Semrush Acquires Kompyte

Expandi Limited Acquires Kompass to Build an AI-Powered European B2B Data, Media and Marketing Platform

March 3, 2026

Data & Analytics

Expandi Limited announced the acquisition of 100% of Kompass to create the largest independent European provider of B2B data, technology, media and services. The combined group brings Kompass’s 70M+ company database and marketplaces with Expandi’s B2B adtech/martech activation platforms to deliver end-to-end go-to-market solutions.

Adobe to Acquire Semrush

November 19, 2025

Software

Adobe and Semrush Holdings entered into a definitive agreement under which Adobe will acquire Semrush in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.9 billion (=$12.00 per share). The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, including Semrush stockholder approval.

Semrush Acquires Backlinko

January 19, 2022

Cloud & SaaS

Semrush, the Boston-headquartered online visibility management SaaS platform, has acquired SEO training site Backlinko to bolster its digital marketing education offerings. Backlinko, founded by Brian Dean and drawing over 500,000 monthly non-paid visits, will join Semrush Academy with Dean and his team continuing to produce content.

KPA Acquires Compli

January 15, 2019

Cloud & SaaS

KPA, a SaaS and services provider for compliance and workforce management, has acquired Compli, a Portland-based provider of HR business process automation software. The acquisition adds Compli’s workflow and compliance automation capabilities to KPA’s HRIS, ATS, training and HR advisory offerings to expand KPA’s human capital management solution for small and middle-market companies.

Accenture Acquires Core Compete

April 7, 2021

Data & Analytics

Accenture has acquired Core Compete, a cloud analytics services firm headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, to expand its Applied Intelligence capabilities in cloud, data science and AI. The Core Compete team of more than 260 professionals will join Accenture's Applied Intelligence practice to strengthen supply chain, retail and financial-services analytics offerings; terms were not disclosed.

Unit4 Acquires Compright

November 16, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

Unit4 has acquired Compright, a San Francisco–headquartered SaaS compensation planning provider, to extend the capabilities of its ERPx platform with integrated compensation planning and analytics. The deal adds Compright's multi‑geography compensation automation and analytics to Unit4's people‑centric ERP offering, aiming to better serve mid‑market and multinational customers across life sciences, technology and media.