DC Advisory advises Acuity Knowledge Partners on its acquisition of Ascent
Background
- Acuity Knowledge Partners is a leading global provider of research, data management, analytics and AI solutions to the Financial Services sector
- Acuity has a global network of over 6,500 analysts and industry experts, combined with proprietary technology, which supports more than 650 financial institutions and consulting companies to operate more efficiently, unlock their human capital and transform operations
- Acuity is headquartered in London and operates from 16 locations worldwide
- Ascent is a European AI and digital services company which aims to help organizations modernize through data, software, and cloud. Founded in 2005, Ascent has 550 specialists across Europe and works with more than 170 clients in the UK, Europe, and North America
Process
- DC Advisory was exclusively engaged by Acuity to provide M&A advisory services for its acquisition of Ascent
- The DC Advisory team provided Acuity with strategic advice, valuation support, process intelligence and project management services
Outcome
- In September 2025, Acuity announced its acquisition of Ascent
- The transaction is expected to close on 30th September 2025 and is subject to customary closing conditions
- Acuity’s acquisition of Ascent aims to expand their fast-growing Data and Technology Services division and will significantly advance their capabilities to support global clients across multiple markets
- This is the 22nd Technology & Software transaction announced by DC Advisory in the past 12 months and further strengthens its track record advising on transactions in the Technology Services sector
“Acuity is delighted to have worked with the DC Advisory team on our acquisition of Ascent. Their sector knowledge, hard work, and strategic and tactical M&A advice allowed us to execute this transaction successfully. We look forward to partnering with the Ascent management team and we would like to thank DC Advisory for their efforts.”
“We are thrilled to have advised Acuity Knowledge Partners on their acquisition of Ascent. This strategic acquisition will enhance Acuity’s capabilities and positions them strongly for their next phase of growth. The Ascent transaction builds upon DC Advisory’s strong recent track record in technology services.”
- Technology & Software
- M&A Advisory
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