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closed 3/1/2021 via Company Press Release

Francisco Partners Management LLC, purchased International Business from CDK Global

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synopsis: CDK Global, Inc., a leading provider of dealer management systems (DMS) and integrated information technology solutions to the automotive retailing and adjacent industries, has completed the sale of its CDK International business segment (CDKI) to Francisco Partners.
buyer: Francisco Partners Management LLC
Francisco Partners is a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology and technology-enabled businesses. Francisco Partners has raised approximately $24 billion in committed capital and invested in more than 300 technology companies. "
 seller: CDK Global (CDK:$1,959.10)
CDK Global is a leading global provider technology solutions to the automotive industry. Focused on enabling end-to-end automotive commerce, CDK Global provides solutions to dealers in more than 100 countries around the world.
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$1,450
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closed 4/22/2020 via PR Newswire

Ansira, purchased Digital Marketing Business from CDK Global

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synopsis: Ansira, an independent global marketing services and solutions company, has acquired the CDK Global Digital Marketing Business. The CDK Digital Marketing Business uses powerful proprietary websites and advertising technology to improve the customer experience and drive unique visitors across a multi-tiered automotive landscape.
buyer parent: Advent International
buyer: Ansira
Ansira is an independent, global marketing agency that enables clients to prioritize customer experiences. Ansira believes designing relevant, persuasive experiences for all the right moments is the only way to strengthen relationships, cultivate brand loyalists, and assure profitable growth. "
 seller: CDK Global (CDK:$1,959.10)
CDK Global is a leading global provider technology solutions to the automotive industry. The CDK Digital Marketing Business uses powerful proprietary websites and advertising technology to improve the customer experience and drive unique visitors across a multi-tiered automotive landscape.
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announced 8/14/2019 via BNC Analysis

JTZ Enterprise, will acquire Higher Turnover

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synopsis: JTZ Enterprise, a leading Website and Internet Marketing Solutions Provider for the auto industry and businesses of all types, has acquired Higher Turnover, a company that serves automotive car dealers and sales persons with affordable online advertising solutions.
buyer: JTZ Enterprise
JTZ Enterprise LLC is a leading Website and Internet Marketing Solutions Provider for all businesses types. JTZ Enterprise was founded in May 1995 and always had a focus on the Automotive Industry, in general, while at the same time serving the needs of businesses of all types. "
 target: Higher Turnover
Since 2005, Higher Turnover, LLC has been serving automotive car dealers and sales persons with affordable online advertising solutions. They offer custom website development, window stickers, eBay and Craigs List posting tools, inventory management, lead management, automotive SEO and more.
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announced 4/30/2019 via Company Press Release

Thoma Bravo, LLC, will acquire Autodata Solutions Group

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synopsis: Thoma Bravo, LLC, a leading private equity investment firm, has reached an agreement to acquire Autodata Solutions, a Canadian company serving the global automotive industry with versatile data, technology, and marketing solutions.
buyer: Thoma Bravo, LLC
Thoma Bravo is a leading private equity investment firm providing equity and strategic support to experienced management teams and growing companies. The firm currently manages a series of private equity funds representing more than $30 billion of equity commitments. "
 target parent: Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
target: Autodata Solutions Group
Headquartered in Canada, Autodata Solutions, along with its Chrome Data and UnityWorks brands, serves the global automotive industry with versatile data, technology, and marketing solutions. Their software and SaaS solutions increase the effectiveness of the automotive sales chain.
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closed 4/17/2018 via BusinessWire

Carvana, acquired Car360

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synopsis: Carvana, a leading e-commerce platform for buying used cars, has acquired fellow technology innovator Car360. The Car360 platform enables interactive visualization of cars and related data and increases revenue for businesses that currently use pictures or videos for merchandising or inspecting vehicles.
buyer: Carvana (CVNA:$858.87)
Carvana enables consumers to quickly and easily buy a car online, including finding their preferred vehicle, qualifying for financing, getting a trade-in value, signing contracts, and receiving as-soon-as-next-day delivery or pickup. "
 target: Car360
Car360, Inc. is at the forefront of bringing computer vision and augmented reality to the auto industry. The Car360 platform enables interactive visualization of cars and related data and increases revenue for businesses that currently use pictures or videos for merchandising or inspecting vehicles.
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$22
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closed 3/28/2018 via BusinessWire

UpCurve, Inc., acquired Online Automotive Solutions

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synopsis: New Media Investment Group Inc., one of the largest publishers of locally based print and online media in the US, has acquired substantially all the assets of Online Automotive Solutions, a tech-enabled video, data and auto-focused inventory solutions provider, through UpCurve, their digital marketing company.
buyer parent: New Media Investment Group
buyer: UpCurve, Inc.
UpCurve provides products and services that support stronger growth, greater productivity and company-wide efficiency. Their products include digital marketing, CRM software and integration, marketing automation, cloud solutions, voice and email communication offerings, and small business financing."
 target: Online Automotive Solutions
Online Automotive Solutions is a tech-enabled video, data and auto-focused inventory solutions provider. Their core business strategy is to leverage best in class technologies to save dealers’ time—time that should be spent prospecting and selling cars.
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closed 10/25/2017 via PR Newswire

