ISV M&A

Deals/Contracts/Partnerships

EIIR Provider Solutions/Capabalities

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  Ansys Acquires Leading Particle Dynamics Simulation Software Rocky.

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2023

• 2

  Rockwell Automation acquired Knowledge Lens, a services and solutions provider that delivers actionable business insights from enterprise data, combining digital technologies with deep data science, artificial intelligence (AI), and engineering expertise. Knowledge Lens will join Rockwell?s premier digital services business, Kalypso.

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2023

• 3

  EasyPower, Leader in Power Systems Engineering Software, Acquired by Bentley Systems

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2023

• 4

  Epicor has acquired eFlex Systems, a provider of cloud-based Manufacturing Execution System (MES) technologies. The acquisition expands the Epicor portfolio of Advanced MES capabilities.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2022

• 5

  Schneider Electric to acquire Aveva in $11 billion deal. It already has 67% stake in Aveva.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2022

• 6

  Siemens expands industry-leading integrated circuit verification portfolio with acquisition of Avery Design Systems

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2022

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  PTC to acquire ServiceMax for $1.46 billion. ServiceMax erstwhile part of GE Digital is a recognized leader in cloud-native, product-centric field service management (FSM) software. The acquisition is expected to strengthen PTC?s closed-loop PLM offerings

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2022

• 8

  Hexagon strengthens Italian support for ESPRIT CAM software with the acquisition of reseller CIM3

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2022

• 9

  Siemens to buy SaaS provider Brightly for $1.9bn to boost smart infrastructure play. Based in North Carolina and currently owned by private equity firm Clearlake Capital, Brightly has 800 staff serving 12,000 customers worldwide and produces cloud-based building management software that gathers sensor data and predicts when maintenance will be needed before problems occur.

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

• 10

  Deltek to acquire TIP Technologies ? a leading provider of quality, compliance and manufacturing execution solutions. With this acquisition, Deltek will add QMS and MES capabilities to its portfolio of solutions for government contractors, aerospace & defense and Engineer to Order firms.

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

• 11

  AspenTech has agreed to acquire Micromine, a global leader in design and operational management solutions for the mining industry.

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

• 12

  Hexagon extends presence in German mould and die market with the acquisition of Men at Work

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

• 13

  Siemens acquires ZONA Technology, a renowned specialist in the field of aeroelastic simulation solutions. It increases Xcelerator capabilities for climate-neutral aviation

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

• 14

  Kinaxis Acquires MPO to Connect Supply Chain Planning and Real-Time Execution for Perfect Orders

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

• 15

  Ricardo divests its Software business unit to FOG Software Group, a division of Constellation Software. Ricardo Software generated revenue of ?9.3 million and underlying operating profit of ?1.8 million for its financial year ended 30 June 2022.The maximum cash consideration receivable is $20.5 million (?16.8m).

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

• 16

  Trimble to Acquire Bilberry to Extend its Selective Spraying Capabilities for Sustainable Farming

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

• 17

  Hexagon acquires Australian BIM software firm iConstruct.

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

• 18

  Altair to Acquire RapidMiner, Continuing Expansion of Broad Data Analytics Portfolio

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

• 19

  Ansys is acquiring cloud simulation provider OnScale. Once integrated into Ansys? existing cloud portfolio, this technology acquisition will help provide a cloud-native, web-based user interface (UI) for device-independent access to Ansys? broad array of simulation technologies.

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

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  PTC plans to acquire Intland Software for $280 million in a move to significantly broaden and deepen the company?s application life-cycle management portfolio and footprint.

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

• 21

  Ansys Strengthens Electric Machine Design Offerings Through Acquisition of Motor Design Limited

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

• 22

  Augury has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Seebo, a leader in AI-based process intelligence. The deal is a combination of cash and stock and is valued between $100 million and $200 million.

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

• 23

  Aras Invests in XPLM to Accelerate Innovation and Ensure Open Connectivity in Engineering and Manufacturing

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

• 24

  Altair Expands Design Technology for Additive Manufacturing with Acquisition of Gen3D

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

• 25

  Altair Expands Electronic System Design Technology with Acquisition of Concept Engineering

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

• 26

  Aras Announces Minerva Merger for Best-in-Class PLM Functionality in Medical Devices and High-Tech Electronics.

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 27

  Autodesk announced the acquisition of Moxion, the New Zealand-based developer of a powerful, cloud-based platform for digital dailies used by leading filmmakers. This will expand Autodesk’s own cloud platform for Media and Entertainment upstream, moving beyond post-production into production.

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 28

  Altair acquires Cassani and enters PLM market. Digital Thread story combining simulation and PLM.

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 29

  JAGGAER Advances Autonomous Commerce Strategy with DocSkiff Acquisition. AI-powered platform intelligently automates all facets of contract management.

