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STRATEGIC  |  HORIZONTAL SAAS · BI & Analytics
JANUARY 13, 2026
Lumivero (TA Associates) acquires SharpCloud (YFM Equity Partners)
TARGET
SharpCloud
SharpCloud provides interactive data visualization software that connects disparate enterprise data into a single view for strategic portfolio and decision-making.
OwnershipPE-backed · YFM Equity Partners (prior owner); YFM Equity Partners, Chaucer Group Ltd
Capital raised£9.0m
Headcount11-50 FTEs
HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
Leadership
William Nicolson, Partner (Osborne Clarke)
Sell-side advisor
ACQUIRER
Lumivero
Lumivero provides research and decision software combining qualitative and quantitative data analysis, AI-powered workflows, and risk modeling tools for academic and enterprise customers.
OwnershipPE-backed · TA Associates; TA Associates, Thompson Street Capital Partners
Headcount201-500 FTEs
HeadquartersDenver, Colorado
Buy-side advisor
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