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announced 5/9/2024 via BusinessWire

Access Group, will acquire The Lightyear Corporation Ltd

synopsis: The Access Group, a leading provider of business management software to mid-market organizations in the UK, Ireland, the US and Asia Pacific, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Lightyear, a leading provider of finance automation solutions.
buyer parent: TA Associates
buyer: Access Group
The Access Group is a UK -headquartered provider of industry leading business management software to small and mid-sized organisations in the UK, Ireland, US and Asia Pacific. It helps more than 75,000 customers across commercial and non-profit sectors become more productive and efficient. "
target: The Lightyear Corporation Ltd
Lightyear is an award-winning cloud app built to automate large SMEs & enterprise level purchasing, accounts payables and expenses processes.
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closed 5/9/2024 via PR Newswire

CliftonLarsonAllen, acquired Engine B Limited

synopsis: CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), the eighth-largest accounting firm in the United States, has announced its acquisition of Engine B, a next-generation AI-driven, UK-based technology company that specializes in delivering generative AI solutions for the professional services industry.
closed 5/9/2024 via BusinessWire

AppDirect, acquired Builtfirst

synopsis: AppDirect, the world’s leading B2B commerce platform, has acquired Builtfirst, a leader in self-service marketplace platform technology. Adding the Builtfirst platform into AppDirect’s suite of solutions further expands AppDirect’s ability to help companies with their marketplace needs, becoming the single source destination for marketplaces.
announced 5/9/2024 via Company Press Release

Ateam Inc., will acquire MicroCMS Co., Ltd.

synopsis: Ateam, a provider of mobile content and websites in Japan, will acquire MicroCMS, an API-based headless content management system (CMS) in Japan. MicroCMS provides an intuitive management screen that allows anyone to easily edit content. It also features tools for reserved publishing, edit history management, and content previews.
closed 5/8/2024 via Company Press Release

dubizzle Group, acquired DriveArabia

synopsis: dubizzle Group, the largest classifieds player in the MENA and South Asia regions, has acquired DriveArabia, the leading source for automotive news, reviews and comparisons in the Middle East. From the latest car launches to road tests and expert opinions, DriveArabia has everything car enthusiasts and buyers need to make informed decisions.
closed 5/8/2024 via Company Press Release

The Irish Times, acquired RIP.ie

synopsis: The Irish Times Group, Ireland's leading quality newspaper, has acquired RIP.ie, Ireland’s leading online platform for death notices. RIP.ie provides a reliable source to keep people informed of the passing of those close to them. The site allows bereaved families to share information about their deaths and funeral arrangements.
announced 5/8/2024 via BusinessWire

Afya Participações S.A., will acquire Unidom Participações S.A.

synopsis: Afya Limited, the leading medical education group and digital health services provider in Brazil, is to acquire, through Afya Participações, Unidom Participações. Unidom, which controls the Unidompedro higher education center, offers 300 slots in medical school, and is the owner of the Dom Luiz College, in the state of Bahia, Brazil.
closed 5/8/2024 via PR Newswire

ChannelEngine, acquired Retail Data Partners

synopsis: ChannelEngine, a global leader in marketplace integration and management software, announced its strategic acquisition of Retail Data Partners, a pioneering US-based company that developed an innovative Amazon Vendor solution suite. Retail Data Partners offers catalog management automation, digital shelf monitoring, and predictive forecasting.
closed 5/8/2024 via BNC Analysis

Auction.io, acquired Simple Auction Site

synopsis: Auction.io, a leading B2B SaaS provider of auction and e-commerce solutions, announced its acquisition of Blue Dog Software LLC from Barnebys Group. Blue Dog Software LLC, dba SimpleAuctionSite.com, is a leading auction SaaS business established in 2005 and based in Durham, NC.
closed 5/8/2024 via BusinessWire

Just Build It, acquired Cody AI, L.L.C.

synopsis: Just Build It (JBI), a provider of next generation solutions, has acquired Cody AI, an advanced AI platform. Cody provides an intelligent AI assistant that can be trained on a company's business, team, and processes. Their platform can be used as an employee to support teams, answer questions, help with creative work, and troubleshoot issues.
announced 5/8/2024 via PR Newswire

