SEATTLE, WA--(Marketwired - October 22, 2015) - Corum Group, the leading M&A advisory firm for software and related technology companies, announced today the acquisition of its client eMOBUS by Asentinel. eMOBUS is a rapidly growing disruptor in the field of Mobility Managed Services (MMS). Asentinel, acquired by Marlin Equity Partners in 2014, is a leading provider of lifecycle Technology and Telecom Expense Management (TEM) solutions.
Combining easy-to-use software with expert services, eMOBUS makes managing enterprise mobility frictionless, allowing companies to lower costs, automate tedious support tasks and enable policies. The power of its unique cloud platform has been recognized by over 500 clients, including innovative companies like Netflix, Silicon Valley Bank and NetSuite.
“We’re delighted to have played a role in bringing the eMOBUS / Asentinel partnership together,” said Corum Senior Vice President Rob Schram. “The team at eMOBUS has built a remarkable tool that is delivering significant value to their customers, and we’re excited about the combined potential of the two companies.”
“We are grateful to the team at Corum, and eager for what’s next for eMOBUS with Asentinel,” said Moe Arnaiz, eMOBUS co-founder and CEO. "We started eMOBUS with the vision to make managing mobility services frictionless for enterprises. Now joining the Asentinel team, we have the resources to expand this vision globally.”
"Asentinel has developed a fully-integrated, end-to-end solution that delivers the TEM value proposition required by large enterprise clients," said Tim Whitehorn, Asentinel CEO. "With the addition of eMOBUS, we are uniquely positioned to address the explosive growth in the global TEM and Mobility marketplace."
“eMOBUS competes in the rapidly growing MMS market and we are very excited to add the company’s disruptive technology, strong customer base and talented team to the Asentinel platform,” said Jonah Sulak, partner at Marlin.
About Corum Group
Corum Group is the global leader in merger and acquisition services, specializing in serving sellers of software and information technology companies worldwide. With offices globally, Corum has completed over US $7 billion in software M&A transactions over the last 30 years, spanning six continents. Corum also educates the industry with its popular conferences and publishes the most widely distributed software M&A research. Corum's M&A advisors are highly experienced former tech CEOs, who are supported by the industry's leading researchers, writers and valuators.
About eMOBUS
eMOBUS helps over 500 innovators like Netflix, Websense and NetSuite modernize the way they manage enterprise mobility. Combining easy-to-use software with expert services, eMOBUS Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) helps lower mobility costs, automate tedious support tasks and enable BYOD (Bring Your Own Device). Deployed in days and built for administrators and end-users alike, eMOBUS customers see ROI immediately, relieving IT resources for higher priority tasks, while decreasing mobility expenses.
About Asentinel
Asentinel, a leading provider in Technology and Telecom Expense Management (TEM) and Mobility Managed Services (MMS), meets the needs of customers by providing lifecycle solutions delivered through a customer-focused, technology-driven SaaS platform. Asentinel holds the only comprehensive United States patents in TEM for its groundbreaking software. The company serves a growing client base of Global 2000, Fortune 1000 and multinational entities that rely on the power of TEM and MMS to reduce spend, automate processes, manage inventory and maximize business intelligence and actionable analytics. Marlin Equity Partners, a global investment firm with over $3B of capital under management, acquired Asentinel in 2014.
About Marlin Equity Partners
Marlin Equity Partners is a global investment firm with over $3.0 billion of capital under management. The firm is focused on providing corporate parents, shareholders and other stakeholders with tailored solutions that meet their business and liquidity needs. Marlin invests in businesses across multiple industries where its capital base, industry relationships and extensive network of operational resources significantly strengthen a company’s outlook and enhance value. Since its inception, Marlin, through its group of funds and related companies, has successfully completed over 95 acquisitions. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California with an additional office in London.
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