TalentSprint Educational Services
Acquisition in 2025
TalentSprint specializes in skill development and training, focusing primarily on the IT and BFSI sectors. The company offers technology-enabled experiential learning programs that combine cloud-based, in-person, and collegiate instruction. Its curriculum is designed in collaboration with industry experts and is aligned with national and international certification standards. TalentSprint's programs cover a range of topics, including sales and marketing, artificial intelligence, computational data science, fintech, and financial blockchain. By partnering with leading academic institutions and global corporations, TalentSprint aims to enhance the competencies of both young and experienced professionals, ensuring that they acquire skills that are directly applicable in the workplace. The company's consultative approach enables it to tailor training solutions that improve productivity and performance for its corporate clients, including top IT services firms and banks.
Staufen
Acquisition in 2025
Staufen is a consulting firm that assists managers and employees in demand-oriented roles - consulting, coaching, and qualification - to cultivate a positive corporate culture that will increase value creation in their company. The company offers consulting and organizational development services.
Workera
Corporate Round in 2025
Workera is a precision upskilling platform that enables enterprises, governments, and individuals to enhance their technological capabilities in areas such as data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. The platform utilizes AI-driven assessments and personalized learning plans to provide targeted mentorship and facilitate skill development. By offering an objective analysis of workforce skills, Workera helps organizations identify and mobilize talent effectively. Its approach includes measuring skills at a granular level, allowing for hyper-personalized learning experiences that drive measurable results. This capability equips organizations with actionable data, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding talent acquisition, mobility, coaching, and mentoring, ultimately addressing the critical skills gap in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Joshua Tree Group
Acquisition in 2024
Provider of supply chain consulting services intended to serve businesses. The company offers labor management programs, distribution performance improvement, supply chain systems, supply chain strategy, distribution center design, and leadership training, thereby helping clients adapt to the changing conditions, so they can deliver consistent results.
NEUTRAL Japan
Acquisition in 2024
Neutral Corporation, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Nagoya, Japan, specializes in developing information systems across various sectors. The company offers a range of solutions, including CAD/CAM, business applications, embedded systems, healthcare services, and web services, as well as technical support and system development. With additional offices located in Tokyo, Fukuoka, Shizuoka, Osaka, and Kanazawa, Neutral Corporation aims to establish itself as the most trusted system integrator in the Chubu Tokai region. It operates as a subsidiary of XYEC Holdings Co., Ltd.
Axis Corporate
Acquisition in 2024
Axis Corporate is an international management and technology consulting firm based in Barcelona, Spain, founded in 2005. The company specializes in assisting businesses with transformation and digital innovation, particularly in areas pertinent to the chief financial officer. It offers guidance on aligning technical capabilities and provides advisory services related to governance, risk, and compliance within regulatory frameworks. Axis Corporate serves a diverse range of sectors, including banking, real estate, insurance, energy, technology, media and telecommunications, healthcare, big data, robotics, mobility, leisure, and retail.
CLIMB offers system development, IT infrastructure and software products services.
The Lumery
Acquisition in 2024
The Lumery is a Melbourne-based consultancy specialising in marketing and technology. It offers expert guidance and implementation across entire technology stacks, helping clients bridge the gap between their brands and customers. The company's services include marketing strategy, operational optimisation, and facilitating complementary martech ecosystem relationships, enabling clients to scale and personalise their marketing efforts effectively.
GemSeek
Acquisition in 2024
GemSeek Consulting, based in Sofia, Bulgaria, is a research and analytics firm specializing in data science and market research services. Founded by former senior managers from Fortune 500 companies, GemSeek understands the complexities of corporate decision-making and the necessity for actionable insights that drive business growth. The firm combines industry expertise with specialized customer research and quantitative analysis to provide deep insights into customer, competitor, and market behaviors. Its services include data management, advanced analytics, program design, profiling, and strategy formulation, aimed at enabling global enterprises to make informed, data-driven decisions and enhance customer experience. GemSeek has established a successful track record with leading multinationals and consultancy firms across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East, focusing on delivering measurable results that optimize client performance.
Work & Co is a company that specializes in creating digital products and services tailored for business organizations. It focuses on defining and enhancing brand identities through innovative solutions. The company provides a comprehensive range of services, including product strategy, product design, and product engineering. In addition, Work & Co is committed to delivering prototypes and conducting continuous testing to ensure the effectiveness and quality of its products. By combining design and technology, the company aims to help clients achieve their business objectives and improve user experiences.
Vocatus
Acquisition in 2023
Vocatus AG is a consulting company based in Gröbenzell, Germany, with an additional office in Cologne. Founded in 1999, it specializes in marketing, brand, and pricing research. The firm offers a range of services, including strategy consulting, pricing strategy development, and organizational research. Vocatus applies principles of behavioral economics to enhance pricing strategies and optimize decision-making processes. Its expertise extends across various industries, such as automotive, telecommunications, financial services, and pharmaceuticals, among others. The company focuses on helping clients improve customer satisfaction, brand experience, and service quality through tailored, behavior-based approaches to pricing and sales generation.
Solnet Solutions
Acquisition in 2023
Solnet Solutions is a consulting firm based in New Zealand that specializes in digital transformation and technology consultancy services. The company partners with businesses and government agencies across various sectors, including financial services, insurance, and manufacturing. Solnet Solutions provides a comprehensive range of services, including strategy development, experience design, technology delivery, and ongoing support. Their offerings encompass business advisory, data and analytics, digital delivery, architecture, and APIs. By leveraging these services, the firm enables its clients to create new opportunities, reduce operational costs, and enhance engagement with customers, employees, suppliers, and partners.
