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Last updated: April 28, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Private Equity Dealmaking Focuses on Software Integrations

Private equity firms continued their trend of software roll-ups, with Bridgepoint agreeing to acquire a majority stake in cybersecurity specialist iC Consult from Carlyle Group. This sector focus mirrors other recent transactions, such as Main Capital Partners' portfolio company Mach immediately moving to integrate SMS Stiewi, a provider of non-wage personnel expense software, following its backing. Concurrently, other platform plays are expanding capabilities; the Aquiline-backed ClearCourse is bolstering its offerings in self-service technology by purchasing Kurve, which specializes in digital ordering systems and kiosks for in-store use.