M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2025-09-18 |
| Target | Ascent |
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Buyer(s) | Acuity Knowledge Partners |
| Sellers(s) | Horizon Capital UK |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Advisor(s) | Canaccord Genuity (Financial) |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2002 |
| Sector | Business Services |
| Employees | 6,000 |
Acuity Knowledge Partners is a provider of high-value research, analytics, and business intelligence to the financial services sector. It Partners supports over 300+ financial institutions and consulting companies through a team of over 2,500+ subject matter experts who work as an extension of the clients’ teams based out of various global delivery centers. Acuity Knowledge Partners was founded in 2002 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 3 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 3 of 3 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Year: 2025 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-01 |
PPA
Darmstadt, Germany PPA is a technology-enabled service provider to financial institutions in Germany and Switzerland, providing services focused on bespoke structuring of global financial and ESG data for commercial lending and ESG analysis. PPA is based in Darmstadt, Germany. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 |
| PE ASSETS | 800M GBP |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Horizon Capital UK is a private equity firm that targets investments in middle-market companies valued up to £100 million. The Firm has a preference for UK-headquartered businesses and will consider opportunities in the technology services, software, data/analytics, and business services sectors. Prospective transaction situations include buyouts with potential for consolidation. Horizon Capital UK was formed in 1999 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 29 of 30 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 8 of 9 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 12 of 13 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 26 of 27 |
| Year: 2025 M&A | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-23 |
ERA Group
Kent, United Kingdom ERA Group is a global cost‑optimisation and supply‑chain consulting firm that helps organisations unlock savings through data‑driven insights and category expertise. ERA Group was founded in 1992 and is based in Kent, United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-08 |
Ground Control
Churcham, United Kingdom Ground Control is a provider of both IP and serial-based data backhaul solutions via GPRS/3G, wireless and satellite networks for SCADA/telemetry applications. The Company provides solutions to the renewables, water, oil, gas, and electricity markets. Ground Control was formed in 2004 and is based in Churcham, United Kingdom. |
Sell | - |
