Private Equity stories - Page 2
Investment bank predicts 2024’s most influential climate tech trends
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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iot
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power / energy
Following a drop in funding, 2024 sees a predicted resurgence in climate tech trends, with clean energy, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, and alternative proteins earmarked for significant investment growth.
Former British Gas MD Ian Peters named Chairman of Sagacity
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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london
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housing
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management
Former British Gas MD, Ian Peters, appointed as Chairman of London-based data consultancy Sagacity, ahead of a predicted period of substantial growth in 2024.
Should VMware customers be considering Plan B?
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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application security
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it automation
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partner programmes
Uncertainty clouds VMware's future following its £61bn acquisition by Broadcom, forcing many clients to contemplate alternate measures amidst concerns of staff layoffs and price hikes.
Patrick Dennis named as new CEO of machine identity firm Venafi
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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quantum computing
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ai
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oracle
Patrick Dennis has been appointed as the new CEO of machine identity management pioneers, Venafi, following the company's 150% YoY SaaS business growth. Dennis will steer Venafi's course in the AI and quantum computing era.
Global M&A hits low in Q4 2023 amid economic challenges
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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asia pacific
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m&a
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inflation
M&A activity in Q4-2023 witnessed a record low due to factors like inflation and geopolitical instability, making deal numbers slide 27% globally.
Glory Global Solutions to acquire cloud-based commerce firm Flooid
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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martech
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cx
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commerce systems
Glory Global Solutions confirms plans to acquire retail software provider Flooid, extending its commerce solutions portfolio.
Epicor appoints Joe Ayers as new Executive Vice President & CFO
Sat, 23rd Dec 2023
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data analytics
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big data
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bi
Epicor, a global industry-specific enterprise software firm, promotes Joe Ayers to Executive Vice President and CFO.
Michael Harrison to steer UK Sales for Accelerated Payments
Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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partner programmes
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hsbc
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london
Michael Harrison, having vast experience in global banks and tech firms, joins Accelerated Payments as UK Sales Director.
French startup ProvenRun secures £15m for cybersecurity expansion
Mon, 11th Dec 2023
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cybersecurity
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france
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funding
French startup ProvenRun secures £15m in Series A round to expand its cybersecurity capabilities, led by Tikehau Capital.
Titans of Tech - Darren Guccione of Keeper Security
Mon, 11th Dec 2023
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keeper security
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executive interview
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titans of tech
Meet Darren Guccione, the CEO and Co-Founder of Keeper Security, a market leader in mitigating credential-related data breaches and cyber threats.
Egress scoops Security Innovation of the Year at UK IT Industry Awards
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Egress wins Security Innovation of the Year at the UK IT Industry Awards for pioneering adaptive security for cloud email.
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Cybage Software welcomes Geoffrey Van Haeren to Advisory Board
Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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software
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global expansion
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digital marketing
Cybage Software Pvt. Ltd welcomes industry expert Geoffrey Van Haeren to its Advisory Board, adding to its expertise and innovation.
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Gavin Patterson joins Beamery as Lead Independent Director
Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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uc
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cybersecurity
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job moves
Gavin Patterson, former Salesforce President and CEO of BT, has been appointed as the new Lead Independent Director of AI platform Beamery.
OpenOcean reveals 13 new unicorns with 2023 Automation Market Map
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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it automation
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venture capital
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unicorns
New data shows private investment in enterprise automation firms has already exceeded 2022, as Europe continues to trail the US.
Dave Howden appointed CEO of Ambit AI, Succeeding Tim Warren
Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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uc
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computer science
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telco
Dave Howden appointed as CEO of computer software company Ambit AI, replacing outgoing CEO Tim Warren. Exciting next steps ahead for the company.
Australian firm Kismet acquires Media.com to combat fake news
Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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martech
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software development
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financial results
Kismet Group acquires Media.com to offer a platform combating misinformation and protecting users' reputation.
Permira becomes majority shareholder in CSI Group amid leadership shakeup
Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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data protection
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digital transformation
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public cloud
Permira becomes main stakeholder in tech firm CSI Group in major ownership shakeup, anticipating significant growth.
Adopt AI to unlock 1.3 million affordable dwellings: PointData
Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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data analytics
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ai
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housing
Analysis by PointData has identified 870,000 profitable new affordable homes and 425,000 new social housing dwellings across mainland Australia.
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Eric Morris Joins Tech-Driven Delivery Firm Deliver In Person
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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cx
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data analytics
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martech
Former CEO of Brand Collective and PAS Group, Eric Morris, joins delivery company Deliver In Person as advisory board member.
Stanley Capital Partners invests in Roboyo: Hyper-Automation
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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cleantech
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market research
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solar power
Stanley Capital Partners invests in tech company Roboyo, aiming to enhance the global leader in hyper-automation's growth.