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closed 4/2/2010 via Company Press Release

Google Inc., acquired Episodic Inc.

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synopsis: Google has acquired video arena, Episodic, Inc. Episodic is a platform for hosting "live and on-demand" video. The Episodic team will join Google and continue its work to bring a great video experience to the Web, mobile phones and IPTV devices.
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target: Episodic Inc.
Episodic is the most comprehensive platform for broadcasting live and on-demand video to the web or any web-enabled device. The platform spans the video value chain, providing everything publishers and marketers need to manage, track and monetize video content.
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announced 4/11/2011 via Market Wire

KIT digital, Inc., will acquire ioko365 Ltd

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synopsis: KIT digital, Inc., a premium software and technology services provider for multi-screen video delivery, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of the capital stock of ioko365 Ltd ("ioko"). ioko develops and manages digital media platforms for media & entertainment, telco and cable companies worldwide.
buyer: KIT digital, Inc.(KITD:$214.93)
KIT digital is a premium provider of end-to-end video technology and services. The KIT Platform, the company's cloud-based software solution, helps enterprise, media & entertainment and network operator clients to produce, manage and deliver multi-screen social video experiences to audiences.
target: ioko365 Ltd
ioko365 Ltd provides end-to-end managed cloud-based platform solutions for multi-screen video delivery over connected Internet Protocol devices to tier-one telco, cable, media and entertainment companies around the world.
price($mm)[EV]
$91 [$91]
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$67
EBITDA ($mm)
$14
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1.6x
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7.9x
closed 2/22/2011 via BusinessWire

VBrick Systems, Inc., acquired Fliqz, Inc.

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synopsis: Enterprise IP video leader VBrick Systems has announced it has acquired the assets of Fliqz Media Corporation, a leading provider of video solutions that enable websites, blogs and social platforms to offer dazzling video while maximizing a website’s search engine rankings.
buyer: VBrick Systems, Inc.
VBrick Systems is the leader in Enterprise IP Video, with over 9,000 corporate, education and government customers and 60,000 installations worldwide. VBrick solutions work over standard IP networks and the Internet to enable the creation, publishing and distribution of rich media content.
target: Fliqz, Inc.
As the leader in full-service, plug-and-play video solutions, Fliqz is committed to providing powerful yet intuitive video solutions that can be easily customized, effortlessly deployed, and seamlessly integrated.
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closed 10/17/2011 via PR Newswire

Livecam Mobile merged with AppTech Corp,

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synopsis: AppTech Corp is pleased to announce that the company is now officially operating as one with Livecam Mobile. Founded in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2007, Livecam Mobile has concentrated exclusively on building mobile apps and developing a state of the art product line based upon live mobile video technologies.
buyer: AppTech Corp(APCX:$0.01)
AppTech Corp., based in The Woodlands, Texas, specializes in the worldwide marketing and distribution of mobile smartphone and web-centric applications created by independent developers around the globe.
target: Livecam Mobile
Livecam Mobile has concentrated exclusively on building mobile apps and developing a state of the art product line based upon live mobile video technologies, which have been approved for use in Apple iOS, Android, Facebook, and Qualcomm´s BREW MP application platforms.
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closed 7/22/2011 via Reuters

The Astonishing Tribe, acquired JayCut AB

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synopsis: BlackBerry maker Research In Motion's The Astonishing Tribe has bought Swedish video editing company JayCut and hinted the operation will work on features for its PlayBook tablet computer. JayCut AB is an online video editing company fueled by a passion for web video and creativity. Its customers include some of the world's leading brands.
buyer parent:Research In Motion
buyer: The Astonishing Tribe
The Astonishing Tribe (TAT) creates user interfaces for any screen and any device. TAT achieves this by using design, optimized technology, and constant experimentation with emerging technologies and paradigms. TAT has a long history of working with mobile and embedded technology.
target: JayCut AB
JayCut AB is a Swedish online video editing company fueled by a passion for web video and creativity. JayCut's customers include some of the world's leading brands, and the company has recieved some of the most prestigious awards in the industry.
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closed 3/23/2011 via Market Wire

Polycom Inc., acquired Accordent Technologies, Inc.

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synopsis: Polycom, Inc., a global leader in unified communications, announced the acquisition of Accordent Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of video content management and delivery solutions. Polycom expects this acquisition to be neutral to earnings in 2011 and slightly accretive to earnings in 2012.
buyer: Polycom Inc.(PLCM:$1,495.80)
Polycom, Inc. is a global leader in unified communications solutions with industry-leading telepresence, video, voice and infrastructure solutions built on open standards.
target: Accordent Technologies, Inc.
Accordent Technologies provides Enterprise Video Management solutions that enable organizations to inform, train and engage audiences online. The Accordent Enterprise Video Management platform addresses the complete content lifecycle of all video assets regardless of source or format.
price ($mm)
$50
rev ($mm)
$9
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5.6x
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closed 7/9/2012 via BNC Analysis

Madison Dearborn Partners, acquired QuickPlay Media Inc.

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synopsis: QuickPlay Media Inc., the leading provider of cloud-based infrastructure for premium media services, is pleased to announce that it has completed the sale of a majority of its outstanding equity interests to investment funds affiliated with Madison Dearborn Partners LLC.
buyer: Madison Dearborn Partners
Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC is a private equity investment firm. Madison Dearborn Partners invests in businesses across a broad spectrum of industries, including basic industries, communications, consumer, energy and power, financial services, and health care.
target: QuickPlay Media Inc.
QuickPlay Media is the leading provider of solutions for the distribution of premium video to portable wireless devices. QuickPlay’s OpenVideo platform provides the most secure and flexible way for companies to deliver engaging multi-screen entertainment experiences.
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$100
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closed 5/4/2011 via PR Newswire

SDL International, acquired Calamares

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synopsis: SDL plc, the leading provider of Global Information Management solutions, announced the acquisition of Calamares, an internationally recognized cloud-based platform that allows enterprises to centrally compose, enrich, publish and distribute video and other rich-media assets.
buyer: SDL International (SDLLF:$229.00)
SDL is the leader in Global Information Management solutions, which provide increased business agility to enterprises by accelerating the delivery of high-quality multilingual content to global markets.
target: Calamares
Calamares is an internationally recognized cloud-based platform that allows enterprises to centrally compose, enrich, publish and distribute video and other rich-media assets. Calamares supports all media platforms, systems and devices.
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$2.10
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closed 1/31/2011 via Market Wire

KIT digital, Inc., acquired Kyte

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synopsis: KIT digital, Inc., a leading global provider of cloud-based video asset management solutions (VAMS) for multi-screen delivery, has acquired San Francisco-based Kyte, the 360° video platform for live and on-demand content that enables media companies and marketers to engage audiences across online, mobile, and social platforms.
buyer: KIT digital, Inc.(KITD:$214.93)
KIT digital is a leading global provider of video asset management solutions for multi-screen IP-based delivery. KIT VX-one, the company's family of end-to-end software platform solutions, enables enterprise clients to acquire, manage and distribute video assets.
target: Kyte
Founded in 2006 and based in San Francisco, Kyte's advanced mobile distribution and social media integration capabilities enable media companies and enterprises to reach, engage and monetize audiences.
price ($mm)
$4.82
rev ($mm)
$4
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1.8x
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closed 9/23/2010 via Market Wire

Cisco Systems, Inc., acquired ExtendMedia

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synopsis: Cisco announced it has completed its acquisition of privately-held ExtendMedia, a leading provider of software-based Content Management Systems (CMS) that manage the entire lifecycle of video content through monetization for pay media and ad-supported business models.
buyer: Cisco Systems, Inc.(CSCO:$46,061.00)
Cisco is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate.
target: ExtendMedia
ExtendMedia provides OpenCASE, a carrier-grade platform for managing, publishing and monetizing video across PCs, televisions and mobile devices. With OpenCASE, network operators, media companies and consumer electronics companies can launch streaming and downloadable video services.
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closed 1/31/2011 via Market Wire

KIT digital, Inc., acquired Kewego SA

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synopsis: KIT digital, Inc., a leading global provider of cloud-based video asset management solutions, has acquired Paris-based Kewego AS. Kewego provides enterprises, media operators, and communication agencies with professional IP-based, multi-screen video asset management solutions for managing, broadcasting and monetizing videos.
buyer: KIT digital, Inc.(KITD:$214.93)
KIT digital is a leading global provider of video asset management solutions for multi-screen IP-based delivery. KIT VX-one, the company's family of end-to-end software platform solutions, enables enterprise clients to acquire, manage and distribute video assets.
target: Kewego SA
Founded in 2003, Kewego provides enterprises, media operators, and communication agencies with professional IP-based, multi-screen video asset management solutions for managing, broadcasting and monetizing videos on IP connected devices, including PCs, mobile phones, iPads and connected TVs.
price ($mm)
$31
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$10
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EV / rev
3.0x
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closed 3/3/2011 via BNC Analysis

PresentAll Inc. merged with Title Consulting Services Inc.,

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synopsis: Title Consulting Services, Inc. (TITL ) is pleased to announce that the company's merger with PresentAll has been finalized. PresentAll is a browser-based web conferencing software that allows anyone to meet online effortlessly and affordably.
buyer: Title Consulting Services Inc.(TITL:$1.50)
Title Consulting Services, Inc. is an Accu Title Agency that does real estate closing, escrow services, and title insurance agency in Florida. Title Consulting Services provides real estate closing services and issues property title insurance policies that serve the real estate industry.
target: PresentAll Inc.
PresentAll is a browser-based web conferencing software that allows anyone to meet online effortlessly and affordably.
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closed 3/5/2013 via PR Newswire

Perceptive Software, Inc., acquired Twistage, Inc

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synopsis: Perceptive Software has acquired Twistage. Twistage offers an industry-leading, pure cloud software platform for managing video, audio and image content. Twistage's technology enables customers to securely ingest rich media in virtually any format, manage, and deliver content within their firewalls and outside the walls of their networks.
buyer parent:Lexmark International, Inc.
buyer: Perceptive Software, Inc.
Perceptive Software, Inc. is a leading provider of enterprise content management software that helps organizations easily manage the entire lifecycle of their documents and content, simplifying their business processes, and fueling greater operational efficiency.
target: Twistage, Inc
Twistage offers an industry-leading, pure cloud software platform for managing video, audio and image content. Twistage's technology enables customers to securely ingest rich media in virtually any format, manage, and deliver content within their firewalls and outside the walls of their networks.
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closed 7/11/2008 via PR Newswire

Open Text Corporation, acquired eMotion, Inc.

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synopsis: Open Text Corporation, a leading provider of Enterprise Content Management software, announced the acquisition of eMotion LLC from Corbis Corporation. The eMotion division will become part of Open Text's Artesia Digital Media Group.
buyer: Open Text Corporation(OTEX:$1,033.30)
Open Text, the enterprise content management leader, helps organizations manage and gain the true value of their business content. Open Text brings together leading Content Experts(TM) to help organizations capture and preserve corporate memory, manage compliance and improve competitiveness.
target parent: Corbis Corporation
target: eMotion, Inc.
eMotion, Inc., a leading provider of digital asset management software and hosted services eMotion, Inc. is a global provider of digital asset management software and hosted services, with a wide range of customers.
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$3.60
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closed 1/27/2011 via PR Newswire

TKH Group NV, acquired Optelecom-NKF Inc.

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synopsis: Optelecom-NKF, Inc. has announced the completion of its acquisition by TKH Group N.V. Optelecom-NKF is a global supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions. Its range includes IP cameras, video servers/codecs, network video recorders, fiber transmission equipment, video management software, and video analytics.
buyer: TKH Group NV(NL:TWEKA:$1,041.13)
Technology company TKH Group N.V. in the Netherlands, is an internationally active group of companies that specialises in creating and supplying innovative Telecom, Building and Industrial Solutions.
target: Optelecom-NKF Inc.(OPTC:$31.71)
Optelecom-NKF is a global supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions. Its range includes IP cameras, video servers/codecs, network video recorders, fiber transmission equipment, video management software, and video analytics.
price($mm)[EV]
$9.20 [$20]
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$32
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closed 11/18/2010 via Market Wire

Juniper Networks, acquired Blackwave, Inc.

