CDW acquires Lovelytics

● STRATEGIC | IT SERVICES · Systems Integration & Implementation

SEPTEMBER 15, 2026

CDW acquires Lovelytics (Interlock)

TARGET

Databricks-specialist data and AI consulting firm embedding with enterprise teams to modernize data estates and deploy AI at scale across energy, utilities, retail, healthcare, and financial services.

Deal value	Est. ~$525M deal value
Ownership	PE-backed · Interlock Equity (prior owner); Interlock Equity, Databricks Ventures
Headcount	600+ FTEs
Headquarters	Arlington, Virginia
Leadership	Scott Love, Founder & CEO
Sell-side leads	Stefan Jensen, Managing Director (Interlock Equity)
Sell-side advisor	—

ACQUIRER

CDW

End-to-end technology solutions provider serving business, government, education, and healthcare customers across the US, UK, and Canada.

Ownership	Publicly traded (NASDAQ: CDW)
Headcount	14,800 FTEs
Headquarters	Vernon Hills, Illinois
Leadership	Christine A. Leahy, Chair, President & Chief Executive Officer
Buy-side advisor	—

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CDW -> Lovelytics  (2026-09-18)
strategic_acquisition | IT Services | ~$525 million | announced
Target: Databricks-specialist data and AI consulting firm embedding with enterprise teams to modernize data estates and deploy AI at scale across energy, utilities, retail, healthcare, and financial services.
Website: lovelytics.com | Buyer site: cdw.com
HQ: Arlington, Virginia | Ownership: pe-backed | Seller: Interlock Equity | Buyer ownership: public (NASDAQ: CDW)
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