Mnemo Mexico
Acquisition in 2023
Mnemo Mexico's goal is to collaborate with technical partners to conduct service research, analysis, and development, thereby aiding enterprises in their pursuit of technological risk mitigation.
On Service
Acquisition in 2023
On Service provides a range of services in business processing, inventory, claims, sales, administration, data management, and pensions.
The Storytellers
Acquisition in 2023
The Storytellers, based in London, specializes in business transformation. They provide management consultancy services, including strategy development, post-merger integration, and executive skill-building programs. These programs focus on enhancing the narrative skills of CEOs and other C-Suite leaders to drive transformational change and improve organizational performance.
Nautilus Consulting
Acquisition in 2023
Nautilus Consulting specializes in healthcare consulting, helping organizations maximize the value of their digital investments. They offer a comprehensive suite of services, from strategic planning and business case development to procurement, deployment, and supplier management. Their expertise lies in navigating the complexities of the healthcare sector, ensuring clients achieve their digital transformation goals.
Optimind
Acquisition in 2023
Optimind Management SAS is an independent consulting firm based in Paris, France, that specializes in providing consulting services to insurance companies, banks, and large corporations. Established in 2010, it offers a wide range of services, including strategy, finance, risk management, compliance, market analysis, human resources, and digital transformation. The firm focuses on addressing major challenges related to competitiveness, transformation, and regulation, while identifying business opportunities to enhance performance. With a combination of expertise and proven methodologies, Optimind aims to support its clients in navigating regulatory, technological, and corporate changes, ensuring they can meet their obligations and implement necessary transformations effectively.
fiftyfive5
Acquisition in 2022
fiftyfive5 identifies and unlocks demand-led growth strategies through defining the real question, gaining a deeper understanding of people, leveraging multi-source data, and creating growth paths that land inside organisations. They use multiple tools, data sets, and processes beyond just traditional research to empower us to access sharper, deeper, and commercially impactful insights from information.
YSC Consulting
Acquisition in 2022
YSC Consulting is a global provider of leadership strategy consulting services, operating from 17 offices across Europe, North America, South Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region. The firm serves over 400 clients, including notable organizations such as Qantas, HSBC, Diageo, GlaxoSmithKline, Tesco, and BP. YSC specializes in leadership consulting and management assessment, utilizing a team of psychologists to deliver in-depth insights into individual and team dynamics, as well as organizational cultures. This analytical approach enables the company to offer tailored advice aimed at enhancing corporate performance for both corporate and private equity clients.
Romp is a brand and experience agency recognized for its creative talent and innovative services aimed at redefining brand experiences. The agency specializes in branding, creative, and performance marketing, providing a comprehensive range of services that include communication, media, design, and digital operations. With a strong emphasis on local knowledge and expertise, Romp helps its clients enhance customer engagement and transform their brands through effective brand communications and design strategies.
Tenbu is a company focused on developing and implementing innovative solutions that enhance decision-making for its clients. By integrating advanced technologies and analytics, Tenbu enables organizations to make informed, strategic decisions that drive value. The company offers a range of services, including big data analytics, cognitive computing, business analytics, and information governance. Additionally, Tenbu provides managed services and process optimization to help clients reduce costs and improve efficiency. Its expertise extends to areas such as fraud detection, customer insights, and digital transformation, ensuring clients gain a comprehensive understanding of both internal and external data. Through these offerings, Tenbu aims to support clients in achieving a competitive advantage in their respective markets.
Avieco
Acquisition in 2022
Avieco is a sustainability consulting firm that provides a wide range of services to businesses across various industries, including retail and consumer goods, financial services, technology, and media. The company specializes in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) measurement and reporting, supply chain management, and carbon reduction strategies. By focusing on these areas, Avieco aims to help organizations enhance their sustainability practices and improve their overall impact on the environment and society.
Alfa Consulting Worldwide
Acquisition in 2022
Alfa Consulting Worldwide is a consultancy firm that specializes in operations strategy for capital-intensive industries. The company provides a diverse range of strategic consulting services aimed at enhancing executive capabilities within organizations. Its offerings include the implementation of innovative solutions, the development of maturity models, the establishment of best practices on a global scale, and the integration of systems within large organizations. Additionally, Alfa Consulting focuses on digital execution to help clients navigate the complexities of modern business environments. Through its expertise, Alfa Consulting aims to support companies in optimizing their operations and achieving sustainable growth.
Founders Intelligence
Acquisition in 2021
Founders Intelligence is a management consulting firm established in 2013 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The firm specializes in a blend of entrepreneurial thinking and strategic rigor, offering services that include growth strategy, revenue line development, venture building, start-up engagement, acceleration programs, and organizational structure design. Founders Intelligence serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, oil, gas, chemicals, consumer goods, energy, and technology, helping businesses navigate their growth challenges and enhance their operational effectiveness.
T.A.Cook
Acquisition in 2021
T.A.Cook specializes in digital transformation, asset management, risk management and management consulting services for industries.