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synopsis: Juniper Networks announced it has acquired the intellectual property assets of Blackwave, an innovator in Internet video storage and delivery infrastructure, further enhancing the company's solutions for delivering Internet video content with exceptional scale, performance and efficiency.
buyer: Juniper Networks(JNPR:$4,365.40)
Juniper Networks is in the business of network innovation. From devices to data centers, from consumers to cloud providers, Juniper Networks delivers the software, silicon and systems that transform the experience and economics of networking.
target: Blackwave, Inc.
Blackwave Systems use Blackwave Chorus™ software with tuned industry-standard hardware to simplify IP video delivery and reduce costs. The Blackwave solution simplifies the integration, management, and expansion of IP video delivery infrastructure.
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announced 12/9/2011 via PR Newswire

Infinova Corporation, will acquire March Networks Corporation

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synopsis: March Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Infinova (Canada) Ltd. ("Infinova") and Shenzhen Infinova Ltd. Pursuant to the Arrangement Agreement, Infinova will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of March Networks Corporation.
buyer: Infinova Corporation
With solutions that enable end-users to extend the life of their existing analog equipment by having it co-exist with their new IP video equipment, Infinova provides megapixel, IP and analog surveillance cameras, specialized cameras, core equipment for video control rooms, fiber optic communications
 target: March Networks Corporation(MNTWF:$80.90)
March Networks is a leading provider of intelligent IP video solutions. Its highly scalable and easy to use Command™ video management platform incorporates a web-based client interface to enable rapid system deployment and complete system control.
price($mm)[EV]
$88 [$44]
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$92
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0.5x
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closed 10/10/2011 via BusinessWire

Rimage Corporation, acquired Qumu, Inc.

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synopsis: Rimage Corporation, the industry-leading provider of on-demand CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc™ publishing systems, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Qumu, Inc., the leader in enterprise video communications.
buyer: Rimage Corporation(RIMG:$83.63)
Rimage Corporation helps businesses deliver digital content directly and securely to their customers and employees. Its disc publishing business supplies customers with industry-leading solutions that archive, distribute and protect content on CDs, DVDs and Blu-Ray Discs™.
target: Qumu, Inc.
Qumu, Inc. is a business video platform provider, empowering organizations to better engage and inspire employees, improve productivity, and reduce costs. The largest Global 1000 companies depend on Qumu’s video platform to capture, manage, and distribute live and on-demand content.
price($mm)[EV]
$53 [$65]
rev ($mm)
$13
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EV / rev
6.3x
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closed 3/14/2011 via Market Wire

Cisco Systems, Inc., acquired Inlet Technologies

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synopsis: Cisco has completed its acquisition of Inlet Technologies, a leading provider of Adaptive Bit Rate digital media processing platforms. Inlet strengthens the capabilities of Cisco's Videoscape TV platform, allowing service and content providers to deliver compelling video experiences to any device over any Internet Protocol network.
buyer: Cisco Systems, Inc.(CSCO:$46,061.00)
Cisco Systems, Inc. is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate. Dominating the market for Internet protocol-based networking equipment, Cisco provides routers and switches used to direct data, voice, and video traffic.
target: Inlet Technologies
Based in Raleigh, N.C., Inlet Technologies is a leading provider of Adaptive Bit Rate (ABR) digital media processing platforms. Inlet’s family of solutions scale seamlessly from mobile to web to high-definition, and are ideal for applications such as live streaming and video-on-demand.
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$95
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closed 9/8/2011 via Market Wire

Thought Equity Motion, acquired Panvidea, Inc.

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synopsis: Thought Equity Motion, Inc., a provider of cloud-based video platform and footage licensing services, announced the acquisition of Panvidea. Panvidea enables professional content owners, broadcasters, publishers, and advertising agencies to encode, edit and package their video content for distribution to any digital platform.
buyer: Thought Equity Motion
Thought Equity Motion increases the value of video content through its advanced technology platform and licensing services. The company delivers large scale archive management and “smart content” metadata tools as a cloud service, providing greater control with reduced cost and complexity.
target: Panvidea, Inc.
Panvidea is a platform provider for video preparation, processing, packaging and delivery. It enables professional content owners, broadcasters, publishers, and advertising agencies to encode, edit and package their video content for distribution to any digital platform.
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closed 4/2/2010 via Company Press Release

Google Inc., acquired Episodic Inc.

See 88 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Google has acquired video arena, Episodic, Inc. Episodic is a platform for hosting "live and on-demand" video. The Episodic team will join Google and continue its work to bring a great video experience to the Web, mobile phones and IPTV devices.
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target: Episodic Inc.
Episodic is the most comprehensive platform for broadcasting live and on-demand video to the web or any web-enabled device. The platform spans the video value chain, providing everything publishers and marketers need to manage, track and monetize video content.
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closed 4/24/2013 via Reuters

Google Inc., acquired Wavii, Inc.

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synopsis: Google, Inc. has acquired Wavii, the Seattle-based startup behind a news summarization app, for roughly $30 million in cash. The acquisition of Wavii will help Google's plan in enhancing how consumers experience news.
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target: Wavii, Inc.
Wavii, Inc., the Seattle-based startup helps users keep up with everything they care about in a personalized news feed. Wavii automatically creates status updates for users' favorite politicians, celebrities, gadgets, and more.
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closed 4/4/2013 via BNC Analysis

Arthur Frommer, acquired Frommer's

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synopsis: Google has sold Frommer’s back to the founder of the company, Arthur Frommer. Frommer's is a travel guidebook series and one of the bestselling travel guides in America. The series began in 1957 with the publication of Arthur Frommer's book, Europe on $5 a Day.
buyer: Arthur Frommer
Arthur Frommer founded the Frommer’s guidebook series of books in 1957 with one of the first publications called “Europe on $5 a Day.”
target parent: Google Inc.
target: Frommer's
Since the 1957 publication of Arthur Frommer's revolutionary Europe on $5 a Day, the Frommer's collection of travel products has expanded to include over 300 guidebooks as well as this popular Frommers.com Web site, reaffirming Frommer's as the most trusted name in travel today.
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closed 3/12/2013 via BNC Analysis

Google Inc., acquired DNN research

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synopsis: Google acquired DNNresearch, a young startup founded in Toronto, Canada. DNNresearch Inc. develops voice and image recognition solutions. Google acquired the startup’s research on neural networks to help it go beyond traditional search algorithms in its ability to identify pieces of content, images, voice, text and so on.
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target: DNN research
DNNresearch Inc. develops voice and image recognition solutions and is based in Toronto, Canada.
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closed 2/22/2013 via BNC Analysis

Heilemann Ventures GmbH, acquired DailyDeal

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synopsis: DailyDeal founders Fabian and Ferry Heilemann of Heilemann Ventures GmbH have bought the German language deals site back from Google. DailyDeal operates in Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
buyer: Heilemann Ventures GmbH
As a team of succesful entrepreneurs with a proven track-record, Heilemann Ventures GmbH provides Seed- and Early-Stage financing for European digital entrepreneurs in the web and mobile space. They are based in Berlin and focus their investment around transaction-driven business models.
target parent: Google Inc.
target: DailyDeal
Founded in 2009, DailyDeal is a German daily deals website that has expanded beyond Germany into Switzerland and Austria. Consumers can find the best deals on travel, entertainment, and much more on DailyDeal.de.
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announced 2/6/2013 via GlobeNewswire

Google Inc., will acquire Channel Intelligence, Inc.

