SOURCESCRUB acquired by DATASITE

Vibe, a young adtech company, has just completed a new $50 million funding round led by British fund Hedosophia, with participation from existing investors such as Elaia and Singular, as well as notable angel investors Nik Storonsky (Revolut) and Ilkka Paananen (Supercell). Founded three years ago by Arthur Querou and Franck Tetzlaff, Vibe has quickly established itself as a leading player in the connected TV (CTV) advertising space, a rapidly growing segment in the US, where it now generates all of its revenue

The Carlyle Group acquired a majority stake in Ciril Group from its founder and historical shareholders. The transaction marks a new phase for the Lyon-based software editor, aiming to accelerate its international expansion and consolidate its leading position in the French GovTech market. Carlyle intends to support Ciril Group in its transition to a full SaaS model and drive growth through strategic bolt-on acquisitions in the GIS and public administration software sectors.

Thoma Bravo entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Verint in an all-cash transaction valued at an enterprise value of $2 billion. Common shareholders are to receive $20.50 per share, representing an 18% premium over the unaffected share price. The deal was structured as a reverse-triangular merger. Upon closing, Thoma Bravo intends to merge Verint with its existing portfolio company, Calabrio, to create the industry's broadest AI-powered CX platform. This consolidation aims to capture the significant opportunity in automating CX workflows for brands of all sizes

Hawk Infinity Software (HIS) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining 9.9% minority stake in Nytt Foretak AS. This transaction follows HIS’s original acquisition of a majority interest and results in the group now controlling 100% of the target’s equity. The settlement for this stake is primarily being executed through an issuance of shares in HIS’s parent company, Hawk Infinity AS. In tandem with the minority acquisition, HIS has reached a final settlement regarding the contingent deferred consideration (earn out) for Nytt Foretak

Sapiens International Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by funds advised by Advent in an all,cash transaction. Under the terms of the deal, shareholders will receive $43.50 per share, representing a significant 64% premium over the company's undisturbed closing price on August 8, 2025. While Advent will take a controlling stake, the existing shareholder Formula Systems (1985) Ltd. will retain a minority ownership position in the privately held company. The strategic rationale for the acquisition is to accelerate the group's transition toward AI,driven and SaaS,based insurance solutions

IN Groupe successfully finalized the acquisition of IDEMIA Smart Identity to establish itself as a global leader in secure identity solutions and trust services. This transaction, the largest in IN Groupe's history, significantly scales the group’s operations, tripling its workforce to 4,000 employees and pushing consolidated revenues above €1 billion. The deal is strategically designed to merge the geographical, commercial, and technological complementarities of both entities, creating a dominant European champion capable of competing on a global scale

Rocscience has completed the cross-border acquisition of 2SI, an innovative Italian provider of structural engineering software solutions. This transaction marks another corporate development for Rocscience, following its previous software acquisitions of DIANA FEA and 3GSM. Under the terms of the agreement, Rocscience will integrate 2SI’s technical expertise and proprietary software technologies directly into its existing global product portfolio. The transaction was driven via a bilateral process, ensuring full alignment between both corporate entities

The transaction represents the 100% acquisition of Ansys by Synopsys, a transformational deal that unites two industry leaders to create a powerhouse in silicon-to-systems design solutions. Structurally, this acquisition combines the acquirer's pioneering semiconductor EDA capabilities with the target's broad, multi-physics simulation and analysis portfolio. This merger is driven by the increasing systemic complexity of intelligent systems, which necessitates a deeper integration of electronics and physics to ensure product reliability and performance

GTT announced the completion of its acquisition of Danelec, a Denmark‑based specialist in digital monitoring and performance optimisation for liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers. Danelec, founded in the early 2000s, has built a proprietary suite of sensors, data‑analytics tools and remote‑diagnostic services that are widely deployed across the global LNG fleet. The transaction follows a period of intensified consolidation in the maritime energy services sector, wherein leading technology providers have sought to augment traditional engineering capabilities with advanced data‑centric solutions

Groupe Baelen entered into a definitive agreement to sell a minority stake of less than 30% in its software subsidiary, SoftNext, to the family-backed investor Perwyn. This strategic partnership was established to reinforce the group’s acquisition engine and provide the professional expertise required to scale the organization toward a multi-billion euro valuation. While the operational management remains autonomous, the entry of new strategic capital is intended to refine the group’s consolidation processes and broaden its network of potential acquisition targets across Europe