Xoomworks
Acquisition in 2021
Xoomworks is a technology company that specializes in IT consulting services aimed at transforming procurement activities into strategic assets for organizations. The company focuses on providing procurement technology, digital innovation, and bespoke software development solutions. Its team of specialists is noted for their exceptional technical skills and their ability to connect with all levels of staff and outsourced partners, fostering effective collaboration throughout projects. By delivering tailored solutions, Xoomworks helps clients achieve significant savings, reduce risk, and enhance their technology initiatives.
TripleBlind
Series A in 2021
TripleBlind operates an online platform that enables entities to collaborate on sensitive data and algorithms without compromising privacy. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, the company provides a software-only solution delivered via a simple API. This solution focuses on healthcare and financial services, leveraging principles like federated learning and multi-party compute to enhance scalability and processing speed. TripleBlind supports major cloud platforms and ensures compliance with regulations such as HIPAA and GDPR, making it a robust tool for unlocking the intellectual property value of data while preserving privacy. The company is backed by notable investors including Accenture, General Catalyst, and The Mayo Clinic.
Glamit
Acquisition in 2021
Glamit is a Buenos Aires-based company that offers comprehensive e-commerce solutions tailored for fashion brands and sports teams in South America. Founded in 2011, Glamit specializes in providing a state-of-the-art e-commerce platform specifically designed for the apparel and accessories industry. In addition to developing e-shopping platforms, the company manages logistics and customer care services, including fulfillment and order management, as well as communication services such as e-marketing and social media support. Glamit aims to empower apparel brands to optimize their online sales channels effectively, and it currently operates across seven countries in Latin America.
BRIDGEi2i Analytics Solutions
Acquisition in 2021
BRIDGEi2i Analytics Solutions Private Limited, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, specializes in developing data analytics solutions that facilitate AI-powered digital transformation for enterprises. The company serves as a trusted partner to organizations worldwide, helping them to reimagine processes through advanced analytics. BRIDGEi2i employs a consultative approach to problem-solving and offers end-to-end AI capabilities, utilizing proprietary algorithmic engines, including Extractor, Watchtower, Recommender, Optimizer, and Converser. These tools enable businesses to contextualize data, generate actionable insights, and enhance decision-making. By focusing on user-centric applications of big data, BRIDGEi2i empowers clients to improve customer experiences and achieve faster time to value. The company's recognition in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for mid-size systems integrators and the HFS Hot Vendors list underscores its impact and expertise in the analytics domain.
Experity
Acquisition in 2021
Experity is a Brazilian company that specializes in cloud-based customer experience and commerce solutions. It offers a range of consulting services aimed at implementing customer relationship management solutions, including retail execution, e-commerce, marketing automation, and trade marketing. By leveraging leading cloud technologies, Experity assists businesses in enhancing efficiency and agility in their operations. The company's focus is on helping organizations develop effective customer experience and digital transformation strategies, ultimately improving their interactions with customers.
Gevity
Acquisition in 2021
Gevity is an information technology project management company based in Vancouver, specializing in providing consulting services to healthcare clients. The firm focuses on building sustainable and effective health and social services systems. Its offerings encompass management consulting, implementation and operations, and specialty practices. Gevity also provides informatics-focused staff augmentation, enabling clients to access expertise in program and project management, change management, facilitation, and consensus-building. Additionally, the company emphasizes health standards and system perspectives, supporting organizations in enhancing their operational efficiency and effectiveness in the healthcare sector.
Workforce Insight
Acquisition in 2021
Workforce Insight, LLC is a consulting firm specializing in workforce management (WFM) and analytics. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company offers a range of services that include labor cost reduction strategies, workforce analytics, productivity management, and staffing model development. It also provides a comprehensive analytics solution, WorkforceIQ, which focuses on workforce planning, scheduling, and labor cost optimization. Workforce Insight assists clients with technical services such as project management, vendor evaluation, and training, ensuring effective implementation and enterprise deployment of WFM solutions. The firm caters to a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies across various sectors such as healthcare, retail, hospitality, gaming, manufacturing, financial services, and the public sector. By leveraging technology and analytical tools, Workforce Insight helps organizations align labor with customer demand, ultimately driving significant cost savings and performance improvements.
Bionic Solution
Acquisition in 2021
Bionic Solution is an advisory firm that specializes in assisting large enterprises in identifying and harnessing new growth opportunities. The company collaborates closely with all levels of an organization, from executive leadership to operational staff, facilitating a hands-on learning approach. Bionic's offerings include strategic guidance on navigating market disruptions, emerging technologies, and consumer trends, as well as executive coaching, entrepreneurship training, and organizational change management. By implementing its proprietary Growth OS™ framework, Bionic fosters a culture of innovation and adaptability, equipping organizations with the skills and methodologies necessary for sustainable growth. The firm emphasizes the integration of venture capital and entrepreneurial principles into management practices, creating a robust growth operating rhythm that enhances competitiveness and accelerates business development.
Exton Consulting
Acquisition in 2021
Exton Consulting is a strategy and management consulting firm based in Paris, France, founded in 2006. The firm specializes in advising senior executives in the financial services sector, focusing on areas such as growth strategies, sales, marketing, operational efficiency, finance and risk management, as well as mergers and restructuring. Exton Consulting has extensive experience working with various industries, including insurance, retail, financial cards and payments, corporate investment banking, and asset management. In August 2021, the firm was acquired by Accenture, further enhancing its capabilities and reach in the consulting landscape.
umlaut
Acquisition in 2021
umlaut is a global consulting firm that provides a comprehensive range of advisory and engineering services across various industries. The company specializes in strategy, technology, and business consulting, focusing on process optimization, quality management, management support, risk management, and financing advisory. By offering tailored solutions, umlaut helps businesses enhance operational efficiency and accelerate revenue growth in both domestic and international markets.