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synopsis: Channel Intelligence, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Google Inc. for $125 million in cash. Channel Intelligence helps marketers outperform online with its CI Boost services: Facebook Platform, Where-to-Buy, Product Search Engines and Shopping Engine solutions.
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target parent: ICG Group, Inc.
target: Channel Intelligence, Inc.
Channel Intelligence is the global ecommerce marketing leader at driving product sales online so clients outperform their competition. Leading brands and major retailers use their data-driven services to commerce-enable all of digital marketing assets and to drive product sales online.
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closed 11/30/2012 via BNC Analysis

Google Inc., acquired Bufferbox

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synopsis: Google announced their acquisition of YC alumni BufferBox, a Waterloo-based startup that specializes in providing users with temporary lockers to receive delivery of packages from online e-commerce retailers. The company is led by a founding team of three University of Waterloo graduates, Mike McCauley, Aditya Bali and Jay Shah.
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target: Bufferbox
BufferBox is a Canadian startup company from the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and was co-founded by Jay Shah, Aditya Bali and Mike McCauley. It is a service offering users a temporary parcel pickup station for packages ordered online.
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$17
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closed 11/29/2012 via BNC Analysis

Google Inc., acquired Incentive Targeting

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synopsis: Internet search giant Google, Inc has acquired Online coupon start-up Incentive Targeting, Inc. The company's patent-pending technology allows non-technical marketing executives to design sophisticated, relevant promotions—and helps measure return on investment in real time—directly over the Internet.
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target: Incentive Targeting
Founded in February of 2007, Incentive Targeting partners with retail chains to provide a targeted marketing service to manufacturers of grocery and consumer products.
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closed 10/4/2012 via BNC Analysis

Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc, acquired Viewdle, Inc.

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synopsis: Motorola Mobility has acquired image and gesture recognition firm Viewdle. Viewdle sits between the camera and the consumer—introducing new user experiences in mobile interaction, augmented reality, photo management, gaming, social networking, and marketing.
buyer parent:Google Inc.
buyer: Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc(MMI:$11,460.00)
Motorola Mobility, Inc. fuses innovative technology with human insights. Its portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices.
target: Viewdle, Inc.
Based in Silicon Valley, Viewdle is the only independent, mobile-focused computer vision company. Viewdle sits between the camera and the consumer—introducing new user experiences in mobile interaction, augmented reality, photo management, gaming, social networking, and marketing.
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$45
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closed 9/17/2012 via Reuters

Google Inc., acquired Nik Software

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synopsis: Google Inc said it bought Instagram rival Nik Software, which makes award-winning photo editing application Snapseed, for an undisclosed amount. Snapseed has won a following for its editing prowess among photographers, despite a $4.99 price tag.
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target: Nik Software
Nik Software, Inc. develops award-winning desktop and mobile software solutions and technologies for the professional digital imaging and consumer photography markets. Its Snapseed app has won a following for its editing prowess among photographers, despite a $4.99 price tag.
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closed 9/7/2012 via Reuters

Google Inc., acquired VirusTotal

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synopsis: Google Inc has bought startup VirusTotal. VirusTotal operates by accepting requests for virus checks, running every available protection software on the questioned document or pages, then distributing the results to security vendors.
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target: VirusTotal
VirusTotal is a free online service that analyzes files and URLs enabling the identification of viruses, worms, trojans and other kinds of malicious content detected by antivirus engines and website scanners.
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closed 8/13/2012 via BNC Analysis

Google Inc., acquired Frommer's

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synopsis: Google has announced that it is buying the Frommer's travel guidebooks from John Wiley & Sons. Google intends to integrate the Frommer's content with Zagat over time, but it will initially offer the reviews of hotels, restaurants and sights across the world on the Web under the Frommer's brand name.
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target parent: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
target: Frommer's
Since the 1957 publication of Arthur Frommer's revolutionary Europe on $5 a Day, the Frommer's collection of travel products has expanded to include over 300 guidebooks as well as this popular Frommers.com Web site, reaffirming Frommer's as the most trusted name in travel today.
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closed 7/31/2012 via BNC Analysis

Google Inc., acquired Wildfire Interactive, Inc.

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synopsis: Google has bought social marketing software developer Wildfire Interactive, which lets brands serve marketing and ad campaigns on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube and LinkedIn. The acquisition will allow Google to provide advanced software and services to brands who want to run contests, sweepstakes, branded games and more on Google+.
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target: Wildfire Interactive, Inc.
Wildfire Interactive, Inc. is a social media marketing software company. The company provides an all-in-one social marketing solution for large brands, small businesses and agencies looking to grow, engage and monetize their audiences across social channels.
price ($mm)
$250
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closed 7/20/2012 via BNC Analysis

Google Inc., acquired Sparrow

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synopsis: Google has acquired Sparrow, the company behind the popular iOS and OS X email client. The company’s team will be joining Google’s Gmail team. Sparrow’s OS X application launched in October 2011 and its iOS app launched in March 2012.
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target: Sparrow
Sparrow is the company behind the popular iOS and OS X email client. Sparrow’s OS X application launched in October 2011 and its iOS app launched in March 2012.
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closed 6/5/2012 via BNC Analysis

Google Inc., acquired Quickoffice, Inc.

