Evolution
2002
Copal Partners was founded
2003
Amba Research was set up and established operations in Sri Lanka and Singapore
2004-2006
Set up a consulting division
2010
Set up of analytics division
Opened an office in Costa Rica to offer nearshore capabilities
2009
Opened a research centre in Beijing to enhance APAC presence
2008
Acquired Exëvo to offer primary research capabilities
2011
Moody’s acquired a majority stake in Copal Partners
2013
Copal Partners acquired Amba Research and formed Copal Amba
2016
Copal Amba integrated into Moody’s Analytics. Rebranded as Moody’s Analytics Knowledge Services
Launched BEAT (Business Excellence and Automation Tools), focused on integrating technology automation into capital market projects
2022
Acquired Cians Analytics.
Global employee strength crossed over 5,500.
For the first time, featured in ‘Most Inclusive Companies Index (MICI)’ and ‘India Workplace Equality Index’; and recognised as ‘Best Companies for Women in India’
2021
Opened new sales offices in Dubai, Texas, and Philadelphia
‘Great Place to Work® Certified™ and the ‘Best Outsourcing Service Provider to Capital Markets
2019
Rebranded as Acuity Knowledge Partners following a management buyout backed by Equistone Partners Europe Ltd
2023
Permira acquired a majority stake in the business from Equistone.
Acuity Knowledge Partners Costa Rica is Great Place to Work®-Certified for the 11th year
Certified as a 'Great Place to Work' in India for three years in a row
Recognised as one of the 'Best Organisations for Women 2023' by Economic Times
Recognised as a 'Gold employer' in India Workplace Equality Index 2023 study by Pride Circle
2024
Acquires PPA Group to expand automation capabilities for Commercial Lending.
Wins Prestigious 2024 European Credit Award for 'Portfolio Management System of the Year'
Recognised as a "Gold Employer" by the CFA Institute & CFA Society India
Recognized as Top Employer 2024 of AICPA & CIMA
Evolution
2002
Copal Partnerswas founded.
2003
Amba Researchwas set up and established operations in Sri Lanka and Singapore.
2008
Acquired Exëvo to offer primary research capabilities
2004-2006
Set up a consulting division.
2009
Opened a research centre in Beijing to enhance APAC presence.
2010
Set up of analytics division
Opened an office in Costa Rica to offer nearshore capabilities
2013
Copal Partners acquired Amba Research and formed Copal Amba.
2011
Moody’s acquired a majority stake in Copal Partners
2016
Copal Amba integrated into Moody’s Analytics. Rebranded as Moody’s Analytics Knowledge Services.
Launched BEAT (Business Excellence and Automation Tools), focused on integrating technology automation into capital market projects.
2019
Rebranded as Acuity Knowledge Partners following a management buyout backed by Equistone Partners Europe Ltd.
2022
Acquired Cians Analytics.
Global employee strength crossed over 5,500.
Featured in ‘Most Inclusive Companies Index (MICI)’ and ‘India Workplace Equality Index’; and recognised as ‘Best Companies for Women in India’.
2021
Opened new sales offices in Dubai, Texas, and Philadelphia.
Recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work in India’ and the ‘Best Outsourcing Service Provider to Capital Markets.
2023
Permira acquired a majority stake in the business from Equistone.
Acuity Knowledge Partners Costa Rica is Great Place to Work®-Certified for the 11th year
Certified as a 'Great Place to Work' in India for three years in a row
Recognised as one of the 'Best Organisations for Women 2023' by Economic Times
2024
Acquires PPA Group to expand automation capabilities for Commercial Lending.
Wins Prestigious 2024 European Credit Award for 'Portfolio Management System of the Year'
Recognised as a "Gold Employer" by the CFA Institute & CFA Society India
Recognized as Top Employer 2024 of AICPA & CIMA
Evolution
2002
Copal Partnerswas founded.
2003
Amba Researchwas set up and established operations in Sri Lanka and Singapore.
2004-2006
Set up a consulting division.
2008
Acquired Exëvo to offer primary research capabilities
2009
Opened a research centre in Beijing to enhance APAC presence.
2010
Set up of analytics division
Opened an office in Costa Rica to offer nearshore capabilities
2011
Moody’s acquired a majority stake in Copal Partners
2013
Copal Partners acquired Amba Research and formed Copal Amba.
2016
Copal Amba integrated into Moody’s Analytics. Rebranded as Moody’s Analytics Knowledge Services.
Launched BEAT (Business Excellence and Automation Tools), focused on integrating technology automation into capital market projects.
2019
Rebranded as Acuity Knowledge Partners following a management buyout backed by Equistone Partners Europe Ltd.
2021
Opened new sales offices in Dubai, Texas, and Philadelphia.
Recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work in India’ and the ‘Best Outsourcing Service Provider to Capital Markets.
2022
Acquired Cians Analytics.
Global employee strength crossed over 5,000.
For the first time, featured in ‘Most Inclusive Companies Index (MICI)’ and ‘India Workplace Equality Index’; and recognised as ‘Best Companies for Women in India’.
2023
Permira acquired a majority stake in the business from Equistone.
Acuity Knowledge Partners Costa Rica is Great Place to Work®-Certified for the 11th year
Win HFM US Services Award 2023 for Best Outsourced ManCo.
Certified as a 'Great Place to Work' in India for three years in a row
Recognised as one of the 'Best Organisations for Women 2023' by Economic Times
2024
Acquires PPA Group to expand automation capabilities for Commercial Lending.
Wins Prestigious 2024 European Credit Award for 'Portfolio Management System of the Year'
Recognised as a "Gold Employer" by the CFA Institute & CFA Society India
Recognized as Top Employer 2024 of AICPA & CIMA
Trip down memory lane
Below are some photos of our journey over the years.
