment in Logistyx Technologies through a sale to E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. for $185 million. Logistyx’s multi-carrier parcel shipping software is expected to bolster E2open’s cloud-based supply chain management platform and expand its e-commerce shipment management and carrier network capabilities.

Validity announced it is acquiring MailCharts, a data-driven campaign planning and brand intelligence platform for ecommerce email marketing teams. The acquisition adds MailCharts to Validity’s product portfolio and will also integrate MailCharts capabilities into Validity’s Everest email success platform to enhance competitive insights and campaign optimization for marketers.

PDFTron Systems Inc. has acquired iText Group NV, an open-source and commercial PDF technology provider, to add scale and complementary server-side document processing capabilities. The deal strengthens PDFTron’s document processing platform for developers and follows a prior strategic growth investment in PDFTron by Thoma Bravo (with continued partnership from Silversmith Capital Partners).

EdgeCo Holdings LP closed its acquisition of VMS Hub, an NSCC trading workflow automation and mutual fund processing software, from Financeware (parent of Vertical Management Systems). The deal expands EdgeCo’s Trust and Retirement Services technology offerings, and the employees supporting VMS Hub transitioned to EdgeCo.

Dealer Services Network (DSN) announced a recapitalization in partnership with Frontenac, a Chicago-based private equity firm; financial terms were not disclosed. DSN provides a technology-enabled platform (including its proprietary DealTracker) that automates title, registration, and compliance workflows for automotive dealers, fleet operators, consumers, and government agencies. The partnership is intended to accelerate DSN’s expansion across the United States and support growth initiatives, including potential acquisitions.

Harris, through one of its subsidiaries, acquired Groupe PG (PG SCF), a provider of integrated management software for the forest and pulp and paper industries, as well as recycling facilities and quarries/sand pits. Groupe PG is well-established in Québec and also operates in Ontario, Maine, and Finland. The deal expands Harris’s vertical market software portfolio within forestry-related industries.

Andavi Solutions LLC has completed the acquisition of Digitalrep, a provider of retail pricing and category management solutions for beverage alcohol and broader CPG markets. The deal adds Digitalrep’s pricing portal and category management platform (including PricingGateway.com and Planomart) to Andavi’s software and data analytics suite, expanding capabilities and customer reach. Endeavour Capital supported Andavi on the transaction, with Madison Park Group serving as Andavi’s exclusive financial advisor.

ESHA Research, a provider of nutrition analysis and regulatory-compliant labeling software and services for the food and supplement manufacturing industry, has been acquired by The Riverside Company. The investment is intended to accelerate ESHA’s growth, expand its product suite, and support new product development while ESHA continues operating under the same name and leadership in Salem, Oregon.

HC3, a data-driven customer communications technology company, acquired Jonesboro, Arkansas-based AutoMail and DOC (Document Output Center) to expand its statement and critical communications automation services for financial institutions and other regulated industries. The deal closed March 1, 2022, with HC3 assuming all of AutoMail’s contracted operations, expanding HC3’s client base and growing its software team and product offerings.

TradePending, backed by The Capstreet Group, acquired AutoAPR, a provider of website engagement and lead-generation tools for auto dealers. The acquisition expands TradePending’s automotive dealership software offerings; financial terms were not disclosed. AutoAPR’s founders and employees will join the TradePending team.

SchoolStatus acquired TeachBoost, a privately held education software company focused on educator observations, evaluations, and coaching. The deal expands SchoolStatus’ K-12 communications and operations ecosystem by adding TeachBoost’s cloud-based platforms (TeachBoost Pro and TeachBoost Coach) to support teacher development, coaching, and data-driven decision-making.