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synopsis: Google announced that it had acquired Quickoffice, the mobile productivity software suite most popularly known for its Android and iOS document-editing applications. The software is most often seen touted on Android and iOS devices as an easy way to view and edit Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents from their mobile phones.
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target: Quickoffice, Inc.
Installed on over 300 million devices in more than 180 countries, Quickoffice is the worldwide leader in mobile office solutions. Quickoffice delivers high quality, innovative mobile office software and solutions and is revolutionizing the way people use their mobile devices.
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announced 6/4/2012 via Reuters

Google Inc., will acquire Meebo

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synopsis: The world's biggest search engine, Google Inc, will buy Meebo Inc, a startup that helps online publishers connect their websites with social network sites. Meebo is a consumer internet company focused on driving user engagement across the web, reaching approximately half of the U.S. internet population.
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target: Meebo
Meebo is a consumer internet company focused on driving user engagement across the web. Their flagship product, the Meebo Bar, provides publishers and advertisers a surprisingly simple way to organically weave content engagement and brand experiences into the consumer’s web experience.
price ($mm)
$100
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closed 6/1/2012 via Company Description

Google Inc., acquired KikScore

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synopsis: The KikScore technology and certain assets have been acquired by Google. KikScore is a reputational seal for online merchants and service providers. This service evaluates the websites and reputations of these businesses based on various information that shoppers use when deciding the trustworthiness of online sources.
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target: KikScore
KikScore is a reputational seal for online merchants and service providers. This service evaluates the websites and reputations of these businesses based on various information that shoppers use when deciding the trustworthiness of online sources.
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announced 4/26/2012 via PR Newswire

Trimble Navigation Limited, will purchase SketchUp 3D Modeling Platform from Google Inc.

See 245 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Trimble announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SketchUp®, one of the most popular 3D modeling tools in the world, from Google. As a part of Google, SketchUp's charter was to empower a worldwide community of users to create 3D models for whatever their imagination could envision.
buyer: Trimble Navigation Limited(TRMB:$2,040.11)
Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applications requiring position or location—including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping.
seller: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
As a part of Google, SketchUp's charter was to empower a worldwide community of users to create 3D models for whatever their imagination could envision. Examples range from household furniture to famous stadiums and other buildings.
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closed 12/14/2011 via BNC Analysis

Google Inc., acquired Clever Sense, Inc.

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synopsis: Google is acquiring the Silicon Valley-based startup Clever Sense. Clever Sense is the maker of the mobile application “Alfred,” which delivers personalized recommendations for nearby restaurants, coffee shops, bars and nightclubs using a combination of artificial intelligence and machine-learning algorithms.
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target: Clever Sense, Inc.
Clever Sense, Inc. develops solutions for mobile devices. Using proprietary artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, it has created a platform to sift through the online data and deliver context-aware information based on one's interest, time, location and social data.
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closed 12/9/2011 via BNC Analysis

YouTube, acquired RightsFlow, Inc.

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synopsis: YouTube, LLC acquired RightsFlow, Inc. RightsFlow provides technology to help identify the copyright owners of music.
buyer parent:Google Inc.
buyer: YouTube
Founded in February 2005, YouTube is a consumer media company for people to watch and share original videos worldwide through a Web experience. YouTube allows people to easily upload and share video clips on www.YouTube.com and across the Internet through websites, blogs, and e-mail.
target parent: Originate Ventures (Alias)
target: RightsFlow, Inc.
RightsFlow simplifies copyright licensing. They work for labels & distributors, artists, and music services. Their core service is mechanical licensing and royalty reporting.
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closed 11/11/2011 via BNC Analysis

Google Inc., acquired Apture, Inc.

See 87 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Apture, a startup aiming to bring a richer reading experience to partners websites like The New York Times and the Financial Times, has announced that it has been acquired by Google. The company launched its first product in 2008, billing it as a way for bloggers and other website publishers to make their content more "three-dimensional."
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target parent: Clearstone Venture Management Services
target: Apture, Inc.
Apture provides the first rich communication platform that allows people to intuitively experience the web. With just one line of code, publishers and bloggers can quickly and easily turn flat pages of text into a compelling multimedia experience.
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closed 2/22/2013 via BNC Analysis

Searchmetrics, acquired W3 Solutions GmbH

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synopsis: Searchmetrics, the world leader in search and social analytics software, has completed the acquisition of German search engine technology specialist, W3 Solutions.
buyer: Searchmetrics
Searchmetrics uses the most advanced engineering to move a company up the search engine ranks. Its integrated suite of search analytics tools accesses the largest and freshest database − 100 million keywords and 75 million domains.
target: W3 Solutions GmbH
W3 Solutions GmbH provides site search engine technology. The company offers SiteSearch, a search engine to ensure customers find content they are searching for.
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closed 4/25/2012 via BusinessWire

Cosmi Corporation, acquired ValuSoft, Inc.

See 527 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Cosmi has announced the acquisition of Chaska, Minnesota-based ValuSoft, the PC value line of THQ Inc. The combination will make the new ValuSoft+Cosmi venture the second largest U.S. Retail Publisher of PC Games in units sold and the #1 Retail Publisher in the Value Software Category by units sold.
buyer parent:Cosmi Finance, LLC
buyer: Cosmi Corporation
Cosmi Corporation publishes and distributes physical and digital PC software solutions. Its portfolio includes titles/products that span office, graphics, productivity, education, games, languages, business, security, and utilities categories. The company also offers standard displays.
target parent: THQ, Inc.
target: ValuSoft, Inc.
ValuSoft, Inc. publishes and distributes interactive entertainment and productivity software for the casual computer user. The company markets a variety of products ranging from racing simulations, family entertainment, war games, and hunting simulations to home productivity and office products.
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closed 7/25/2005 via BNC Analysis

Yahoo! Inc., acquired Pixoria, Inc.

