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Accel-KKR agrees £208m take-private of Eleco

The software buyout firm pays a 75% premium for the construction-tech group.

M&A News deals deskTechnology · UK10 Sept 2026

Accel-KKR agreed on 10 September to take AIM-listed Eleco private at 235p a share in cash, valuing the construction software company at about £207.6m. Eleco's board intends to recommend the offer.

Eleco website: ir.eleco.com

Market context

The deal adds to a run of UK small-cap software take-privates by US sponsors. Eleco reported 2025 revenue of £38.8m with roughly 81% recurring and no debt, making it a classic target for buyout firms focused on vertical software.