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EQT to acquire majority stake in Acronis, a leading cybersecurity and data protection platform

Aug 07, 2024•over 1 year ago

Acquiring Company

EQT

Acquired Company

Acronis

StockholmSchaffhausenVenture CapitalFinancial ServicesNetwork SecurityCyber SecurityInformation Technology

Description

EQT, a global investment organization, will acquire a majority stake in Acronis, a leading IT solutions vendor for Managed Service Providers. The acquisition is aimed at supporting Acronis' strategic expansion and future growth, leveraging EQT's extensive experience in developing and future-proofing businesses.

Company Information

Company

EQT

Location

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

About

The firm has made more than 40 investments in the sector over the past two decades, with around 20 investments during the past five years. In a statement, EQT said the acquisition will be made through EQT Infrastructure V fund, which held its final close at €15.7 billion ($17.8 billion) early this month. EQT said the healthcare sector is aligned with its investment approach.

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