Kpler acquires Bridgeton Research Group

● STRATEGIC | FINTECH · Capital Markets & Trading

JANUARY 22, 2026

Kpler (Five Arrows +1) acquires Bridgeton Research Group

TARGET

Provides predictive models that replicate and forecast Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) and systematic investment strategy behavior across 200+ global futures markets for traders and asset managers.

Ownership	Founder-owned
Headcount	2-10 FTEs
Headquarters	Westport, Connecticut
Leadership	Stephen Roseme, CEO and Founder Alex S. Kaufman, Private Equity Member (Mintz)
Sell-side advisor	—

ACQUIRER

Kpler

Subscription-based data and analytics platform delivering real-time trade intelligence across 40+ commodity, power, and maritime markets to traders, analysts, and shipping professionals.

Ownership	PE-backed · Five Arrows (Rothschild & Co) and Insight Partners; Insight Partners, Five Arrows Principal Investments (Rothschild & Co)
Capital raised	$200M+
Headcount	750+ FTEs
Headquarters	Brussels, Belgium
Leadership	Mark Cunningham, Chief Executive Officer
Buy-side advisor	—

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Kpler -> Bridgeton Research Group  (2026-09-18)
strategic_acquisition | FinTech | closed
Target: Provides predictive models that replicate and forecast Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) and systematic investment strategy behavior across 200+ global futures markets for traders and asset managers.
Website: bridgetongroup.com | Buyer site: kpler.com
HQ: Westport, Connecticut | Ownership: founder-owned | Buyer sponsor: Five Arrows (Rothschild & Co) and Insight Partners | Buyer ownership: pe-backed
Advisors - not yet credited
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