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synopsis: Hoping to pave a new path to its popular Web site, Yahoo Inc. has acquired Konfabulator, a tiny software maker that provides a computer platform for monitoring the weather, stock prices and a wealth of other customized information without opening a Web browser.
buyer: Yahoo! Inc.(YHOO:$4,986.57)
Yahoo! Inc. is a leading global internet brand and one of the most trafficked Internet destinations worldwide. Yahoo!’s mission is to connect people to their passions, their communities and world’s knowledge. Yahoo! is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.
target: Pixoria, Inc.
Konfabulator is a JavaScript runtime engine for Windows and Mac OS X that lets you run little files called Widgets that can do pretty much whatever you want them to. Widgets can be alarm clocks, calculators, can tell you your WiFi signal strength, will fetch the latest stock quotes for your preferre
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announced 6/20/2012 via BNC Analysis

News Limited, will acquire Consolidated Media Holdings

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synopsis: Consolidated Media Holdings Ltd will acquire News Limited, a company that operates as an online newspaper publishing company. It operates NEWS.com.au, a news network, which offers entertainment, business, sports, and travel news, as well as delivers media coverage reports with blogs and user generated forums.
buyer parent:News Corporation
buyer: News Limited
News Limited operates as an online newspaper publishing company. It operates NEWS.com.au, a news network, which offers entertainment, business, sports, and travel news, as well as delivers media coverage reports with blogs and user generated forums.
target: Consolidated Media Holdings(CMJFF:$11.64)
Consolidated Media Holdings Limited (CMH) is a media investment company, investing in key new media. CMH has a 25 per cent investment in Australia's leading subscription television business FOXTEL and a 50 per cent investment in subscription television content provider FOX SPORTS Australia.
price($mm)[EV]
$1,976 [$2,114]
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
$86
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EV / EBITDA
24.7x
announced 12/20/2012 via BNC Analysis

Scandinavia Online ASA, will acquire kvasir.no

See 115 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Eniro Norge AS signed an agreement to divest web search engine Kvasir.no to Scandinavia Online AS. Kvasir ANS operates as a web search engine.
buyer: Scandinavia Online ASA
Scandinavia Online is a web portal that has fresh news, utility services and communications between users. SOL ® also offers individual services that target the young. These services work to a greater degree of entertainment, socialization, and user involvement.
target parent: Eniro AB
target: kvasir.no
Kvasir operates as a web search engine and is based in Oslo, Norway.
price ($mm)
$3.38
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closed 8/9/2012 via BNC Analysis

Libero Srl, acquired Matrix S.p.A.

See 115 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Italy's Telecom Italia SpA has sold Internet unit Matrix, one of Italy's major digital advertising players, to web portal Libero Srl. Matrix is a pioneer in the Italian internet market and the owner of one of the main Italian internet portals, Virgilio, provider of interactivie services, itineraries and directions.
buyer parent:Weather Investments II S.a.r.l
buyer: Libero Srl
Created on July 13, 1999 as Italy’s first Internet and e-mail portal, libero.it boasts one of the largest Italian Internet community, with more than 13 million unique users per month and 8.5 million active e-mail accounts.
target parent: Telecom Italia
target: Matrix S.p.A.
Matrix is a pioneer in the Italian internet market and the owner of one of the main Italian internet portals, Virgilio, provider of interactivie services, itineraries and directions. Matrix is also one of Italy's major digital advertising players.
price ($mm)
$109
rev ($mm)
$118
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EV / rev
0.9x
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closed 6/16/2010 via PR Newswire

Generation Zero Group, Inc., acquired Find.com

See 115 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Generation Zero Group, Inc. announced that it has completed the negotiation of all acquisition and financing documents related to the acquisition of Find.com. The Find.com acquisition requires the approval of 75% of certain parties that control the domain name.
buyer: Generation Zero Group, Inc.
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Generation Zero Group, Inc. is focused on having controlling or significant ownership interests in Premium Domain names, next-generation Technologies and Businesses with strong growth potential.
target: Find.com
Find.com is a search engine and a directory.
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closed 5/14/2010 via PR Newswire

Yippy, Inc., acquired Clusty.com

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synopsis: Yippy, Inc., "Yippy", formerly Cinnabar Ventures, Inc. announces the completed acquisition of Clusty.com, an award-winning metasearch engine developed by Vivisimo, a industry leader in information optimization and enterprise search.
buyer: Yippy, Inc.
Based in Fort Myers Florida, Yippy, Inc. formerly known as Cinnabar Ventures, Inc., www.yippy.com, is a new economy technology company that develops technologies and application services environments for both Consumer and Commercial market segments.
target parent: Vivisimo, Inc.
target: Clusty.com
Clusty is a whole new way to search the web. Clusty queries several top search engines, combines the results, and generates an ordered list based on comparative ranking. This "metasearch" approach helps raise the best results to the top and push search engine spam to the bottom.
price ($mm)
$5.55
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closed 9/16/2009 via BusinessWire

Centaurus Resources, Inc., merged with Kahzam, Inc.

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synopsis: Kahzam, an emerging leader in the Fourth-Wave pay-per-click online advertising field, has just completed a reverse merger with Centaurus Resources, Inc., a Delaware corporation. Kahzam is fielding a comprehensive platform of next-generation online search and portal services, targeted for the $30 billion dollar Association and Affinity Group market.
buyer: Centaurus Resources, Inc.
Centaurus Resources, Inc. is an inactive mining firm originally incorporated in Delaware in July 2007.
target: Kahzam, Inc.
Kahzam delivers a comprehensive, fully integrated, multimedia-driven search and portal platform to the Association, Affinity Group, Enterprise and Web Privacy markets.
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closed 7/19/2005 via PR Newswire

IAC/InterActiveCorp, acquired Ask Jeeves, Inc.

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synopsis: IAC/InterActiveCorp today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Ask Jeeves, a leading provider of information retrieval technologies, brands and Internet advertising services.
buyer: IAC/InterActiveCorp (IACI:$2,800.93)
IAC operates more than 35 leading and diversified Internet businesses across 40 countries... our mission is to harness the power of interactivity to make daily life easier and more productive for people all over the world.
target: Ask Jeeves, Inc.
Ask.com is a leading search engine on the Web. Millions of people turn to Ask.com to get what they are looking for online everyday. Founded as Ask Jeeves in 1996 and renamed Ask.com in February 2005, Ask.com is recognized for innovation in search technology and search interface design.
price ($mm)
$1,911
rev ($mm)
$261
EBITDA ($mm)
$66
EV / rev
7.3x
EV / EBITDA
29.0x
closed 5/6/2004 via PR Newswire

Ask Jeeves, Inc., acquired Interactive Search Holdings

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synopsis: Ask Jeeves, Inc., a leading provider of information retrieval technologies, brands and Internet advertising services, today announced it has closed the acquisition of privately-held Interactive Search Holdings, Inc.
buyer parent:IAC/InterActiveCorp
buyer: Ask Jeeves, Inc.
Ask.com is a leading search engine on the Web. Millions of people turn to Ask.com to get what they are looking for online everyday. Founded as Ask Jeeves in 1996 and renamed Ask.com in February 2005, Ask.com is recognized for innovation in search technology and search interface design.
target: Interactive Search Holdings
Interactive Search Holdings, whose properties and brands include My Way, My Search, My Web Search, Excite, iWon, MaxOnline, and Focus Interactive, is: One of the world's largest privately-held online search and media companies One of the world's fastest growing search-related companies - 700 millio
price ($mm)
$493
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closed 3/3/2004 via PR Newswire

