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Bluprintx

Global digital transformation services provider focused on delivering technology and data solutions in marketing, sales and service.

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Key Facts

Initial investment: 19/09/2024

Sector – Tech Services

Fund — Buyout Fund IV

Status — Current

Investment Highlights

  • Acquired Skie, a Salesforce consultancy based in Australia which brought Agentforce capability, Salesforce’s AI platform for autonomous enterprise agents.
  • Acquired ITG based in the US and Hungary which provided additional Adobe capability.
  • Introduced a Chairperson with experience of scaling consultancy businesses.
  • Strengthened the team with the recruitment of a Chief Finance Officer, Chief People Officer and Chief Revenue Officer.
  • Professionalised the go to market strategy and invested in the sales function.
  • Invested in the core IT infrastructure and implemented Kantata, a professional services automation tool to drive operational efficiencies.

Partnership Motivation

Bluprintx is a trusted adviser to large enterprise and high-growth clients, with strong capability across market-leading technology vendors in Adobe and Salesforce.

We saw an opportunity to partner with the business and continue its successful M&A strategy, expanding its solution capabilities to create a global business of scale.

Lee Hackett, founder and CEO of Bluprintx

Lee is a seasoned operator and specialises in driving revenue and improving scalability through data and technology. He’s played a leading role in the creation and growth of numerous startups and has made acquisitions across three continents. Before turning to the world of business, he was a professional footballer with Wigan Athletic FC.

“Palatine’s backing is instrumental for Bluprintx as we continue to expand the services we offer to our customers. With this partnership we are fortifying Bluprintx to give our customers direct and strategic support toward commerce objectives.

We are expanding our pool of expert practices while making Bluprintx more accessible across the globe with stronger bases in the US and Hungary. It is the next step in our journey toward providing global enterprises with a full suite of digital transformations.”

Lee Hackett
CEO – Bluprintx

Investment Team