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STRATEGIC  |  GOVTECH · Civic Services & Libraries
AUGUST 23, 2026
Soutron Global (Bloom +1) acquires Biblionix
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Biblionix
Apollo ILS and Artemis ILS cloud-native integrated library systems for smaller public libraries and K-12 schools across the United States.
OwnershipFounder-owned
Capital raised$0
Headcount11-50 FTEs
HeadquartersAustin, Texas
Sell-side advisor
ACQUIRER
Soutron Global
SaaS provider of library, archive, and knowledge management software for libraries, archives, museums, and knowledge institutions worldwide
OwnershipPE-backed · Bloom Equity Partners; Atlasview Equity Partners; Bloom Equity Partners, Atlasview Equity Partners, Plexus Capital, Patriot Capital
Headcount11-50 FTEs
HeadquartersSan Diego, California
Deal team
Bart Macdonald (Bloom Equity Partners)
Leadership
Brad Frasher, Chief Executive Officer
Buy-side advisor
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