Homburg & Partner
Acquisition in 2021
Homburg & Partner is a strategic management consultancy for strategy, sales, and pricing issues. Homburg & Partner has a proven track record of increasing sales, market share, and profitability with in-depth industry knowledge primarily for clients in the industrial goods, healthcare, and chemical industries.
thinktank.net
Acquisition in 2021
ThinkTank is a Denver-based B2B Enterprise SaaS company that specializes in a Digital Engagement Platform tailored for professional services firms and Fortune 5000 clients. Established in 1989, ThinkTank focuses on enhancing collaboration, leadership, and team dynamics through its innovative platform that integrates social science, cloud technology, and artificial intelligence. The company's solutions aim to help organizations optimize their team performance, achieving better results in significantly less time. ThinkTank has played a pivotal role in various high-stakes projects, including the development of governing Constitutions for countries and supporting NASA's space programs, ensuring safe astronaut launches. With a global presence and a network of expertise in collaboration and process re-engineering, ThinkTank assists organizations in unlocking the full potential of their workforce and enhancing customer engagement.
Root is a management consulting company offering employee engagement, change management, and creative solutions.
REPL Group
Acquisition in 2021
REPL Group, founded in 2007, is a leading consultancy and technology group specializing in workforce management, supply chain, point of sale, and in-store digital solutions. With a team of professionals who possess extensive experience in the retail sector, the company provides comprehensive services including consultancy, systems integration, implementation, development, testing, and support. REPL Group partners with major global companies to address their business challenges and enhance operational efficiency. Their commitment to innovation and excellence has driven consistent year-on-year growth, establishing them as a trusted name in the field of multichannel retailing.
Cirrus
Acquisition in 2021
Cirrus Limited specializes in leadership development, talent management, and strategic engagement programs designed to enhance organizational effectiveness. Founded in 1987 and based in Macclesfield, United Kingdom, the company provides a comprehensive range of services that include leadership programs, engagement initiatives, and talent management strategies. Its leadership offerings focus on fostering authentic relationships, team engagement, and customer-centric practices, while engagement programs emphasize vision, purpose, and management capability. Additionally, Cirrus supports organizations in building talent pipelines, attracting and selecting top talent, and enhancing performance through leadership assessments and coaching. With a commitment to creating behavioral change and implementing agile methodologies, Cirrus serves international clients across various industries, delivering tailored solutions through virtual, face-to-face, and digital channels. The company rebranded to Cirrus Limited in May 2012, reflecting its evolution and commitment to innovative leadership development.
Touchcast
Series A in 2021
Touchcast is a developer of a generative AI platform that provides comprehensive solutions for digital communication and marketing. The company focuses on creating engaging communication experiences through its innovative Smart Video technology, which combines AI and machine learning to facilitate the creation of interactive content. By utilizing cognitive caching technology, Touchcast enhances the efficiency of its platform, reducing costs and improving response times for organizations. This enables businesses to create, manage, and distribute multimodal generative experiences that captivate audiences and drive actionable results.
Future State
Acquisition in 2021
Future State is a management consulting firm with over 30 years of experience, specializing in human-centered approaches to drive organizational change. The firm focuses on delivering comprehensive consulting services primarily to clients in the life sciences, consumer packaged goods, and technology sectors. Future State's expertise encompasses a range of areas, including strategy development, change management, digital transformation, project management, and process excellence. By emphasizing the importance of people in the change process, the firm aims to help organizations realize their strategic visions through tailored solutions in communications, technology enablement, and organizational effectiveness.
TripleBlind
Seed Round in 2020
TripleBlind operates an online platform that enables entities to collaborate on sensitive data and algorithms without compromising privacy. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, the company provides a software-only solution delivered via a simple API. This solution focuses on healthcare and financial services, leveraging principles like federated learning and multi-party compute to enhance scalability and processing speed. TripleBlind supports major cloud platforms and ensures compliance with regulations such as HIPAA and GDPR, making it a robust tool for unlocking the intellectual property value of data while preserving privacy. The company is backed by notable investors including Accenture, General Catalyst, and The Mayo Clinic.
Avenai
Acquisition in 2020
Avenai Inc. is a consulting firm based in Ottawa, Canada, specializing in business and information technology services. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on transforming organizations into high-performing entities by addressing complex business challenges. Avenai offers a range of services, including strategy development, process improvement, IT-enabled business transformation, change management, and organization design. Additionally, the firm provides value realization planning, agile prototyping, data analytics, process automation, and application portfolio management. Through these services, Avenai aims to help clients accelerate change, create value, and enhance overall organizational performance.
CreativeDrive
Acquisition in 2020
CreativeDrive is a provider of visual content creation services that specializes in developing tailored content solutions for businesses. The company focuses on producing high-quality product photographs, storytelling images, and other forms of visual content designed for digital marketing. By delivering bespoke content, CreativeDrive enables companies to enhance their customer engagement through attractive imagery, ultimately aiming to improve their return on investment.
