Private Equity stories - Page 2

A survey reveals private equity sponsors and CFOs clash on exit readiness timing, risking up to three turns loss in company valuation during sales.

Accel-KKR invests in LeanDNA to expand its AI-driven APEX platform, enhancing supply chain planning and inventory management for global manufacturers.

Allvue launches enhanced AI tools including Andi Document Extraction and Loan Hunter integration to boost efficiency in private investment workflows.

Adactin appoints Avinash Peter as CFO to lead finance operations and support its expansion across the Asia Pacific technology services sector.

Trustmarque and Ultima are merging to form a UK IT giant with GBP £1bn revenue, combining expertise in cloud, cybersecurity, and digital innovation.

Rydoo leads Gartner's 2025 expense management report with a 95% user recommendation, thanks to its AI-powered software used by over 1 million customers globally.

Canada's merger and acquisition activity rises 6.6%, reaching 'Sprout' status, as US M&A slows amid cautious investor sentiment and trade tensions impact cross-border deals.

Evergreen has acquired South Australian MSP Blackbird IT, expanding its reach across Australia and New Zealand to boost growth in the managed IT sector.

Adeptia appoints Christopher Monterio as CFO to lead financial strategy and growth amid rising demand for its advanced data automation platform.

JMAN Group appoints Kaushik Perinkulam Ravi as Chief of Staff to CTO, enhancing its data and AI capabilities for private equity clients globally.

Dayforce boosts its Partner Network with new alliances and programmes to enhance service delivery, innovation, and community outreach for faster customer value.

AI Strata alliance of ActiumAI and Michael Teys aims to automate Australia's strata management, improving speed, cost, and transparency for owners and managers.

Sonny Thadani returns as New York office lead at Accordion, boosting senior leadership to drive growth and talent in its largest and most critical client hub.

ECI Partners has exited CSL with a 3.5x return, moving the firm into its first continuation fund to back ongoing growth in IoT connectivity.

Evolve Business Group appoints Will Clowes as Chief Revenue Officer to drive expansion and enhance sales, marketing, and operational growth across its global operations.

Forrester forecasts major agency mergers, job cuts of 15%, and growth in creator-led marketing by 2026 amid automation and industry shifts.

AI adoption is forecast to widen the gender skills gap in the UK’s GBP £1 trillion tech sector, raising concerns over equality in emerging industries.

Digital.ai appoints Randall Robinson as CFO to lead finance efforts and support growth in AI-driven software development for its global enterprise clients.

Libertas launches as a leading independent SAP partner in Australia and New Zealand, offering end-to-end services amid growing S/4HANA migration demand.

Simworx, a West Midlands firm, secures GBP £134m in exports, boosting jobs with cutting-edge indoor theme park technology worldwide.