INVESTCORP takes majority stake in NETROM SOFTWARE

A consortium of private equity firms led by Meanings Capital Partners, a firm with EUR1B AUM. They are joined by Amundi PEF and Africinvest, the latter supporting the group's expansion strategy in North Africa (Morocco).

Allurity, a premier European cybersecurity services group backed by private equity firm Trill Impact, has finalized the acquisition of Securix, a leading cybersecurity player based in the Benelux region. Securix specializes in Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solutions. This strategic bolt-on corporate transaction enables Allurity to expand its geographical footprint into the Benelux market and significantly strengthen its tech-enabled capabilities

HLD Europe acquired a majority stake in Infodis from LBO France. The transaction aims to support the management team in its new growth cycle, focusing on expanding the service portfolio in cybersecurity and cloud, while pursuing an active buy-and-build strategy.

The transaction involves the majority stake acquisition of CYRES Consulting Services GmbH by Var Group S.p.A. (a subsidiary of SESA), a deal designed to bolster the acquirer’s Digital Security division and scale its specialized automotive cybersecurity capabilities within the DACH region. This industrial partnership is primarily driven by the significant acceleration in digital security demand across the automotive sector, necessitated by the widespread adoption of electrification, vehicle connectivity, and stricter international compliance standards

Sopra Steria, a global leader in technology, has finalized the acquisition of Assua NV and its operating subsidiaries Tobania NV and Python Predictions BV. This acquisition brings the Group into the club of major players in a market considered

The transaction involved the acquisition of Barracuda Networks from its previous financial sponsor. The strategic rationale for the acquisition was driven by the sponsor's continued focus on the cybersecurity sector, recognizing Barracuda’s established position as a leader in protecting SME digital infrastructure. By transitioning ownership to a new private equity partner, the company sought to leverage enhanced operational resources and global reach to accelerate its next phase of growth. The partnership aims to further professionalize the target's product development and go-to-market strategies, particularly in advanced security domains such as managed detection and response and SASE

The transaction involves the 100% majority acquisition of the core IT services business unit of Kontron AG by VINCI Energies to expand its international Axians operating network. The strategic divestment enables the Austrian vendor to shed capital-intensive service integration units and reallocate corporate resources toward high-margin proprietary Internet of Things software products. The corporate action establishes an immediate operational bridgehead for the buyer into Germany, Switzerland, Poland, and additional Eastern European markets

Mimecast Limited has been acquired by funds advised by Permira, completing the transaction in May 2022 after receipt of all required regulatory approvals and affirmative shareholder votes. The acquisition concluded a process that began with a definitive agreement in December 2021, when a special committee of Mimecast’s board conducted a structured review of alternative proposals before recommending the sale. The transaction was executed as an all‑cash purchase of every outstanding ordinary share, leading to the immediate cessation of Mimecast’s public trading and its conversion to a privately held entity

QinetiQ US has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Avantus Federal from NewSpring Holdings. The acquisition represents a transformational platform for QinetiQ, significantly expanding its presence within the U.S. intelligence and national security communities. The strategic rationale for the merger is to create a powerful growth platform that addresses complex global defense and cyber challenges at scale. Avantus brings a strong order backlog and highly complementary capabilities in data analytics and cyber operations that enhance QinetiQ's existing portfolio of autonomous systems and sensing technologies

Bain Capital entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire Inetum from the Qatari group Mannai Corporation. The transaction valued the group at approximately EUR2.27 Billion. The goal of this LBO is to accelerate Inetum's international expansion and support its buy-and-build strategy to become a leading player in the European IT services market.