Investment Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2025-09-10 |
| Target | Klarna |
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Sellers(s) |
HarbourVest Partners
Permira Silver Lake |
| Deal Type | IPO |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1978 |
| PE ASSETS | 147.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
HarbourVest Partners, LLC is an investment firm that makes investments in new private equity partnerships, acquires secondary interests, and makes direct investments in operating companies. HarbourVest's largest investment area is investments in private equity funds, comprising of approximately 2/3 of HarbourVest's assets. HarbourVest's direct investment group looks for investments in growth oriented businesses at a variety of stages. The Group generally targets co-investments of $5 to $100 million, growth capital financings of $5 to $40 million, or mezzanine commitments of $5 to $20 million. Sectors of interest include software, hardware, data communications, telecommunications, and financial services. HarbourVest was formed in 1997 to assume the business of Hancock Venture Partners which was formed in 1982. HarbourVest Partners is based in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, and Hong Kong.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 150 of 150 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 19 of 19 |
| Type: IPO M&A Deals | 32 of 32 |
| Country: Sweden M&A | 3 of 3 |
| Year: 2025 M&A | 4 of 4 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-08 |
Aspen
Hamilton, Bermuda Aspen is a provider of reinsurance and insurance coverage to clients in various domestic and global markets through wholly-owned subsidiaries and offices in Australia, Bermuda, Canada, Ireland, Singapore, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Aspen was founded in 2002 and is based in Hamilton, Bermuda. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1985 |
| PE ASSETS | 80.0B EUR |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Permira is a mega-sized private equity firm that targets large company investments around the world. Permira invests to support acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, take-privates, turnarounds, and growth buyouts. Areas of interest include healthcare, financial services, chemicals, consumer products and services, industrial products and services, technology, media, and telecom. Permira will consider opportunities in Europe, Asia, and North America. Permira was formed in 1985 and has offices in Menlo Park, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, London, Hong Kong, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Stockholm, Tokyo, Guernsey and New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 96 of 97 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 6 of 6 |
| Type: IPO M&A Deals | 24 of 24 |
| Country: Sweden M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Year: 2025 M&A | 3 of 4 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-27 |
PharmaCord
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States PharmaCord is a pharma services company that serves as a commercialization partner for life sciences organizations to enhance the patient experience. The company's comprehensive solutions support the patient journey for specialty medications through a range of services that raise awareness, facilitate access to treatment, improve affordability, and promote therapy adherence. PharmaCord is based in Jeffersonville, Indiana. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-25 |
Topcast
Hong Kong, China Topcast connects suppliers with customers in all segments of aviation including airlines, Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) service providers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Topcast operates as an extension of the suppliers offering not only aftermarket support, but also the development of new businesses for its principals. The company also provides technical support and maintenance services and distribution of industrial cables and wires. Topcast was founded in 1991 and is based in Hong Kong, China. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 |
| PE ASSETS | 104.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Silver Lake is a mega-sized private equity firm focused on a broad range of growth investments in and acquisitions of technology companies. Silver Lake is subdivided into several investing groups including Silver Lake Partners, Silver Lake Sumeru, Silver Lake Waterman, Silver Lake Alpine, and Silver Lake Kraftwerk. Silver Lake Partners pursues large-scale private investments in companies within the technology, tech-enabled and related growth industries. Silver Lake Sumeru invests in middle market technology companies with established business models and attractive growth prospects where there is an opportunity to create value through operational transformation. Silver Lake Waterman provides growth capital to later-stage companies in the technology and technology-enabled industries, offering flexible solutions to finance expansion and acquisitions. Silver Lake Alpine is Silver Lake's debt and credit investing arm. Silver Lake Kraftwerk provides growth capital to technology and tech-enabled businesses driving efficiency across the operations, energy, and resources industries. Silver Lake Partners was formed in 1999 is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 66 of 66 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 9 of 9 |
| Type: IPO M&A Deals | 24 of 24 |
| Country: Sweden M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Year: 2025 M&A | 2 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-09 |
Caris Life Sciences
Irving, Texas, United States Caris Life Sciences is a biosciences company focused on developing and delivering innovative molecular diagnostic, prognostic and theranostic services. As an innovative biotechnology company, Caris is actively working to fulfill the promise of precision medicine through transformative platforms to help patients with cancer and other complex diseases. Caris Life Sciences was founded in 2008 and is based in Irving, Texas. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-29 |
Electronic Arts
Redwood City, California, United States Electronic Arts is a producer of video games. Electronic Arts develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers. Electronic Arts was founded in 1982 and is based in Redwood City, California. |
Buy | $55.0B |
