News and press releases

New York, Paris – March 22, 2019 – BlackRock today announced that it has made a binding offer and entered into an exclusive agreement, subject to the conditions below, to acquire 100% of the equity interests in eFront, the world’s leading end-to-end alternative investment management software and solutions provider, from private equity firm Bridgepoint and eFront employees, for $1.3 billion in cash. The combination of eFront with Aladdin, BlackRock’s investment operating platform used by more than 225 institutions around the world, will set a new standard in investment and risk management technology.

Luxembourg | March 07, 2019 – eFront, the leading provider of alternative investment management software, today announces that it has experienced record growth in Luxembourg over the past year, with multiple new client wins, and further adoption by existing clients in the country. This comes after eFront opened a new, larger office in 2018 located in the heart of Luxembourg City and doubled its local resources with new joiners and a reinforced management team.

Paris | February 28, 2019 – eFront, the world’s leading alternative investment management software and solutions provider, announced today that it has met or surpassed all of its ambitious 2018 objectives.

Tokyo | February 26, 2019 – eFront, the world’s leading alternative investment management software and solutions provider, announced today two new additions to its growing Japanese client base. This further expands its regional footprint while emphasizing that Japan is one of the key markets for eFront.

Washington, DC and New York, NY | February 21, 2019 – eFront, the leading technology provider to alternative investment professionals, and the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) announced today that they have further deepened their co-operation by making available eFront Insight through an exclusive offer to all ILPA members.

Tokyo | February 18, 2019 – eFront, the world’s leading alternative investment management software and solutions provider, announced today that Sumitomo Mitsui Asset Management (SMAM), one of Japan’s leading fund management companies, has gone live with eFront Invest to manage its entire alternative investment portfolio.

Tokyo | February 8, 2019 – eFront, the world’s leading alternative investment management software and solutions provider, announced today that Axil Capital, a life sciences focused venture capital firm based in Tokyo, has adopted eFront’s software solution for managing its entire private equity investment cycle.