PLM Systems
Acquisition in 2020
PLM Systems S.r.l. is an Italian company based in Lainate, founded in 1996, that specializes in designing and developing information systems for product lifecycle management (PLM). The company serves clients across various sectors, including automotive, industrial equipment, and defense and aerospace. PLM Systems focuses on helping organizations manage all relevant information about a product from its inception to its disposal, enabling them to innovate and oversee new product development efficiently. In addition to its core PLM offerings, the company also provides consultancy services aimed at improving business processes.
AlphaBeta
Acquisition in 2020
AlphaBeta Pty Ltd is an Australian consultancy that specializes in strategy advisory services. Based in Sydney, with an additional office in Singapore, the firm focuses on combining business strategy, data analytics, and econometrics to assist organizations in navigating significant technological, economic, and social changes. Its service offerings include business strategy development, economic modeling and forecasting, transaction evaluation, policy analysis, and natural resources management. As of early 2020, AlphaBeta operates as a subsidiary of Accenture plc.
Bow & Arrow
Acquisition in 2019
Bow & Arrow Limited is a management consulting firm based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2009. The company specializes in digital ventures consultancy, assisting clients in identifying and developing new digital products and services that address unmet customer needs. As of October 2019, Bow & Arrow operates as a subsidiary of Accenture Interactive, leveraging its expertise to guide organizations through design, growth, and strategic initiatives.
Happen
Acquisition in 2019
Happen Ltd is a management consulting firm that operates as a subsidiary of Accenture plc. The company specializes in addressing a wide range of innovation needs, providing services that span from incremental improvements to transformative, game-changing innovations. Happen helps organizations identify and implement effective strategies to foster innovation, enhancing their competitive edge and operational efficiency across various industries. By leveraging its expertise, Happen aims to assist clients in navigating the complexities of innovation and achieving sustainable growth.
Sutter Mills
Acquisition in 2019
Sutter Mills is an independent digital consulting platform based in Paris, France, with additional offices in Milan, Italy. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in advising global organizations on navigating and implementing digital transformations. Sutter Mills focuses on leveraging technology to enhance customer knowledge, improve user experience, and optimize marketing return on investment. The company operates as a subsidiary of Accenture Interactive.
Parker Fitzgerald
Acquisition in 2019
Parker Fitzgerald Ltd is a strategic advisory firm based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in providing financial advisory services, assurance, and solutions related to financial and non-financial risks, regulation, and financial technology. Established in 2008, the company serves as a consulting partner to financial institutions worldwide, offering a diverse range of services including quantitative advisory, regulatory advisory, enterprise risk management, transaction advisory, capital modeling, and business analysis. As a subsidiary of Accenture (UK) Limited, Parker Fitzgerald is recognized for its expertise and commitment to delivering innovative solutions to the challenges faced by financial organizations.
Insitum
Acquisition in 2019
Insitum Consultoría S. A. de C. V. is a service design and strategic research firm based in Mexico City, Mexico. The company specializes in providing business consultancy services with a focus on innovation through a human-centered approach. Its offerings include brand strategy, product development consultancy, service design, and digital strategy services. As a subsidiary of Accenture plc, Insitum aims to help organizations enhance their customer experiences and drive growth by leveraging insights and design thinking.
Northstream
Acquisition in 2019
Northstream AB is a consulting firm based in Stockholm, Sweden, with an additional office in Helsinki, Finland, specializing in strategic business and technology services for the telecommunications industry. Founded in 1998, the company assists clients, including operators, service providers, content providers, and financial institutions, in navigating industry shifts and adapting to market changes. Northstream's offerings encompass business strategy development, market analysis, technology evaluation, operational optimization, and change management services. The firm supports clients in areas such as spectrum licensing strategy, market entry execution, and mergers and acquisitions, while also providing strategic sourcing and organizational development services. As of August 2019, Northstream operates as a subsidiary of Accenture plc.
Zielpuls
Acquisition in 2019
Zielpuls is a technology-oriented business consultancy based in Munich, Germany, specializing in IT consulting services. The company acts as a bridge between strategic planning and its operational implementation, facilitating the adoption of new technologies. Zielpuls offers a diverse range of services that address complex challenges in areas such as digitalization, IT and agile development, as well as connected and autonomous driving. By focusing on the intersection of strategy and technological realization, Zielpuls enables its clients to navigate intricate technological landscapes effectively.
?What If!
Acquisition in 2019
?What If! Holdings Limited is a company that focuses on developing and inventing new products, brands, services, and business models to enhance the innovation capabilities of its partners. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in Manchester, Shanghai, and New York, the company specializes in creating tailored solutions that accelerate the transition from concept to commercial impact. It engages in unlocking creativity, boosting innovation capabilities, and fostering a culture of innovation within organizations. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including automotive, beauty, fashion, consumer goods, energy, financial services, food and beverage, healthcare, media, retail, technology, and travel, across various regions including Europe, North America, Australia, and Asia. Through its initiatives, ?What If! aims to help organizations build confidence, energy, and momentum in their innovation processes.
Kaplan
Acquisition in 2018
Kaplan is a consulting firm specializing in customer management services, focusing on transforming customer experiences through strategic, analytical, technological, and creative solutions. Established in 1987 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Kaplan offers a range of services, including strategy and change management, data and analytics, and marketing technology solutions. The firm has worked with notable clients such as Ellos, Kicks, Skandia, InkClub, Circle K, and Bonnier. In 2018, Kaplan became a subsidiary of Accenture plc, enhancing its capabilities and reach in the consulting industry.
New Content
Acquisition in 2018
New Content is a specialized content marketing agency that focuses on connecting people and brands while maximizing the return on investment for marketing initiatives. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services covering the entire content lifecycle, including strategy development, content creation, and production. It also addresses essential components such as technology, governance, and operational support to enhance the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. By integrating expertise in strategy, branding, and performance marketing, New Content delivers a differentiated value proposition that empowers clients to achieve impactful results in their marketing endeavors.
DAZ Systems
Acquisition in 2018
DAZ Systems, Inc., established in 1995 and headquartered in El Segundo, California, specializes in implementing and managing Oracle-based ERP solutions for businesses ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. They offer a comprehensive suite of applications including Oracle E-Business Suite, Product Lifecycle Management, CRM On Demand, Demantra, Hyperion Management System, Oracle Business Intelligence, and Oracle Transportation Management. DAZ Systems provides hosting options and related services such as customer support, consulting, software integration, custom development, training, and more. Their client base spans various industries including consumer products, apparel, distribution, life sciences, and technology. As of October 2018, the company operates as a subsidiary of Accenture plc.
TargetST8
Acquisition in 2018
TargetST8 Consulting, LLC is a financial services consulting firm based in New York that specializes in corporate and commercial lending. Founded in 1998 and formerly known as Crossbridge Consulting, the company rebranded in September 2015. TargetST8 offers a range of services, including lending consultancy, digital strategy, risk management, data management, and regulatory change. As of October 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of Accenture plc.
Milkshake Solutions
Acquisition in 2018
Milkshake Solutions is an artificial intelligence company specializing in AI and machine learning solutions primarily for customer service applications. The company creates software products and offers innovative consultancy services to enterprises and rapidly growing startups. By leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning, Milkshake Solutions aims to address the specific goals and challenges faced by its clients. The team comprises young talents from prestigious universities and seasoned leaders from the high-tech sector, bringing a wealth of expertise to drive digital transformation. The company focuses on building enduring relationships with clients across Sweden, Norway, Finland, Turkey, and Germany, ensuring that their unique business needs are effectively met.
Brand Learning
Acquisition in 2017
Brand Learning, founded in 2000 by Andy Bird and Mhairi McEwan, is a global consultancy specializing in marketing and sales capability enhancement. With a team of 150 professionals operating from regional hubs in London, New York, and Singapore, the company has partnered with over 160 organizations across 60 countries. Brand Learning focuses on inspiring individuals and improving capabilities within key areas such as marketing, sales, digital, human resources, and leadership. By collaborating with various teams, the consultancy aims to elevate organizational performance and drive sustainable growth.
Clearhead
Acquisition in 2017
Clearhead Group LLC, established in 2012, is a digital optimization consulting firm headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in Cincinnati, Ohio, and London, UK. The company specializes in helping brands enhance and personalize their digital products using data-driven strategies. Their services include data-driven redesign, experience design, marketing research and analytics, optimization, and personalization. As of 2017, Clearhead operates as a subsidiary of Accenture plc.
SolutionsIQ
Acquisition in 2017
SolutionsIQ is a leading provider of Agile transformation and innovation solutions for businesses and technology. The company specializes in helping organizations implement Agile principles and practices to achieve significant performance improvements, enhance digital delivery effectiveness, reduce software development cycle times, and increase responsiveness to business needs. SolutionsIQ's integrated approach combines Agile values, scaling patterns, and change management methods to deliver sustainable results across various organizations. The company began implementing Agile methodologies during its early development, making Agile and Scrum integral to its operations. SolutionsIQ also offers management consulting services, including organizational change management, program planning, and portfolio management. To serve its diverse clientele, the company maintains offices on both coasts of the United States and in India.
Media Hive
Acquisition in 2017
Media Hive, founded in 2003 and based in Asbury Park, New Jersey, specializes in e-commerce and Internet technology services. The company provides platform development, systems architecture, and the creation of innovative retail experiences across various devices. With a focus on cross-channel commerce strategy and custom application development, Media Hive aims to deliver practical solutions that bridge creative ideas with real-world implementation. As a subsidiary of Accenture, Media Hive positions itself as a problem solver and trusted advisor in the e-commerce industry.
Kunstmaan
Acquisition in 2017
Kunstmaan NV is a communication, design, and digital agency based in Leuven, Belgium, founded in 1998. It specializes in providing integrated marketing and communication services, including brand communication, brand strategy, creative and marketing services, as well as digital design and development. Kunstmaan is recognized for creating impactful customer experiences for Belgian companies and brands, both online and offline. Its work has garnered accolades, including Effie Awards for effective brand communication. Since April 2017, Kunstmaan has operated as a subsidiary of Accenture plc.
First Annapolis Consulting
Acquisition in 2017
First Annapolis Consulting, Inc. is a strategic advisory firm specializing in the payments industry, offering a range of services that include card issuing, merchant acquiring, deposit access, and emerging payment solutions. Established in 1991 and headquartered in Linthicum, Maryland, with an additional office in Amsterdam, the firm serves a diverse clientele, including financial institutions, retailers, and private equity firms, across the global payments ecosystem. Its management consulting offerings encompass portfolio management, partnership finance, strategic sourcing, and mergers and acquisitions advisory. First Annapolis has successfully provided advisory services in 20 of the world's top 25 economies, demonstrating its extensive reach and expertise in the payments sector. The company operates as a subsidiary of Accenture plc.
