All India: SA Global Advisors (‘SA’), a leading global investment banking firm focused exclusively on growth investments and M&A for the Digital and Technology sectors, is pleased to announce that it has acted as an exclusive buy-side advisor to US-based iLink Digital, a global leader in AI-driven Digital Transformation, in its strategic acquisition of FourNxt, an AI and HyperAutomation specialist with strong presence in the UAE and India. As a trusted Investment Banking partner to companies in the fast growing AI ecosystem, this marks the 3rd AI acquisition advised by SA in the last seven months, with several strategic and financial investors allocating further capital for similar investments in India.
Pravin Advani, Founder & Managing Partner of SA Global Advisors said “As we see an acceleration of investment in Data and AI companies in the Middle East, particularly in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, many of our US and European investors are keen to establish presence through investments or acquisitions. We are experiencing a period of massive disruption and growth driven by increased adoption of AI and automation to drive efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantage. This dynamic environment is fostering a wave of entrepreneurial activity and innovation, creating significant opportunities for technology firms and investors to collaborate and build lasting value.”
As a leading Technology investment banking firm, SA Global Advisors is focused on partnering with visionary AI entrepreneurs to bring flexible capital and unlock growth opportunities that drive innovation at scale and help establish themselves as market leaders in this fast-evolving ecosystem. SA has built a unique growth model for Data or AI first companies looking to scale through strategic investments and partnerships and drive multi-fold growth through this process. The firm continues to be seen as a crucial bridge for strategic capital investments in the AI ecosystem in India, as we enable more companies in the AI ecosystem to attract strategic investments to expand core AI technology development and IP innovation in India while gaining market access across Europe, Middle East and APAC.
With India and the Middle East emerging as fast-growing markets for AI and automation, iLink’s acquisition of FourNxt reinforces its regional commitment. FourNxt’s delivery strengths from India will support iLink’s global AI Business Solutions unit, driving innovation in Generative AI, Intelligent Automation, and Low-Code Platforms. The move enables customers worldwide to accelerate AI-led transformation while creating new opportunities for local talent and strengthens iLink’s ability to deliver end-to-end AI programs with a comprehensive suite of solutions and enhanced innovation capabilities.
Sree Balaji, Group CEO of iLink Digital, said “We are delighted to welcome FourNxt into the iLink family as we continue to expand our capabilities and create greater value for our clients. This milestone would not have been possible without the partnership and strategic insight provided by SA Global Advisors. Their deep experience, strategic advice, and unwavering commitment makes them a trusted partner throughout this journey. We are truly grateful to have SA Global Advisors by our side, not just for this transaction but as a long-term partner in building sustainable value.”
Karthik Pillai, Founder & CEO of FourNxt was quoted saying, “Joining iLink allows us to scale our impact globally while deepening our presence in India and globally, which is poised to be one of the fastest adopters of enterprise AI. By combining forces, we can build a unified AI Business Solutions unit that integrates automation, low-code, enterprise platforms, and governance – bringing global expertise and local relevance to clients.”
Pravin Advani, Managing Partner at SA Global Advisors added, “We are delighted to have advised iLink Digital on its acquisition of FourNext, a strategic step that strengthens iLink’s end-to-end AI transformation capabilities and expands its reach across Europe, Middle East, and India. We are confident this combination will drive value, open new avenues for growth, and accelerate innovation. It has been a privilege to support this transformative journey and contribute to the next chapter of iLink’s long-term success.”
As a trusted partner in the AI-led Digital Transformation sector, SA continues to redefine Investment and M&A-led growth model for mid-sized Technology companies, with the ability to create unique investment opportunities and offer a range of financing solutions to help clients build an accelerated growth journey. By leveraging deep sector expertise, investor networks, and strategic insights, SA enables technology companies across Data & AI, Product Engineering, Cybersecurity and related areas in the fast-evolving Middle East region realize their full potential.
Learn more about how SA is helping companies in the AI-led Digital Transformation ecosystem leapfrog and transform growth at https://www.saglobaladvisors.com/.
About iLink Digital
Established in 2002, iLink Digital is a premier provider of AI-driven digital transformation services, helping organizations leverage technology to improve business outcomes. iLink Digital delivers comprehensive solutions across Product Engineering, Data Engineering and Analytics, Cloud Operations and Services, Business Applications Consulting, and RPA Consulting. With over two decades of experience in the IT industry, iLink Digital addresses numerous high-growth opportunities throughout its Innovate-Build-Manage lifecycle.
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About FourNxt
Founded in Dubai and supported by delivery teams in India, FourNxt is a high-impact consulting firm specializing in HyperAutomation. With a 70-member team and an enterprise portfolio across the Middle East and Europe, FourNxt delivers automation, AI, and digital transformation solutions to leading organizations. Its proprietary AI governance and orchestration platform, HyperTransform, helps businesses rapidly scale AI initiatives with accountability, transparency, and measurable outcomes.
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About SA Global Advisors
SA Global Advisors (SA) is a leading global investment banking firm focused exclusively on growth investments and M&A for the Digital and Technology sectors. SA partners with Entrepreneurs, Strategic Investors, CEOs and Boards of Directors to execute strategic transactions ($10M to $200M) that drive growth and non-linear value creation for mid-market and Entrepreneur-led companies. We focus on high-growth industry segments across IT Consulting, Software, Tech-enabled Services, Digital Transformation, including Engineering R&D (ER&D), Data, AI, and Cloud Transformation.
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