Thomalex Inc. will be merged with JR Technologies LLC,

synopsis: Thomalex, a next generation online travel platform, will merge with JR Technologies, a pioneer in airline retailing. Thomalex helps online travel agencies to transform their business with a robust, all-in-one travel management system. Their platform enables users to manage all of their leisure and corporate business within a single platform.
closed 5/8/2024 via BNC Analysis

Forval Corporation, acquired Tanita Health Link, Inc.

synopsis: Forval, an IT consulting company in Japan, has acquired a majority stake in Tanita Health Link from Innovation Network Corporation of Japan, an investment company in Japan. Tanita Health Link is a Japanese provider of health management software. Tanita's mobile apps helps organizations and employees to track and manage their body and health.
closed 5/8/2024 via PR Newswire

Acart Communications inc., acquired G&G Advertising

synopsis: Acart Communications, a Canadian advertising firm known for its innovative campaigns and strategic brand solutions, announced the acquisition of G&G Advertising, a prominent Canadian agency celebrated for its creative excellence and expertise.
closed 5/8/2024 via BNC Analysis

Contruent LLC, acquired ProcureWare

synopsis: Contruent, a SaaS company that develops industry-leading cost management solutions which enable Owners and Engineering & Construction firms to deliver mega projects with greater precision and speed, announced it has acquired ProcureWare, a cloud-based procurement management solution, formerly owned by Bentley Systems.
closed 5/8/2024 via BusinessWire

WindowStill, acquired Lifestyle Production Group

synopsis: WindowStill, a provider of comprehensive real estate media services, has acquired Lifestyle Production Group (LPG), a real estate video production company. LPG helps luxury real estate, hotels, goods and services to inspire high-end global clients through digital media. They produce videos that deliver unforgettable experiences and elevates brands.
closed 5/8/2024 via BNC Analysis

Privateer, acquired Orbital Insight

synopsis: Space situational awareness company Privateer acquired geospatial data analysis firm Orbital Insight. Orbital Insight, founded in Palo Alto, CA, in 2013, gathers data from satellites and aircraft with terrestrial sources like cellphone locations. The datasets are merged and analyzed in TerraScope, Orbital Insight’s geospatial intelligence platform.
announced 5/8/2024 via Company Press Release

BPEA EQT, will acquire WSO2

synopsis: EQT announced that BPEA Fund VIII (“EQT Private Capital Asia”) has agreed to acquire WSO2 from existing shareholders. WSO2 is a leading provider of application development and identity and access management software to enterprise companies globally, with over 80% of revenue coming from blue-chip customers in the Americas and EMEA.
announced 5/8/2024 via Company Press Release

Samsung Medison Co., Ltd., will acquire Sonio

synopsis: Samsung Medison, a global medical equipment company, will acquire Sonio SAS, a fetal ultrasound AI software company based in France. Sonio streamlines prenatal ultrasound workflows. Their software empowers prenatal sonographers and ultrasound readers and assists them in performing prenatal examinations that meet the highest quality standards.
announced 5/8/2024 via PR Web

cPrime Inc., will acquire Integrhythm, Inc.

synopsis: Cprime, a trusted global consulting partner that empowers organizations to embrace change as a catalyst for strategic growth, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of INRY, a ServiceNow Elite Partner renowned for its innovative solutions in HR workflow optimization and customer service management (CSM).
closed 5/8/2024 via BNC Analysis

Ironmark, Inc., acquired Deliver Media

synopsis: Ironmark, a leading full-service marketing and communications firm, has acquired Deliver Media and L & D Mail Masters to strengthen its portfolio of marketing services. Deliver Media is a Tampa-based company that uses first-party data and predictive analytics powered by machine learning to launch powerful multi-channel marketing campaigns.
announced 5/3/2024 via GlobeNewswire

