Software Tools Maker JFrog Said to Draw Takeover Interest (2)

JFrog Ltd., a technology company that makes tools for software developers, has attracted preliminary takeover interest from potential suitors, people with knowledge of the matter said.

Several private equity firms including Permira and Hellman & Friedman have taken early looks at the Israeli-American company, according to the people. The considerations may not lead to a transaction, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing confidential information.

A spokesperson for JFrog said the company “is not in discussions with any private equity or financial adviser regarding M&A at this time” and “it is not JFrog’s practice to comment on ...