InvestTech
Acquisition in 2017
InvestTech Systems Consulting, LLC specializes in providing comprehensive investment, wealth, and data management solutions tailored for global investment managers. With expertise in critical areas such as portfolio management, trading, compliance, performance measurement, and risk management, the firm serves a diverse clientele that includes institutional investors, mutual funds, hedge funds, and pension funds. Founded in 1993 and based in Los Angeles, the company offers consulting and professional services focused on strategy, evaluation, and implementation of investment systems and data management solutions. The team comprises experienced professionals with extensive knowledge of various asset classes and investment strategies, enabling them to effectively guide clients through operational transformations, architecture planning, and the selection and integration of technology solutions. As of 2017, InvestTech operates as a subsidiary of Accenture, further enhancing its capabilities in delivering sustainable services for investment firms.
solid-serVision.com GmbH
Acquisition in 2017
solid-serVision.com GmbH is a service management solutions provider based in Dresden, Germany, with additional offices in Berlin, Munich, Košice, Prague, and Indore. Founded in 2011, the company offers a range of consulting services, including process consulting, change management, service management, and organizational development. It also provides operational support through ServiceNow application management and platform operations. In addition to these services, solid-serVision.com specializes in technology consulting, offering ServiceNow consulting, development, software factory services, and training for various users. The company serves a diverse clientele, including international corporations and medium to large firms across industries such as beverages retail, automotive, glass processing, manufacturing, technology, insurance, banking, and logistics. As of January 2017, solid-serVision.com GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Accenture plc.
Accenture
Seed Round in 2017
Accenture, established in 1989, is a multinational professional services company headquartered in Ireland. With approximately 204,000 employees serving clients in over 120 countries, Accenture specializes in management consulting, technology services, and outsourcing. The company partners with more than three-quarters of the Fortune Global 500, offering expertise across 40 industries and all business functions. Accenture Ventures, a part of Accenture, invests in growth-stage startups creating innovative enterprise technologies. The company's services include strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations, helping clients navigate digital disruption and drive enterprise-wide transformation.
2nd Road
Acquisition in 2016
2nd Road is strategic consultancy that specializes in infusing enterprise-wide innovation through design thinking methodologies into strategy creation.
Kurt Salmon
Acquisition in 2016
Kurt Salmon is a global management consulting firm that focuses on developing innovative solutions for businesses facing contemporary challenges. The firm provides a range of strategy consulting services, including operational strategy, logistics and supply chain management, merchandising, product development, corporate strategy, due diligence, and omni-channel retail strategy. By integrating closely with clients, Kurt Salmon aims to understand their unique needs and build customized strategies that position them as market leaders in their respective industries.
Dgroup
Acquisition in 2016
Dgroup GmbH is a management consulting and digital agency based in Düsseldorf, Germany, with additional locations in Hamburg, Berlin, Boston, Paris, and Hangzhou. Founded in 2001, the company specializes in guiding businesses through digital transformation, primarily serving the retail and consumer goods sectors. Dgroup offers a comprehensive suite of services, including digital and e-commerce strategies, business modeling, agile development, digital solutions, and training. The firm also provides expertise in online marketing, analytics, application development, and IT architecture. With a focus on adapting to the evolving digital landscape, Dgroup leverages its strategic expertise and innovative approaches to deliver effective solutions that enhance business performance. The company was rebranded from DiligenZ management consulting GmbH in 2013 and has been operating as a subsidiary of Accenture since 2016.
Formicary
Acquisition in 2016
Formicary is a specialized IT consultancy focused on systems integration for the financial services sector. Established 16 years ago, the company provides integrated technology solutions that enhance business processes across the front, middle, and back office for a diverse clientele, including tier one investment banks, hedge funds, and fund administrators. Formicary's team of systems engineers and business analysts possesses extensive industry experience in trading and risk systems, ranging from proprietary applications to large-scale third-party deployments. The company is recognized as a Murex SI Business Partner and a Calypso Business and Service Partner. With offices in London, Toronto, and New York, Formicary serves clients throughout Europe and North America, focusing on developing, implementing, supporting, and maintaining integration systems that optimize trading platforms and improve operational efficiency.
Schlumberger Business Consulting
Acquisition in 2015
Schlumberger Business Consulting (SBC) is a management consulting provider in the upstream oil and gas industry, and a leading player in the energy sector more generally. The company provides consulting services in strategy, operations, people & transformation, capital projects, and mergers & acquisitions. Founded in 2004, Schlumberger Business Consulting has grown rapidly to become a global consulting firm, with over 250 consultants operating from nine offices worldwide.
Chaotic Moon Studios
Acquisition in 2015
We design, develop, and deliver the world's best software with the world's biggest brands. We are a group of thinkers, builders, designers, developers, leaders, dreamers, and doers hell-bent on changing the world through better experience design. Through talent, expertise, and sheer brute force, we transform bold ideas into the world's best software products. Simply put, we're the best.
Tquila
Acquisition in 2015
Tquila is a Platinum Partner of Salesforce.com, specializing in delivering enterprise solutions based on Salesforce's product suite, including Sales, Service, Marketing, Communities & Analytics, Force.com, Heroku, and Mobile Solutions. The company operates as a venture-building firm focused on creating new technology service companies from seed to scale, fostering relationships between startups and the broader tech ecosystem, and cultivating relevant talent in high-growth technologies.