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 30

  PTC and RE'FLEKT Reach Agreement to Grow PTC's Vuforia Augmented Reality Business in Europe. PTC Acquires IP and Expands Augmented Reality Expertise

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 31

  Hexagon announces acquisition of ETQ, adding market-leading SaaS-based QMS software platform to its portfolio.

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 32

  Altair Expands Electronic System Design Technology with Acquisition of Powersim

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 33

  GEP has agreed to acquire COSTDRIVERS, a leading supply markets forecasting, pricing trends and cost-modeling platform, and procurement intelligence and data science firm Datamark Ltd., based in S?o Paulo, Brazil.COSTDRIVERS tracks more than 50,000 commodities and operating supplies in markets all over the world.

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 34

  Sensia Rockwell company acquires Swinton Technology, a market leader in metering supervisory systems for the oil and gas industry

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 35

  Autodesk to Acquire The Wild, Extended Reality (XR) Solutions Provider for Immersive and Collaborative Workspaces for Design and Construction

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 36

  Stratasys to Acquire Outstanding Stake in Xaar 3D to Accelerate Production-Scale Additive Manufacturing Capabilities

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

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  TietoEVRY sells its software businesses Alystra, Jydacom and TRYGG/2000 to EG

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 38

  Another MES acquisition. Infor acquires Lighthouse Systems. The long-due consolidation is finally happening in the MES market. There is no need for 50+ MES software vendors.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 39

  dSPACE Acquires Interests in Berlin Start-Up neurocat

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 40

  Rockwell Automation has acquired another system inegrator AVATA which has expertise in Oracle SCM, ERP

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 41

  Autodesk announces acquisition of cloud-based animation pipeline software from Tangent Labs

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 42

  Altair Acquires World Programming to Advance Organizations’ Digital Transformation. a UK-based technology company specializing in data analytics software used by many of the world’s leading companies including financial services and insurance organizations. World Programming’s platform supports development and execution of multi-language software solutions leveraging popular languages used in data science including Python, R, and the SAS language in a single program.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 43

  Autodesk to Acquire Cloud Based Estimating Company ProEst. Autodesk plans to integrate ProEst with Autodesk Construction Cloud.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 44

  Bentley Systems Announces Seequent’s Acquisition of Advanced Resources and Risk Technology (AR2Tech), a developer of geostatistical software applications

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 45

  Descartes Systems has acquired GreenMile, a leading provider of cloud-based mobile route execution solutions for food, beverage, and broader distribution verticals.

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

• 46

  Bentley Systems Announces Seequent’s Acquisition of Aarhus GeoSoftware

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

• 47

  Infor Agrees to Sell its EAM Business to Hexagon AB and Form Strategic Relationship

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

• 48

  Altair Acquires S-FRAME Software, Powerful Structural Analysis and Design Software, to Strengthen and Accelerate Global Footprint in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC)

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

• 49

  Bentley Systems announced that its Seequent business unit has acquired Imago Inc, a developer of cloud-based software for the capture and management of geoscientific imagery

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

• 50

  Bentley Systems announced that its Seequent business unit has acquired Canadian software company Minalytix, the developer of MX Deposit. The acquisition extends Seequent’s cloud capabilities and solutions for mining, including greenfield exploration, resource development, and mining production.

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

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  Hexagon enhances its Smart Manufacturing autonomous and digital twin capabilities with the acquisition of CADLM

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

• 52

  Ansys Acquires Phoenix Integration, Inc.

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

• 53

  Autodesk to Acquire Upchain to Accelerate Product Development Data and Processes in the Cloud

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

• 54

  Bentley Systems Announces Acquisition of Mobility Simulation Leader INRO

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

• 55

  Bentley Systems Announces Acquisitions of sensemetrics and Vista Data Vision, Leaders Respectively in Software for Infrastructure Instrumentation and Sensor

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

• 56

  Descartes Acquires Portrix Logistics Software

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

• 57

  Panasonic Accelerates the Autonomous Supply Chain with Acquisition of Blue Yonder

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

• 58

  Siemens accelerates digital marketplace strategy with acquisition of Supplyframe

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

• 59

  Siemens acquires Nextflow Software to speed simulations with advanced meshless technology

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

• 60

  Siemens acquires proFPGA product family from PRO DESIGN to expand industry-leading IC verification portfolio

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

• 61

  Siemens acquires TimeSeries to help customers speed digital transformation through increased adoption of low-code

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

• 62

  Siemens expands industry-leading IC verification portfolio with acquisition of Fractal Technologies

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

• 63

  Siemens expands its IC verification portfolio through acquisition of OneSpin Solutions

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

• 64

  Bentley Systems Announces Acquisition of SPIDA, leader in Utility Pole Structure Management

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

• 65

  Rockwell Automation acquires Plex for $2.2 Billion. Plex has 700 customers and 500 employees. Plex is know for cloud based solutions for manufacturers including ERP, MES.

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

• 66

  Altair Acquires Flow Simulator; an Integrated Flow, Heat Transfer, and Combustion Design Software, from GE Aviation, to Expand into New Industries Altair and GE Aviation establish strategic engagement to pursue new opportunities

  Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

• 67

  Another acquisition in simulation software space. Altair acquires NewFASANT, a Spanish electromagnetic simulation software provider.

  Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

• 68

  Ansys acquires Lumerical Solutions to add photonic simulation to Ansys’ multiphysics portfolio for 5G, IIOT and autonomous vehicle development.

  Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

• 69

  Autodesk to acquire Innovyze for $1 billion. Innovyze provides software smart water infrastructure modelling and simulation. It has 240 employees and about 3000 customers. Water is one of the biggest engineering opportunity going forward. A good move by Autodesk to take a pole position in Water Infrastructure.

  Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

• 70

  Bentley Systems Acquires Australian Civil Construction Software Leader E7

  Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

• 71

  Bentley Systems to buy geoscience software maker Seequent in $1.05 billion deal

  Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

• 72

  Hexagon acquires Romax Technology, a leading provider of Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) software for electromechanical drivetrain design and simulation. Headquartered in Nottingham, UK, Romax Technology has approximately 240 employees globally serving more than 250 customers in the automotive, aerospace, wind power, marine, bearing and rail industries.

  Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

• 73

  Hexagon acquires CAEfatigue, a UK-based provider of mechanical fatigue simulation solutions used to improve manufacturing product design, quality, and reliability.

  Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

• 74

  Hexagon strengthens HxGN Content Program with acquisition of COWI‘s mapping business.

  Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

• 75

  Rockwell Automation acquires another SI. This time Kalypso. What is Rockwell upto in building its consulting and implementation muscle?

  Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

• 76

  Rockwell Automation acquires Avnet Data Security to grow cybersecurity portfolio.

  Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

• 77

  Rockwell is acquiring ASEM S.P.A. which provides a complete range of Industrial PCs (IPCs), Human-Machine Interface (HMI) hardware and software, remote access capabilities, and secure Industrial IoT gateway solutions.

  Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

• 78

  TietoEVRY to sell its Oil & Gas software business

  Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

• 79

  Altair Acquires M-Base Engineering + Software GmbH, Leader in Plastics Material Data and Technology

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

• 80

  Ansys to buy AGI (Analytical Graphics, Inc.) for $700 Million to augment its capability in space simulation.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

• 81

  Autodeskacquires Spacemaker, a Norwegian firm for 240 Million. It offers architects AI-powered Generative Design to explore best urban and sustainable design options.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

• 82

  Coupa Software buys LLamasoft, Inc. For $1.5 Billion. LLamasoft has about $100 Million revenue and 650 customers.It signals integration of procurement and supply chain world!

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

• 83

  Dassault Systèmes Announces the Acquisition of NuoDB, a Cloud-Native Distributed SQL Database Leader.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

• 84

  Esri Acquires Zibumi to Enhance 3D Visualization Capabilities.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

• 85

  GE Aviation’s Digital Group Joins GE Digital.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

• 86

  Hexagon enhances its Smart Manufacturing solutions portfolio with the acquisition of D.P. Technology Corp.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

• 87

  PTC will acquire SaaS PLM Software Provider Arena Solutions for $715 Million. Arena has 1200 customers and work with many digitally native businesses as Nutanix, Square.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

• 88

  Rockwell Automation Acquires Fiix Inc., Cloud Software Company for Leading Edge Maintenance Solutions

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

• 89

  Stratasys to Acquire Origin, Bringing New Additive Manufacturing Platform to Polymer Production.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

• 90

  Wipro Infrastructure Engineering to acquire PARI Robotics. Consolidation and globalization of Industrial automation market is long overdue. Good to see some early signs and intent.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

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Other News

• 1

  Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN), is acquiring Pune-based startup Linecraft.AI, an AI-enabled IIOT product startup of the manufacturing sector.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2022

• 2

  ESI Group announced the sale of its non-core Fluids Simulation software product

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

• 3

  Google to acquire cybersecurity firm Mandiant for $5.4 billion

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 4

  Salesforce steps into RPA buying Servicetrace and teaming it with Mulesoft.

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

• 5

  ABB is to buy ASTI Mobile Robotics Group (ASTI) in Spain, the global leader in autonomous mobile robot (AMR) technology. ASTI’s AMR portfolio includes autonomous towing vehicles, goods-to-person solutions, unit carriers and box movers as well as a comprehensive software offering, ranging from vehicle navigation and control, fleet and order management and cloud-based traceability systems.

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

• 6

  SAP Acquires SwoopTalent Intellectual Property to Boost Talent Data Intelligence

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

• 7

  Blue Prism, is sold to Vista Equity Partners for $1.5 billion. Vista will combine this with Tibco

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

• 8

  Microsoft accelerates industry cloud strategy for healthcare with the acquisition of Nuance

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

• 9

  UiPath acquires Cloud Elements for API Integration Automation.

  Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

• 10

  Hyundai is in talks to buy Boston Dynamics for $1 billion. Google earlier sold it to Softbank in 2017.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

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