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Closed16 Sep 2026, 18:40 PT

Vitruvian Partners /
Smartling

Vitruvian Partners bought a majority stake in Smartling from Battery Ventures, the companies announced Sept. 15, 2026.

@carrywatch post · 16 Sep 2026Source 01
01 / BuyerVitruvian Partners
02 / SellerBattery Ventures
03 / TargetSmartling
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The transaction, in context.

Terms were not disclosed. [01]

Smartling runs an AI translation platform used by more than 1,000 brands to translate billions of words a year across websites, apps, and marketing. Bryan Murphy stays CEO. [01]

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01 / BuyerVitruvian Partners
Bryan Murphy
02 / CEO, SmartlingBryan Murphy
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Vitruvian Partners bought a majority stake in Smartling from Battery Ventures, the companies announced Sept. 15, 2026.

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    Vitruvian Partners and Smartling: majority stake, sold by Battery Ventures (Closed, posted 16 Sep 2026).

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Bryan Murphy

CEO, Smartling