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2024
Feb 1, 2024
AHEAD Acquires CDI, Creating Digital Platforms Market Leader
Enterprise cloud solutions provider expands into Northeastern U.S., bolsters international presence, and deepens solutions portfolio—creating a $3.7 billion global entity CHICAGO, Feb. 1, 2024 — AHEAD, a leading authority in data, developer, and infrastructure platforms, today announced the acquisition of CDI, LLC, combining two of the market’s fastest growing digital transformation specialists. New York City-based CDI brings a deep bench of leadership, engineering talent, and … Read More
Jan 10, 2024
Berkshire Partners Managing Directors Candice Corvetti and Drew Walker Named to GrowthCap’s “Top 40 Under 40 Growth Investors of 2023”
BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Berkshire Partners is pleased to announce Managing Directors Candice Corvetti and Drew Walker have been named to GrowthCap’s“Top 40 Under 40 Growth Investors of 2023” list. GrowthCap’s 10th annual list recognizes the industry’s leading private capital investment professionals for their leadership qualities and overall contributions to deal activity. Ms. Corvetti was promoted to Managing Director at Berkshire Partners in 2023. She is a leader within the firm’s … Read More
Jan 9, 2024
Former Visa CEO and Executive Chair Alfred F. Kelly Jr. To Join Berkshire Partners as Advisory Director
BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Berkshire Partners today announced that Alfred F. Kelly Jr., will join the firm as an Advisory Director effective in March 2024. Mr. Kelly served as the Chief Executive Officer of Visa from 2016 to 2023, was elected Chairman of the Board in 2019, and became Executive Chairman in 2023. In his role as Advisory Director, Mr. Kelly will be of counsel … Read More
2023
Oct 31, 2023
Berkshire Partners Named to Inc.’s 2023 List of Founder-Friendly Investors
Inc’s Annual roundup highlights the private equity, venture capital, and debt firms with outstanding records of backing entrepreneurs BOSTON – October 31, 2023 – Berkshire Partners today announced the firm was recognized on Inc.’s fifth annual Founder-Friendly Investors list and as one of the private equity firms with a strong record of backing entrepreneurs. “We’re humbled and honored to receive … Read More
Oct 17, 2023
PDQ Receives Significant Investment from Berkshire Partners
Leveraging the new investment from Berkshire Partners and existing partnership with TA, PDQ aims to further accelerate and expand its position as a leader in the endpoint management software space SALT LAKE CITY & BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE) — PDQ, a leading provider of IT asset management software, today announced a significant growth investment from Berkshire Partners. Berkshire Partners, together with PDQ’s … Read More
Oct 5, 2023
Berkshire Partners Announces Majority Growth Investment in TowerNorth
Capital Will Position Developer, Owner, and Operator of Critical Wireless Infrastructure Assets for Strategic Growth BOSTON – October 5, 2023 – Berkshire Partners today announced it has made a majority growth investment in TowerNorth, a fast-growing independent developer, owner, and operator of critical wireless infrastructure assets in the United States and Europe. Financial terms of the private transaction were not … Read More
Sep 19, 2023
Berkshire Partners Named to GrowthCap’s “Top Private Equity Firms of 2023” List
With 30 private equity firms on the list, Berkshire Partners is honored to be featured on the 2023 list BOSTON–September 19, 2023—Berkshire Partners is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by GrowthCap as a top private equity firm of 2023. GrowthCap examines each firm’s strengths, including sector expertise, operational capabilities, key partners, firm culture, and additional key attributes. They evaluate the … Read More
Sep 6, 2023
Accela Advances Momentum with New Strategic Investment from Francisco Partners
Capital infusion to fuel Accela’s growth building on its strong fiscal year 2023 performance San Ramon, Calif. (September 6, 2023) – Accela, the trusted provider of cloud solutions at the heart of government, today announced a strategic growth investment from Francisco Partners, a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology businesses. Berkshire Partners will remain a significant investor with an equal equity … Read More
Aug 9, 2023
Tango, Leading Provider of Cloud-Based Real Estate and Facilities Management Software, Acquires WatchWire
DALLAS and NEW YORK, Aug. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tango, a leading provider of cloud-based real estate and facilities management software, today announced it has acquired WatchWire, an industry leader in data and analytics that helps companies reduce emissions and energy expenses while simplifying sustainability and carbon reporting. The transaction further extends Tango’s position as a global leader in the real … Read More
Jul 27, 2023
Two Berkshire Partners Managing Directors Selected by GrowthCap for the “Top Women Leaders in Growth Investing of 2023” Award
Marni Payne and Beth Hoffman Recognized for their Firm and Industry Leadership BOSTON – July 27, 2023 – Berkshire Partners is pleased to announce Managing Directors Marni Payne and Beth Hoffman have been named to GrowthCap’s list of the Top Women Leaders in Growth Investing of 2023. Since joining Berkshire in 2000, Payne has made significant contributions to the firm … Read More
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