Kelly Services, Inc., will acquire Motion Recruitment Partners LLC

synopsis: Kelly, a leading global specialty talent solutions provider, will acquire Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC from Littlejohn & Co., LLC, a private investment firm. Motion Recruitment Partners is the parent company to a group of leading global talent solution providers. They provide IT staffing & managed solutions for contract and direct hire needs.
buyer: Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYA:$4,909.70)
Kelly is a leading global specialty talent solutions provider. Kelly helps companies recruit and manage skilled workers and helps job seekers find great work. With a network of suppliers and partners around the world, they connect more than 450,000 people with work every year. "
target parent: Littlejohn & Co.
target: Motion Recruitment Partners LLC
Motion Recruitment Partners is the parent company to a group of leading global talent solution providers. Motion Recruitment provides IT Staffing & Managed Solutions across North America for Contract and Direct Hire needs as well as organizes the 'Tech in Motion' tech networking and award series.
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closed 5/3/2024 via BusinessWire

Firstsource Solutions Limited, acquired Quintessence Business Solutions & Services

synopsis: Firstsource Solutions Limited, a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) services and an RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group company, has acquired Quintessence Business Solutions & Services Private Limited, an India-based leader in outsourced revenue cycle management (RCM) services and technology.
closed 5/3/2024 via Company Press Release

Trophy Games, purchased Mobile Games Portfolio from Tivola Games GmbH

synopsis: Trophy Games, a Denmark-based game studio, has acquired Tivola Games' mobile games portfolio. Tivola is an international publisher and developer of mobile games. Their mobile games portfolio comprises the company´s game titles that are based on a free-to-play model. It includes over 20 titles centered around themes such as horses, cats, and dogs.
announced 5/3/2024 via BNC Analysis

Ugro Capital, will acquire MyShubhLife

synopsis: Ugro Capital, a small business lending fintech platform in India, will acquire MyShubhLife, India’s largest embedded finance and personal loan platform. MyShubhLife makes it possible to offer credit to the underserved market segments. Their mobile app offers solutions for personal loans, insurance products, mutual funds, bill payments, and more.
closed 5/2/2024 via Company Press Release

Woodsafe Group, acquired Designtech Solutions AB

synopsis: Västerås-based Woodsafe Group's research company WRD acquires Designtech Solutions AB in Luleå. Designtech Solutions is an IT company founded in 1999 with its own products and services for document and project management.
closed 5/2/2024 via PR Newswire

Cin7, acquired Inventoro

synopsis: Cin7, the industry-leading inventory and order management software provider, acquired Inventoro, a leading provider of AI-driven sales forecasting and replenishment optimization solutions. nventoro's system is powered by advanced mathematics and artificial intelligence, which means it can learn and adapt to unique business needs.
closed 5/2/2024 via Company Press Release

SmartCraft, acquired clixifix Limited

synopsis: SmartCraft, a Nordic provider of software solutions for craftsmen and the construction industry, has acquired clixifix, a property and construction technology company in the UK. clixifix is a SaaS platform for home builders that simplifies customer care and empowers aftercare teams to deliver more efficient defect management and repair services.
closed 5/2/2024 via PR Newswire

Drata, acquired oak9

synopsis: Drata, the leading compliance automation platform, announced that it has acquired oak9, a cloud native security platform, and released a new capability in beta to seamlessly bring continuous compliance into the software development lifecycle.
closed 5/2/2024 via BusinessWire

Metro Sign, acquired ViewPoint Sign & Awning

synopsis: Metro Sign & Awning, a leading provider of custom signage solutions, has acquired ViewPoint Sign & Awning, a highly respected signage company known for its innovation and reliability. By merging resources, expertise, and market reach, Metro Sign & Awning aims to provide enhanced and innovative sign solutions to its clientele.
announced 5/2/2024 via PR Newswire

Vitrolife Group, will acquire eFertility

synopsis: Vitrolife Group, a global provider of medical devices and genetic testing services, will acquire eFertility, a system and software company in the Netherlands. eFertility transforms IVF clinic management with its cutting-edge solutions. They offer eWitness, a system for tracking and tracing the IVF procedure; and eBase, a specialised EMR solution.
announced 5/2/2024 via PR Newswire

Shutterstock, Inc., will acquire Envato Pty Ltd.

