Acquisition brings together complementary expertise in supplier and contractor assurance, creating new opportunities for innovation and growth.
ABINGDON, UK and MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, 2nd November, 2026 – Achilles, a global leader in supplier and supply chain risk management and assurance, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Cm3, a leading Australian provider of contractor management and compliance software, from the Blackwoods Group, part of Wesfarmers’ Bunnings division.
The acquisition follows regulatory approval from Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) and marks an important milestone in Achilles’ international growth, strengthening its presence in Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
For more than 18 years, Cm3 has supported organisations across Australia and New Zealand in managing contractor compliance, workplace health and safety, and operational risk. Its established platform and expert assessment services complement Achilles’ global capabilities in supplier intelligence, contractor assurance, compliance and risk management.
Together, Achilles and Cm3 now support more than 1,000 buying organisations and hundreds of thousands of suppliers and contractors worldwide. The combination creates opportunities to expand services, strengthen data and insights, and accelerate innovation, including through Smart Achilles AI capabilities that will help simplify processes, reduce administrative effort and improve risk management.
Sebastien Roussotte, CEO of Achilles, commented:
“We are very pleased to officially welcome Cm3 to Achilles. Cm3 is a highly respected business with strong customer relationships and deep expertise in contractor management and workplace safety. Bringing our businesses together is an exciting step forward. We see significant opportunities to combine our expertise, technology and global reach to deliver even greater value to customers, while building on everything that has made Cm3 successful in the Australian market.”
Cm3 will continue to operate with its established teams, platform and services, ensuring continuity for customers and partners. As part of Achilles, the business will benefit from greater scale, expertise and investment, creating new opportunities to enhance its services and capabilities over time.
Achilles’ continued international growth is supported by Bridgepoint, its majority shareholder, which partnered with the business in 2021.
Matt Legg, Partner at Bridgepoint, said:
“We are delighted to support Achilles as it continues to execute its international growth strategy. This acquisition marks another important milestone in building the company’s global scale, and will strengthen its presence in Asia-Pacific and reinforce its position as a leading global provider of supply chain risk management solutions.”
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About Achilles:
Achilles is a global leader in supply chain risk and performance management, connecting suppliers and buyers across industries to drive business performance and ensure compliance with international standards. Active in over 140 countries, Achilles helps businesses reduce risk, improve sustainability, and increase efficiency in their supply chains.
About CM3:
Cm3 is a trusted partner in the Australian market, providing a leading platform for contractor compliance, workforce safety and operational risk management across a wide range of industries, including utilities, manufacturing, finance, property and facilities management, healthcare and education. Its combination of technology and expert assessment services helps organisations streamline contractor management while maintaining high standards of safety, competency and compliance.
About Bridgepoint:
Bridgepoint Group is one of the world’s leading mid-market investors, specialising in private equity, infrastructure, credit, secondaries and private wealth. With $98 billion of assets under management and a strong local presence in Europe, North America and Asia, we combine global scale with local market insight and sector expertise, consistently delivering strong returns through cycles.
In June 2026, Bridgepoint Group announced the acquisition of Kayne Anderson Real Estate, adding real estate as a fifth investment vertical and expanding the firm’s presence in the United States. Following completion, anticipated at the end of 2026 subject to customary shareholder and regulatory approvals and fund consents, the transaction is expected to increase the Group’s combined AUM to $117 billion.
Media Contact:
Hayley van Leeuwen, Chief Marketing Officer
Achilles
hayley.vanleeuwen@achilles.com
