Thompson Street Capital Partners Platform Gurobi Optimization Completes Acquisition of October Sky
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ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thompson Street Capital Partners (TSCP), a private equity firm based in St. Louis, announced today that TSCP portfolio company Gurobi Optimization (Gurobi), a provider of decision intelligence technology, has acquired October Sky, a Japan-based provider of mathematical optimization services and custom solutions. Mr. Shigeru Watada, President and Co-Founder of October Sky, said, "Joining forces with Gurobi presents an incredible opportunity to expand our reach and accelerate the adoption of mathematical optimization technology in Japan. We are excited to bring our consulting services and training programs to a wider audience, ultimately empowering organizations to optimize their operations and achieve sustainable growth." “Their deep knowledge and experience in mathematical optimization, combined with our industry-leading software and expertise, will enable us to further enhance our offerings and better serve customers in Japan and in the Asia Pacific region." The deep expertise and skill of the October Sky team represents a unique opportunity for Gurobi to expand its presence in Japan and reach both customers and users more directly.” Thompson Street Capital Partners (TSCP) is a St. Louis-based private equity firm focused on investing in founder-led middle market businesses.