synopsis: Shutterstock, a leading global creative platform, will acquire Envato, a global leader in digital creative assets and templates. Envato enables millions of people around the world to buy and sell creative assets, use smart design templates and learn creative skills. They offer ready-to-use design templates, stock videos, graphics, photos, and more.
closed 5/2/2024 via GlobeNewswire

Intapp, Inc., acquired Transform Data International BV

synopsis: Intapp, a leading global provider of AI-powered software for professionals at advisory, legal, and capital markets firms, announced that it has acquired Transform Data International (TDI). TDI is exclusively focused on delivering easy-to-use digital workplaces, based on Microsoft 365 applications, for professional services firms.
announced 5/2/2024 via PR Newswire

Permira, will acquire BioCatch

synopsis: Permira, a global investment firm, will acquire a majority stake in BioCatch, the global leader in behavioral biometrics. BioCatch helps the world's largest banks and financial institutions to combat fraud. Their digital fraud, anti-money laundering, and impersonation detection solution proactively detects and identifies fraudulent activities.
announced 5/2/2024 via BusinessWire

Accenture, will acquire SOKO

synopsis: Accenture has agreed to acquire SOKO, an independent Brazilian creative agency that—by blending creativity, data and a comprehensive understanding of culture—develops brand stories with deep impact in the industry and in society.
announced 5/2/2024 via BusinessWire

Accenture, will acquire Parsionate

synopsis: Accenture has agreed to acquire Parsionate, a data consultancy specialized in data products and modern data foundation services, ranging from data strategy development to technology implementation.
announced 5/2/2024 via BNC Analysis

Freshworks Inc., will acquire Device42

synopsis: Freshworks, a provider of customer engagement software, will acquire Device42, a comprehensive discovery system for Hybrid IT. Device42 discovers and maps infrastructure and applications across data centers and cloud, providing accurate views of IT ecosystems. The platform helps businesses to manage and modernize their IT infrastructure.
closed 5/2/2024 via Company Press Release

Guesty, acquired Rentals United

synopsis: Guesty has acquired Barcelona-based Rentals United, a cloud-based, top-grade platform for channel management. This acquisition combines two best-in-class software providers in the short-term rental space to create a robust offering that is unmatched in the industry and opens up new revenue opportunities for property managers.
announced 5/2/2024 via Company Press Release

RightsLine, Inc., will acquire FilmTrack, Inc.

synopsis: Rightsline, a global leader in rights and royalties management solutions, will purchase FilmTrack from City National Bank.  Founded in 1996 to assist entertainment companies in managing their intellectual property, FilmTrack provides end-to-end SaaS solutions to assist entertainment companies in managing their intellectual property.
closed 5/2/2024 via BusinessWire

Ephicacy, acquired Advance Research Associates

synopsis: Ephicacy Consulting Group, Inc., a leading biometrics Contract Research Organization, has acquired Advance Research Associates, a provider of data management and biostatistical consulting services for clinical trials.
closed 5/1/2024 via PR Web

Simform, acquired Armakuni

synopsis: Simform, a US-based AWS Premier Partner, announced it has acquired Armakuni, a UK-based AWS Partner and specialists in driving the change needed to create high-performing software engineering teams.
announced 4/26/2024 via Company Press Release

Thoma Bravo, LLC, will acquire Darktrace

synopsis: Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm, will acquire Darktrace, a global leader in cybersecurity artificial intelligence. Darktrace's platform provides a full lifecycle approach to cyber resilience that can autonomously spot and respond to known and unknown in-progress threats across an organisation’s entire ecosystem.
buyer: Thoma Bravo, LLC
Thoma Bravo is a leading private equity firm focused on the software and technology-enabled services sectors. Thoma Bravo partners with a company’s management team to implement operating best practices, invest in growth initiatives and make acquisitions intended to accelerate revenue and earnings. "
target: Darktrace (LSE:DARK:$545.43)
Darktrace is a global leader in cybersecurity artificial intelligence. Darktrace's platform provides a full lifecycle approach to cyber resilience that can autonomously spot and respond to known and unknown in-progress threats across an organisation’s entire ecosystem.
price ($mm)[EV]
$5,537 [$5,212]
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$616
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$119
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announced 4/26/2024 via BNC Analysis

