Add-on Acquisition • Internet Software and Services

TriNet Group Acquires Clarus R+D Solutions

On September 6, 2022, TriNet Group acquired internet software and services company Clarus R+D Solutions

Acquisition Context
  • This is TriNet Group’s 2nd transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is TriNet Group’s 12th transaction in the United States.
  • This is TriNet Group’s 1st transaction in Ohio.
Investment Fate
  • Clarus R+D Solutions was divested to a consortium of strategic buyers in 2025.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date September 6, 2022
Target Clarus R+D Solutions
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) TriNet Group
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Advisor(s) Ice Miller (Legal)

Target Company

Clarus R+D Solutions

Columbus, Ohio, United States
Clarus R+D Solutions is a fintech solutions company that provides cloud-based software platform whcih simplifies the R&D tax credit process for SMBs. Clarus R+D Solutions was founded in 2016 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

TriNet Group

Dublin, California, United States

Category Company
Founded 1988
Sector Staffing
Employees343,025
Revenue 5.1B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

TriNet Group is a provider of a comprehensive human resources solution for small to midsize businesses. TriNet Group was founded in 1988 and is based in Dublin, California.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 12 of 12
Sector: Internet Software and Services 2 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition 12 of 12
State: Ohio 1 of 1
Country: United States 12 of 12
Year: 2022 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-12-23 Zenefits

San Francisco, California, United States

Zenefits provides technology to help small to large businesses manage their HR processes. Zenefits' software solutions help companies with payroll, benefits, and health insurance. Zenefits was founded in 2013 and is based in San Francisco, California.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-03-06 Clarus R+D Solutions

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Clarus R+D Solutions is a fintech solutions company that provides cloud-based software platform whcih simplifies the R&D tax credit process for SMBs. Clarus R+D Solutions was founded in 2016 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.

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