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Business Wire
08-08-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Datasite to Acquire Sourcescrub, Expanding Private Market Intelligence Solutions
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Datasite, the global SaaS provider of Al-powered workflow collaboration and automation solutions for M&A, investment and strategic projects, today announced its acquisition of Sourcescrub, a California-based provider of deal-sourcing data and workflows, from Francisco Partners. 'AI relies on high-quality data and content to be useful. This combination fuses data and the expertise of industry-experienced analyst teams to label and train AI models for M&A professionals.' - Rusty Wiley, President and CEO of Datasite. This is the latest milestone in a broader Datasite strategy that includes a $500 million investment commitment by CapVest Partners, the controlling shareholder of Datasite, to further expand Datasite's intelligence solutions and enhance the M&A technology landscape by connecting data, automation, and execution in one seamless offering. Sourcescrub's data and capabilities will be integrated into Grata, which Datasite acquired earlier this year. 'By bringing our companies together, we will create a superior user experience, dataset and network for our customers' said Prescott Nasser, Co-Founder of Sourcescrub. 'Grata's platform brings visibility to over 19 million private companies, powered by a proprietary search infrastructure and AI-native discovery tools,' said Nevin Raj, Co-Founder of Grata. 'Sourcescrub adds a powerful layer of human-enriched data, curated lists, deep integrations, and a signal-rich sourcing workflow.' The acquisition supports Datasite's mission to help M&A professionals work smarter and faster using technology, including Blueflame AI solutions, to change the way deals are sourced, evaluated, and executed across the globe. 'AI relies on high quality data and content to be useful,' added Rusty Wiley, President and CEO of Datasite. 'This combination fuses together data and the expertise of industry-experienced analyst teams to label and train AI models for M&A professionals.' Datasite was advised by Deutsche Bank (M&A advisor), Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP (legal), Alvarez & Marsal (financial), KPMG (tax), Lockton (insurance) and West Monroe (technology). Sourcescrub was advised by Raymond James (M&A advisor) and Kirkland & Ellis LLP (legal). To learn more about Datasite, please visit About Datasite Datasite is a global SaaS provider of AI-powered workflow collaboration and automation solutions for M&A, investment, and strategic projects. Datasite's innovative products drive execution, while generating unique data insights to empower knowledge workers around the world to succeed across the entire project lifecycle. For more information, visit About Sourcescrub Sourcescrub is a deal sourcing platform for investment and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) teams. Sourcescrub uses more than 220,000 information sources to provide insights on 16 million companies to discover, track, and engage the best targets. For more information, visit About Grata Grata is an AI-native private market intelligence and dealmaking company. Grata provides full market visibility with the most comprehensive, accurate, and searchable data on private companies. For more information, visit
Bloomberg
05-08-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
M&A Dries up in Mexico as Politics Get in the Way Of Dealmaking
Both domestic and international politics have made a dent in dealmaking in Mexico, a country that over the past few years had been considered a relatively safe bet. Mergers and acquisitions in Mexico fell 36% in the first half of the year from the same period the year before, according to a July report carried out by insurance broker Aon Plc, TTR Data and Datasite. The value of deals, too, fell by 23%, making the nation an outlier among Latin American countries, where transactions dropped 6% but their value rose 7%.
Business Wire
17-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Grata Expands AI-Powered Market Intelligence Solutions
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Grata™, an AI-native private market intelligence platform and a business unit of Datasite®, today announced its expansion into key global markets, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Australia, providing dealmakers with access to full market visibility through comprehensive private market intelligence and deal sourcing solutions. We continue to invest to help knowledge workers, including dealmakers, work faster and smarter, from initial target identification and due diligence to deal execution and close. - Rusty Wiley, Datasite President and Chief Executive Officer Share 'We continue to invest to help knowledge workers, including dealmakers, work faster and smarter, from initial target identification and due diligence to deal execution and close,' said Rusty Wiley, Datasite President and Chief Executive Officer. The announcement follows Grata's recent acquisition by Datasite, the global SaaS provider of AI-powered workflow collaboration and automation solutions for M&A, investment and strategic projects, and builds on Datasite's $500 million investment commitment to further expand its intelligence solutions, organically and inorganically. 'Dealmakers need better tools to navigate private markets confidently, and this expansion ensures that more teams can access the comprehensive visibility they need to discover and evaluate opportunities with greater clarity,' said Andrew Bocskocsky, General Manager and Co-Founder of Grata. 'Leveraging Datasite's global infrastructure and local market presence, which includes more than 500 employees in the EMEA region, we're bringing Grata's AI-powered insights to dealmakers where demand for private market data is accelerating.' Private markets could reach nearly $30 trillion by 2033. Grata's platform combines comprehensive, accurate, and searchable data on private companies with seamless, integrated dealmaking workflows. 'There's a pressing need for a solution that can provide a broader, clearer view of the private markets,' said Mark Williams, Global Chief Revenue Officer at Datasite. 