Team Velocity Marketing, acquired Car-Mercial

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synopsis: Team Velocity Marketing has acquired the industry leader in video pre-roll, Car-Mercial. Car-Mercial helps automotive manufacturers and dealerships implement digital marketing campaigns to attract and service more customers. They offer strategies to increase traffic and sales through search engine optimization and reputation management.
buyer: Team Velocity Marketing
Team Velocity Marketing is the most sophisticated, data-driven marketing agency serving the automotive industry. Team Velocity has been developing proprietary technology that works exclusively for analyzing the automotive market. "
 target: Car-Mercial
Car-Mercial is the leader in video pre-roll. Car-Mercial helps automotive manufacturers and dealerships implement digital marketing campaigns to attract and service more customers. They offer strategies to increase traffic and sales through search engine optimization and reputation management.
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closed 10/4/2017 via BNC Analysis

PureCars, acquired Showroom Logic

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synopsis: Digital automotive ad technology company PureCars has purchased competitor Showroom Logic. Showroom Logic is one of the most innovative automotive technology companies in America. As the innovator in automotive digital marketing, Showroom Logic continues to redefine how dealerships and OEMs capture market share and new customers.
buyer parent: Raycom Media, Inc.
buyer: PureCars
Founded in 2007, PureCars has worked with dealers to provide consumers with Value Reports to showcase their inventories best attributes. Today, PureCars has grown into a leading digital marketing platform that brings consumers from search to showroom. "
 target: Showroom Logic
Showroom Logic is one of the most innovative automotive technology companies in America. As the innovator in automotive digital marketing, Showroom Logic continues to redefine how dealerships and OEMs capture market share and new customers.
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closed 8/21/2017 via GlobeNewswire

A5 Capital Inc., acquired Shift Marketing Studio, Inc.

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synopsis: Ontario, Canada-based Shift Marketing Studio, Inc. has been acquired by A5 Capital, an investment group also based in Ontario. Founded in 2010, Shift Marketing Studio provides digital loyalty and conquest marketing programs to a client base of over 900 Canadian auto dealerships.
buyer: A5 Capital Inc.
A5 Capital is a hands-on investment firm seeking to acquire a controlling stake in a private company. Post acquisition, the A5 Capital team will take an active role, working along-side management in order to grow and build on the company's legacy. "
 target: Shift Marketing Studio, Inc.
Shift Marketing Studio provides digital loyalty and conquest marketing programs to a client base of over 900 Canadian auto dealerships. The company improves dealerships’ bottom lines by engaging potential customers through discounts and promotional offers for pre-negotiated deals.
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closed 8/7/2017 via PR Web

Dealer Authority, acquired Dealer Authority

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synopsis: Tyson Madliger, Founder and CEO, has acquired all shares of Dealer Authority, a boutique automotive digital marketing agency specializing in search and social. Founded in 2013, Dealer Authority focuses on manual, strategy-driven solutions for automotive dealers.
buyer: Dealer Authority
Dealer Authority is an automotive digital marketing firm specializing in high-end marketing delivery in search, social, website management, and consulting. Founded in 2013, Dealer Authority focuses on manual, strategy-driven solutions for dealers. "
 target: Dealer Authority
Dealer Authority is an automotive digital marketing firm specializing in high-end marketing delivery in search, social, website management, and consulting. Founded in 2013, Dealer Authority focuses on manual, strategy-driven solutions for dealers.
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closed 5/4/2017 via PR Web

Stream Companies, acquired WorldDealer, Inc.

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synopsis: Stream Companies, a full service advertising agency, is pleased to announce it has acquired WorldDealer, a company that provides auto dealers with full-service, turnkey traditional and digital solutions. They blend online and offline marketing strategies to create a seamless communication approach for auto dealers.
buyer: Stream Companies
Stream Companies is a full service advertising agency that specializes in launching, positioning, and long term management of brands on full service contracts and a project-by-project basis. "
 target: WorldDealer, Inc.
WorldDealer, Inc. was founded in April 2000 and provides auto dealers with full-service, turnkey traditional and digital solutions. They blend online and offline marketing strategies to create a seamless communication approach for auto dealers.
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closed 12/5/2016 via Company Press Release

Spokes Marketing merged with Strategic Factory,

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synopsis: Strategic Factory, a cross-media marketing company, announces a strategic merger with Spokes Marketing, an ad agency specializing in digital marketing for small and medium-sized businesses since 2006.
buyer: Strategic Factory
Strategic Factory encourages collaboration between strategy and creativity to deliver powerful, cohesive and innovative campaigns. Services include marketing, graphic design, printing, mailing, signage, promotional products, and customized apparel. "
 target: Spokes Marketing
Spokes Marketing is an ad agency specializing in digital marketing for small and medium-sized businesses since 2006. Spokes helps clients grow their businesses by generating leads.
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closed 11/2/2016 via Company Press Release

ARI Network Services, Inc., acquired Auction123, Inc

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synopsis: ARI Network Services, Inc., announced that it has acquired Auction123, Inc., a leading provider of software and services to help dealers in selected vertical markets manage and feed inventory information to online marketplaces to drive more sales and leads.
buyer: ARI Network Services, Inc. (ARIS:$51.16)
ARI Network Services, Inc. offers an SaaS and marketing services to help dealers, manufacturers and distributors in selected vertical markets. Their products are powered by a proprietary data repository of original equipment and aftermarket electronic content. "
 target: Auction123, Inc
Founded in 2001, Auction123, Inc is the leading provider of website development, inventory management, and online marketing solutions for dealerships of all categories including Automotive, RV & Camper, Powersports, Motorcycle, Marine, Trailer, Commercial Truck, and Aviation.
price ($mm)
$10
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$2
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8.0x
closed 3/30/2016 via BNC Analysis

eBay, acquired Cargigi, Inc.