MailCreations.com, Inc., acquired SeekOver.com

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synopsis: MailCreations.com, Inc. (http://www.mailcreations.com) today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of SeekOver.com (http://www.seekover.com), a Florida-based meta-search engine that serves targeted banners and cost-per-click searches through a variety of advertising partners.
buyer parent:livedoor Co., Ltd
buyer: MailCreations.com, Inc.
MailCreations.com is a leading provider of Permission-based direct marketing services that enable marketers to segment and target promotional campaigns to consumers.
target: SeekOver.com
seekover.com search service technology that relies on the databases of others search engines to find anything in the web.
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closed 7/1/2004 via BusinessWire

Espotting Media merged with FINDWHAT.COM,

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synopsis: FINDWHAT.COM (NASDAQ:FWHT), a leading developer and provider of performance-based marketing and commerce enabling services, and ESPOTTING MEDIA, INC., a leading paid listings provider in Europe, today announced the completion of the merger between the two companies.
buyer: FINDWHAT.COM(VTRO:$35.89)
Vertro, Inc. is a software and technology company that owns and operates the ALOT product portfolio. ALOT's products are designed to 'Make the Internet Easy' by enhancing the way consumers engage with content online.
target: Espotting Media
We do this through the second most popular activity on the web - search. How do we do this? It's quite simple. Espotting provide consumers with access to highly targeted search results from thousands of the world's most popular brand names including Orange, Go Airlines, British Airways, Norwich Uni
price ($mm)
$178
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closed 6/4/2004 via PR Newswire

InfoSpace, Inc., acquired Switchboard

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synopsis: Switchboard Incorporated SWBD, a leading provider of local online advertising solutions and internet-based yellow pages, today announced that InfoSpace, Inc. INSP has completed the acquisition of the Company in accordance with the terms of the definitive agreement announced March 26, 2004.
buyer: InfoSpace, Inc.(INSP:$228.81)
InfoSpace, Inc. is a leading developer of tools and technologies to help people discover and enjoy content and information – whether on a mobile phone or on the PC. InfoSpace uses its proprietary metasearch technology to power a portfolio of branded Web sites.
target: Switchboard
Switchboard is a leading provider of local online advertising solutions and Internet-based yellow pages, interconnecting consumers, merchants and national advertisers. Switchboard helps consumers quickly and easily find and compare local businesses offering specific products and services.
price ($mm)
$95
rev ($mm)
$15
EBITDA ($mm)
$3
EV / rev
6.3x
EV / EBITDA
36.2x
closed 11/9/2005 via BusinessWire

RCM Technologies, Inc., acquired Soltre Technology, Inc.

See 269 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: RCM Technologies, Inc. announced the completion of its acquisition of Soltre Technology Inc., a Los Angeles-based application service provider dedicated to Oracle technology and specializing in systems integration, applications management and outsourcing, and hosting. Soltre is an Oracle Certified Advantage Partner and Oracle SMB Reseller.
buyer: RCM Technologies, Inc.(RCMT:$143.81)
RCM Technologies is a leading provider of IT Business Solutions and Professional Engineering Services to over 1,000 clients in the commercial and government sectors.
target: Soltre Technology, Inc.
Soltre offers complete end-to-end solutions at an affordable price including a pre-configured and pre-integrated Oracle 11i Applications solution. All of Soltre's solutions are aimed to reduce costs and drastically reduce the customer's time to market.
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$2.51
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closed 8/3/2005 via BusinessWire

Motricity, acquired M7 Networks

See 57 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Motricity, Inc., a leading global provider of mobile content and solutions, announced today that it has acquired M7 Networks based in La Jolla, California, in order to continue building on its mission to accelerate the adoption of mobile content worldwide.
buyer: Motricity(MOTR:$121.65)
Motricity is a global leader in Mobile Marketplace Management. Motricity's Fuel™ 5 platform and suite of managed services reduce the time-to-market for new mobile services, create new revenue streams and improve brand loyalty through expert mobile merchandising and customer relationship management.
target: M7 Networks
M7 Networks is a neutral, trusted partner providing solutions and services for the creation and management of intelligent mobile communities. M7 Networks connects wireless operators, content providers and end users around a wide variety of data-related content such as games and music.
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closed 10/21/2004 via BusinessWire

