Beyond Now, the UK-based digital platform and AI ecosystem orchestration provider, has secured a majority investment from Bregal Milestone.
The deal positions the European software-focused private equity firm as Beyond Now’s largest shareholder. Financial terms were not disclosed, and completion remains subject to regulatory approval, expected in the first quarter of 2026.
Beyond Now, whose customers include AT&T, Deutsche Telekom, NTT, and Verizon, has recorded more than 40% growth in ARR over the past year and is already profitable.
Its technology underpins ecosystem-based commerce models for Communication Service Providers, enabling them to collaborate with partners, launch services more quickly, and explore new avenues for monetisation.
The company plans to use the funds to step up international expansion, accelerate product development — particularly in Agentic AI — and expand support for operators and enterprises. It also expects to draw on Bregal Milestone’s network to create partnership and go-to-market opportunities.
“Digital commerce is shifting firmly towards ecosystem-led models,” said Angus Ward, Beyond Now’s Chief Executive. “With Bregal Milestone, we have found the right partner to help take our innovation and global expansion to the next level.”
Cyrus Shey, Managing Partner at Bregal Milestone, said telecoms and enterprise software were moving rapidly away from monolithic, legacy systems. “As customers look to unlock new revenue streams through B2B and B2B2X marketplaces, we believe Beyond Now’s platform and strategy place it in a strong position to capture this opportunity,” he said.
Bregal Milestone has raised about €1.3bn since inception and specialises in growing mid-market software businesses. Its parent, Bregal Investments, manages more than €19bn in assets.
Beyond Now, founded out of a management buyout, provides AI-led digital business, marketplace, and BSS platforms to telecoms and technology groups globally. Its ecosystem-focused tools help operators monetise investments in AI, data, 5G, fibre, and Cloud infrastructure, while expanding their portfolios through third-party offerings.
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