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synopsis: eBay announced it has acquired Cargigi Inc., a provider of online advertising and marketing services for the auto industry. Cargigi is the auto industry’s largest provider of advertising and marketing services on the Internet’s most popular free classified websites.
buyer: eBay (EBAY:$10,761.00)
Founded in 1995 in San Jose, Calif., eBay Inc. connects millions of buyers and sellers globally on a daily basis through eBay, the world’s largest online marketplace, and PayPal, which enables individuals and businesses to securely, easily and quickly send and receive online payments. "
 target: Cargigi, Inc.
Cargigi is the auto industry’s largest provider of advertising and marketing services on the Internet’s most popular free classified websites. Cargigi has acquired thousands of dealership clients nationally.
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closed 9/9/2015 via PR Newswire

Urban Science, acquired AutoHook

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synopsis: Urban Science, a Detroit-based global provider of analytical solutions for automotive OEMs and their dealers, has acquired AutoHook, a digital marketing solutions provider focused on driving in-market shoppers directly to dealerships.
buyer: Urban Science
Urban Science is a global automotive consulting firm that takes a scientific approach to help manufacturers and dealers identify where they should allocate resources in order to improve market share, profitability and customer loyalty in the most effective and efficient manner. "
 target parent: HookLogic
target: AutoHook
AutoHook is a digital marketing solutions provider focused on driving in-market shoppers directly to automobile dealerships. AutoHook's innovative digital marketing solutions include Web2Show, Lead2Show, and Mobile2Show which focus on increasing visibility in the saturated digital market.
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closed 4/23/2015 via Market Wire

Internet Brands, Inc., acquired Net Driven

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synopsis: Net Driven, a premier provider of web solutions and Internet marketing services for the automotive industry, has been acquired by Internet Brands. The acquisition furthers Internet Brands' position as a leading provider of technology solutions for the automotive industry.
buyer parent: Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
buyer: Internet Brands, Inc. (:$107.45)
Headquartered in El Segundo, Calif., Internet Brands, Inc. is a fully integrated online media and software services organization focused on four high-value vertical categories: Automotive, Health, Legal and Home / Travel. "
 target: Net Driven
Net Driven® is the most trusted provider of digital marketing strategies designed exclusively for the automotive industry. Net Driven delivers the highest return on investment by helping dealers compete and succeed against the competition.
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closed 1/19/2015 via PR Newswire

DealerSocket, Inc., acquired DealerFire

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synopsis: DealerSocket has acquired DealerFire, a provider of custom automotive websites and digital marketing. DealerFire provides custom automotive website solutions from large automotive dealer groups to independent dealers; supplying dealerships with extensive automotive websites, mobile applications, content marketing, and search engine marketing (SEM).
buyer parent: Vista Equity Partners
buyer: DealerSocket, Inc.
DealerSocket provides the automotive industry with the most comprehensive Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution available to the market today, allowing auto dealers to save time, save money, and improve sales staff effectiveness with one consolidated product. "
 target: DealerFire
DealerFire is a custom automotive web design and digital marketing firm that has been providing leading internet solutions and direct leads to large dealership groups and independent car dealers internationally for over a decade.
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closed 1/12/2015 via BNC Analysis

WebMotors S.A., acquired VMotors

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synopsis: Santander-owned Webmotors, a Brazil classifieds portal specializing in cars, has acquired VMotors, a technology and marketing-based firm. VMotors is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro and provides digital tools for dealerships, which need to manage their online businesses in the cars segment.
buyer parent: Banco Santander, S.A.
buyer: WebMotors S.A.
WebMotors S.A. operates a Web site for new and used automotives. It also provides Car Schedule, an automatic system that includes features of individual user's vehicle. "
 target: VMotors
VMotors is a company specialized in providing digital services and web marketing. VMotors is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro and provides digital tools for dealerships, which need to manage their online businesses in the cars segment.
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closed 8/19/2014 via Market Wire

Search Optics, acquired DigiGo

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synopsis: Search Optics, one of the nation's leading digital marketing solutions providers with a specialty in automotive, announced it has acquired KPA's DigiGo division, formerly known as TK Carsites. DigiGo provides the most innovative digital marketing solutions available to the automotive industry.
buyer: Search Optics
Search Optics is a digital marketing company that specializes in custom, integrated solutions with an emphasis on ROI-based solutions. The company uses an uncommon blend of leading edge technology and human interaction to turn virtual traffic into measurable results. "
 target parent: Wiegers Capital Partners
target: DigiGo
DigiGo provides the most innovative digital marketing solutions available to the automotive industry. DigiGo products and services – including custom websites, SEO, and social media management – optimize dealers’ online presence by increasing traffic, conversion, and impression share.
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announced 1/24/2014 via PR Newswire

Reynolds & Reynolds, will acquire AddOnAuto

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synopsis: Reynolds and Reynolds, a leading provider of automotive dealership software and services, announced that the company has acquired Add.On.Auto (AOA), the leading digital platform for marketing and selling vehicle accessories. AOA is a web-enabled technology platform that streamlines accessory marketing and sales.
buyer parent: Vista Equity Partners
buyer: Reynolds & Reynolds
The Reynolds and Reynolds Company is the automotive industry’s largest and most trusted provider of automobile dealership software, business forms and supplies, and professional services to help dealerships improve business results. "
 target: AddOnAuto
AddOnAuto (AOA) is an In-Store Accessories Sales Solution that helps auto dealerships sell accessories effortlessly from within their dealership and includes a Visual Configurator as well as a Virtual Inventory System.
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closed 2/2/2021 via BusinessWire

