Aptean Expands with Acquisition of Germanedge
Deal News | Mar 06, 2025 | Clearlake Capital
Clearlake Capital-backed Aptean has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Germanedge, a provider of industrial software solutions targeted at discrete and process manufacturers. This strategic acquisition aims to bolster Aptean’s digital factory offerings, enhancing its capabilities in quality, production, planning, and workforce management solutions for both enterprise and mid-market manufacturers. The acquisition will not only broaden Aptean's product suite but also strengthen its position within the market, continuing its growth trajectory. This move exemplifies the proactive expansion strategy facilitated by Clearlake Capital in the software sector.
Sectors
- Enterprise Software
- Industrial Software
- Private Equity
Geography
- United States – Aptean is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, and Clearlake Capital is based in Santa Monica, CA.
- Germany – Germanedge is a Germany-based provider of industrial software.
Industry
- Enterprise Software – This classification is relevant as Aptean provides mission-critical enterprise software solutions.
- Industrial Software – Germanedge is a provider of industrial software for discrete and process manufacturers.
- Private Equity – Clearlake Capital is a private equity firm backing Aptean.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aptean | Bidding Company/Acquirer | Company | A global provider of mission-critical enterprise software solutions. |
| Germanedge | Target Company | Company | A provider of industrial software for discrete and process manufacturers. |
| Clearlake Capital | Private Equity Firm | Company | A private equity firm providing capital backing to Aptean. |