Operating Company Business Services

Wavenet

West Midlands, United Kingdom

Wavenet has grown since 2000 to become a UK provider of unified communications, business telephony, and cyber security solutions, alongside managed IT and technology services.

Focus Areas
Unified Communications / VoIP, Business telephony / Cloud voice (hosted PBX), Managed IT services
Website
wavenet.co.uk

Tracked deals

6

6 tracked deals across 2020-2023.

Recent pace

0

0 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Addon

4 addon · 2 buyout

Wavenet Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 3 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 3 years for Wavenet. 3 2020 1 2021 2 2023

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • Wavenet Acquires Axial Systems Ltd
    June 27, 2023
    Buyer
    Wavenet
    Target
    Axial Systems Ltd
    Industry
    Cybersecurity
    Location
    Berkshire, United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    Wavenet has acquired Axial Systems Ltd, a Maidenhead-based network and security solutions provider that had entered administration. The deal expands Wavenet’s cybersecurity and network capabilities by integrating Axial’s technical team and services into Wavenet CyberGuard to strengthen service offerings for corporate, financial and public-sector clients.

  • Wavenet Acquires AdEPT Technology Group plc
    April 14, 2023
    Buyer
    Wavenet
    Target
    AdEPT Technology Group plc
    Industry
    IT Services
    Location
    England, United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    Wavenet announced on 14 April 2023 that it has taken AdEPT Technology Group plc private, acquiring the UK-based managed technology and communications provider. The acquisition brings together Wavenet's cybersecurity, telecoms and managed services capabilities with AdEPT's public sector and education-facing expertise to broaden service offerings and strengthen Wavenet's position as a leading UK MSP.

  • Wavenet Group (backed by Macquarie) Acquires Excell Group
    November 5, 2021
    Buyer
    Wavenet Limited, Macquarie Capital Principal Finance
    Target
    Excell Group
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    England, United Kingdom
    Type
    Addon

    Wavenet Limited, a Macquarie Capital Principal Finance-backed UK managed service provider, has acquired Excell Group for an undisclosed sum. The add-on strengthens Wavenet's cloud and workspace capabilities, increases its London/southern presence and adds Excell's business-centre infrastructure to Wavenet's portfolio.

  • Wavenet (backed by Beech Tree PE) Acquires Qubic Group Plc
    November 19, 2020
    Buyer
    Wavenet, Beech Tree Private Equity, Ares Management
    Target
    Qubic Group Plc
    Seller
    Joe Papa, Chris Papa
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
    Type
    Addon

    Wavenet, the Beech Tree Private Equity–backed unified communications and cloud provider, has acquired Qubic Group Plc, a Hertfordshire-based specialist in cloud, voice and data, in a multi-million pound add-on transaction. The deal, funded by Beech Tree Private Equity with support from Ares Management, strengthens Wavenet's UK cloud and voice capabilities and continues its buy-and-build strategy under Beech Tree's ownership.

  • Wavenet Acquires Portal Voice and Data Limited
    February 17, 2020
    Buyer
    Wavenet, Beech Tree Private Equity
    Target
    Portal Voice and Data Limited
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    Norfolk, United Kingdom
    Type
    Addon

    Beech Tree Private Equity-backed Wavenet has acquired Portal Voice and Data Limited, a Norfolk-based unified communications and telecoms specialist, in a multi-million pound deal. The acquisition is an add-on as part of Wavenet's buy-and-build strategy and will expand Wavenet's product and geographic reach while giving Portal customers access to Wavenet's TeamsLink and other cloud telephony services.

  • Wavenet Acquires VIA (Smart Hosted Solutions Limited)
    January 7, 2020
    Buyer
    Wavenet, Beech Tree Private Equity, Ares Management
    Target
    VIA (Smart Hosted Solutions Limited)
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    England, United Kingdom
    Type
    Addon

    Wavenet, a UK unified communications and managed services provider backed by Beech Tree Private Equity, has acquired VIA (Smart Hosted Solutions Limited), a Nottingham-based Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business specialist. The add‑on purchase strengthens Wavenet's Teams/Office 365 capabilities and expands the group's UC customer base and technical expertise as part of its buy‑and‑build strategy; financial terms were not disclosed.

Related Acquisition Pages

Telecommunications Buyers & Acquisitions 4 tracked deals by Wavenet. Cybersecurity Buyers & Acquisitions 1 tracked deal by Wavenet. IT Services Buyers & Acquisitions 1 tracked deal by Wavenet.

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