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S&P Global deepens private markets push with $1.8bn takeover of With Intelligence

S&P Global has agreed to acquire With Intelligence from a Motive Partners-led group in a $1.8bn deal that will establish it as one of the leading providers of private markets intelligence.

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Andreea Melinti
Oct 16, 2025
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The transaction, expected to close in late 2025 or early 2026 pending regulatory approval, will integrate With Intelligence’s data, benchmarks, and analytics with S&P Global’s extensive suite of ratings, indices, and workflow solutions.

Founded by Charlie Kerr in 1998, With Intelligence serves nearly 3,000 clients, including LPs, GPs, and advisors, acros…

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