'Too often, organizations are forced to piece together partial information from tools that either have limited coverage or can only offer a narrow slice of the data needed for confident decision-making. Combined with anonymized and aggregated insights from Datasite, which facilitates over 55,000 projects every year, Grata delivers the visibility dealmakers need - across companies, deals, financials, contacts, and conferences - to navigate opportunities with confidence and precision.' This expansion follows other Datasite initiatives, including the acquisition of Sherpany ®, a Zurich-based board reporting and meeting management software provider and the acquisition of key businesses of Ansarada, a virtual data room provider in Australia and New Zealand. To learn more about Datasite, please visit: About Datasite Datasite is a global SaaS provider of AI-powered workflow collaboration and automation solutions for M&A, investment and strategic projects. Datasite's innovative products drive execution, while generating unique data insights to empower knowledge workers around the world to succeed across the entire project lifecycle. For more information, visit About Grata Grata is a leading AI-native private market intelligence and dealmaking company. Grata provides full market visibility with the most comprehensive, accurate, and searchable data on private companies. For more information, visit
Finextra
06-06-2025
- Business
- Finextra
Datasite acquires Grata
Datasite, the global SaaS provider of AI-powered workflow collaboration and automation solutions for M&A, investment and strategic projects, today announced that it has acquired Grata, a leading AI-native, private market intelligence company. CapVest Partners LLP (CapVest), the controlling shareholder of Datasite, intends to invest $500 million, organically and inorganically, to further expand Datasite's intelligence solutions. 0 This content is provided by an external author without editing by Finextra. It expresses the views and opinions of the author. 'This landmark combination creates a unique market intelligence offering for enterprises globally,' said Rusty Wiley, CEO and President of Datasite. 'Grata has comprehensive, accurate and searchable data on private companies. Combine that with the Datasite Group's anonymized and aggregated insights – from the largest and most trusted database in the world, capturing over 55,000 projects every year – and you've got an unmatched powerhouse of market intelligence.' Founded in 2016, New York-based Grata offers an AI-native platform for private market workflows combining proprietary company data with integrated dealmaking software solutions. Datasite's acquisition and ongoing investment in Grata will accelerate the growth of its pioneering, deal sourcing and market intelligence tools. Co-founders Andrew Bocskocsky and Nevin Raj will continue to lead Grata as a strategic business unit within Datasite. 'We are thrilled to join the Datasite team and back our shared vision with significant investment,' said Andrew Bocskocsky, CEO and Co-Founder of Grata. 'Together, with Datasite's global footprint, we are expanding our reach to international markets and creating unprecedented value for users.' Christopher Campbell, Partner at CapVest, said, 'Obtaining accurate, real-time data on private markets will further enable enterprises and investors to execute their strategic priorities. We welcome Grata to the Datasite Group and look forward to bringing unique insights to the M&A community.' Datasite was advised by Arma Partners (M&A), Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP (Legal), Alvarez & Marsal (Financial), KPMG (Tax), Lockton (Insurance) and West Monroe (Technology). Grata was advised by Deutsche Bank (M&A) and Orrick (Legal).
Business Upturn
04-06-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Datasite Acquires Leading Private Market Intelligence Company Grata with $500 Million Investment Commitment
MINNEAPOLIS, United States: Datasite, the global SaaS provider of AI-powered workflow collaboration and automation solutions for M&A, investment and strategic projects, today announced that it has acquired Grata, a leading AI-native, private market intelligence company. CapVest Partners LLP ('CapVest'), the controlling shareholder of Datasite, intends to invest $500 million, organically and inorganically, to further expand Datasite's intelligence solutions. Advertisement This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: 'This landmark combination creates a unique market intelligence offering for enterprises globally,' said Rusty Wiley, CEO and President of Datasite. 'Grata has comprehensive, accurate and searchable data on private companies. Combine that with the Datasite Group's anonymized and aggregated insights – from the largest and most trusted database in the world, capturing over 55,000 projects every year – and you've got an unmatched powerhouse of market intelligence.' Founded in 2016, New York-based Grata offers an AI-native platform for private market workflows combining proprietary company data with integrated dealmaking software solutions. Datasite's acquisition and ongoing investment in Grata will accelerate the growth of its pioneering, deal sourcing and market intelligence tools. Co-founders Andrew Bocskocsky and Nevin Raj will continue to lead Grata as a strategic business unit within Datasite. 'We are thrilled to join the Datasite team and back our shared vision with significant investment,' said Andrew Bocskocsky, CEO and Co-Founder of Grata. 'Together, with Datasite's global footprint, we are expanding our reach to international markets and creating unprecedented value for users.' Christopher Campbell, Partner at CapVest, said, 'Obtaining accurate, real-time data on private markets will further enable enterprises and investors to execute their strategic priorities. We welcome Grata to the Datasite Group and look forward to bringing unique insights to the M&A community.' Datasite was advised by Arma Partners (M&A), Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP (Legal), Alvarez & Marsal (Financial), KPMG (Tax), Lockton (Insurance) and West Monroe (Technology). Grata was advised by Deutsche Bank (M&A) and Orrick (Legal). To learn more about Datasite, please visit: About Datasite Datasite is a global SaaS provider of AI-powered workflow collaboration and automation solutions for M&A, investment and strategic projects. Datasite's innovative products drive execution, while generating unique data insights to empower knowledge workers around the world to succeed across the entire project lifecycle. For more information, visit About Grata Grata is a leading AI-native private market intelligence and dealmaking company. Grata has the most comprehensive, accurate, and searchable data on private companies. For more information, visit View source version on Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same.