CDK Global, acquired Square Root

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synopsis: CDK Global, Inc., a leading retail automotive technology company, has acquired Square Root. Founded in 2006, Square Root is the creator of CoEFFICIENT, which helps automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) field managers understand and act on unique data patterns and opportunities for retailers in their markets.
buyer: CDK Global (CDK:$1,959.10)
CDK Global is a provider of integrated data and technology solutions to the automotive, heavy truck, recreation, and heavy equipment industries. Focused on enabling end-to-end, omnichannel retail commerce through open, agnostic technology, CDK Global provides solutions to dealers and OEMs. "
 target: Square Root
Square Root develops data curation software for automotive OEMs to empower field and dealer leadership. Their software and data as a service platform, CoEFFICIENT, blends data science and collaborative workflows to turn disparate data into actionable insights.
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closed 3/1/2021 via Company Press Release

Francisco Partners Management LLC, purchased International Business from CDK Global

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synopsis: CDK Global, Inc., a leading provider of dealer management systems (DMS) and integrated information technology solutions to the automotive retailing and adjacent industries, has completed the sale of its CDK International business segment (CDKI) to Francisco Partners.
buyer: Francisco Partners Management LLC
Francisco Partners is a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology and technology-enabled businesses. Francisco Partners has raised approximately $24 billion in committed capital and invested in more than 300 technology companies. "
 seller: CDK Global (CDK:$1,959.10)
CDK Global is a leading global provider technology solutions to the automotive industry. Focused on enabling end-to-end automotive commerce, CDK Global provides solutions to dealers in more than 100 countries around the world.
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$1,450
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15.0x
closed 4/22/2020 via PR Newswire

Ansira, purchased Digital Marketing Business from CDK Global

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synopsis: Ansira, an independent global marketing services and solutions company, has acquired the CDK Global Digital Marketing Business. The CDK Digital Marketing Business uses powerful proprietary websites and advertising technology to improve the customer experience and drive unique visitors across a multi-tiered automotive landscape.
buyer parent: Advent International
buyer: Ansira
Ansira is an independent, global marketing agency that enables clients to prioritize customer experiences. Ansira believes designing relevant, persuasive experiences for all the right moments is the only way to strengthen relationships, cultivate brand loyalists, and assure profitable growth. "
 seller: CDK Global (CDK:$1,959.10)
CDK Global is a leading global provider technology solutions to the automotive industry. The CDK Digital Marketing Business uses powerful proprietary websites and advertising technology to improve the customer experience and drive unique visitors across a multi-tiered automotive landscape.
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announced 7/16/2018 via BusinessWire

CDK Global, will acquire ELEAD1ONE

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synopsis: CDK Global, Inc., a leading enabler of automotive commerce, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ELEAD1ONE, the leading provider of fully integrated CRM software solutions to automotive dealers, serving approximately 4,000 dealerships across North America.
buyer: CDK Global (CDK:$1,959.10)
CDK Global is a leading global provider of integrated information technology and digital marketing solutions to the automotive retail and adjacent industries. Focused on enabling end-to-end automotive commerce, CDK Global provides solutions to dealers in more than 100 countries around the world. "
 target: ELEAD1ONE
ELEAD1ONE is the leading provider of fully integrated CRM software solutions to automotive dealers, serving approximately 4,000 dealerships across North America. The ELEAD1ONE platform delivers a comprehensively featured customer experience through its solution suite.
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closed 4/17/2018 via BusinessWire

CDK Global, acquired Progressus Media

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synopsis: CDK Global, a leading enabler of end-to-end automotive commerce, announced that it has purchased Progressus Media, a specialty provider of mobile advertising solutions for dealerships, agencies, and automotive marketing companies.
buyer: CDK Global (CDK:$1,959.10)
CDK Global is a leading global provider of integrated information technology and digital marketing solutions to the automotive retail and adjacent industries. Focused on enabling end-to-end automotive commerce, CDK Global provides solutions to dealers in more than 100 countries around the world. "
 target: Progressus Media
Progressus Media is a specialty provider of mobile advertising solutions for dealerships, agencies, and automotive marketing companies. Each day, their platform serves 145,000 automotive shoppers and generates over 11,000 direct customer inquiries in the US and Canada.
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closed 10/26/2017 via BusinessWire

CDK Global, acquired Dashboard Dealership Enterprises

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synopsis: CDK Global has purchased Dashboard Dealership Enterprises (DDE), a leader in reporting solutions for auto dealers. DDE is a full-service enterprise reporting company that has a solid track record of implementing its flagship product, Executive Eye, with some of the largest dealership groups in the United States.
buyer: CDK Global (CDK:$1,959.10)
CDK Global is a leading global provider of integrated information technology and digital marketing solutions to the automotive retail and adjacent industries. Focused on enabling end-to-end automotive commerce, CDK Global provides solutions to dealers in more than 100 countries around the world. "
 target: Dashboard Dealership Enterprises
Dashboard Dealership Enterprises (DDE) is a leader in reporting solutions for auto dealers. DDE is a full-service enterprise reporting company that has a solid track record of implementing its flagship product, Executive Eye, with some of the largest dealership groups in the United States.
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announced 5/24/2017 via BusinessWire

