Thematic: software SUBSCRIBE
 
  back to the issue
PLATFORM  |  SUPPLY CHAIN/LOGISTICS
JANUARY 6, 2026
Greenbriar Equity Group acquires eShipping
TARGET
eShipping
eShipping provides cloud-based managed transportation and multi-modal logistics services—spanning LTL, truckload, parcel, and international freight—to mid-sized shippers.
OwnershipPE-backed
InvestorsRidgemont Equity Partners
Capital raised$156M
Headcount201-500 FTEs
HeadquartersKansas City, Missouri
Leadership
Chad Earwood, Founder and CEO
Sell-side advisor
ACQUIRER
Greenbriar Equity Group
Private equity firm focused on transportation, logistics, and related sectors.
Ownership
Deal lead
Michael Wang, Managing Director
Buy-side advisor
Spotted an error or advised on this transaction? Claim credit or send a correction
MORE IN SUPPLY CHAIN/LOGISTICS
Kaleris (Accel-KKR) acquires Newport Systems Inc. (Shore Points Capital)
Maintenance and repair (M&R) and depot management SaaS platform for intermodal equipment owners, leasing companies, port terminals, rail yards, and repair vendors, automating work orders, damage recovery, reefer monitoring, and genset management
Descartes Systems acquires Extensiv (Mainsail Partners)
Est. $120M Deal Value — Warehouse management, inventory, and omnichannel order fulfillment software for third-party logistics providers and the ecommerce brands they serve
Descartes Systems acquires Tai Software (Accel-KKR)
Est. $100M Purchase Price — AI-powered TMS for freight brokers managing truckload, LTL, drayage, and cross-border shipment lifecycles, unifying quoting, carrier sourcing, load execution, and billing
Tracsis acquires Mistral Data Limited
£48M Enterprise Value — Cloud-native rail software for UK Train Operating Companies covering passenger communications, revenue management, operations scheduling, rolling stock monitoring, and data analytics
Instacart acquires Arpalus
AI-powered computer vision software that turns smartphone video scans of store shelves into real-time inventory and shelf-compliance data for grocery retailers and CPG brands
Descartes Systems acquires Drivin
$30M Upfront Cash Consideration Purchase Price — Cloud-based last-mile delivery management and TMS platform offering route optimization, dispatch management, and real-time execution visibility for distributors, retailers, consumer goods companies, and logistics service providers across Latin America
Browse the full register
 
Thematic: software PAST ISSUES   CONTACT
© 2026 Thematic   |  Privacy Policy   |  Terms of Service
Thematic is a news publication, not an investment adviser. Nothing here is investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Researched and compiled by Thematic; accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed.