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VertiGIS Acquires 1Spatial to Expand its Product Portfolio and Global Reach

Take-private deal, valued at £87 million, to help VertiGIS power the next generation of intelligent, insight-driven geospatial networks

London, UK. 30 April 2026 – VertiGIS, a global leader in geospatial solutions for utilities, governments and commercial enterprises, today announces it has closed its acquisition of 1Spatial, a longstanding VertiGIS partner and a global provider of advanced Location Master Data Management (LMDM) software. VertiGIS is backed by global, technology-focused investment firm Battery Ventures.

Together, VertiGIS and 1Spatial will offer customers a comprehensive geospatial technology portfolio, combining 1Spatial's data-management platform with VertiGIS' industry-focused business applications. While VertiGIS has built its reputation delivering high-value workflows at the application tier, 1Spatial adds a powerful data-quality and automation layer, giving customers the tools to evaluate, enrich, and govern the spatial data that underpins those applications. As organizations increasingly look to leverage AI agents and large language models in their geospatial workflows, the quality of underlying data becomes critical. 1Spatial's rules engine can prepare that data for AI consumption.

The combination also significantly expands VertiGIS' geographic reach, specifically into new markets including the U.K., France, and the Benelux region while strengthening existing footprints in North America and Australia. Customers will benefit from a deeper product portfolio that includes 1Spatial's popular 1Integrate rules engine and its innovative 1Streetworks solution, which helps municipalities better manage infrastructure construction projects, as well as a broader suite of complementary, vertically focused solutions for water utilities, telecoms, transportation authorities, and other infrastructure-focused organizations.

Under the terms of the deal – valued at GBP £87.10 million and first announced in December 2025 – 1Spatial shareholders received 73 pence in cash per share. The offer represented a premium of 56.99% to the closing price of 46.50 pence per 1Spatial Share on 11 December, 2025, the last business day before the Possible Offer Announcement.

“High quality, trustworthy data is the foundation of every modern geospatial system and is critical for the autonomous and predictive future we are building,” said Andy Berry, CEO of VertiGIS. “1Spatial’s expertise and technology complement our portfolio and strengthen our ability to help customers accelerate digital transformation. We’re delighted to welcome the 1Spatial team into VertiGIS.”

1Spatial customers can expect continuity of service and uninterrupted access to current products and support channels, along with access to a broader set of market-leading geospatial solutions from VertiGIS.

Expanding VertiGIS’ Data Management and Automation Capabilities

1Spatial’s solutions are used by national and regional governments, utilities, telecoms, transport agencies, and infrastructure operators – sectors where VertiGIS already has a strong and expanding footprint. Integrating 1Spatial’s technology directly into the VertiGIS portfolio will accelerate VertiGIS’ strategy to deliver end-to-end geospatial solutions, from data creation and validation to analytics, operations, and field execution.

1Spatial is recognised for its patented, automated rules engine that enables organisations to manage, validate, and enhance large-scale geospatial and location data with high accuracy and consistency. Its LMDM platform provides:

  • Automated data validation and correction
  • Complex, rules-based data governance
  • Cross-system data synchronisation
  • High-volume processing for national scale datasets
  • Tools that ensure geospatial, asset, and operational data remain complete, current, and trustworthy

This high data accuracy is foundational for delivering AI-enabled insights, supporting the reliability and effectiveness of predictive maintenance models and advanced analytics.

The acquisition enhances VertiGIS’ ability to deliver enterprise-grade data integrity, enabling customers to unlock greater value from their GIS investments. For 1Spatial’s customers, the transaction provides access to VertiGIS’ global product suite, international support network, and industry specific innovations and roadmap.

A Transforming Industry with VertiGIS Neo Leading the Next Wave of Innovation

This acquisition strengthens VertiGIS’ position at a pivotal moment for the geospatial industry, with the Total Addressable Market projected to grow from $700M in 2025 to $1.3B by 2030. As the market shifts toward advanced SaaS adoption and infrastructure modernization, VertiGIS is leading the way with its VertiGIS Neo technology philosophy. Central to this strategy is a unified, cloud-native foundation that breaks down silos and enables continuous innovation through seamless integrations. By combining this cohesive architecture with domain-focused capabilities, VertiGIS addresses the specific workflows of utilities, government bodies, and telecommunications providers, embedding deep industry knowledge directly into its solutions.

VertiGIS Neo solutions guide organizations from insight to impact, turning potential into performance. Beyond data visualisation, VertiGIS Neo solutions offer AI-enabled insights for predictive analytics and automated decision-making. This is paired with mobile-first field solutions designed for any device, empowering field teams with instant access to data and workflows anywhere. “GIS has become a strategic platform that delivers real operational and financial impact,” concludes Berry. “We see the trends shaping the industry, and we’re ready to help organisations prepare for the next era of modernisation.”

– ENDS –

About VertiGIS
VertiGIS unlocks the power of location to help organisations work smarter. Its innovative geospatial solutions connect complex location data with real-world operational workflows for utilities, government bodies, telecom providers, and commercial and industrial teams. This empowers them to manage assets with precision, drive efficiencies, and achieve superior outcomes.

VertiGIS’ Neo technology vision powers this transformation. Cloud-first, industry-informed, AI-enabled tools are paired with a portfolio of applications including VertiGIS Studio, VertiGIS Networks, VertiGIS FM, VertiGIS LM, and VertiGIS ConnectMaster. These solutions extend and enhance Esri’s ArcGIS® platform, adapting to the needs of both small teams and enterprise-scale deployments.

More than 5,000 organisations worldwide rely on VertiGIS to turn geospatial data into actionable insights. To learn more about VertiGIS, visit www.vertigis.com

About Battery Ventures
Battery partners with exceptional founders and management teams developing category-defining businesses in markets including software and services, enterprise infrastructure/AI, and industrial technology and life-science tools. Founded in 1983, the firm backs companies at all stages, ranging from seed and early to growth and buyout, and invests globally from offices in Boston, San Francisco, Menlo Park, New York, London and Tel Aviv. Follow the firm on Twitter @BatteryVentures, visit our website at www.battery.com and find a full list of Battery's portfolio companies here.

About 1Spatial
1Spatial is a provider of advanced location master data management software and services. Using a patented, automated, rules-based approach, 1Spatial enables organisations to validate, cleanse, transform, and enhance large and complex geospatial datasets with exceptional accuracy and speed. Its solutions are used by governments, utilities, and transport and infrastructure organisations across multiple regions.

CONTACT:
Jim Pople
C8 Consulting on behalf of VertiGIS
[email protected]


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VertiGIS Acquires 1Spatial to Expand its Product Portfolio and Global Reach

Take-private deal, valued at £87 million, to help VertiGIS power the next generation of intelligent, insight-driven geospatial networks

London, UK. 30 April 2026 – VertiGIS, a global leader in geospatial solutions for utilities, governments and commercial enterprises, today announces it has closed its acquisition of 1Spatial, a longstanding VertiGIS partner and a global provider of advanced Location Master Data Management (LMDM) software. VertiGIS is backed by global, technology-focused investment firm Battery Ventures.

Together, VertiGIS and 1Spatial will offer customers a comprehensive geospatial technology portfolio, combining 1Spatial's data-management platform with VertiGIS' industry-focused business applications. While VertiGIS has built its reputation delivering high-value workflows at the application tier, 1Spatial adds a powerful data-quality and automation layer, giving customers the tools to evaluate, enrich, and govern the spatial data that underpins those applications. As organizations increasingly look to leverage AI agents and large language models in their geospatial workflows, the quality of underlying data becomes critical. 1Spatial's rules engine can prepare that data for AI consumption.

The combination also significantly expands VertiGIS' geographic reach, specifically into new markets including the U.K., France, and the Benelux region while strengthening existing footprints in North America and Australia. Customers will benefit from a deeper product portfolio that includes 1Spatial's popular 1Integrate rules engine and its innovative 1Streetworks solution, which helps municipalities better manage infrastructure construction projects, as well as a broader suite of complementary, vertically focused solutions for water utilities, telecoms, transportation authorities, and other infrastructure-focused organizations.

Under the terms of the deal – valued at GBP £87.10 million and first announced in December 2025 – 1Spatial shareholders received 73 pence in cash per share. The offer represented a premium of 56.99% to the closing price of 46.50 pence per 1Spatial Share on 11 December, 2025, the last business day before the Possible Offer Announcement.

“High quality, trustworthy data is the foundation of every modern geospatial system and is critical for the autonomous and predictive future we are building,” said Andy Berry, CEO of VertiGIS. “1Spatial’s expertise and technology complement our portfolio and strengthen our ability to help customers accelerate digital transformation. We’re delighted to welcome the 1Spatial team into VertiGIS.”

1Spatial customers can expect continuity of service and uninterrupted access to current products and support channels, along with access to a broader set of market-leading geospatial solutions from VertiGIS.

Expanding VertiGIS’ Data Management and Automation Capabilities

1Spatial’s solutions are used by national and regional governments, utilities, telecoms, transport agencies, and infrastructure operators – sectors where VertiGIS already has a strong and expanding footprint. Integrating 1Spatial’s technology directly into the VertiGIS portfolio will accelerate VertiGIS’ strategy to deliver end-to-end geospatial solutions, from data creation and validation to analytics, operations, and field execution.

1Spatial is recognised for its patented, automated rules engine that enables organisations to manage, validate, and enhance large-scale geospatial and location data with high accuracy and consistency. Its LMDM platform provides:

  • Automated data validation and correction
  • Complex, rules-based data governance
  • Cross-system data synchronisation
  • High-volume processing for national scale datasets
  • Tools that ensure geospatial, asset, and operational data remain complete, current, and trustworthy

This high data accuracy is foundational for delivering AI-enabled insights, supporting the reliability and effectiveness of predictive maintenance models and advanced analytics.

The acquisition enhances VertiGIS’ ability to deliver enterprise-grade data integrity, enabling customers to unlock greater value from their GIS investments. For 1Spatial’s customers, the transaction provides access to VertiGIS’ global product suite, international support network, and industry specific innovations and roadmap.

A Transforming Industry with VertiGIS Neo Leading the Next Wave of Innovation

This acquisition strengthens VertiGIS’ position at a pivotal moment for the geospatial industry, with the Total Addressable Market projected to grow from $700M in 2025 to $1.3B by 2030. As the market shifts toward advanced SaaS adoption and infrastructure modernization, VertiGIS is leading the way with its VertiGIS Neo technology philosophy. Central to this strategy is a unified, cloud-native foundation that breaks down silos and enables continuous innovation through seamless integrations. By combining this cohesive architecture with domain-focused capabilities, VertiGIS addresses the specific workflows of utilities, government bodies, and telecommunications providers, embedding deep industry knowledge directly into its solutions.

VertiGIS Neo solutions guide organizations from insight to impact, turning potential into performance. Beyond data visualisation, VertiGIS Neo solutions offer AI-enabled insights for predictive analytics and automated decision-making. This is paired with mobile-first field solutions designed for any device, empowering field teams with instant access to data and workflows anywhere. “GIS has become a strategic platform that delivers real operational and financial impact,” concludes Berry. “We see the trends shaping the industry, and we’re ready to help organisations prepare for the next era of modernisation.”

– ENDS –

About VertiGIS
VertiGIS unlocks the power of location to help organisations work smarter. Its innovative geospatial solutions connect complex location data with real-world operational workflows for utilities, government bodies, telecom providers, and commercial and industrial teams. This empowers them to manage assets with precision, drive efficiencies, and achieve superior outcomes.

VertiGIS’ Neo technology vision powers this transformation. Cloud-first, industry-informed, AI-enabled tools are paired with a portfolio of applications including VertiGIS Studio, VertiGIS Networks, VertiGIS FM, VertiGIS LM, and VertiGIS ConnectMaster. These solutions extend and enhance Esri’s ArcGIS® platform, adapting to the needs of both small teams and enterprise-scale deployments.

More than 5,000 organisations worldwide rely on VertiGIS to turn geospatial data into actionable insights. To learn more about VertiGIS, visit www.vertigis.com

About Battery Ventures
Battery partners with exceptional founders and management teams developing category-defining businesses in markets including software and services, enterprise infrastructure/AI, and industrial technology and life-science tools. Founded in 1983, the firm backs companies at all stages, ranging from seed and early to growth and buyout, and invests globally from offices in Boston, San Francisco, Menlo Park, New York, London and Tel Aviv. Follow the firm on Twitter @BatteryVentures, visit our website at www.battery.com and find a full list of Battery's portfolio companies here.

About 1Spatial
1Spatial is a provider of advanced location master data management software and services. Using a patented, automated, rules-based approach, 1Spatial enables organisations to validate, cleanse, transform, and enhance large and complex geospatial datasets with exceptional accuracy and speed. Its solutions are used by governments, utilities, and transport and infrastructure organisations across multiple regions.

CONTACT:
Jim Pople
C8 Consulting on behalf of VertiGIS
[email protected]


GLOBENEWSWIRE (Distribution ID 1001178839)

Anaqua acquiert Patrix en vue de renforcer son leadership dans la gestion de la propriété intellectuelle

BOSTON, 28 avr. 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, leader des technologies et services de gestion de l’innovation et de la propriété intellectuelle (PI), a annoncé aujourd’hui l’acquisition de Patrix®, fournisseur historique de logiciels et services de gestion de la PI, dont la plateforme Patricia® accompagne avec succès sa clientèle composée principalement de cabinets d’avocats depuis trente ans.

Les acquisitions stratégiques constituent depuis longtemps un pilier de la stratégie de croissance d’Anaqua, qui s’accélère désormais sous l’égide de Nordic Capital. Dans la continuité du rachat de RightHub en 2025, cette nouvelle acquisition vient renforcer la présence d’Anaqua auprès des cabinets d’avocats et en Europe. Grâce à une innovation constante, une offre de services élargie et une envergure mondiale, Anaqua accompagne les professionnels de la PI, tant en entreprise qu’en cabinet d’avocats. Anaqua considère que le logiciel de gestion de la PI est le pivot de toute stratégie de PI performante, et cette nouvelle acquisition consolide davantage encore cette position.

« Au fil des décennies, Patrix a su gagner la confiance des professionnels de la PI ; c’est une structure et une équipe que nous tenons en haute estime depuis longtemps. Ce rapprochement apporte à Anaqua une clientèle fidèle et bien établie, ainsi qu’une expertise étendue en matière de technologies de la PI et de cabinets d’avocats », a déclaré Justin Crotty, PDG d’Anaqua. « Parallèlement, les clients de Patrix auront désormais accès aux larges capacités d’Anaqua, notamment son infrastructure mondiale d’hébergement et de sécurité, ses services de pointe en matière de dépôt à l’étranger, de renouvellement de brevets et de marques, de gestion des dossiers, ainsi que ses outils avancés de gestion des flux de travail et d’analyse basés sur l’IA. »

Les services de Patrix sont utilisés par près de 400 clients, dont certains des plus grands cabinets d’avocats spécialisés en PI au monde. Anaqua continuera de soutenir et de faire évoluer la feuille de route produit de la plateforme Patricia, tout en assurant une intégration réfléchie de ses caractéristiques phares – véritables éléments de différenciation – au sein de l’écosystème global d’Anaqua. Dans le même temps, Anaqua garantit aux clients de Patrix une souplesse d’évolution stratégique : tout en assurant la continuité de leurs processus actuels, elle leur ouvre l’accès optionnel à sa plateforme d’IA native pour répondre à leurs futurs besoins. De plus, les clients qui utilisent le service de renouvellement de Patrix continueront de bénéficier de ce service sans interruption. 

« Notre rôle est d’accompagner nos clients selon leurs besoins actuels, tout en leur apportant soutien et flexibilité pour l’avenir », a ajouté M. Crotty. « Face à l’essor de l’IA dans le domaine de la PI, aux évolutions réglementaires et à la volatilité économique, nous souhaitons être un partenaire de confiance pour nos clients. Leur succès est aussi le nôtre. »

« Je suis ravie de confier à Anaqua l’accompagnement de nos clients dans cette nouvelle étape de leur parcours », a souligné Carina Roth Schramm, fondatrice et actionnaire majoritaire de Patrix. « Nos deux organisations partagent une forte convergence culturelle, portée par une expertise historique du logiciel et une approche résolument tournée vers le client. Je suis donc convaincue que nous saurons répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients sur le long terme. »

Le cabinet Marks Baughan Securities LLC est intervenu en tant que conseiller financier exclusif auprès de Patrix.

À propos de Patrix
 : surtout connu pour sa solution phare, Patricia®, l’un des systèmes de gestion de la PI les plus établis et les plus utilisés du marché, Patrix est un fournisseur de longue date de logiciels et de services de gestion de la PI. Depuis des décennies, Patrix accompagne dans le monde entier les services de PI des entreprises et les cabinets d’avocats spécialisés dans ce domaine grâce à des technologies conçues spécifiquement afin de répondre aux exigences de la pratique en la matière. Forte d’une expertise étendue en PI et d’une solide réputation de fiabilité et de partenariat avec ses clients, Patrix a tissé des relations durables avec les organisations qui gèrent des portefeuilles internationaux de PI d’une grande complexité. Pour en savoir plus, consultez le site : www.patrix.com.

À propos d’Anaqua
Anaqua, Inc. est un fournisseur de premier ordre en matière de solutions et de services technologiques intégrés dédiés à la gestion de la propriété intellectuelle (PI), destinés aux entreprises et aux cabinets d’avocats. Ses plateformes logicielles de gestion de la propriété industrielle, AQX®, PATTSY WAVE®, et RightHub® proposent des flux de travail basés sur les meilleures pratiques, avec des analyses de mégadonnées et des services technologiques, afin de créer un environnement de travail intelligent conçu pour éclairer la stratégie en matière de propriété intellectuelle, faciliter la prise de décisions dans ce domaine et rationaliser les opérations liées à la PI, en fonction des besoins de chaque segment. Aujourd’hui, près de la moitié des 100 principaux déposants de brevets américains et des grandes marques mondiales, ainsi qu’un nombre croissant de cabinets d’avocats à travers le monde utilisent les solutions d’Anaqua. Plus de deux millions de professionnels de la propriété intellectuelle, d’avocats, d’assistants juridiques, d’administrateurs et d’innovateurs se reposent sur la plateforme pour répondre à la gestion de leurs besoins en la matière. La société est domiciliée à Boston, et exploite un réseau de bureaux implantés aux États-Unis, en Europe, en Asie et en Australie. Pour obtenir de plus amples informations, veuillez consulter le site Anaqua.com ou la page LinkedIn d’Anaqua.

CONTACT AUPRÈS DES MÉDIAS :

Jean Kondo
Anaqua
+1-617-375-5808
[email protected]


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Anaqua Adquire Patrix para Expandir Sua Liderança em Gerenciamento de PI

BOSTON, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, a principal fornecedora de tecnologia e serviços de gerenciamento de inovação e propriedade intelectual (PI), anunciou hoje a aquisição da Patrix®, fornecedora de longa data de software e serviços de gerenciamento de PI, cuja plataforma Patricia® tem atendido com orgulho sua base de clientes concentrada em escritórios de advocacia nos últimos trinta anos.

As aquisições estratégicas há muito tempo têm sido fundamentais para o plano de crescimento da Anaqua, acelerando agora sob a propriedade da Nordic Capital. Esta aquisição amplia ainda mais a presença da Anaqua junto aos escritórios de advocacia e Europa, após a aquisição da RightHub em 2025. A Anaqua atende profissionais de PI em corporações e escritórios de advocacia por meio de inovação contínua, ofertas de serviços ampliadas e escala global. Para a Anaqua, o software de gerenciamento de PI é o núcleo da prática de PI eficiente e essa aquisição aprofunda essa base.

“A Patrix vem conquistando a confiança dos profissionais de PI ao longo de décadas. e há muito admiramos a empresa e sua equipe. Essa união traz para a Anaqua uma base de clientes bem servida e leal, juntamente com uma profunda tecnologia de PI e experiência com escritórios de advocacia”, disse Justin Crotty, CEO da Anaqua. “Além disso, os clientes da Patrix agora terão a oportunidade de acessar os amplos recursos da Anaqua, incluindo infraestrutura global de hospedagem e segurança, serviços de registro no exterior, renovação de patentes e marcas registradas, e serviços de docketing, além das ferramentas avançadas de fluxo de trabalho e análises baseadas em IA.”

A plataforma Patricia é usada ativamente por quase 400 clientes, incluindo alguns dos maiores escritórios de advocacia de PI do mundo. A Anaqua continuará a apoiar e avançar o roteiro do produto Patricia, e garantir que os melhores recursos que diferenciaram a plataforma Patricia sejam cuidadosamente incorporados à plataforma mais ampla da Anaqua. A Anaqua também está fornecendo aos clientes da Patrix flexibilidade pronta para o futuro, apoiando seus requisitos atuais e oferecendo acesso opcional à plataforma nativa de IA da Anaqua à medida que suas necessidades evoluem. Além disso, os clientes que usam o serviço de renovações da Patrix continuarão sem interrupção. 

“Nosso papel é encontrar os clientes onde eles estão hoje, além de oferecer suporte e opções para o futuro”, disse Crotty. “Com os clientes navegando pelo papel cada vez mais acelerado da IA na prática de PI, pelas mudanças no cenário regulatório e pela volatilidade econômica, queremos estar ao seu lado como um parceiro de confiança. Quando nossos clientes ganham, nós ganhamos.”

“Tenho muito prazer em confiar na Anaqua para o atendimento dos nossos clientes durante esta próxima fase da sua jornada do cliente”, disse Carina Roth Schramm, fundadora e acionista maioritária da Patrix. “Nossas duas empresas compartilham um forte alinhamento cultural, sustentado por uma herança orientada a software e por uma filosofia centrada no cliente, por isso estou confiante de que as necessidades em constante mudança dos nossos clientes serão atendidas no futuro.”

Marks Baughan Securities LLC atuou como consultor financeiro exclusivo da Patrix.

Sobre a Patrix
A Patrix é uma fornecedora de longa data de software e serviços de gerenciamento de propriedade intelectual (PI), mais conhecida por sua solução principal, Patricia®, um dos sistemas de gerenciamento de PI mais estabelecidos e amplamente utilizados do mercado. Durante décadas, a Patrix tem apoiado departamentos corporativos e escritórios de advocacia de PI em todo o mundo, com sua tecnologia projetada especificamente para atender às demandas da prática de PI. Com profunda experiência em domínio de PI e uma forte reputação de confiabilidade e parceria com clientes, a Patrix estabeleceu relacionamentos duradouros com empresas que gerenciam portfólios globais complexos de PI. Para mais informações, visite: www.patrix.com.

Sobre a Anaqua
A Anaqua, Inc. é fornecedora líder de soluções e serviços de tecnologia de gerenciamento de propriedade intelectual integrada (IP) para corporações e escritórios de advocacia. Suas soluções de software de gerenciamento de PI, AQX®  e PATTSY WAVE®, oferecem fluxos de trabalho das melhores práticas com análise de big data e serviços habilitados para tecnologia, para a criação de um ambiente inteligente projetado para informar a estratégia de PI, viabilizar a tomada de decisões de PI e simplificar as operações de PI, adaptadas às necessidades de cada segmento. Atualmente quase metade dos 100 principais candidatos a patentes e marcas globais dos EUA, bem como um número crescente de escritórios de advocacia em todo o mundo, usam as soluções da Anaqua. Mais de dois milhões de executivos de PI, advogados, assistentes jurídicos, administradores e inovadores usam a plataforma para suas necessidades de gerenciamento de PI. As operações globais da empresa estão localizadas na sede em Boston, além dos escritórios nos EUA, Europa, Ásia e Austrália. Para mais informações, visite Anaqua.com, ou o LinkedIn da Anaqua.

CONTATO COM A MÍDIA:

Jean Kondo
Anaqua
+1-617-375-5808
[email protected]


GLOBENEWSWIRE (Distribution ID 9708439)

Anaqua übernimmt Patrix, um seine Führungsposition im Bereich IP-Management auszubauen

BOSTON, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, der führende Anbieter von Technologien und Dienstleistungen für das Innovations- und IP-Management, gab heute die Übernahme von Patrix® bekannt, einem langjährigen Anbieter von IP-Management-Software und -Dienstleistungen, dessen Plattform Patricia® seit dreißig Jahren erfolgreich einen vorwiegend aus Anwaltskanzleien bestehenden Kundenstamm bedient.

Strategische Übernahmen sind seit Langem ein Eckpfeiler des Wachstumsplans von Anaqua und gewinnen unter der Führung von Nordic Capital nun weiter an Dynamik. Diese Übernahme baut die Präsenz von Anaqua im Bereich der Anwaltskanzleien sowie in Europa weiter aus und knüpft an die Übernahme von RightHub im Jahr 2025 an. Anaqua unterstützt Fachleute im Bereich des geistigen Eigentums sowohl in Unternehmen als auch in Anwaltskanzleien durch kontinuierliche Innovation, ein erweitertes Dienstleistungsangebot und globale Präsenz. Anaqua betrachtet IP-Management-Software als Kern einer effektiven IP-Praxis, und diese Übernahme festigt dieses Fundament.

„Patrix hat sich über Jahrzehnte hinweg das Vertrauen von Fachleuten im Bereich des geistigen Eigentums erarbeitet, und wir schätzen das Unternehmen und das Team seit Langem sehr. Diese Fusion verschafft Anaqua einen gut betreuten, treuen Kundenstamm sowie fundiertes Fachwissen in den Bereichen IP-Technologie und Anwaltskanzleien“, so Justin Crotty, CEO von Anaqua. „Gleichzeitig erhalten Patrix-Kunden nun Zugang zum breiten Leistungsspektrum von Anaqua, darunter eine globale Hosting- und Sicherheitsinfrastruktur, branchenführende Dienstleistungen in den Bereichen Auslandsanmeldungen, Patent- und Markenverlängerungen sowie Fristenmanagement und darüber hinaus fortschrittliche, KI-gestützte Workflow-Tools und Analysen.“

Patrix wird von fast 400 Kunden aktiv genutzt, darunter einige der weltweit größten Kanzleien für geistiges Eigentum. Anaqua wird die Produkt-Roadmap von Patricia weiterhin unterstützen und vorantreiben und zugleich sicherstellen, dass die herausragenden Funktionen, durch die sich Patricia auszeichnet, sorgfältig in die umfassendere Plattform von Anaqua integriert werden. Gleichzeitig bietet Anaqua den Kunden von Patrix zukunftsfähige Flexibilität: Das Unternehmen unterstützt ihre aktuellen Anforderungen und ermöglicht ihnen bei sich wandelnden Bedürfnissen optional den Zugang zur KI-nativen Plattform von Anaqua. Darüber hinaus können Kunden, die den Verlängerungsservice von Patrix nutzen, diesen ohne Unterbrechung weiter in Anspruch nehmen. 

„Unsere Aufgabe ist es, unsere Kunden dort abzuholen, wo sie heute stehen, und ihnen gleichzeitig Unterstützung und Wahlmöglichkeiten für die Zukunft zu bieten“, ergänzte Crotty. „Da unsere Mandanten mit der zunehmenden Bedeutung der KI im Bereich des geistigen Eigentums, den Veränderungen im regulatorischen Umfeld und wirtschaftlicher Volatilität konfrontiert sind, möchten wir ihnen als vertrauenswürdiger Partner zur Seite stehen. Wenn unsere Kunden gewinnen, gewinnen auch wir.“

„Ich freue mich, Anaqua damit zu betrauen, unsere Kunden in dieser nächsten Phase ihrer Customer Journey zu betreuen“, sagt Carina Roth Schramm, Gründerin und Mehrheitseigentümerin von Patrix. „Unsere beiden Unternehmen zeichnen sich durch eine starke kulturelle Übereinstimmung aus, die auf einer Tradition der Softwareentwicklung und einer kundenorientierten Philosophie beruht. Daher bin ich zuversichtlich, dass wir den sich wandelnden Bedürfnissen unserer Kunden auch langfristig gerecht werden.“

Marks Baughan Securities LLC fungierte als exklusiver Finanzberater von Patrix.

Über Patrix
Patrix ist ein langjähriger Anbieter von Software und Dienstleistungen für das Management geistigen Eigentums (IP) und vor allem für seine Flaggschiff-Lösung Patricia® bekannt, eines der etabliertesten und am weitesten verbreiteten IP-Managementsysteme auf dem Markt. Seit Jahrzehnten unterstützt Patrix IP-Abteilungen in Unternehmen und IP-Kanzleien weltweit mit Technologien, die speziell auf die Anforderungen der IP-Praxis zugeschnitten sind. Dank fundierter Fachkompetenz im Bereich des geistigen Eigentums und eines ausgezeichneten Rufs für Zuverlässigkeit und partnerschaftliche Zusammenarbeit hat Patrix dauerhafte Beziehungen zu Unternehmen aufgebaut, die komplexe globale IP-Portfolios verwalten. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter www.patrix.com.

Über Anaqua
Anaqua, Inc. ist ein führender Anbieter von integrierten Technologielösungen und Dienstleistungen für das Management von geistigem Eigentum (IP) für Unternehmen und Anwaltskanzleien. Die IP-Management-Softwareplattformen AQX®, PATTSY WAVE® und RightHub® bieten Best-Practice-Workflows mit Big-Data-Analysen und technologiegestützten Dienstleistungen. Ziel ist es, eine intelligente Umgebung zu schaffen, die IP-Strategien aufzeigt, IP-Entscheidungen ermöglicht und IP-Abläufe optimiert – zugeschnitten auf die Bedürfnisse jedes einzelnen Segments. Inzwischen nutzen fast die Hälfte der 100 größten US-Patentanmelder und globalen Marken sowie eine wachsende Zahl von Anwaltskanzleien weltweit die Lösungen von Anaqua. Über zwei Millionen IP-Führungskräfte, Anwälte, Rechtsanwaltsfachangestellte, Administratoren und Innovatoren nutzen die Plattform für ihre Anforderungen im IP-Management. Das Unternehmen hat seinen Hauptsitz in Boston und unterhält Niederlassungen in den USA, Europa, Asien und Australien. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter Anaqua.com oder auf dem LinkedIn-Profil von Anaqua.

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Jean Kondo
Anaqua
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Anaqua Acquires Patrix to Expand Its IP Management Leadership

BOSTON, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, the leading provider of innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology and services, today announced the acquisition of Patrix®, a long-standing provider of IP management software and services, whose Patricia® platform has proudly served its law firm-centric customer base for the last thirty years.

Strategic acquisitions have long been a cornerstone of Anaqua’s growth plan, now accelerating under Nordic Capital’s ownership. This acquisition further expands Anaqua’s law firm and European presence, building off its 2025 purchase of RightHub. Anaqua serves IP professionals across both corporations and law firms through continued innovation, expanded service offerings, and global scale. Anaqua views IP management software as the nucleus of effective IP practice and this acquisition deepens that foundation.

“Patrix has earned the trust of IP professionals over decades, and we have long admired the business and the team. This combination brings to Anaqua a well-served, loyal customer base along with deep IP technology and law firm expertise,” said Justin Crotty, CEO, Anaqua. “Concurrently, Patrix customers will now have the opportunity to access Anaqua’s broad capabilities, including global hosting and security infrastructure, industry-leading foreign filing, patent & trademark renewals and docketing services, and advanced AI-driven workflow tools, and analytics.”

Patricia is actively used by nearly 400 customers, including some of the largest IP law firms in the world. Anaqua will continue to support and advance the Patricia product roadmap, while also ensuring that the best-in-class features that have differentiated Patricia are thoughtfully incorporated into Anaqua’s broader platform. At the same time, Anaqua is providing Patrix clients with future-ready flexibility, supporting their current requirements while offering optional access to Anaqua’s AI-native platform as their needs evolve. In addition, customers using Patrix’s renewals service will continue without interruption. 

“Our role is to meet clients where they are today, while giving them support and optionality for the future,” Crotty added. “As clients navigate the accelerating role of AI in the practice of IP, changes in the regulatory landscape and economic volatility, we want to be there as a trusted partner. When our clients win, we win.”

“I am pleased to entrust Anaqua to serve our clients during this next phase of their customer journey,” said Carina Roth Schramm, founder and majority owner of Patrix. “Our two organizations share a strong cultural alignment that is underpinned by a software-led heritage and a client-centric philosophy so I am confident that our customers’ evolving needs will be met well into the future.”

Marks Baughan Securities LLC served as exclusive financial advisor to Patrix.

About Patrix
Patrix is a long-standing provider of intellectual property (IP) management software and services, best known for its flagship solution, Patricia®, one of the most established and widely used IP management systems in the market. For decades, Patrix has supported corporate IP departments and IP law firms worldwide with technology designed specifically to meet the demands of IP practice. With deep IP domain expertise and a strong reputation for reliability and client partnership, Patrix has built enduring relationships with organizations managing complex global IP portfolios. For more information, visit: www.patrix.com.

About Anaqua
Anaqua, Inc. is a premier provider of integrated intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services for corporations and law firms. Its IP management software platforms, AQX®, PATTSY WAVE®, and RightHub® offer best practice workflows with big data analytics and tech-enabled services to create an intelligent environment designed to inform IP strategy, enable IP decision-making, and streamline IP operations, tailored to each segment’s needs. Today, nearly half of the top 100 U.S. patent filers and global brands, as well as a growing number of law firms worldwide use Anaqua’s solutions. Over two million IP executives, attorneys, paralegals, administrators, and innovators use the platform for their IP management needs. The company’s global operations are headquartered in Boston, with offices across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia. For additional information, please visit Anaqua.com, or on Anaqua's LinkedIn.

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Anaqua
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Akur8 Enters Life and Annuity Insurance Market with Strategic Acquisition of Slope Software

PARIS and ATLANTA, March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Akur8, the leading Global Actuarial AI platform, announced today it has acquired Slope Software, a cloud-native, all-in-one actuarial modeling platform for life insurers and pension firms. The transaction expands Akur8’s offering beyond Property and Casualty (P&C) into the Life and Annuity (L&A) market, marking a pivotal milestone in its mission to serve actuaries worldwide with best-in-class tools and AI applied where they deliver the greatest impact.

Built for total transparency and auditability, SLOPE is a fully hosted cash-flow modeling solution that supports projections across the policy lifecycle, from pricing and valuation to forecasting. Founded in 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia, Slope Software has built a strong customer base including tier-one life insurers, reinsurers, and consulting firms. The vision behind SLOPE was born from the same fundamental belief that inspired Akur8: unlocking the full potential of actuaries by empowering them to make better decisions faster, with tools embedded seamlessly into their workflows and designed to challenge the legacy status quo in actuarial modeling.

SLOPE’s transparent, cloud-native, user-friendly approach is a strong fit with Akur8’s product DNA. Together, Akur8 and Slope Software will deliver a unified offering for multi-line carriers, providing a one-stop solution that supports both P&C and L&A actuarial needs. Following the acquisition, SLOPE will be integrated as Akur8 Life and will benefit from Akur8’s R&D capabilities to accelerate innovation and product development.

Management Comments

Samuel Falmagne, CEO, Akur8

“Slope Software has built an exceptional platform that transforms how life actuaries work, and their vision mirrors our own: empowering actuaries with modern, intuitive tools that eliminate legacy constraints. Bringing SLOPE into the Akur8 family expands our reach into life insurance, and together we'll accelerate innovation and deliver even greater value to actuaries worldwide.”

Andy Smith, Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Slope Software

“The benefits of joining Akur8 are so clear. Akur8’s vision and founder mindset are closely aligned with the one Taylor and I have for SLOPE, and with our combined resources we’re well positioned to deliver a best-in-class actuarial platform, making Akur8 the obvious choice for anyone seeking a modern, flexible, and powerful actuarial solution.”

Taylor Perkins, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Slope Software

“Joining forces with Akur8 gives us the resources and R&D capabilities to scale our vision faster than we ever could alone. Our customers will benefit from enhanced innovation, expanded capabilities, and the backing of a global leader in actuarial technology. This partnership ensures that life actuaries will continue to receive the cutting-edge tools they need to excel in an increasingly complex market.”

About Akur8
Akur8’s Global Actuarial AI Platform is transforming the insurance industry with an innovative suite of pricing and reserving solutions. Built on cutting-edge technology and actuarial excellence, Akur8 delivers speed, performance, transparency, and reliability for insurers of all sizes across Property and Casualty (P&C) and Life and Annuity (L&A) markets. Akur8 serves 300+ customers across 40+ countries, including global carriers AXA, Generali, Munich Re, Europ Assistance, Tokio Marine and MS&AD; personal and commercial P&C insurers TMNAS, FCCI, NEXT, HDVI and specialty P&C insurer Canopius. Over 3,000 actuaries use Akur8 daily to build their pricing models and reserving projections across all lines of business.

To learn more about Akur8, visit https://www.akur8.com/.

About Slope Software
Slope Software delivers SLOPE, a transparent actuarial modeling platform that provides complete visibility across the modeling lifecycle, from initial assumptions to resulting outputs. Built on cloud-native architecture and embedded with end-to-end traceability and control, SLOPE empowers actuaries to streamline workflows, deepen analysis, and deliver defensible decisions with confidence.

To learn more about Slope Software, visit https://slopesoftware.com/.

Media Contact
Vera Buttinger
Head of International Marketing
Akur8
[email protected]

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Akur8 Entra no Mercado de Seguros de Vida e Anuidades com Aquisição Estratégica da Slope Software

PARIS e ATLANTA, March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Akur8, plataforma líder global de IA Atuarial, anunciou hoje a aquisição da Slope Software, uma plataforma integrada de modelagem atuarial nativa em nuvem para seguradoras de vida e fundos de pensão. A transação expande a oferta da Akur8 para além do segmento de Seguros de Danos (Property and Casualty – P&C), ingressando no mercado de Vida e Previdência (L&A) e representando um marco decisivo em sua missão de servir atuários em todo o mundo com as melhores ferramentas e IA aplicada onde geram maior impacto.

Desenvolvida com total transparência e auditabilidade, a SLOPE é uma solução de modelagem de fluxo de caixa totalmente hospedada que suporta projeções ao longo de todo o ciclo de vida da apólice, desde a precificação e avaliação atuarial até cenários prospectivos. Fundada em 2015 em Atlanta, Geórgia, a Slope Software construiu uma base sólida de clientes que inclui seguradoras de vida de primeira linha, resseguradoras e consultorias. A visão por trás da SLOPE nasceu da mesma crença fundamental que inspirou a Akur8: desbloquear todo o potencial dos atuários, permitindo que tomem melhores decisões com mais agilidade, utilizando ferramentas perfeitamente integradas aos seus fluxos de trabalho e projetadas para desafiar o status quo dos sistemas legados na modelagem atuarial.

A abordagem transparente, nativa em nuvem e amigável da SLOPE alinha-se perfeitamente ao DNA de produto da Akur8. Juntas, Akur8 e Slope Software entregarão uma oferta unificada para seguradoras multirramo, fornecendo uma solução integrada que atende às necessidades atuariais tanto de P&C quanto de Vida e Previdência. Após a aquisição, a SLOPE será integrada como Akur8 Life e se beneficiará das capacidades de P&D da Akur8 para acelerar a inovação e o desenvolvimento de produtos.

Comentários da Gestão

Samuel Falmagne, CEO da Akur8

“A Slope Software construiu uma plataforma excepcional que transforma a forma como os atuários de vida trabalham, e sua visão espelha a nossa: capacitar atuários com ferramentas modernas e intuitivas que eliminam as limitações dos sistemas legados. Trazer a SLOPE para a família Akur8 amplia nosso alcance no seguro de vida e, juntos, aceleraremos a inovação para entregar ainda mais valor aos atuários em todo o mundo.”

Andy Smith, Co-fundador e Chief Strategy Officer da Slope Software

“Os benefícios de se juntar à Akur8 são muito claros. A visão e a mentalidade de fundador da Akur8 estão estreitamente alinhadas com a que Taylor e eu temos para a SLOPE. Com nossos recursos combinados, estamos bem posicionados para entregar uma plataforma atuarial de classe mundial, tornando a Akur8 a escolha óbvia para quem busca uma solução atuarial moderna, flexível e poderosa.”