CDK Global, will acquire Auto/Mate Dealership Systems

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synopsis: CDK Global, a leading global provider of integrated IT and digital marketing solutions to the automotive retail and adjacent industries, is to acquire Auto/Mate Dealership Systems, a leading provider of dealership management system (DMS) software to retail automotive dealerships.
buyer: CDK Global (CDK:$1,959.10)
With more than $2 billion in revenues, CDK Global is a leading global provider of integrated information technology and digital marketing solutions to the automotive retail and adjacent industries. "
 target: Auto/Mate Dealership Systems
Auto/Mate Dealership Systems is a leading provider of dealership management system (DMS) software to retail automotive dealerships, typically saving dealers thousands of dollars per month from their current provider.
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closed 2/24/2016 via Company Press Release

CDK Global, acquired New Car IQ

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synopsis: CDK Global announced the acquisitions of the NewCarIQ product platform. New Car IQ helps users determine and syndicate all applicable OEM incentives into a new vehicle's pricing, provides stocking recommendations based on dealership inventory and more.
buyer: CDK Global (CDK:$1,959.10)
CDK Global’s solutions automate and integrate critical workflow processes from pre-sale targeted advertising and marketing campaigns to the sale, financing, insurance, parts supply, repair and maintenance of vehicles, with an increasing focus on utilizing data analytics and predictive intelligence. "
 target parent: Pearl Technology Holdings
target: New Car IQ
New Car IQ helps users determine and syndicate all applicable OEM incentives into a new vehicle's pricing, provides stocking recommendations based on dealership inventory, market and historical data, enables a complete view of competitor's inventory, and more.
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closed 5/21/2015 via GlobeNewswire

Autobytel Inc., acquired Dealix

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synopsis: Autobytel Inc., a leading provider of online automotive services connecting consumers with dealers, has acquired Dealix Corporation and Autotegrity, Inc.(wholly-owned subsidiaries of CDK Global, LLC). Dealix provides new and used car leads to dealerships, dealer groups, and automotive manufacturers.
buyer: Autobytel Inc. (ABTL:$110.04)
Autobytel Inc. provides high quality consumer leads and associated marketing services to automotive dealers and manufacturers throughout the United States. The company also provides consumers with robust and original online automotive content to help them make informed car-buying decisions. "
 target parent: CDK Global
target: Dealix
Dealix provides new and used car leads to dealerships, dealer groups, and automotive manufacturers, and consistently ranks as a top auto sales lead provider in the industry.
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announced 4/15/2021 via BusinessWire

Francisco Partners Management LLC, will acquire VitalSource Technologies LLC

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synopsis: Ingram Content Group has signed a definitive agreement to sell VitalSource Technologies LLC, the leading education technology solutions provider, to Francisco Partners, a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology businesses.
buyer: Francisco Partners Management LLC
Francisco Partners is a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology and technology-enabled businesses. Francisco Partners has raised approximately $24 billion in committed capital and invested in more than 300 technology companies. "
 target parent: Ingram Industries
target: VitalSource Technologies LLC
VitalSource is the leading education technology solutions provider committed to helping partners create, deliver, and distribute affordable, accessible, and impactful learning experiences worldwide.
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announced 4/1/2021 via PR Newswire

Francisco Partners Management LLC, will acquire Barbri

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synopsis: Leeds Equity Partners, LLC, the New York-based private equity firm, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell BARBRI, Inc. to Francisco Partners. BARBRI is a premier provider of practical legal education in the U.S. and international markets.
buyer: Francisco Partners Management LLC
Francisco Partners is a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology and technology-enabled businesses. Francisco Partners has raised approximately $24 billion in committed capital and invested in more than 300 technology companies. "
 target parent: Leeds Equity Partners
target: Barbri
BARBRI is a premier provider of practical legal education in the U.S. and international markets. Through its diversified product offering, BARBRI addresses the education and training needs of law students, law schools, practicing legal and legal support professionals and law firms.
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closed 3/24/2021 via Company Press Release

Renaissance Learning, Inc., acquired Lalilo

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synopsis: Renaissance, a global leader in technology-enhanced literacy, has acquired France-based Lalilo, a ground-breaking research-based foundational literacy program. Lalilo leads students through a standards-aligned series of engaging lessons to perfect pre-reading and reading skills, including phonological awareness, phonics, word work, and grammar.
buyer parent: Francisco Partners Management LLC
buyer: Renaissance Learning, Inc.
Renaissance is a global leader in assessment, reading, and math solutions for pre-K–12 schools and districts. Resistance provides educators with insights and resources to accelerate growth and help all students build a strong foundation for success. "
 target: Lalilo
Based in France, Lalilo’s mission is to end illiteracy, the number one education problem that affects young students. The company's revolutionary, adaptive program helps every child learn how to read at their own pace and empowers teachers to personalize learning in any instructional environment.
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closed 3/17/2021 via PR Newswire

Operative, SintecMedia NYC, Inc., acquired STAQ

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synopsis: Operative has acquired STAQ, a data collection, normalization, and visualization technology company, and a leader in programmatic digital business management. The acquisition expands upon Operative's capabilities to aggregate, automate, normalize and optimize data, allowing Media companies to take full control of their supply and demand chain.
buyer parent: Francisco Partners Management LLC
buyer: Operative, SintecMedia NYC, Inc.
Operative is the preferred broadcast management for linear and digital, and a software partner for over 300 of the world's top media brands, including NBCU, CBS, ABC, AT&T, STARZ, Star India, Seven Australia, and Sky. "
 target: STAQ
Staq is a data collection, normalization, and visualization technology company, and a leader in programmatic digital business management. The company connects ad technology together for better reporting, analysis, and transfer of data across the digital marketing stack for efficiency.
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closed 3/3/2021 via PR Newswire

