Secondary Buyout • Information Services

The Blackstone Group Acquires Enverus

On August 6, 2025, private equity firm The Blackstone Group acquired information services company Enverus from Hellman & Friedman

Acquisition Context
  • This is The Blackstone Group’s 5th transaction in the Information Services sector.
  • This is The Blackstone Group’s 226th transaction in the United States.
  • This is The Blackstone Group’s 36th transaction in Texas.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date August 6, 2025
Target Enverus
Sector Information Services
Buyer(s) The Blackstone Group
Sellers(s) Hellman & Friedman
Deal Type Secondary Buyout
Advisor(s) Citi
Morgan Stanley (Financial)
Kirkland & Ellis (Legal)

Target Company

Enverus

Austin, Texas, United States
Enverus is a data, software, and insights company focused on the energy industry. The Company’s products are used by engineers, executives, investors, and accountants to manage a variety of mission critical workflows in the energy world, including asset valuation, asset development, energy production, ESG compliance, strategic sourcing, and back-office automation. Enverus was founded in 1999 and is based in Austin, Texas.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

The Blackstone Group

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1987
PE ASSETS 394.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

The Blackstone Group is a global alternative investment management firm. The Firm's investment activities span real estate, secondary investments, hedge funds, credit, infrastructure, and private equity. Blackstone's private equity group targets opportunities globally including buyout acquisitions of established companies, development projects, growth equity financings, and industry consolidations. Sectors of interest include automotive, healthcare, chemicals, industrial, commercial property, lodging, communications, media/publishing, consumer & retail, packaging, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, energy, technology, entertainment, telecommunications, financial services, theme parks, food & beverage, and transportation. Blackstone's private equity real estate group looks for opportunities across North/South America, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, and Europe. The real estate group will consider both equity and debt investments. Areas of interest include healthcare, hotel, industrial, office, residential, and retail. The Blackstone Group was formed in 1987 and is based in New York, New York.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 359 of 365
Sector: Information Services 5 of 5
Type: Secondary Buyout 87 of 90
State: Texas 36 of 37
Country: United States 226 of 231
Year: 2025 10 of 16
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-07-22 NetBrain

Burlington, Massachusetts, United States

NetBrain is a provider of the first map-driven network automation solution. Hundreds of enterprises rely on NetBrain’s unique map-driven automation software to accelerate troubleshooting and prevent network outages. Netbrain was founded in 2004 and is based in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Buy $750M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-08-21 Shermco Industries

Irving, Texas, United States

Shermco Industries is a provider of electrical testing, maintenance, commissioning, and repair services to a wide range of utility, industrial, energy, and other end markets across North America. The Company is an active participant in the InterNational Electrical Testing Association, Electrical Apparatus Service Association, and American Wind Energy Association. Shermco Industries was founded in 1974 and is based in Irving, Texas.

Buy $1.6B

Seller Profile 1

SELLER

Hellman & Friedman

San Francisco, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1984
PE ASSETS 115.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Hellman & Friedman is a large private equity firm on the West Coast of the US. H&F focuses on control and minority investments in a variety of transaction structures and will consider opportunities across the US and Europe. H&F seeks buyouts and business in need of restructurings that operate in defensible markets with predictable revenue and earnings growth. Target sectors include financial services, healthcare, indusrial, energy, insurance, media, marketing, professional services, software, and information services. H&F's target equity investment size is $300 million to $1 billion. Hellman & Friedman was formed in 1984 and has offices in San Francisco, New York City, and London.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 62 of 64
Sector: Information Services 5 of 5
Type: Secondary Buyout 16 of 17
State: Texas 5 of 5
Country: United States 45 of 46
Year: 2025 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-10-05 Global Music Rights

Los Angeles, California, United States

Global Music Rights is a Performing Rights Organization (“PRO”) serving songwriters. GMR collects fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers when their music is used by licensees. GMR’s licensees include digital streaming providers, streaming and linear TV providers, satellite and terrestrial radio stations, and live music venues, among others. Global Music Rights was founded in 2013 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Buy $3.3B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-09-15 SimpliSafe

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

SimpliSafe is a provider of residential monitored security solutions. SimpliSafe’s proprietary security systems are sold to consumers on a DIY installation basis, offering customers a full range of features including intrusion and fire detection, video, and smart home integration. SimpliSafe was founded in 2006 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

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