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Transaction |
2026
LiveCosts acquired by SmartCraft
Sweden-headquartered SmartCraft acquired Irish construction software business LiveCosts, expanding its presence in European construction technology.
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Client
LiveCosts
Other party
SmartCraft
Advisor
Treo
Geography
Ireland, Sweden
Sector
Technology, Construction software
The transaction
SmartCraft acquired 100% of Ground Up Software Limited and its cloud-based cost-control platform, LiveCosts. Founded by Ciarán and Niall Brennan, LiveCosts helps SME contractors monitor project budgets and costs in real time. The transaction gives LiveCosts access to SmartCraft’s scale, construction-technology expertise and wider European customer base while its founders and management continue to lead the business.
At a glance
Transaction type
Sell-side M&A
Industry
Technology, Construction software
Value
€8.45 million
Completion
2026
Cross-border context
The transaction connects an Irish founder-led construction software company with a Sweden-headquartered European technology group. It strengthens SmartCraft’s position in the UK and Ireland and creates a platform for LiveCosts to accelerate product development and international growth.
Advising firm
Treo
Dublin
Ireland
TREO is a Dublin-based corporate finance adviser supporting growth-oriented companies with mergers and acquisitions, debt advisory and strategic advice.
The firm helps businesses prepare for an exit, pursue acquisitions, raise funding and evaluate their financial options. Its work combines transaction execution with advice on capital structure and business readiness. Member-specific wording remains subject to confirmation.