Keyloop, acquired Rapid RTC

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synopsis: Keyloop, a leading global supplier of technology solutions to the automotive industry, has acquired RAPID RTC, a Canadian provider of Digital Communication and Lead Management Solutions (LMS) to over 4200 dealer sites and partners with many leading OEMs.
buyer parent: Francisco Partners Management LLC
buyer: Keyloop
Keyloop is a leading global provider of software solutions to the auto retail industry. The company's mission is to create and connect technology that advances the car buying and ownership experience in partnership with dealers and OEMs. "
 target: Rapid RTC
Based in Canada, Rapid RTC is a provider of Digital Communication and Lead Management Solutions to over 4,000 retail and manufacturing clients. They focus on improving businesses' digital communications and customer engagement practices by connecting online shoppers with salespeople in real-time.
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closed 3/3/2021 via PR Newswire

Keyloop, acquired enquiryMAX Ltd

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synopsis: Keyloop, a leading global supplier of technology solutions to the automotive industry, has acquired enquiryMAX. Headquartered in Leeds, UK, enquiryMAX provides a showroom management solution to over 970 dealerships in the UK and Ireland. enquiryMAX's showroom solution plays a key role in the effective management of customer enquiries.
buyer parent: Francisco Partners Management LLC
buyer: Keyloop
Keyloop is a leading global provider of software solutions to the auto retail industry. The company's mission is to create and connect technology that advances the car buying and ownership experience in partnership with dealers and OEMs. "
 target: enquiryMAX Ltd
enquiryMAX is a UK-based provider of leading automotive retail software. It works closely with individual dealerships, dealer groups, and manufacturers utilising its sales lead management system to help implement a structured sales process, disciplines, and display best practices.
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closed 3/1/2021 via BNC Analysis

PayScale, acquired PayFactors

See 324 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: PayScale, the industry leader in compensation data and technology, and Payfactors, a leading compensation data management company with deep industry expertise, have merged. Together, the combined company will become one of the largest providers of its kind in North America to help job seekers, employees and businesses get pay right.
buyer parent: Francisco Partners Management LLC
buyer: PayScale
As the industry leader in compensation data and technology, PayScale helps organizations #getpayright. PayScale is the only technology solution for managing compensation that provides multiple streams of fresh, transparently curated, and validated salary data. "
 target: PayFactors
Payfactors is a global leader in compensation technology and data management services. Payfactors provides innovative technology, data, and labor-market insights to help today’s progressive employers establish equitable compensation practices for their ever-changing workforces.
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announced 2/25/2021 via BusinessWire

Francisco Partners Management LLC, will acquire MyHeritage Ltd.

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synopsis: MyHeritage, the leading global discovery platform for exploring family history and gaining valuable health insights, announced that Francisco Partners, a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology businesses, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the company.
buyer: Francisco Partners Management LLC
Francisco Partners is a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology and technology-enabled businesses. Francisco Partners has raised approximately $24 billion in committed capital and invested in more than 300 technology companies. "
 target: MyHeritage Ltd.
MyHeritage is the leading global discovery platform for exploring family history and gaining valuable health insights. With billions of historical records and family tree profiles, MyHeritage allows users to discover their past and empower their future.
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closed 2/24/2021 via PR Newswire

Plex Systems, Inc., acquired Kors Engineering

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synopsis: Plex Systems, a leader in cloud-delivered smart manufacturing solutions, has acquired Kors Engineering, a leading provider of plant floor connectivity and manufacturing process automation software. Kors' MACH2 is an integration software platform that interacts with shop floor machines and systems to provide real-time usable, actionable information.
buyer parent: Francisco Partners Management LLC
buyer: Plex Systems, Inc.
Plex is the Manufacturing Cloud, delivering industry-leading ERP and manufacturing automation to nearly 600 companies across process and discrete industries. Plex pioneered Cloud solutions for the shop floor, connecting suppliers, machines, people, systems and customers. "
 target: Kors Engineering
Kors Engineering is a leading provider of plant floor connectivity and manufacturing process automation software. Kors' MACH2 is an integration software platform that interacts with shop floor machines and systems to provide real-time usable, actionable information.
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closed 2/24/2021 via PR Newswire

The Healthcare Blue Book, purchased Quality Division from Quantros, Inc.

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synopsis: Healthcare Bluebook, an industry leader in delivering clear and actionable healthcare quality and cost information, announced it has acquired the Quality division of Quantros, Inc., a leading provider of quality analytics software for healthcare providers and payors.
buyer parent: Primus
buyer: The Healthcare Blue Book
The Healthcare Blue Book operates a Website that provides pricing and treatment information for surgery, hospital stays, doctor visits, and medical tests in the United States. It enables searching doctor, procedure, hospital, and other criteria to know treatment price in the specific area. "
 seller parent: Francisco Partners Management LLC
seller: Quantros, Inc.
The Quantros Quality business leverages a range of powerful data sources to provide insights into the quality performance of hospitals, health systems, payors, data aggregators and healthcare providers nationwide.
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announced 2/19/2021 via BNC Analysis

Renaissance Learning, Inc., will acquire Nearpod

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synopsis: Renaissance Holding Corp., a group that develops education technology, will acquire Nearpod, the Miami-based edtech company. Nearpod offers an edtech platform that K-12 teachers use in the classroom to create interactive slides filled with videos, quizzes, questions, and other activities.
buyer parent: Francisco Partners Management LLC
buyer: Renaissance Learning, Inc.
Renaissance is a global leader in assessment, reading, and math solutions for pre-K–12 schools and districts. Resistance provides educators with insights and resources to accelerate growth and help all students build a strong foundation for success. "
 target: Nearpod
Nearpod offers an interactive, instructional platform that merges formative assessment and dynamic media for live and self-paced learning experiences inside and outside of the classroom. Nearpod platform engages students with activities such as Virtual Reality, PhET simulations, and Desmos.
price ($mm)
$650
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announced 1/20/2021 via Company Press Release

Philips Electronics NV, will acquire Capsule Technologies, Inc.

