In a bold move reshaping the tech management landscape, Francisco Partners announced it will acquire Jamf in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $2.2 billion, signaling one of the most significant private equity takeovers in enterprise software this year. The transaction, unveiled Wednesday, is being guided by Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP.
A New Chapter for Jamf
Jamf, renowned for helping companies manage and secure Apple products across the workplace, said that the transition to a private company will give it greater financial flexibility and strategic agility to expand faster through innovation and acquisitions.
Approved unanimously by Jamf’s board, the transaction is slated to close in the first quarter of 2026, pending stockholder and regulatory approvals.
“Since Jamf’s founding more than 20 years ago, we’ve relentlessly pursued our mission to help organizations succeed with Apple,” said John Strosahl, Jamf’s CEO. “Becoming a private company positions us to move faster—accelerating growth, expanding through innovation and M&A, and fortifying our market leadership.”
