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Freshworks acquires Device42 for $230M, appoints Dennis Woodside new CEO
FRSHFreshworks(FRSH) TechCrunch·2024-05-02 08:08

Freshworks, the publicly listed SaaS firm, is acquiring U.S.-based startup Device42 for $230 million, the company disclosed in an SEC filing. Alongside the acquisition disclosure, Freshworks revealed that founder Girish Mathrubootham has stepped down as CEO. Dennis Woodside, who joined Freshworks as president in September 2022 and previously served as CEO of Motorola Mobility, will take over as the new CEO. Mathrubootham is becoming executive chairman.Device42 helps companies manage their IT infrastructure ...