See 305 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Netherlands-based Royal Philips will acquire Capsule Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of medical device integration and data technologies for hospitals and healthcare organizations. The acquisition of Capsule is a strong fit with Philips’ strategy to transform the delivery of care along the health continuum with integrated solutions.
buyer: Philips Electronics NV (ENXTAM:PHIA:$23,759.43)
Based in the Netherlands, Philips is a leading health technology company focused on improving people’s health and enabling better outcomes across the health continuum. Philips leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver integrated solutions. "
 target parent: Francisco Partners Management LLC
target: Capsule Technologies, Inc.
Capsule is a global provider of medical data technologies for hospitals and healthcare organizations. Its Medical Device Information Platform captures streaming clinical data from connected systems and transforms it into context-rich information for clinical documentation, alarm management and more.
price ($mm)
$635
rev ($mm)
$100
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EV / rev
6.4x
EV / EBITDA
announced 1/13/2021 via BNC Analysis

Unifaun AB will be merged with Consignor,

See 135 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Unifaun, a leading Stockholm-based cloud Transport Administration Systems (“TAS”) platform, and Consignor, an Oslo-based cloud TAS platform, announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement. Unifaun provides innovative and high-quality cloud TAS solutions to carriers, shippers, and parcel recipients across the Europe.
buyer parent: Francisco Partners Management LLC
buyer: Consignor
Consignor supports their customers delivery processes by making it simpler, quicker, and cost-effective to ship orders to customers and by making delivery a competitive advantage. Consignor provides Transport Administration Systems (“TAS”) solutions, enabled through a wide-ranging carrier library. "
 target parent: Marlin Equity Partners
target: Unifaun AB
Unifaun provides innovative and high-quality cloud Transport Administration Systems (“TAS”) solutions to carriers, shippers, and parcel recipients across the European transportation ecosystem. Unifaun handled more than 300 million shipments in the system in 2019.
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closed 1/5/2021 via BusinessWire

Quest Software, Inc., acquired erwin, Inc.

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synopsis: Quest Software, a global systems management, data protection and security software provider, announced the acquisition of erwin, Inc., a company that provides the most comprehensive data management and governance solutions to automate and accelerate the transformation of data into accurate and actionable insights.
buyer parent: Francisco Partners Management LLC
buyer: Quest Software, Inc. (QSFT:$857.42)
Quest Software is a global systems management and security software provider. They help solve the complex technology and security problems that stand in the way of organizations’ ability to always be ready for what’s next. "
 target parent: Parallax Capital Partners LLC
target: erwin, Inc.
erwin provides the most comprehensive data management and governance solutions to automate and accelerate the transformation of data into accurate and actionable insights. Their erwin EDGE platform combines data governance, enterprise architecture, business process, data modeling and data mapping.
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closed 3/1/2021 via Company Press Release

Francisco Partners Management LLC, purchased International Business from CDK Global

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synopsis: CDK Global, Inc., a leading provider of dealer management systems (DMS) and integrated information technology solutions to the automotive retailing and adjacent industries, has completed the sale of its CDK International business segment (CDKI) to Francisco Partners.
buyer: Francisco Partners Management LLC
Francisco Partners is a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology and technology-enabled businesses. Francisco Partners has raised approximately $24 billion in committed capital and invested in more than 300 technology companies. "
 seller: CDK Global (CDK:$1,959.10)
CDK Global is a leading global provider technology solutions to the automotive industry. Focused on enabling end-to-end automotive commerce, CDK Global provides solutions to dealers in more than 100 countries around the world.
price ($mm)
$1,450
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
$97
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
15.0x
announced 11/18/2020 via PR Newswire

RedSail Technologies, will acquire Pioneer Rx

See 2284 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: RedSail Technologies, LLC will acquire PioneerRx, LLC, an innovator and leader in pharmacy software for community pharmacies. PioneerRx will join other leading brands that are part of the RedSail Technologies family, including QS/1®, Integra®, PUBLIQ® Software, and PowerLine®.
buyer parent: Francisco Partners Management LLC
buyer: RedSail Technologies
RedSail Technologies offers innovative and comprehensive healthcare and governmental software solutions. RedSail is comprised of products and services from the QS/1, Integra, and PUBLIQ Software brands. "
 target parent: Morris & Dickson Co., LLC
target: Pioneer Rx
PioneerRx is an innovator and leader in pharmacy software for community pharmacies. With unmatched customer support and continuous updates, PioneerRx Pharmacy Software equips pharmacies to thrive in a clinical, patient-centered future.
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closed 11/10/2020 via BusinessWire

