Private Equity stories - Page 1
MSP sector faces consolidation surge with CGT changes
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hyperscale
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servicenow
The Managed Service Provider sector is facing an M&A surge, driven by tax changes and private equity strategies, raising concerns about integration challenges.
Marketing budgets rise in 2024, AI drives strategic growth
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fintech
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iot
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digital advertising
A survey by 10Fold reveals 65% of marketing leaders in the US, Canada, and Europe anticipate larger budgets in 2024, despite fewer KPI pressures.
CVC & CD&R finalise investment in Epicor software firm
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CVC and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice have completed their investment in Epicor, enhancing its enterprise software capabilities and governance structure.
Ben Sekhon named regional VP for OutSystems UK & Ireland
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low-code
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ai
Ben Sekhon has been appointed Regional Vice President for the UK and Ireland at OutSystems, focusing on AI-driven strategic growth in the region.
TTC Group appoints Roy Hastings as new Chief Financial Officer
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m&a
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nhs
TTC Group has appointed Roy Hastings as CFO to drive expansion into regulated training markets following strategic acquisitions including Miad Healthcare.
Open ECX expands team as business grows across sectors
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saas
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physical security
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erp
Open ECX expands into new sectors, creating multiple roles as it seeks to enhance services for its growing clientele across various industries.
Mark Humphries appointed Chair to boost Bluprintx growth
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digital transformation
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martech
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cdp
Bluprintx has appointed Mark Humphries as Chair, aiming to boost its global growth following the recent acquisition of ITG Commerce.
Rithum strengthens leadership with key new appointments
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samsung
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cfo
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customer service
Rithum has appointed Suzin Wold as Chief Marketing Officer and Mike Vantusko as Chief Financial Officer to strengthen its leadership team.
Affinda raises USD $10 million to expand AI team & global reach
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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edge ai
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government
Affinda Group secures USD $10 million in latest funding round, raising total to USD $22.9 million over 18 months, and now valued at USD $120 million.
Tim Yost joins BlueVoyant as new Chief Financial Officer
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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cybersecurity
BlueVoyant appoints Tim Yost as CFO. Yost’s extensive financial leadership aims to lead the company’s next growth phase, focusing on global expansion and innovation.
DTCP strengthens Digital Infrastructure team with new advisors
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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public cloud
DTCP enhances its Digital Infrastructure team by appointing veterans Oliver Menzel and Jean-Francois Berche as Senior Advisors, boosting its data centre and cloud capabilities.
Pathzero number one in global carbon emissions data
Thu, 30th May 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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data collection
Australian start-up Pathzero has become the world’s largest private markets carbon emissions data network, covering USD $3.5 trillion in assets.
Scaleup Mediafund boosts Hawkes Brewing with new investment
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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advertising
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investment
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ooh!media
Scaleup Mediafund, Australia's only media-for-equity fund, commits AUD $15 million in ads to boost Hawkes Brewing and Bare Funeral Group in a new funding round.
43% of organisations struggle with cybersecurity compliance
Wed, 15th May 2024
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Navigating the complexities of cybersecurity laws, 44% of firms struggle with compliance, reveals Infosecurity Europe. Experts set to address solutions at 2024 meet.
Endava introduces Agentic AI accelerator for regulated sectors
Wed, 1st May 2024
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digital transformation
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rpa
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llms
Endava's new Agentic AI Industry Accelerator, Morpheus, aims to bring transparency and greater control to AI use in tightly regulated sectors.
Mnaara.com launches as world's first fintech for Shariah-conscious investors
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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fintech
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investment
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islamic state
London-based fintech, Mnaara, provides the world's first platform in accordance with specialised finance principles, granting direct access to global private equity funds.
How blending ICT environments can elevate or impede your financial services merger
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Being strategic about the way you consolidate and integrate your respective tech stacks is critical.
Partners in Performance names two new ANZ Directors
Wed, 24th Apr 2024
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healthtech
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transport
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universities
Australia's leading consultancy firm, Partners in Performance, welcomes new ANZ Directors, Ben Thompson and Jane Algie, bolstering their global leadership team and fuelling future growth and innovation.
INSHUR announces Clayton Carol as its first CFO
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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fintech
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cfo
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leadership
After a year of significant growth, global embedded insurance provider INSHUR has appointed Clayton Carol, former VP of Finance at Better, as its first CFO.
IWD 2024: Advancing women in private equity could have dramatic global impact
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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fintech
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dei
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gender diversity
Boosting female representation in private equity's decision-making roles could trigger a major global economic shift, as gender diversity in firms has been linked to improved performance and innovation.