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Platform·Technology/Software·July 21, 2026

Searchlight and Abry complete $726 million KORE take-private

The take-private of the Atlanta-based IoT connectivity and analytics provider values the company at $9.25.

Takeaways

  • Searchlight and Abry completed the $726 million acquisition first announced in February.
  • KORE provides global IoT connectivity, managed services and analytics.
  • KORE's shares will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange.
BuyerSearchlight Capital Partners
TargetKORE
TypePlatform
GeographyAtlanta, Georgia
IndustryTechnology
Sub-sectorSoftware

Searchlight Capital Partners and Abry Partners have taken KORE Group Holdings private in a $726 million transaction, moving the Atlanta-based provider of Internet of Things connectivity, managed services, location services and analytics off the New York Stock Exchange.

The transaction, first announced in February, values the company at $9.25.

The sponsors said private ownership will give KORE greater flexibility to invest in its technology and support customers deploying IoT applications globally.