Taylor Perkins, Co-fundador e Chief Technology Officer da Slope Software

“Unir forças com a Akur8 nos oferece os recursos e capacidades de P&D para escalar nossa visão muito mais rápido do que conseguiríamos sozinhos. Nossos clientes se beneficiarão de maior inovação, capacidades expandidas e do respaldo de um líder global em tecnologia atuarial. Essa parceria garante que os atuários de vida continuarão recebendo as ferramentas de ponta necessárias para se destacarem em um mercado cada vez mais complexo.”

Sobre a Akur8

A Plataforma Global de IA Atuarial da Akur8 está transformando o setor de seguros com um conjunto inovador de soluções de precificação e provisões técnicas. Construída com tecnologia de ponta e excelência atuarial, a Akur8 oferece velocidade, desempenho, transparência e confiabilidade para seguradoras de todos os portes nos mercados de Seguros de Danos (P&C) e Vida e Previdência (L&A). A Akur8 atende mais de 300 clientes em mais de 40 países, incluindo as seguradoras globais AXA, Generali, Munich Re, Europ Assistance, Tokio Marine e MS&AD; seguradoras de P&C pessoais e comerciais como TMNAS, FCCI, NEXT, HDVI e a seguradora especializada em P&C Canopius. Mais de 3 mil atuários utilizam a Akur8 diariamente para construir seus modelos de precificação e projeções de provisões técnicas em todas as linhas de negócio.

Para saber mais sobre a Akur8, visite https://www.akur8.com/.

Sobre a Slope Software

A Slope Software oferece a SLOPE, uma plataforma de modelagem atuarial transparente que proporciona visibilidade completa ao longo do ciclo de vida da modelagem, desde as premissas iniciais até os resultados gerados. Construída com arquitetura nativa em nuvem e com rastreabilidade e controle de ponta a ponta, a SLOPE capacita atuários a simplificar fluxos de trabalho, aprofundar análises e entregar decisões fundamentadas com confiança.

Para saber mais sobre a Slope Software, visite https://slopesoftware.com/.

Contato para Mídia
Vera Buttinger
Head of International Marketing
Akur8
[email protected]

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Akur8 entre sur le marché de l’assurance vie avec l’acquisition de Slope Software

PARIS et ATLANTA, 17 mars 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Akur8, la première plateforme mondiale d’IA actuarielle, annonce aujourd’hui l’acquisition de Slope Software, une plateforme de modélisation actuarielle cloud native et tout-en-un, dédiée à l'assurance vie et aux fonds de pension. Cette opération élargit l’offre d’Akur8 au-delà de l’assurance non-vie vers le marché de l’assurance vie et de l’épargne retraite, marquant une étape décisive dans sa mission de doter les actuaires du monde entier d'outils de pointe et d'une IA appliquée là où elle génère le plus de valeur.

Conçue pour une transparence et une auditabilité totale, SLOPE est une solution entièrement intégrée de modélisation des flux de trésorerie, qui prend en charge les projections sur l’ensemble du cycle de vie des contrats, de la tarification et de l’évaluation des provisions techniques jusqu’aux prévisions. Fondée en 2015 à Atlanta, aux États-Unis, Slope Software a développé une solide base de clients comprenant de grandes compagnies d’assurance vie, des réassureurs et des cabinets de conseil. La vision à l’origine de SLOPE repose sur la même conviction fondamentale que celle qui a inspiré Akur8 : libérer tout le potentiel des actuaires en leur permettant de prendre de meilleures décisions plus rapidement, grâce à des outils parfaitement intégrés à leurs processus et conçus pour dépasser les limites des solutions actuarielles traditionnelles.

L’approche transparente, cloud-native, intuitive de SLOPE s'inscrit parfaitement dans l'ADN produit d'Akur8. Ensemble, Akur8 et Slope Software proposeront une offre unifiée aux assureurs multi-branches, avec une solution unique couvrant à la fois les besoins actuariels en assurance vie et non-vie. À la suite de l’acquisition, SLOPE prendra le nom Akur8 Life et bénéficiera des capacités R&D d’Akur8 pour accélérer l’innovation et le développement produit.

Commentaires de la direction

Samuel Falmagne, CEO chez Akur8

« Slope Software a développé une plateforme exceptionnelle qui transforme la manière dont travaillent les actuaires en assurance vie, et leur vision reflète la nôtre : donner plus de moyens aux actuaires grâce à des outils modernes et intuitifs, qui éliminent les contraintes des systèmes historiques. L’arrivée de SLOPE au sein d’Akur8 marque le début de notre développement sur le segment de l’assurance vie. Ensemble, nous allons accélérer l’innovation et offrir encore davantage de valeur aux actuaires du monde entier. »

Andy Smith, Co-founder et Chief Strategy Officer chez Slope Software

« Rejoindre Akur8 nous apportera des bénéfices évidents. La vision et l’état d’esprit entrepreneurial d’Akur8 sont parfaitement alignés avec ceux que Taylor et moi avons pour SLOPE, et la combinaison de nos ressources nous place dans une position idéale pour proposer une plateforme actuarielle de premier plan, faisant d’Akur8 le choix évident pour quiconque cherchant une solution actuarielle moderne, flexible et puissante. »

Taylor Perkins, Co-founder et Chief Technology Officer chez Slope Software

« Unir nos forces à celles d’Akur8 nous donne accès aux ressources et aux capacités de R&D nécessaires pour accélérer notre vision à une échelle que nous n’aurions jamais pu atteindre seuls. Nos clients bénéficieront d’une innovation renforcée, de fonctionnalités élargies et du soutien d’un leader mondial de la technologie actuarielle. Ce partenariat garantit que les actuaires en assurance vie continueront de disposer des outils de pointe dont ils ont besoin pour exceller sur un marché de plus en plus complexe. »

À propos d’Akur8
Akur8 transforme le secteur de l’assurance grâce à une suite innovante de solutions de tarification et de provisionnement. S'appuyant sur une technologie de pointe et une expertise actuarielle reconnue, Akur8 offre rapidité, performance, transparence et fiabilité aux assureurs de toutes tailles, en assurance non-vie comme en assurance vie et épargne retraite. Akur8 accompagne plus de 300 clients dans plus de 40 pays, parmi lesquels les groupes internationaux AXA, Generali, Munich Re, Europ Assistance, Tokio Marine et MS&AD, ainsi que les assureurs IARD de particuliers et d’entreprises TMNAS, FCCI, NEXT, HDVI, ou encore l’assureur spécialisé Canopius. Plus de 3 000 actuaires utilisent Akur8 au quotidien pour construire leurs modèles de tarification et leurs projections de provisionnement toutes branche confondues.

