Beyond Now has secured a majority investment from European software private equity firm Bregal Milestone in a transaction that marks a significant inflection point for the fast-growing AI-first ecosystem orchestration and digital platform provider. The investment positions Beyond Now to accelerate global expansion, deepen product innovation, and strengthen customer success initiatives as it enters its next phase of growth.
The transaction represents a transition from Beyond Now’s prior management buyout, which was backed by a group of investors, to a scale-up phase supported by a dedicated growth partner with deep experience in software and technology markets. Completion of the transaction remains subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected in the first quarter of 2026.
Founded on the belief that the future of digital commerce is rooted in ecosystem-based business models, Beyond Now provides AI-powered platforms that enable communications service providers and technology companies to collaborate with partners, launch digital offerings, and monetize services at scale. The company works with some of the world’s largest and most innovative CSPs, including AT&T, Deutsche Telekom, NTT, and Verizon.
Driven by strong customer demand, Beyond Now reported profitability and achieved more than 40 percent growth in annual recurring revenue over the past twelve months. Its platform portfolio spans AI-enabled SaaS BSS, digital marketplaces, and digital business platforms designed to support complex B2B and B2B2X commerce models across telecommunications, enterprise, and technology sectors.
With Bregal Milestone becoming the company’s majority shareholder, Beyond Now plans to accelerate international expansion while investing heavily in product development, with a particular focus on Agentic AI to enhance ecosystem orchestration and digital commerce capabilities further. The partnership is also expected to bolster customer support resources and unlock go-to-market synergies through Bregal Milestone’s global network.
Bregal Milestone provides growth capital and operational support to scale market-leading software companies. Since its founding, the firm has raised approximately €1.3 billion in capital and operates as part of Bregal Investments, a global investment platform with more than €19 billion in assets under management. The firm was recognized by GrowthCap as one of the Top Private Equity Firms of 2025.
Beyond Now’s management team views the investment as a strategic alignment that supports the company’s long-term vision of enabling ecosystem-based digital business models and accelerating innovation for customers seeking to monetize AI, data, 5G, fiber, and cloud-based solutions.
KEY QUOTES:
“Beyond Now was founded on the belief that the future of digital commerce lies in ecosystems – a broader mix of partners, and greater opportunities. We pioneered digital platform business models, with our ecosystem orchestration capabilities and marketplace platform, while continuing to disrupt the traditional BSS market, helping telcos and technology customers create and monetize new partner offerings. With Bregal Milestone, we have found the right partner to accelerate our next phase of growth. The team’s expertise, relationships in the market, cultural alignment, and proven record in helping software companies scale will enable us to invest in innovation, support our customers better, and grow even faster.”
Angus Ward, Chief Executive Officer, Beyond Now
“The telecom and enterprise software space is going through a transformative shift, moving away from legacy monolithic systems towards cloud native, modular, and AI-enabled solutions. As customers look for new ways to unlock revenue through B2B and B2B2X marketplaces, we have great confidence in Beyond Now’s portfolio, strategic direction, and management team to capture this market opportunity.”
Cyrus Shey, Managing Partner, Bregal Milestone
