Qatar Investment Authority in talks to acquire $1 billion stake in Reliance Retail

Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund, is currently in talks to acquire a stake worth $1 billion in India’s Reliance Retail, the retail venture of Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries. The potential investment comes ahead of Reliance Retail’s plans for an initial public offering (IPO). A spokesperson from Reliance Industries stated that the company … Read more

H.I.G. Capital to Acquire RBmedia from KKR

H.I.G. Capital, a leading global investment firm, has announced its affiliate’s acquisition of RBmedia from KKR. RBmedia is the world’s leading audiobook publisher with a powerful digital distribution network that serves millions of listeners worldwide. This acquisition represents a significant milestone for RBmedia and marks the next phase of its growth and development. Since KKR’s … Read more

Haveli Investments Acquires Certinia

Haveli Investments, a technology-focused private equity firm, has announced the acquisition of Certinia, formerly known as FinancialForce, from Advent International and Technology Crossover Ventures. The acquisition will be funded by Haveli Investments Software Fund I L.P., with participation from General Atlantic. Salesforce will continue to be a shareholder in Certinia. Certinia offers a Services-as-a-Business platform … Read more

The Vertex Companies Acquires Breakwater Forensics, LLC

The Vertex Companies, LLC (Vertex), a leading multidisciplinary AEC company providing forensics, engineering, construction project advisory, and environmental consulting, has completed the acquisition of Breakwater Forensics, LLC (Breakwater), a reputable expert witness and business consulting firm. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone for Vertex as it expands its technical expertise and extends its forensic … Read more

Global Investment Firm Carlyle Acquires Evolution Funding, UK’s Leading Auto Finance Platform

Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) has made a significant move in the automotive finance sector by acquiring Evolution Funding, the UK’s largest used auto finance platform. The acquisition marks a strategic step for Carlyle as it expands its portfolio of technology-led companies and strengthens its position in the dynamic auto finance market. The deal … Read more

InVentry Expands its Smart Workplace Solutions through Acquisition of Hipla Technologies

InVentry, a leading UK-based provider of innovative technology solutions, has announced the acquisition of Hipla Technologies, a Singapore-based smart workplace management solutions provider. This strategic move is part of InVentry’s global expansion plan and aims to support the company’s growth strategy in both Singapore and India. The acquisition will bolster InVentry’s product portfolio, positioning the … Read more

IMC Completed Acquisition of Altas Technologies

IMC, a global market maker based in Amsterdam, Chicago, and Sydney, has recently completed the acquisition of Altas Technologies, a technology and data-driven trading firm based in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The financial details of the deal have not been disclosed. The acquisition is expected to enable IMC to expand its capabilities into new markets and asset … Read more

Thales Expands Cybersecurity Business with $3.6 Billion Acquisition of Imperva

Thales, a leading cybersecurity company, has announced its acquisition of Imperva for $3.6 billion. With this strategic move, Thales aims to bolster its data security capabilities and enter the lucrative application security market. The acquisition will further solidify Thales’ position in the cybersecurity sector, generating over €2.4 billion in revenues for its total cybersecurity business. … Read more