Agnitio
Who owns Agnitio?
Agnitio is a Spanish Cybersecurity company, now owned by Nuance, which acquired it in 2017 from Elaia Partners.
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- ·Fully exited in 2017 to Nuance.
- ·Average hold across 3 realized cycles: 9 years.
Ownership history
3 ownership periods · co-invest detected
Nauta Capital VC Partners sold Agnitio to Nuance Communications in 2016 after 9 years.
Elaia Partners sold Agnitio to Nuance in 2017 after 10 years.
Lazard Elaia Capital sold Agnitio to Nuance Communications in 2016 after 7 years.
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Questions
Who owns Agnitio?
Agnitio is now owned by Nuance, which acquired it in 2017 from Elaia Partners.
When did Nuance acquire Agnitio?
Nuance acquired Agnitio in 2017, buying from Elaia Partners.
Who did Agnitio sell to?
Elaia Partners sold Agnitio to Nuance in 2017 (Trade Sale). Nauta Capital VC Partners and Lazard Elaia Capital sold Agnitio to Nuance Communications in 2016 (Trade Sale).
Who has owned Agnitio over time?
Agnitio has been through 3 private-equity ownership periods: Nauta Capital VC Partners · via Nauta I · 2007–2016 · sold to Nuance Communications · (Trade Sale); Elaia Partners · via Elaia DV2 · 2007–2017 · sold to Nuance · (Trade Sale); Lazard Elaia Capital · via Elaia Legacy Fund · 2009–2016 · sold to Nuance Communications · (Trade Sale).