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Checkmk Announces Investment from PSG

Checkmk announced a strategic partnership with PSG Equity, a leading growth equity firm that specializes in partnering with software and technology-enabled services companies to drive transformational growth.

The partnership with PSG marks the beginning of Checkmk’s next phase of growth. The strategic investment will bolster the company’s research and development efforts and will accelerate plans to scale its international footprint – all while continuing to deliver its high-ROI solutions to organizations that demand excellence in both product performance and customer experience.

“Partnering with PSG is a significant milestone for Checkmk,” said Jan Justus, CEO of Checkmk. “This investment validates our position as a market leader and provides the resources we need to drive innovation and scale further. With PSG’s backing, we look forward to expanding our platform’s capabilities and delivering solutions that meet the evolving needs of our global customer base.”

Christian Stein, Managing Director, and Matthieu Sagnier, Director, at PSG Equity, added, “We have been following Checkmk’s remarkable journey closely over the past few years and see strong potential for it to scale into a global powerhouse in hybrid full-stack monitoring. We are thrilled to bring our extensive experience in building global software champions to support Checkmk’s exceptional team in driving sustainable growth and innovation. Together, we are confident that Checkmk will remain at the forefront of the industry, expanding its international reach and continuing to shape the future of observability.”

Closing of the transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals. 

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Checkmk Announces Investment from PSG

Checkmk announced a strategic partnership with PSG Equity, a leading growth equity firm that specializes in partnering with software and technology-enabled services companies to drive transformational growth.

The partnership with PSG marks the beginning of Checkmk’s next phase of growth. The strategic investment will bolster the company’s research and development efforts and will accelerate plans to scale its international footprint – all while continuing to deliver its high-ROI solutions to organizations that demand excellence in both product performance and customer experience.

“Partnering with PSG is a significant milestone for Checkmk,” said Jan Justus, CEO of Checkmk. “This investment validates our position as a market leader and provides the resources we need to drive innovation and scale further. With PSG’s backing, we look forward to expanding our platform’s capabilities and delivering solutions that meet the evolving needs of our global customer base.”

Christian Stein, Managing Director, and Matthieu Sagnier, Director, at PSG Equity, added, “We have been following Checkmk’s remarkable journey closely over the past few years and see strong potential for it to scale into a global powerhouse in hybrid full-stack monitoring. We are thrilled to bring our extensive experience in building global software champions to support Checkmk’s exceptional team in driving sustainable growth and innovation. Together, we are confident that Checkmk will remain at the forefront of the industry, expanding its international reach and continuing to shape the future of observability.”

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