EQT to sell Ontinue, a provider of AI-powered Managed Extended Detection & Response cybersecurity services

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    "title": "EQT to sell Ontinue, a provider of AI-powered Managed Extended Detection & Response cybersecurity services",
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    "excerpt": "STOCKHOLM , Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The EQT Mid Market Europe fund (\"EQT\") is pleased to announce that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell Ontinue (\"Company\"), a provider of AI-powered managed cybersecurity services focused on the Microsoft ecosystem, to Quorum Cyber. Ontinue helps organizations detect, investigate and respond to cyber threats across their Microsoft environments. The Company serves more than 250 customers consisting of enterprises, NGOs and institutions across Europe and the US through a 24/7 delivery model. Its proprietary ION platform is designed around the Microsoft security ecosystem and uses agentic AI automation to increase the speed, efficiency and accuracy of threat detection and response. Ontinue was originally developed within Open Systems as its Managed Detection and Response business and was carved out into a standalone company in 2023 as its technology, organization and strategic priorities became increasingly distinct. EQT initially invested in Open Systems in 2017 and supported its development from a network-focused managed security services provider into a SASE business. Open Systems nearly doubled sales and more than tripled EBITDA during EQT's ownership before being sold to Swiss Post in 2024. Since becoming a standalone company, EQT has supported Ontinue in establishing its standalone organization, strengthening its...",
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    "location": "Stockholm, Sweden",
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