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ClosedPublished 15 Oct 2026

Transaction Network Services /
netnumber

Abry Partners sells netnumber to Transaction Network Services

Buy side: Transaction Network Services
Buy sideTransaction Network Services
Target: netnumber
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“Abry Partners (“Abry”), a Boston-based private equity firm, today announced it has completed the sale of netnumber (the “Company”), a leading provider of phone number intelligence and registry services, to Transaction Network Services (“TNS”).”

Published 15 Oct 2026

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Boston-based Abry Partners has completed its sale of netnumber, a provider of phone number intelligence and registry services, to Transaction Network Services. Terms weren't disclosed. [01]

Abry bought the Global Data Services division of netnumber in July 2022 and built it into a standalone platform with the management team, adding fraud prevention and digital identity offerings. netnumber now serves customers in the United States and more than 50 countries. Steve Legge is the CEO of netnumber. [01]

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    “Abry bought the Global Data Services division of netnumber in July 2022 and built it into a standalone platform with the management team, adding fraud prevention and digital identity offerings”

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This dealTransaction Network Services / netnumberClosed · Published 15 Oct 2026
SellerAbry Partners
This dealTransaction Network Services / netnumber

Closed · Transaction Network Services acquired netnumber from Abry Partners (Closed, published 15 Oct 2026).

Published 15 Oct 2026
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