The Mobile Media Company AS, acquired Telenor Interactive

See 57 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Telenor Interactive, (www.telenor-interactive.com), a leading provider of mobile applications and messaging services in North America, today announced it has been acquired by The Mobile Media Company AS (www.mobilemedia.com).
buyer parent:SinglePoint
buyer: The Mobile Media Company AS
The Mobile Media Company AS is an independent, global provider of wireless games, interactive entertainment services and mobile marketing applications.
target: Telenor Interactive
Telenor is the pioneer of premium text messaging and a leading provider of mobile interactive service. In July last year, we were the first company in the US to launch premium text messaging services with ABC TV's All My Children soap opera. Since then we have launched text to screen, text based ga
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Safety Vision, LLC
Safety Vision, LLC
Serving transit, police, school bus, commercial, and other public and private sector fleets since 1993, Safety Vision provides comprehensive mobile video solutions that enhance visibility, improve safety, protect assets, and reduce liability.
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Glowpoint, Inc.
Glowpoint, Inc.
Glowpoint is a leading provider of advanced video communications solutions. Its suite of advanced and robust telepresence and video communications service solutions empower global organizations to dramatically enhance the impact and productivity of their internal and external communications.
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2010
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$27.55
EBITDA ($mm)
($1.54)
EBIT ($mm)
($2.62)
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109
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SalesCrunch
SalesCrunch
SalesCrunch is an online meeting platform, focused on applying science to the art of selling. One single platform enables sales professionals to establish strong connections with customers, monitor engagement during meetings, collaborate with others across an organization, and more.
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VIA3 Corporation
VIA3 Corporation
VIA3 Corporation is the company behind the VIA3. VIA3's software is a seamless integration of online essentials - instant messaging, real-time high quality video, real-time full duplex audio and a comprehensive web-based workspace designed to connect users, processes and information.
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Ignite Technologies, Inc.
Ignite Technologies, Inc.
Ignite Technologies provides the industry’s most secure and scalable Content Delivery Solution enabling customers to efficiently publish, deliver and manage digital assets—from rich media content for communications and training to software patches and virus updates—to anyone, anywhere, at any time.
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ConnectSolutions LLC
ConnectSolutions LLC
ConnectSolutions provides managed private cloud deployments for unified communication for enterprise and government organizations. The company’s global UC3 platform has delivered over 3 billion minutes of web conferencing and collaboration.
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Dreampark AB
Dreampark AB
Dreampark is a leading IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) software provider. Dreampark's software portfolio maximizes operator flexibility and performance by taking advantage of the powers of open standards, such as HTML and scalable vector graphics.
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weComm Ltd.
weComm Ltd.
weComm is a pioneer of the mobile application industry. The company's innovative software platform offers fast, low-cost deployment of high-quality, media rich applications for all leading mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets.
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Zencoder, Inc.
Zencoder is the leader in cloud-based video encoding, with the fastest and most widely used solution in the market. Founded in 2010, its products enable content providers to quickly deploy Internet video to virtually any Internet connected device.
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Codestuff Limited
Codestuff Limited
Codestuff is the UK's leading brand associated with innovative IP video integration. Codestuff delivers tailored video management solutions to the security industry, and offer our products to the OEM market place as well as producing our own Quorum brand.
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Keeneo SAS
Keeneo SAS
Keeneo delivers a seamless, comprehensive and accurate video analytics solution to improve customer’s security and enhance their operations. Founded in 2005, Keeneo has become a leading provider of video analytics.
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Thought Equity Motion
Thought Equity Motion
Thought Equity Motion increases the value of video content through its advanced technology platform and licensing services. The company delivers large scale archive management and “smart content” metadata tools as a cloud service, providing greater control with reduced cost and complexity.
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Google Inc.
Google Inc.
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
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2012
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$50,175.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$16,208.00
EBIT ($mm)
$13,336.00
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$10,737.00
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53861
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Ticker: OPESF
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Opera Software
Opera Software
Opera Software makes web browsers for desktop computers, mobile phones and tablets, and connected devices such as TVs. Their business also includes mobile advertising services and solutions. Their aim is to give users the best internet experience on any device and any platform.
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2011
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$160.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$43.17
EBIT ($mm)
$37.00
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$25.00
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DoApp, Inc.
DoApp Inc. is mobile and web applications company. Based in Minneapolis, it was founded in May 2007 by an early Google employee. The company develops consumer and business apps that help people do useful things, make them more productive, and enhance their online & mobile life.
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Apple, Inc.
Apple, Inc.
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 70s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 80s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications.
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2012
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$156,508.00
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$58,446.00
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$55,241.00
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$41,733.00
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72800
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Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Corporation
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Microsoft develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a range of software products and services for various computing devices worldwide.
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2012
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$73,723.00
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$30,714.00
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$27,956.00
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$16,978.00
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Ticker: RHT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Red Hat, Inc.
Red Hat, Inc.
Red Hat is the world's leading provider of open source software solutions, taking a community-powered approach to reliable and high-performing cloud, Linux, middleware, storage and virtualization technologies. Red Hat also offers award-winning support, training, and consulting services.
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2012
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$1,133.10
EBITDA ($mm)
$251.29
EBIT ($mm)
$199.91
Net Income ($mm)
$146.63
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4500
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Time Warner, Inc.
Time Warner, Inc.
Time Warner Inc., a global leader in media and entertainment with businesses in television networks, filmed entertainment, publishing and interactive services, uses its industry-leading operating scale and brands to create, package and deliver high-quality content worldwide.
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2012
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$28,729.00
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$7,185.00
EBIT ($mm)
$6,293.00
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$3,019.00
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34000
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Consolidated Media Holdings
Consolidated Media Holdings
Consolidated Media Holdings Limited (CMH) is a media investment company, investing in key new media. CMH has a 25 per cent investment in Australia's leading subscription television business FOXTEL and a 50 per cent investment in subscription television content provider FOX SPORTS Australia.
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2012
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$11.64
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$2.43
EBIT ($mm)
($21.97)
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$85.80
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7757
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Yandex N.V.
Yandex N.V.
Yandex is the leading internet company in Russia, operating the country's most popular search engine and the most visited website. The company also operates in Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Belarus and Turkey. Yandex's mission is to answer any question internet users may have.
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2012
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$28,767.00
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$8,223.00
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3607
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Baidu.com, Inc.
Baidu.com, Inc.
Baidu is the leading Chinese language Internet search provider. As a technology-based media company, it aims to provide the best way for people to find information. Baidu not only serves Internet search users, but also provides an effective platform for businesses to reach potential customers.
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2012
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$22,306.03
EBITDA ($mm)
$12,981.29
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$12,981.29
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$10,456.03
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16082
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Ticker: YHOO
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Yahoo! Inc.
Yahoo! Inc.
Yahoo! Inc. is the premier digital media company, creating deeply personal digital experiences that keep more than half a billion people connected to what matters most to them, across devices and around the globe.
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2012
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$4,986.57
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$1,315.14
EBIT ($mm)
$802.54
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$3,945.48
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14100
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InfoSpace, Inc.
InfoSpace, Inc.
InfoSpace, Inc., a developer of metasearch products, is focused on bringing the best of the Web to Internet users. InfoSpace's proprietary metasearch technology combines the top results from several of the largest online search engines, providing fast and comprehensive search results.
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2011
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$228.81
EBITDA ($mm)
($59.93)
EBIT ($mm)
($62.61)
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$21.59
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198
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Outbrain Inc.
Outbrain Inc.
Outbrain is the leading content recommendation engine, reaching a highly engaged audience through distribution on top publisher sites, including USA Today, iVillage, PC Magazine, Chicago Tribune, Newsweek, The Daily Beast and Slate.
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TrueLocal
TrueLocal is a local search engine free to hundreds of thousands of users that is a Yellow Pages with brains because you can full text search on it. At TrueLocal, we want you to get off of the internet, turn off your computer, get in your car, and go buy something! After all, our mission is to drive
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Yippy, Inc.
Yippy, Inc.
Based in Fort Myers, FL, Yippy, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of search, data normalization and aggregation through application service environments for consumer and enterprise markets.
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