FDM, the industry standard for telecom pricing and market share insights, has announced the acquisition of CCS Insight. The London-based deal, confirmed on 29 August 2025, unites FDM’s unrivalled point-of-sale and pricing datasets with CCS Insight’s three decades of connected technology expertise. The acquisition builds on FDM’s global pricing intelligence and CCS Insight’s established role as a trusted advisor in connected technology, well known for its coverage of the global secondary market for smartphones, tablets, wearables and soon laptops. CCS Insight brings a strong international brand and detailed research covering second-hand device sales in more than 40 markets. This addition strengthens FDM’s position as a provider of comprehensive insights across telecom and device sectors.
Backing from private equity Inflexion
The move is supported by private equity firm Inflexion, which specializes in high-growth companies and has a track record of accelerating entrepreneurial businesses. Inflexion’s involvement underscores confidence in the combined potential of FDM and CCS Insight to expand globally and deliver deeper market expertise.
Leadership highlights strategic fit
“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.”
Rahim Hankin, co-founder of FDM, added: “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.”
Building on CCS Insight’s legacy
Shaun Collins, founder of CCS Insight, commented: “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.”
Ben Wood from CCS Insight added: “We’re super excited for the future of CCS Insight. Given our strategic focus on expanding our data-driven products and our reputation for insight and analysis, we believe the companies are highly complementary, and we plan for strong global growth and expansion.”
Phased integration and future plans
For now, both companies will continue operating under their existing brands, with a phased integration designed to ensure continuity for all clients. Shaun Collins will become group CEO of the combined FDM and CCS Insight entity. Geoff Blaber and Ben Wood, both CCS Insight, will be part of the new combined leadership team
About the companies
FDM, which recently 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 weekly. Its insights help optimize product portfolios, pricing strategies and sales performance. CCS Insight has provided trusted research and advisory services for 30 years, offering global expertise in connected technology, devices and consumer trends.
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