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Tue, Aug 4, 2026
Daily briefTuesday, August 4, 2026
18 deals tracked · Updated 12:15 PM PDT·Full deal sheet
Platform·Construction/Construction Materials·August 4, 2026

Francisco Partners acquires Command Alkon from Thoma Bravo

The heavy building materials software provider counts more than 14,000 plants in over 80 countries using its platform to digitize plant operations, optimize logistics, and drive real-time decisions.

Takeaways

  • Command Alkon is a software and platform technology for the heavy building materials industry.
  • Francisco Partners is acquiring Command Alkon.
  • The target serves Heavy building materials across Global.
BuyerFrancisco Partners
TargetCommand Alkon
SponsorFrancisco Partners
SellerThoma Bravo
TypePlatform
GeographyGlobal
IndustryConstruction
Sub-sectorConstruction Materials

Francisco Partners has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Command Alkon, a heavy building materials software platform used by over 14,000 plants in more than 80 countries, from Thoma Bravo.

Heidelberg Materials, a global building materials manufacturer and existing minority investor, will retain its stake in the business.

“Command Alkon has successfully driven the digital transformation of our industry and is now focused on unlocking the full potential of AI and autonomous operations for its customers," said Dennis Lentz, Chief Digital Officer and Member of the Managing Board at Heidelberg Materials.

The investment aims to scale agentic AI and autonomous plant capabilities, broaden payment offerings, and capture accelerating infrastructure investment globally.

The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.

Deutsche Bank Securities and Paul Hastings advised Francisco Partners; Evercore and Kirkland & Ellis advised Thoma Bravo and Command Alkon.