Nordic Capital is currently in exclusive negotiations to purchase Anaqua, a patent software company based in the United States, from Astorg Partners SAS.

The private equity firm has stated that the deal could be completed by the first quarter of next year. Although the financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed, sources suggest that Anaqua could be valued at approximately $2.5 billion.

This acquisition demonstrates Nordic Capital"s strategic interest in expanding its presence in the intellectual property management sector.