Acquisition stories

Workday expands its workplace AI and enterprise knowledge capabilities by acquiring Sana and agreeing to buy Pipedream with 3,000+ third-party connectors.

IDHL has acquired Vervaunt, adding over 70 experts and investing GBP £1.5 million in AI to boost eCommerce and digital marketing capabilities.

UK digital consultancy Waracle expands into Europe with the acquisition of Sofia-based HackSoft, boosting its workforce to 265 and enhancing tech expertise.

We turned down a US$5 million acquisition for our pre-revenue start-up, choosing global scale and long-term value over an early exit offer.

Software Combined broadens its European presence with WCC Group acquisition, marking its 13th global deal since 2020 and third in the region this year.

Liveware Group has acquired Sydney’s 4mation Technologies, enhancing its AI and consulting services with a broader global delivery network.

Redsquid acquires UK cybersecurity firm Cyberseer, enhancing 24/7 threat detection with proprietary automation and expanding its managed services portfolio.

Andiron Group and Lucrum Ventures launch an Investor Impact Accelerator to prepare Australian startups for funding rounds, growth and exit strategies.

Tinybeans will acquire US-based Qeepsake in an all-share deal worth USD $2.7m, doubling paid subscribers and boosting 2025 revenues by 85%.

Showpad and Bigtincan have merged under new CEO Apratim Purakayastha to lead growth in AI-powered sales enablement across 50 countries.

Qualtrics appoints Raen Lim as Managing Director for Asia Pacific and Japan to drive growth and AI adoption across the region's diverse markets.

Sidetrade expands into Asia-Pacific by acquiring Australia’s ezyCollect for EUR €37 million, targeting SMBs with AI-powered Order-to-Cash solutions.

US AI firm Topsort enters UK via Phuzion Media acquisition, appointing Stefano Biondi as General Manager to boost local retail media presence.

Blackpearl Group has raised NZD $15.1m in an oversubscribed placement ahead of its planned dual listing on the ASX next month, signalling strong investor confidence.

Ekco expands its UK footprint by acquiring Solsoft, a Bristol-based MSP, to enhance services for SMEs across multiple industries and grow its workforce.

RUSH has acquired Pixel Fusion, boosting its managed services and expanding into education, energy and GLAM sectors with stronger recurring revenue growth.

Pine Services Group has acquired Ireland’s DB Computer Solutions, marking its first move outside the US and expanding its global ERP software presence.

IG Group is set to acquire Independent Reserve, an Australian crypto exchange, for AUD $178m, boosting its presence in Asia Pacific's growing crypto market.

Acuity Knowledge Partners will acquire Ascent to enhance its AI and tech services in Europe, expanding into new sectors by September 2025.

F5 will acquire CalypsoAI for USD $180 million to enhance AI security, integrating its platform to protect enterprises from emerging AI threats.