Arc Acquires Touchpoint Markets; Strengthening Presence in Financial Services and Human Resources
LONDON, 1 July 2025 – Arc, the global events, data, and marketing services platform, today announced its acquisition of Touchpoint Markets, a U.S.-based marketing and events provider, strengthening Arc’s U.S. presence and depth in key market sectors.
The acquisition brings a powerhouse portfolio of leading brands across human resources, finance, insurance, and real estate to the Arc network, including ThinkAdvisor, BenefitsPRO, PropertyCasualty360, GlobeSt, and Credit Union Times. These brands are deeply embedded in the communities they serve, and by joining Arc, they will gain even more reach, resources, and momentum.
Simon Foster, Group CEO of Arc, said, “This acquisition marks a key step in Arc’s growth. By combining Touchpoint Markets’ premier brands and experienced team, we are expanding our capabilities and market reach in the U.S. I look forward to our teams collaborating to unlock the full potential of both the Arc U.S. and Touchpoint brands.”
Matt Weiner, President & CEO of Touchpoint Markets, added, “We’re excited to join forces with Arc. We share a deep commitment to our brands and the professionals we serve. This partnership strengthens our ability to grow engaged communities with meaningful content, actionable insights, and high-value experiences. With Arc’s leadership in events and commitment to innovation, there is significant potential ahead.”
Together, Arc and Touchpoint Markets will accelerate growth across both companies, delivering stronger event experiences, enhanced data and subscription products, and more opportunities to connect professionals with the insights, tools, and networks they need to thrive.
Tim Hart, U.S. President of Arc, added, “We’re thrilled to welcome the Touchpoint team to Arc’s U.S. business. Their expertise will be instrumental as we pursue bold growth plans across the market – including event launches in human resources, education, and agriculture, as well as new data and subscription products. Touchpoint’s deep experience in marketing services and community engagement will accelerate our momentum, helping us scale faster and smarter. We’re also eager to build on the strong foundation of Touchpoint’s events business — including BenefitsPRO BROKER EXPO, where we see powerful synergies with our flagship HR Tech brand.”
This move represents the ninth acquisition Arc has made since 2021 as it continues to put together a network of leading businesses in dynamic and growing end markets. As part of the integration, the Touchpoint Markets brand will be retired, with its portfolio of trusted brands seamlessly integrated into Arc.
Jones Day and Alvarez & Marsal served as Arc’s legal advisor and accounting advisor, respectively. JEGI CLARITY represented Touchpoint Markets in this transaction.
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About Arc
Arc is a B2B events, data, and marketing services platform, backed by investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital. Founded to redefine business networking, Arc organises over 150 events a year and operates critical content platforms in HR, agriculture and food, financial services and investing and education technology. Arc has over 350 talented colleagues located in the US, UK, Netherlands, and Singapore who focus on seeking out new ways to connect communities, wherever, whenever, or however people need to come together to grow their businesses.
For more information, visit arc-network.com or find Arc on LinkedIn.
About Touchpoint Markets
Touchpoint Markets is a trusted source of intelligence, connection, and opportunity for today’s leading professional communities. We are committed to engaging and supporting professionals across key industries—including Wealth Management, Insurance, Commercial Real Estate, Credit Unions, Consulting, and Corporate Treasury. Our ecosystem is built on expert journalism, immersive experiences, and innovative digital platforms that deliver essential insights and drive real engagement. We connect industry decision-makers with the information, solutions, and relationships they need to lead in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
To learn more, visit TouchpointMarkets.com.
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