Irish digital transformation firm Version 1 has swooped for Scottish counterpart CreateFuture.
Dublin-based Version 1 said the deal – for an undisclosed amount – creates one of Europe’s largest digital transformation leaders with revenues of more than €500 million and 4,250 employees.
Version 1 was founded in Ireland in 1996. It has 3,700 employees globally with revenues exceeding €400m.
CreateFuture, formerly known as xDesign, is a technology services firm of 550 professionals working with clients in highly regulated industries including iGaming, financial services and utilities. It has offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London and Sofia.
“This acquisition is a strong strategic fit for Version 1, strengthening our capabilities and expanding the markets we serve,” said Roop Singh, CEO.
“CreateFuture is an exceptional business, with high‑calibre talent, deep client relationships and sector expertise that directly complements our own. They have built something genuinely impressive for clients, leveraging AI‑driven capabilities with a flexible and agile approach, and have delivered sustained growth ahead of the market.
“This is a growth acquisition and reflects exactly where we are as a business, confident in our people, clear on our strategy and ready for what comes next.”
Euan Andrews, founder of CreateFuture, said: “We started CreateFuture 16 years ago with a simple belief that the best work happens when great people are trusted to do great work for clients who care about the outcome.
“That belief has not changed, and this partnership accelerates our ambition for CreateFuture with a highly culturally aligned partner in Version 1. It enables us to better serve our clients with enhanced capability and scale whilst unlocking significant opportunities for our team members.
“I am genuinely excited about what this means for our people, for our clients, and for the next chapter of the business we have built together.”
The CreateFuture leadership team will remain in place. Completion of the acquisition remains subject to receipt of customary regulatory clearances.
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