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Private equity firm Clearlake Capital finalizes a $7.7 billion take-private deal for Dun & Bradstreet, enhancing its influence in data analytics and enterprise services. The agreement provides Dun & Bradstreet shareholders with $9.15 cash per share, equivalent to a $4.1 billion equity value....

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Latest updates in the private equity sector this week
Latest updates in the private equity sector this week

Weekly Roundup of Confidential Equity Market Headlines

In the dynamic world of technology, several key players have made strategic moves to boost their AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and managed services capabilities. Here's a roundup of some of the most notable acquisitions and investments in 2025.

CapGemini, a leading technology consulting firm, announced a $3.3 billion acquisition of WNS Holdings to combine technology consulting with AI-driven digital business process services. This move is expected to strengthen CapGemini's position in the market.

Salesforce, a leading customer relationship management solution provider, is acquiring Informatica for about $8 billion. The deal aims to enhance Salesforce's data management and AI platform, targeting sectors like healthcare and financial services.

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, announced a planned $32 billion acquisition of cybersecurity startup Wiz in 2026. This move is intended to strengthen Google Cloud’s AI-driven security infrastructure.

Palo Alto Networks agreed to acquire CyberArk for $25 billion, marking its entry into identity security as part of a multi-platform cybersecurity strategy.

Forcepoint finalized the acquisition of Getvisibility, an AI-powered data security company, in April 2025. This move is aimed at enhancing AI-led data detection and response.

Other notable tech services acquisitions in 2025 include Abacus Group and Medicus IT merging to create a major MSP in finance and healthcare, NWN acquiring InterVision Systems, Trace3 acquiring IVOXY, Telus Digital acquiring Salesforce consultancy Gerent, and Stefanini Group acquiring AWS cloud specialist Escala 24x7.

In the specialized Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) space, the market has heated up with acquisitions such as IBM acquiring Polar Security in 2023, CrowdStrike acquiring Flow Security in 2024, Fortinet acquiring Next DLP in 2024, and Netskope acquiring Dasera in 2024.

AI capabilities remain the prime driver, with many deals focusing on AI startups or companies with AI-enhanced services. For instance, OpenAI acquired smart gadget startup iO Products for $6.5 billion to gain AI hardware expertise.

Meanwhile, in the private equity sphere, Oakley Capital has announced the final close of its latest private equity vehicle, Oakley Capital Fund VI. The fund, which is 58% larger than its predecessor, will be managing the investments for Clearlake Capital's take-private transaction valued at $7.7bn to acquire Dun & Bradstreet. The fund's focus will be on supporting growth and scale in its portfolio companies to drive profitability.

Notably, Jean-Pierre Saad, who previously spent over 15 years at KKR, where he most recently led the firm's EMEA tech private equity strategy, will join Oakley Capital in June 2025 as a Managing Partner. He will head CVC's private equity investments in the European technology sector and will be based in London.

The acquisition underscores growing private equity interest in data-driven businesses and gives Clearlake access to one of the world's most established corporate data providers. The deal offers $9.15 per share in cash to Dun & Bradstreet shareholders. Oakley Capital has a track record of successful investments in companies such as Exact, SoftwareOne, Devoteam, and Koerber Supply Chain Software.

The fund reached its €4.5bn hard cap in just six months, with €2.2bn in new institutional commitments secured from Europe, North America, Asia, and, for the first time, Australia and Latin America. Nearly 100% re-up participation from existing limited partners was achieved.

These developments highlight the ongoing trend of tech giants and private equity firms investing in data analytics and enterprise services to stay competitive and leverage the power of AI and data-driven insights.

  1. In the tech industry,CapGemini, a major player, completed a $3.3 billion fundraising for the acquisition of WNS Holdings, aiming to combine technology consulting with AI-driven digital business services.
  2. Salesforce, another key player, announced a $8 billion deal to buy Informatica, targeting enhancements in data management and AI platform for sectors like healthcare and financial services.
  3. Alphabet, the parent company of Google, planned a $32 billion transaction in 2026 to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz, with the intention of fortifying Google Cloud’s AI-driven security infrastructure.
  4. Palo Alto Networks marked its entry into identity security, as part of a multi-platform cybersecurity strategy, with a $25 billion deal to acquire CyberArk.
  5. In a separate move, Forcepoint finalized the acquisition of Getvisibility, an AI-powered data security company, to boost AI-led data detection and response.
  6. Meanwhile, in the private equity sphere, Oakley Capital's latest fund, Oakley Capital Fund VI, worth €4.5bn, reached its hard cap in six months, with investments in tech companies such as Exact, SoftwareOne, Devoteam, and Koerber Supply Chain Software.

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