Acquisition History / SmartSearch / Credas Technologies Ltd
SmartSearch Acquires Credas Technologies Ltd
Announced October 7, 2025 — $105.0M
What happened
Credas provides digital identity verification and onboarding for more than 1,000 legal and property firms. Ilkley-based SmartSearch, backed by Triple Private Equity, bought it from Dye & Durham, which used the proceeds to repay debt; the deal completed in January 2026.
- Acquirer
- SmartSearch
- Target
- Credas Technologies Ltd
- Announced
- October 7, 2025
- Price
- $105.0M
- Industry
- Identity verification / AML compliance software
- Buyer type
- Private equity
- Backing investors
- Triple Private Equity
- Status
- Closed
By the numbers
Frequently Asked Questions About This Acquisition
When did SmartSearch acquire Credas Technologies Ltd?
SmartSearch acquired Credas Technologies Ltd on October 7, 2025. This was SmartSearch's 1st publicly tracked acquisition out of 1 we have on record.
How much did SmartSearch pay for Credas Technologies Ltd?
SmartSearch paid $105.0M for Credas Technologies Ltd.
What does Credas Technologies Ltd do?
Credas provides digital identity verification and onboarding for more than 1,000 legal and property firms. Ilkley-based SmartSearch, backed by Triple Private Equity, bought it from Dye & Durham, which used the proceeds to repay debt; the deal completed in January 2026.
What other Identity verification / AML compliance software companies has SmartSearch acquired?
Credas Technologies Ltd is SmartSearch's only publicly tracked acquisition in Identity verification / AML compliance software so far.