Manchester-based private equity firm Palatine said it has made a “significant” investment in global digital transformation services provider Bluprintx.

Headquartered in Liverpool and with operations in the US, Netherlands and Australia, Bluprintx allows users to get more out of Adobe and Salesforce applications to boost productivity and revenue.

With Palatine’s backing, Bluprintx said it has just acquired commerce specialist ITG Commerce for an undisclosed sum, the latest in a series of acquisitions for the firm, taking its headcount to more than 140 globally.

ITG, which has operations in the US and Hungary, creates commerce solutions and is a specialist in Adobe Commerce, Adobe’s commerce platform, alongside other leading mid-market commerce platforms. The business helps customers to implement and integrate commerce platforms and supports with ongoing maintenance and optimisation.

Lee Hackett, founder and CEO of Bluprintx, said: “Palatine’s backing is instrumental for Bluprintx as we continue to expand the services we offer to our customers. With this partnership and the subsequent acquisition of ITG Commerce, we are fortifying Bluprintx to give our customers direct and strategic support toward commerce objectives.”

As part of its investment, Palatine’s James Painter and Tom Hustler will join the Bluprintx board.