KBS - Cyber Security & I.T. Infrastructure - Market Insight

PHOENIX EQUITY PARTNERS INVESTMENT INTO LOGIQ

Logiq, a leading UK-based cyber security specialist with a particular presence in the defence sector, received backing from Phoenix to support the company’s growth plans.

BOWMARK CAPITAL INVESTMENT INTO TRANSPARITY

Transparity, the UK’s most accredited Microsoft partner delivering managed services in Cloud and artificial intelligence (AI), received investment to supplement its strong organic growth, to fuel growth via M&A in the UK and Europe and by creating new jobs to serve its growing customer base, and to address increasing customer complexity.

ALTERNATIVE/INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENT ACQUISITIONS

MSP CORP ACQUIRED BY ALFAR CAPITAL AND WALTER CAPITAL PARTNERS

Alfar Capital and Walter Capital Partners completed the acquisition of MSP Corp, a renowned Canadian managed service provider group, in a transaction valued at over $100m. Post-acquisition, MSP Corp merged with Groupe Access, a leading managed service provider of technology and cyber security solutions to create a platform of managed services poised to lead the industry in digital transformation, cloud computing and cyber security solutions.

KNOWBE4 ACQUIRED BY VISTA EQUITY PARTNERS

KnowBe4, provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, was acquired by Vista, a leading global investment firm focused exclusively on enterprise software, data and technology-enabled businesses.