Simpson Thacher is representing Faculty and its shareholders, including Apax Partners LLP, in connection with the sale of Faculty to Accenture. Faculty is a leading UK-based AI native services and products business built on highly technical applied AI skills and a unique decision intelligence product that features advanced simulation and optimization capabilities. Completion of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including required regulatory approval.
Founded in 2014, Faculty has a strong track record working with public and private sector clients to deploy AI solutions in the U.K. and other key markets. Its services—which include AI strategy, AI safety and the design, build and implementation of high performance AI systems—support the scaled and safe adoption of AI by client organizations.
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