Buyout DeskBDVol. II · No. 142  ·  Fri, May 22, 2026ARCHIVED ·  2 deals tracked  ·  Updated 21 hr ago

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Platform·Software/Vertical SaaS·May 21, 2026

Accel-KKR backs UpKeep as maintenance software platform

Used by more than 400,000 users in 60 countries, the software supports work orders, preventive maintenance, inspections and field operations for distributed assets.

Los Angeles-based UpKeep, which provides asset operations and maintenance software, received a platform investment from Accel-KKR.

The company’s CMMS and maintenance software is used by more than 400,000 users across 60 countries.

UpKeep serves enterprise customers managing frontline and physical operations teams, with tools for work orders, equipment, preventive maintenance, inspections and field operations across distributed facilities.

The investment will support UpKeep’s platform buildout and AI-focused product development across safety workflows, operations training and low-code application development.