Operating Company Business Services

The Futurum Group

Austin, Texas, United States

Family of tech analysts and research/media/advisory companies providing technology market intelligence, research, and analyst insight for the C-suite.

Focus Areas
Technology advisory, Market research & analyst intelligence, Tech media & publishing

Tracked deals

9

9 tracked deals across 2022-2026.

Recent pace

1

1 tracked deal announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Buyout

9 buyout

The Futurum Group Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 4 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 4 years for The Futurum Group. 1 2022 6 2023 1 2024 ~1 est. 1 2026
Actual Full-year estimate

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • Futurum Group to Acquire Aptiviti (Parent of Enterprise Technology Research, ETR)
    May 27, 2026
    Buyer
    Futurum Group
    Target
    Aptiviti, Inc., Enterprise Technology Research (ETR)
    Industry
    IT Services
    Location
    Texas, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Futurum Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Aptiviti, Inc., the parent company of Enterprise Technology Research (ETR). The deal is intended to integrate ETR’s predictive technology spending data engine (TSIS) into the Futurum Intelligence Platform to expand real-time, institutional-grade tech market intelligence for enterprises and investors.

  • The Futurum Group Acquires Techstrong Group
    April 17, 2024
    Buyer
    The Futurum Group
    Target
    Techstrong Group
    Industry
    Media & Entertainment
    Location
    Florida, United States
    Type
    Buyout

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

  • The Futurum Group Acquires Gestalt IT (Tech Field Day)
    December 14, 2023
    Buyer
    The Futurum Group
    Target
    Gestalt IT (Tech Field Day)
    Seller
    Stephen Foskett
    Industry
    Media & Entertainment
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    The Futurum Group has acquired Gestalt IT, the publisher behind Tech Field Day, to combine its analyst research and demand-generation capabilities with Gestalt IT’s practitioner-focused events and content. The acquisition will expand Tech Field Day’s delegate network and broaden coverage across cloud, DevOps, AI, data, and cybersecurity while connecting participants to Futurum’s client pipeline.

  • The Futurum Group Acquires LuccaZara
    December 4, 2023
    Buyer
    The Futurum Group
    Target
    LuccaZara
    Industry
    Marketing & Advertising
    Location
    California, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    The Futurum Group, a global tech advisory, research, intelligence, and media firm based in Austin, Texas, has acquired LuccaZara, a San Jose–based tech marketing and content production agency founded by Lisa Martin. The acquisition expands Futurum's media and content capabilities—LuccaZara's founder will join Futurum to produce and host event and onsite shows as Futurum scales its B2B research-led content platform.

  • The Futurum Group Acquires Business Podcast Network
    October 30, 2023
    Buyer
    The Futurum Group
    Target
    Business Podcast Network
    Industry
    Media & Entertainment
    Location
    California, United States
    Type
    Buyout

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

  • The Futurum Group Acquires Visible Impact
    May 24, 2023
    Buyer
    The Futurum Group
    Target
    Visible Impact
    Industry
    Marketing & Advertising
    Location
    Texas, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    The Futurum Group has acquired Austin-based B2B marketing services firm Visible Impact. The acquisition brings messaging, content, and sales enablement capabilities into The Futurum Group to support its go-to-market offerings and power its Futurum.AI-Demand tool.

  • The Futurum Group Acquires Dash Network
    January 10, 2023
    Buyer
    The Futurum Group
    Target
    Dash Network
    Industry
    Media & Entertainment
    Location
    Colorado, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    The Futurum Group has acquired a majority interest in Dash Network, an integrated B2B research, media, and advisory firm focused on SaaS, AI, and customer experience (CX). Dash Network will operate as an operating unit within The Futurum Group, expanding Futurum’s research, media, and advisory capabilities in CX and related technology markets.

  • The Futurum Group Acquires Evaluator Group
    January 5, 2023
    Buyer
    The Futurum Group
    Target
    Evaluator Group
    Industry
    Professional Services
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

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

  • Futurum Research Acquires Wainhouse Research
    August 25, 2022
    Buyer
    Futurum Research (The Futurum Group)
    Target
    Wainhouse Research
    Seller
    Marc Beattie
    Industry
    Consulting
    Location
    Massachusetts, United States
    Type
    Buyout

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

Related Acquisition Pages

Media & Entertainment Buyers & Acquisitions 4 tracked deals by The Futurum Group. Marketing & Advertising Buyers & Acquisitions 2 tracked deals by The Futurum Group. Consulting Buyers & Acquisitions 1 tracked deal by The Futurum Group. IT Services Buyers & Acquisitions 1 tracked deal by The Futurum Group. Acquisitions in California 2 tracked deals by The Futurum Group. Acquisitions in Texas 2 tracked deals by The Futurum Group. Acquisitions in Colorado 1 tracked deal by The Futurum Group. Acquisitions in Florida 1 tracked deal by The Futurum Group.

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