GlobalData, a UK-based research and analytics company controlled by billionaire entrepreneur Mike Danson, is reportedly attracting takeover interest from multiple international private equity firms. Preliminary takeover proposals have been received from funds managed by private equity groups ICG and KKR, which led to GlobalData's shares rising by as much as 35.9% in trading. In London trading, GlobalData's stock, listed as DATA.lse, increased by 6.67% following reports of takeover interest. Separately, restaurant software provider Olo is also exploring a potential sale after attracting takeover interest.