MoxiWorks, a real estate technology platform, announced it has acquired ActivePipe, an AI-enabled lead nurturing and marketing automation platform for real estate professionals. ActivePipe, founded and headquartered in Australia, will be integrated into MoxiWorks’ MoxiCloud suite to expand its CRM, marketing, and back-office offerings. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Fellers, together with Interwest, acquired DigiCut, LLC, a Tulsa-based provider of film cutting software and template libraries for the automotive industry. DigiCut’s software supports cutting paint protection and window film for vehicle installation, and the acquisition is intended to expand efficiency and value for Fellers’ automotive film customer base.

Paradigm, a provider of legal practice management and payments software, announced it has acquired TrustBooks, a cloud-based accounting software built specifically for law firms. The deal adds legal trust accounting capabilities to Paradigm’s software suite alongside products such as PracticePanther, Bill4Time, MerusCase, and its payments solution powered by Headnote. TrustBooks co-founders Tom Boyle and Chad Todd will join Paradigm as co-general managers of TrustBooks.

RFPIO has completed the acquisition of InHub, an RFx management software provider focused on the investment community. InHub will join RFP360, RFPIO’s request management business division, to expand RFPIO’s capabilities in request management technology for financial services, investment and consulting teams.

JAGGAER announced the acquisition of DocSkiff Inc., an AI-powered contract analysis platform. DocSkiff will be integrated into the JAGGAER ONE platform and renamed JAGGAER Contracts AI to enhance JAGGAER’s contract lifecycle management capabilities with AI/ML-driven contract extraction, review, and analytics.

BigHand Ltd., a portfolio company of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, acquired Iridium Technology from Polaris Growth Fund for undisclosed terms. The acquisition adds Iridium’s legal business intelligence and analytics capabilities to BigHand’s legal technology software platform and expands BigHand’s presence in North America.

Simpli.fi acquired CoreMedia Systems, a performance media management, analytics, and attribution software provider used by marketing and media agencies and brands. The combination deepens integration to better automate planning, buying, and analysis across linear TV, connected TV (CTV), and other programmatic advertising channels, enhancing Simpli.fi’s end-to-end agency workflow offering.

Marlin Equity Partners completed a significant growth investment in Reputation.com, Inc. (Reputation), a provider of Reputation Experience Management (RXM) and customer feedback platform technology. The investment is intended to support Reputation’s continued expansion and accelerate growth organically and through M&A. Financial terms were not disclosed.

TriNetX announced it has acquired Advera Health Analytics, a provider of pharmacovigilance software, analytics, and drug-safety data. The deal brings Advera’s Evidex pharmacovigilance platform into TriNetX’s real-world data network to help life sciences clients detect, manage, and validate drug safety signals in real time.

Mitratech, a provider of legal and compliance software, has acquired Quovant, a spend management and legal bill review solution with advanced analytics and AI categorization capabilities. The acquisition adds Quovant’s spend analytics, eBilling, and invoice review technology and services to the Mitratech suite, expanding spend visibility and compliance capabilities for customers.

CFM announced it has received a strategic investment from OceanSound Partners, a private equity firm focused on technology and technology-enabled services. CFM will continue to operate under its existing management team led by CEO John W. Smith as it pursues continued product innovation, partnerships, and potential acquisitions.

Marlin Equity Partners completed a significant growth investment in CE Broker, Inc., a provider of continuing education management and license verification compliance software for the healthcare sector. CE Broker’s platforms include CE Broker for CE compliance tracking and EverCheck for license verification compliance for health systems and licensed professionals. Financial terms were not disclosed.

MadCap Software, Inc. announced a significant, majority-growth investment from Battery Ventures. The funding will support expansion of MadCap’s content authoring and publishing software suite, services, and global presence to meet rising demand from technical writers and instructional designers.

Loftware, a Riverside Partners portfolio company, has acquired PRISYM ID, a provider of regulated content and label management solutions focused on clinical trials, medical device, and pharmaceutical labeling. The deal expands Loftware’s end-to-end cloud-based labeling platform by adding advanced clinical trial labeling and regulated content management capabilities, strengthening its offering for life sciences and medical device customers.