Accel-KKR acquires rental software veteran Point of Rental
What's the deal? Accel-KKRDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → has acquired Point of RentalDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, a provider of software for rental and hire businesses. The private equity firm announced the deal on October 5, 2026, though terms were not disclosed.
What does the company do? Founded in 1982, Point of Rental sells a software platform built specifically for rental and hire operators across markets including heavy equipment, general tool, party and event, aerial and access, and specialty rental.
It serves more than 6,000 rental businesses in over 80 countries, with offices in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada.
What's the endgame? The deal backs what Accel-KKR called the company's "next phase of growth." Point of Rental has been expanding its AI capabilities through its Rental Intelligence Suite, which pairs machine learning with four decades of rental performance data to help customers manage assets.
What they're saying: "We are excited to partner with the Point of Rental team as the company enters its next phase of growth," said Andrew Zbella, managing director at Accel-KKR. He added that the company's AI tools position it "well to help customers make smarter decisions, improve operating performance and get more value from their assets."
The signal: A 40-year-old software firm serving a niche but global market remains an attractive target for private equity, which continues to seek established platforms with deep data and recurring customers to build on.
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