Hamilton Locke has advised BlueMatrix, and its sponsor Thoma Bravo, on the acquisition of New Zealand-based investment research software technology business RANOS Limited, marking a significant transaction in the financial software sector and strengthening BlueMatrix’s presence in the region.
An integrated ANZ team at Hamilton Locke acted on all aspects of the transaction, which underscores Thoma Bravo’s ongoing commitment to expanding its portfolio of innovative technology companies, and further strengthens BlueMatrix’s position as a market leader in its sector.
BlueMatrix is the global leader in capital markets content publishing technology. Its secure and scalable platform is trusted by over 1,000 financial institutions for content authoring, compliance, and global distribution. BlueMatrix facilitates the equitable exchange of critical investment insights by improving the efficiency, collaboration, and security across the complete information lifecycle.
Thoma Bravo is one of the largest software investors in the world, with approximately $184 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2025. Through its private equity, growth equity and credit strategies, the firm invests in growth-oriented, innovative companies operating in the software and technology sectors. Leveraging Thoma Bravo’s deep sector expertise and strategic and operational capabilities, the firm collaborates with its portfolio companies to implement operating best practices and drive growth initiatives.
RANOS is a next-generation publishing platform built to modernise the preparation and distribution of equity research. It offers digital-native tools such as AI-enhanced workflows, voice-to-text, and responsive design. RANOS is headquartered in New Zealand and serves clients across the Asia-Pacific region.
Commenting on the transaction, Corin Maberly, Partner and Head of Hamilton Locke New Zealand, said: “We are proud to have supported Thoma Bravo and BlueMatrix on this strategic acquisition. This transaction highlights the continued strength and dynamism of the financial software sector and innovation in the region, and we are pleased to have played a role in helping our client achieve their growth ambitions.”
The transaction involved close collaboration between the Hamilton Locke teams in Sydney and Auckland, liaising with Thoma Bravo, BlueMatrix and their US counsel Kirkland & Ellis, demonstrating Hamilton Locke’s expertise in managing complex, cross-jurisdictional matters for leading global clients.
The Hamilton Locke team was led by Private Equity and Technology M&A Partners James Delesclefs and Corin Maberly, together with Consultant Gonzalo Castro and Solicitor Georgia Kerr, with support from the firm’s Real Estate, IP/IT and Employment specialists.