NVIDIA Corporation, will acquire Deci AI

synopsis: Nvidia is to acquire Deci AI, which has developed technology to compress generative AI language models. With the company’s end-to-end deep learning acceleration platform, AI developers can build, optimize, and deploy faster and more accurate models for any environment, including cloud, edge, or mobile.
announced 4/26/2024 via Company Press Release

Anaplan, Inc., will acquire Fluence Technologies

synopsis: Anaplan, a market-leading platform for connected planning that enables better business decision-making, will acquire Fluence Technologies, a leading cloud native solution leveraged by enterprises across the globe for financial close, consolidation, disclosure management and reporting.
closed 4/26/2024 via BNC Analysis

One Click LCA Ltd., acquired Buildrz

synopsis: One Click LCA, a company specializing in life-cycle assessment software for the construction and manufacturing industries, has acquired Buildrz, a Paris-based firm known for its generative AI platform for real estate development.
closed 4/26/2024 via BNC Analysis

Intercity Technology Ltd, acquired Centrality Ltd

synopsis: UK-based MSP Intercity has acquired Centrality, an IT Support & Technology Services Provider. Centrality is one of the UK's most accredited Microsoft Solutions Partners, providing expertise across M365, Azure, Power Platform and security.
closed 4/26/2024 via Company Press Release

Philia Medical Editions SAS, acquired APM International

synopsis: Wilmington plc, has sold its French healthcare business, APM to Philia Medical Editions SAS, a subsidiary of Europa Group. APM International is an information company which provides professionals in the health sector with a high value-added news service adapted to their needs.
closed 4/25/2024 via New York Times

Global Tetrahedron, acquired Onion, Inc

synopsis: G/O Media has sold The Onion, a satirical news site, to Global Tetrahedron, a Chicago-based firm. The four media veterans behind Global Tetrahedron are: former Twilio CEO Jeff Lawson; former NBC News reporter Ben Collins; former TikTok executive Leila Brillson; and former Tumblr executive Danielle Strle.
announced 4/25/2024 via BNC Analysis

Valofe Co.,Ltd, will purchase Last Origin from Studio Valkyrie, Inc.

synopsis: Valofe, a global video game developer and publisher, will acquire Last Origin from Studio Valkyrie, a video game development studio in South Korea. Last Origin is a turn-based RPG game for mobile devices. The game takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where players play as the last human being.
announced 4/25/2024 via BNC Analysis

Sinbad will be merged with Tjufoo Ltd,

synopsis: Startups brand aggregators Tjufoo is finalizing the merger with B2B commerce Sinbad. Sinbad, based in Indonesia, has a platform that retailers/outlets/merchants can use to place orders directly to principal manufacturers and product distributors.
closed 4/25/2024 via Company Press Release

Enigmatic Smile, purchased Loyalty Business from Fidel

synopsis: Fidel API, a fintech transaction infrastructure platform, has completed an asset sale of its loyalty business to Enigmatic Smile, a global reward technology facilitator. The sale encompasses all assets related to Fidel’s loyalty business including its market-leading technology platform, customers, partners and personnel, as well as the Fidel brand.
announced 4/25/2024 via BNC Analysis

Caster Co.Ltd., will acquire Glams Co., Ltd.

synopsis: Caster, a Japanese company that provides high quality outsourcing services, will acquire Glams, a provider of e-commerce technology solutions in Japan. Glams helps online stores to create beautiful product photos. Their ZenFotomatic solution is an automatic image processing tool that can batch process, clear-cut, whiten backgrounds and more.
announced 4/25/2024 via Company Press Release

Happiest Minds Technologies, will acquire PureSoftware Technologies Private Limited

synopsis: Happiest Minds, an IT solutions & services company in India, will acquire PureSoftware, a global software products and digital services company. PureSoftware provides services for product development, cloud, cybersecurity, and more. Their unified banking platform, Arttha, enables financial institutions to make banking simpler for their customers.
closed 4/25/2024 via Company Press Release

