Symmetry Advises Overloop Ltd on their sale to DataArt Inc

Symmetry Corporate Finance have advised the shareholders of Overloop Ltd on their sale to DataArt Inc.

New York, USA and London, UK, February 4, 2026 — DataArt, a global software engineering firm that delivers breakthrough data, analytics, and AI platforms, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Overloop, a London-based boutique software engineering firm with deep expertise in music industry technology and product management. Overloop brings client-embedded product engineering capabilities and established relationships with leading music technology companies, strengthening DataArt's position in the music and entertainment technology sector.

Founded in 2017, Overloop built its reputation as a product engineering partner to a major global recorded music client, providing design, development, and platform optimization services through a client-embedded delivery model that has created significant operational value and efficiencies. The company integrates product-focused engineering teams within client organizations, combining an AI-first development approach with product management expertise to deliver sustained value over multi-year partnerships.

Sergey Bludov, SVP Media & Entertainment at DataArt, said:

"We are thrilled to welcome Overloop to DataArt. Overloop has earned deep trust with leading global media organizations by combining technical excellence, domain expertise, and a pragmatic approach to solving hard problems. Together, we can deliver more comprehensive solutions and accelerate innovation for media and entertainment companies navigating complex digital transformation challenges.”

Remco van Stiphout, CEO of Overloop, emphasized the strategic value of the partnership:

"We have spent years building long-term partnerships in the music sector. Our teams have worked together successfully with DataArt for years, and that collaboration confirmed the cultural fit and gave us confidence in this partnership. By joining DataArt, we gain access to a 6,000-person global talent pool, advanced AI and data engineering capabilities, and a broader geographic footprint, allowing us to deliver even more value to our clients."

“We are grateful to Jonathan & the Symmetry team for their support - they worked with us throughout the transaction, from agreeing optimum terms to managing the transaction workstreams & due diligence, providing ongoing analysis and guidance throughout.”

Van Stiphout will join DataArt as a key leader in its music technology practice and product management lab, partnering with entertainment companies on platform modernization and large-scale integration projects that leverage DataArt's global delivery capabilities.

The acquisition combines Overloop's music industry expertise and client-embedded delivery model with DataArt's global infrastructure and strategic partnerships across cloud, AI, and data platforms. Clients gain access to DataArt's network of technology partnerships with AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud, and other leading providers, alongside expanded delivery capabilities spanning North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.