Deal combines market-leading telecom data with three decades of technology expertise

London, 29 August 2025: FDM, the industry standard for telecom pricing and market share insights, today announced the acquisition of CCS Insight, a leading technology research and advisory firm.

The deal brings together FDM’s unrivalled point-of-sale and pricing datasets with CCS Insight’s 30 years of connected technology expertise, strong international brand and extensive research tracking second-hand device sales in more than 40 markets. Together, the businesses will provide an unmatched combination of telecom market share and connected device insights.

The move is backed by private equity firm Inflexion (https://www.inflexion.com), which specializes in supporting high-growth, entrepreneurial businesses and provides founders with support to accelerate their progress and strengthen their market position.

“This is an exciting next step in FDM’s journey”, said Mehul Kotecha, co-founder of FDM. “CCS Insight is a perfect fit with its strong reputation and deep expertise. Our combined strengths mean more data, sharper insights and greater value for our clients”.

“Our acquisition of CCS Insight reinforces FDM’s commitment to advancing innovation, deepening market expertise, expanding global reach and solidifying its position as the leading provider of market share data”, commented Rahim Hankin, co-founder of FDM.

Shaun Collins, founder of CCS Insight, added: “Our team is delighted to be joining FDM. This partnership allows us to build on our legacy, while offering clients expanded global coverage and even stronger analysis”.

The two companies will continue operating under their existing brands for now, with a phased integration designed to ensure continuity for all clients.

About FDM

FDM, which has just celebrated its 10-year anniversary, provides industry-leading point-of-sale data sets with over 50 data exchanges, and global pricing data capturing millions of data points each week. Its insights help clients optimize product portfolios, pricing strategies and sales performance.

About CCS Insight

CCS Insight has delivered trusted research and advisory services for three decades, with global expertise in connected technology, devices and consumer trends.

About Inflexion

Inflexion is a leading European mid-market private equity firm with one of Europe’s largest and most experienced teams. It specializes in forging close partnerships, helping high growth entrepreneurial data businesses and management teams reach their potential.

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