Pour en savoir plus sur Akur8, rendez-vous sur https://fr.akur8.com/ .

À propos de Slope Software
Slope Software propose SLOPE, une plateforme de modélisation actuarielle transparente qui offre une visibilité complète sur tout le cycle de modélisation, des hypothèses initiales jusqu’aux résultats. SLOPE repose sur une architecture cloud-native et intègre de nombreux mécanismes de traçabilité et de contrôle de bout en bout. Sa plateforme permet aux actuaires d’accélérer leurs processus, d’approfondir leurs analyses et de prendre des décisions robustes en toute confiance.

Pour en savoir plus sur Slope Software, rendez-vous sur https://slopesoftware.com/.

Contacts presse

Vera Buttinger
Head of International Marketing
Akur8
[email protected]

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Akur8 steigt mit strategischer Übernahme von Slope Software in den Markt für Lebens- und Rentenversicherungen ein

PARIS und ATLANTA, March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Akur8, die weltweit führende KI-Plattform für Aktuare, hat heute die Übernahme von Slope Software bekannt gegeben. SLOPE ist eine cloudbasierte All-in-One-Plattform für aktuarielle Modellierung für Lebensversicherer und Pensionskassen. Mit dieser Transaktion erweitert Akur8 sein Angebot über Schaden- und Unfallversicherungen (P&C) hinaus auf den Markt für Lebens- und Rentenversicherungen (L&A). Dies stellt einen wichtigen Meilenstein in der Unternehmensmission dar: Aktuare weltweit mit erstklassigen, KI-gestützten Tools auszustatten, die dort zum Einsatz kommen, wo sie den größten Nutzen bringen.

SLOPE ist eine cloudbasierte Plattform für Cash-Flow-Modellierung, die auf vollständige Transparenz und Nachprüfbarkeit ausgelegt ist. Sie unterstützt Projektionen über den gesamten Lebenszyklus einer Police hinweg – von der Prämienkalkulation über die Bewertung bis zur Prognose. Das 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia gegründete Unternehmen Slope Software hat einen starken Kundenstamm aufgebaut, darunter Lebensversicherer, Rückversicherer und Beratungsfirmen. Die Vision hinter SLOPE basiert auf derselben grundlegenden Überzeugung wie Akur8: Das volle Potenzial von Aktuaren zu erschließen, indem man ihnen ermöglicht, schneller bessere Entscheidungen zu treffen – mit Tools, die nahtlos in ihre Arbeitsabläufe integriert sind und den traditionellen Status quo der aktuariellen Modellierung in Frage stellen.

Der transparente, cloudbasierte und benutzerfreundliche Ansatz von SLOPE fügt sich perfekt in die Produkt-DNA von Akur8 ein. Zusammen werden Akur8 und Slope Software ein einheitliches Angebot für Mehrspartenversicherer schaffen – eine One-Stop-Lösung, die sowohl aktuarielle Anforderungen im Schaden- und Unfallversicherungsbereich (P&C) als auch im Lebens- und Rentenversicherungsbereich (L&A) erfüllt. Nach der Akquisition wird SLOPE unter dem Namen Akur8 Life integriert und wird die R&D-Expertise von Akur8 nutzen, um Innovationen und Produktentwicklung zu beschleunigen.

Kommentare aus dem Management

Samuel Falmagne, CEO von Akur8

„Slope Software hat eine herausragende Plattform geschaffen, die die Arbeitsweise von Aktuaren in der Lebensversicherung grundlegend verändert. Ihre Vision deckt sich mit unserer: Aktuare mit modernen, intuitiven Tools zu befähigen,die Einschränkungen von Legacy Tools eliminieren. Mit SLOPE in der Akur8-Familie erweitern wir unsere Präsenz in den Lebensversicherungsmarkt. Gemeinsam werden wir Innovationen vorantreiben und Aktuaren weltweit noch mehr Mehrwert liefern.”

Andy Smith, Co-founder und Chief Strategy Officer von Slope Software

„Die Vorteile der Zusammenarbeit mit Akur8 sind eindeutig. Akur8s Vision und Gründermentalität passen perfekt zu der Vision, die Taylor und ich für SLOPE haben. Mit unseren gemeinsamen Ressourcen sind wir optimal aufgestellt, um eine erstklassige Plattform für Aktuare zu entwickeln – und Akur8 zur ersten Wahl für alle zu machen, die eine moderne, flexible und leistungsstarke aktuarielle Lösung suchen.”

Taylor Perkins, Co-founder und Chief Technology Officer von Slope Software

„Die Zusammenarbeit mit Akur8 gibt uns die Ressourcen und Forschungs- und Entwicklungskapazitäten, um unsere Vision deutlich schneller umzusetzen, als wir es allein könnten. Unsere Kunden profitieren von mehr Innovation, erweiterten Möglichkeiten und der Unterstützung eines globalen Leaders in Actuarial Technology. Diese Partnerschaft garantiert, dass Aktuare in der Lebensversicherung auch weiterhin die hochmodernen Tools bekommen, die sie brauchen, um in einem immer komplexeren Markt zu bestehen.”

Über Akur8
Die Global Actuarial AI Platform von Akur8 transformiert die Versicherungsbranche mit einer innovativen Suite von Pricing- und Reserving-Lösungen. Basierend auf modernster Technologie und aktuarieller Exzellenz bietet Akur8 Geschwindigkeit, Leistung, Transparenz und Zuverlässigkeit für Versicherer jeder Größe in den Bereichen Schaden- und Unfallversicherung (P&C) sowie Lebens- und Rentenversicherung (L&A). Akur8 betreut über 300 Kunden in mehr als 40 Ländern, darunter globale Versicherungskonzerne wie AXA, Generali, Munich Re, Europ Assistance, Tokio Marine und MS&AD; P&C-Versicherer im Privat- und Gewerbekundenbereich wie TMNAS, FCCI, NEXT, HDVI sowie Spezialversicherer wie Canopius. Über 3.000 Aktuare nutzen Akur8 täglich, um ihre Tarifmodelle und Reservierungsprognosen über alle Geschäftsbereiche hinweg zu erstellen.

Weitere Informationen zu Akur8 finden Sie unter de.akur8.com/.

Über Slope Software
Slope Software liefert mit SLOPE eine transparente Plattform für aktuarielle Modellierung, die vollständige Sichtbarkeit über den gesamten Modellierungsprozess bietet – von den Ausgangsannahmen bis zu den finalen Ergebnissen. SLOPE basiert auf cloudnativer Architektur und bietet durchgängige Rückverfolgbarkeit und Kontrolle. Damit können Aktuare ihre Workflows optimieren, Analysen vertiefen und belastbare Entscheidungen sicher treffen.

Weitere Informationen zu Slope Software finden Sie unter https://slopesoftware.com/.

Media Contact
Vera Buttinger
Head of International Marketing
Akur8
[email protected]

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