Axia specializes in providing cross-functional strategies and implementation support that help companies become more competitive by addressing their growth and cost challenges concurrently. The company has broad experience in a range of areas including growth, go-to-market models, operational excellence, performance management and M&A strategies. Axia has established a significant client base in the life sciences, healthcare and consumer goods sectors.
Procurian
Acquisition in 2013
Procurian Inc. is a procurement solutions provider based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, catering to businesses in the United States and internationally. Established in 1999, the company specializes in source-to-pay procurement solutions, encompassing a range of services such as category strategy, sourcing, implementation, contracting, transaction management, and supplier relationship management. Procurian also offers procurement outsourcing services to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in procurement processes. It serves diverse industries, including consumer products, manufacturing, high technology, pharmaceuticals, and services. By focusing on transforming indirect procurement, Procurian helps clients achieve measurable savings that can be reinvested for innovation and growth, while ensuring adherence to procurement excellence standards.
Founded in 2000, Zenta is a world-class knowledge process outsourcing (KPO) and business process outsourcing (BPO) company, offering a full range of residential mortgage fulfillment and loan servicing support, commercial real estate, capital market analytics, commercial loan underwriting and servicing support, finance and accounting, asset management, collections and contact center services. Through deep domain expertise and a focus on process management, Zenta provides clients with increased speed in execution of core business processes, flexible scale, and cost savings associated with superior efficiency and quality. The company currently employs more than 3,700 resources in the U.S., India and the Philippines. For more information about the Company, visit www.zenta.com.
Knowledge Rules
Acquisition in 2010
Knowledge Rules, Inc., a Philadelphia-based consulting company that focuses exclusively on implementing and integrating business solutions using Pegasystems’ Business Process Management (BPM) software.
Ariba, Inc. is the leading provider of collaborative business commerce solutions. Ariba combines industry-leading technology with the world’s largest web-based trading community to help companies discover, connect and collaborate with a global network of partners—all in a cloud-based environment. Using the Ariba® Commerce Cloud, businesses of all sizes can buy, sell and manage cash more efficiently and effectively. Over 800,000 companies around the globe use the Ariba Commerce Cloud to simplify inter-enterprise commerce and enhance results. The Ariba Network is the world’s largest trading partner community. Every two minutes, a business joins the Ariba Network. That’s one more potential buying or selling opportunity just waiting to be discovered capital. Right now, there are more than 1.7 million to discover, doing business in 190 countries around the world. Together with SAP Ariba is combining the best of both companies to fuel a whole new way of doing business in today's digital economy.
Gestalt
Acquisition in 2007
Gestalt, LLC specializes in business and technology consulting services aimed at the defense, energy, utility, and commercial sectors. The company provides a range of services including technology assessment, process optimization, financial advisory, strategy development, system integration, and data modeling and simulation. Gestalt is recognized for its mission-critical command and control systems, offering advanced modeling and simulation, decision-support technologies, and energy management services. Its clientele features notable organizations such as Starnet Communication, TECO, Nevada Power, Raytheon Company, Slater Consulting, and Sun Microsystems Inc., as well as U.S. Armed Forces and regional power grid management entities.
Corliant
Acquisition in 2007
Corliant, Inc. is a privately held technology consulting firm that focuses on the design and management of advanced Internet Protocol (IP) network solutions. The company assists enterprises and communications service providers in deploying and supporting robust IP networks. Corliant offers a comprehensive range of services, including IP infrastructure and convergence, IT security, wireless solutions, and data center and storage support for enterprises. For service providers, the firm provides solutions in packet voice, access and aggregation, metro ethernet, wireless mobility, and backbone infrastructure. Additionally, Corliant is recognized as a Microsoft Certified Solution Provider, employing several Microsoft Certified Consultants to deliver expert system integration services.
H.B. Maynard and Co.
Acquisition in 2007
H.B. Maynard and Co., Inc. (Maynard), a privately held consulting, software and training firm that provides workforce-productivity-management solutions to help companies improve their performance and market competitiveness.
Meridian Informed Purchasing
Acquisition in 2006
Meridian Informed Purchasing Ltd. is a business & management Consultancy.
Hagberg Consulting Group
Acquisition in 2006
Hagberg Consulting Group is a strategic consulting firm that focuses on assessing organizational culture and its alignment with corporate strategy. The company serves clients of various sizes, from large corporations to small businesses, helping them identify the cultural characteristics that drive employee motivation and influence the successful execution of their corporate strategies. By analyzing these elements, Hagberg Consulting Group enables organizations to foster a workplace environment that supports their strategic goals and enhances overall performance.
AKQA
Venture Round in 2001
AKQA is a global company that specializes in the imaginative application of art and science to develop digital services and products. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in San Francisco, it employs over 2,000 people across 16 offices worldwide. The company takes an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach to design adaptive digital solutions, delivering significant returns for its clients. AKQA offers a wide range of services, including marketing, digital product design, interactive advertising, web development, and customer relationship management. Its client portfolio features prominent brands such as Activision, Audi, Delta, Nike, Starbucks, Rolls-Royce, and Verizon. Notable projects include innovative applications like the Nike Rise 'House of Mamba' LED floor, the Eco:Drive connected-car system, and the Heineken Star Player for live sports engagement.