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KKR buys UK construction software firm for £208m

Created at 10 Sep · 6:41 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

Private equity firm KKR has acquired a UK-based construction software company for £208 million. The deal was completed in partnership with a venture capital firm, aiming to boost the company's AI and platform capabilities.

Key Numbers

£208macquisition value
£20M+Reapit growth equity raised
92,000+Reapit agents served globally
18,000+Reapit branches served globally
1.3M+Reapit properties under management

Who's Involved

KKR
private equity giant that acquired a UK construction software firm
Reapit
London-based provider of technology platform for real estate agencies
Mark Armstrong
chief executive officer of Reapit
Accel-KKR
venture capital firm that provided growth equity to Reapit
KKR buys UK construction software firm for £208m

↳ Why This Matters

The acquisition highlights continued private equity interest in the proptech sector, particularly in companies consolidating agency operations and investing in AI capabilities, potentially leading to further consolidation and innovation in the real estate technology market.

Key facts

  • KKR acquired a UK construction software firm for £208 million.
  • The acquisition was made in partnership with a venture capital firm.
  • The target company is listed on AIM.
  • Reapit offers software for sales CRM, lettings, property management, and consumer engagement.
  • Reapit serves over 92,000 agents globally.
  • The investment aims to accelerate innovation in platform, consumer technology, and AI.

Private equity giant KKR has acquired a UK-based construction software firm, Reapit, for £208 million. The deal was conducted in partnership with venture capital firm Accel-KKR. Reapit, which provides an end-to-end technology platform for real estate agencies, raised over £20 million in growth equity from Accel-KKR, valuing the round at approximately $27 million. Led by CEO Mark Armstrong, Reapit's software covers sales CRM, lettings, property management, and consumer engagement, connecting agents with clients within a single system. The company serves more than 92,000 agents across over 18,000 branches globally, managing over 1.3 million properties. The funds raised are intended to accelerate innovation in Reapit's platform, consumer technology, and artificial intelligence capabilities. The investment signals continued investor interest in proptech platforms that consolidate agency operations.

Frequently asked questions

Reapit provides an end-to-end technology platform for real estate agencies, offering software for sales CRM, lettings, property management, and consumer engagement. Its platform connects agents with buyers, sellers, tenants, and landlords.

AIM is the London Stock Exchange's international market for smaller, growing companies. It has a simpler regulatory environment than the main market.

Proptech, or property technology, refers to technology used to improve and automate the buying, selling, renting, and management of real estate.

How It Developed

KKR acquired an AIM-listed construction software firm for £208m in partnership with a venture capital firm.

Sources

T1
KKR swoops on AIM construction software firm for £208mCity AM
T2
Reapit lands £20M+ from Accel-KKR to boost AI and platform | Dealroom Newsdealroom.co

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