Amboss, acquired NEJM Knowledge+

synopsis: AMBOSS, the leading clinical resource for residents, proudly announces its acquisition of NEJM Knowledge+, a learning and assessment tool for clinicians created by NEJM Group, publishers of the New England Journal of Medicine and other prominent medical resources for physicians and other health professionals.
closed 4/25/2024 via BNC Analysis

Core Technology Systems (UK) Limited, acquired Velocity IT Ltd

synopsis: Core Technology Systems, a leading MSP in the UK IT channel, is excited to announce the acquisition of Velocity IT, a renowned specialist in automation technology.
announced 4/25/2024 via BusinessWire

GTCR, LLC, will acquire AssetMark, Inc.

synopsis: GTCR, a leading private equity firm, will acquire AssetMark from Huatai Securities, a leading technology-driven securities group in China. AssetMark operates a wealth management platform that powers independent financial advisors and their clients. AssetMark serves advisory firms of all sizes and business models at every stage of their journey.
closed 4/25/2024 via BusinessWire

Source Point, purchased Consent Management Platform from Sibbo

synopsis: Sourcepoint, the practical privacy software platform for the world’s most influential brands, has acquired the consent management platform (CMP) business of Sibbo, the Madrid-based consultancy and CMP provider. The Sibbo CMP platform helps publishers comply with privacy regulations across a variety of platforms, including HbbTV, CTV, apps and web.
announced 4/25/2024 via Company Press Release

NVIDIA Corporation, will acquire Run:ai

synopsis: NVIDIA, the worldwide leader in programmable graphics processor technologies, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Run:ai, a Kubernetes-based workload management and orchestration software provider.
closed 4/25/2024 via GlobeNewswire

DaXtra Technologies, acquired PivotCX

synopsis: Daxtra, the leading provider of AI-enriched software for the talent acquisition ecosystem, has acquired PivotCX, a technology-based talent acquisition and HR communications hub. Based in Indianapolis, PivotCX is an all-in-one platform for SMS, voice, video, web and email that integrates with ATS, Job Boards, HRIS, CRM, and Social Networks.
closed 4/25/2024 via BusinessWire

PayStand, acquired Teampay Corporation

synopsis: Paystand, the global leader in blockchain-enabled B2B payments, announced the acquisition of Teampay, an industry-leading spend management software. The transaction creates a B2B payments powerhouse whose continued goal is to revolutionize payments by expanding the largest, fastest, and most cost-efficient B2B payments network.
closed 4/25/2024 via PR Newswire

VTG, acquired Vana Solutions, LLC

synopsis: VTG, an industry-leading national security solutions provider, has acquired Vana Solutions. Vana provides end-to-end digital transformation expertise combined with cutting-edge technologies to deliver secure cloud environments, data fabric solutions, and advanced analytics for mission-critical national security programs.

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The Lightyear Corporation Ltd

Engine B Limited

Builtfirst

MicroCMS Co., Ltd.

DriveArabia

RIP.ie

Unidom Participações S.A.

Retail Data Partners

Simple Auction Site

Cody AI, L.L.C.

Thomalex Inc.

Tanita Health Link, Inc.

G&G Advertising

ProcureWare

Lifestyle Production Group

Orbital Insight

WSO2

Sonio

Integrhythm, Inc.

Deliver Media

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Motion Recruitment Partners LLC

Quintessence Business Solutions & Services

Tivola Games GmbH

MyShubhLife

Designtech Solutions AB

Inventoro

clixifix Limited

oak9

ViewPoint Sign & Awning

eFertility

Envato Pty Ltd.

Transform Data International BV

BioCatch

SOKO

Parsionate

Device42

Rentals United

FilmTrack, Inc.

Advance Research Associates

Armakuni

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Darktrace

Deci AI

Fluence Technologies

Buildrz

Centrality Ltd

APM International

Onion, Inc

Studio Valkyrie, Inc.

Sinbad

Fidel

Glams Co., Ltd.

PureSoftware Technologies Private Limited

NEJM Knowledge+

Velocity IT Ltd

AssetMark, Inc.

Sibbo

Run:ai

PivotCX

Teampay Corporation

Vana Solutions, LLC

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