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FEBRUARY 26, 2026
Vector Capital acquires Corel (creativity and productivity software division) (KKR)
TARGET
Corel (creativity and productivity software division)
Creativity and productivity software products carved out from Corel, which is owned by KKR.
OwnershipPE-backed · KKR (prior owner); KKR
Headcount1,257 FTEs
HeadquartersOttawa, Canada
Sell-side advisor
ACQUIRER
Vector Capital
Technology-focused private equity firm
Buy-side advisor
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