Quest Software, Inc., acquired QUADROtech Solutions AG

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synopsis: Quest Software, a global systems management and security software provider, has acquired Quadrotech, a leading software provider offering management and migration solutions for Microsoft 365 / Office 365, filling major needs for organizations as Office 365 adoption soars during the shift to remote work.
buyer parent: Francisco Partners Management LLC
buyer: Quest Software, Inc. (QSFT:$857.42)
Quest Software is a global systems management and security software provider. They help solve the complex technology and security problems that stand in the way of organizations’ ability to always be ready for what’s next. "
 target: QUADROtech Solutions AG
Since 2011, Quadrotech has been a leading software provider offering management and migration solutions for Microsoft 365 / Office 365, filling major needs for organizations as Office 365 adoption soars during the shift to remote work.
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announced 10/30/2020 via Company Press Release

Francisco Partners Management LLC, will acquire MyFitnessPal

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synopsis: Under Armour, Inc., a global leader in branded athletic performance apparel, footwear and accessories, is to sell the MyFitnessPal platform to Francisco Partners. MyFitnessPal is a smartphone app and website that tracks diet and exercise.
buyer: Francisco Partners Management LLC
Francisco Partners is a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology and technology-enabled businesses. Francisco Partners has raised approximately $24 billion in committed capital and invested in more than 300 technology companies. "
 target parent: Under Armour
target: MyFitnessPal
MyFitnessPal is a smartphone app and website that tracks diet and exercise. The app uses gamification elements to motivate users. To track nutrients, users can either scan the barcodes of various food items or manually find them in the app's large pre-existing database.
price ($mm)
$215
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announced 10/27/2020 via BusinessWire

Francisco Partners Management LLC, will acquire Forcepoint LLC

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synopsis: Francisco Partners, a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology and technology-enabled businesses, will acquire Forcepoint, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions that protects the critical data and networks of thousands of customers throughout the world, from Raytheon Technologies.
buyer: Francisco Partners Management LLC
Francisco Partners is a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology and technology-enabled businesses. Francisco Partners has raised approximately $24 billion in committed capital and invested in more than 300 technology companies. "
 target parent: Raytheon Company
target: Forcepoint LLC
Forcepoint is the global cybersecurity leader for user and data protection. Its behavior-based solutions are delivered through a converged security platform that protects network users and cloud access, protects confidential data, and eliminates breaches caused by insiders.
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closed 10/7/2020 via Company Press Release

EG A/S, acquired Sigma Estimates A/S

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synopsis: EG, a Danish software company, has acquired Sigma Estimates A/S, a Denmark-based software company. The acquisition is part of EG's strategic efforts to digitize the construction market in Scandinavia. Sigma Estimates provides a unique intuitive cost estimation platform based on deep sector knowledge, which fits well into the EG portfolio.
buyer parent: Francisco Partners Management LLC
buyer: EG A/S
EG is a Danish software company with more than 1,300 employees working from more than 20 offices in Scandinavia and Poland. The company develops, delivers, and services its own software for more than 20,000 private and public customers. "
 target: Sigma Estimates A/S
Denmark-based Sigma Estimates provides cost estimation solutions with 5D Building Information Modeling (BIM), used by craftsmen, contractors, design build, architects, and engineers. Its core product is Sigma, a strong cost estimation platform in the Danish construction industry.
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announced 1/23/2019 via PR Newswire

Dynata, will acquire Reimagine Holdings Group

See 452 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Dynata, a global leader in first-party data and data services, announces it has reached an agreement to acquire Reimagine Holdings Group, a global leader in data creation and technology-enabled business intelligence headquartered in Westport, Connecticut.
buyer parent: Court Square Capital Partners
buyer: Dynata
Dynata is the premier global provider of data solutions and technology for consumer and B2B survey research. Dynata reaches participants in 90+ sample countries via internet, telephone, mobile/wireless and mixed-access offerings. "
 target: Reimagine Holdings Group
Reimagine is a global leader in data creation for business intelligence, and has redefined the insights industry by acquiring and investing in growth-oriented, technology-enabled service companies.
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closed 5/23/2018 via BNC Analysis

startup300 AG, acquired Pioneers.io

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synopsis: startup300, an Austrian angel investor network and business accelerator, has acquired Pioneers.io, an international relationship builder in the tech and startup scene. Pioneers' flagship event, Pioneers Festival, brings together a global community of 2,500 founders, investors, and innovation executives to build partnerships and shape the future.
buyer: startup300 AG
startup300 is an Austrian angel investor network and business accelerator that offers their services to Austrian startups. The group consists of 142 angels and investors that help startups grow their businesses. They focus on startups that have scalable, innovative or disruptive business models. "
 target: Pioneers.io
Pioneers.io is an international relationship builder in the tech and startup scene, offering events, consulting, and investment. Their Pioneers Festival event brings together a global community of 2,500 founders, investors, and innovation executives to build partnerships and shape the future.
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announced 11/30/2020 via BusinessWire

ServiceNow, will acquire Element AI

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synopsis: ServiceNow announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Element AI, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company with deep AI capabilities and some of the world’s brightest AI minds. Element AI launches and incubates advanced AI-First solutions in partnership with large corporations.
buyer: ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW:$4,220.93)
ServiceNow's cloud-based platform and solutions deliver digital experiences that help people do their best work. Their applications automate, predict, digitize, and optimize business processes and tasks, across IT, Customer Service, Security Operations, and Human Resources. "
 target: Element AI
Element AI is the platform that helps organizations embrace an AI-First world for today and tomorrow. Composed of a research lab uniquely connected to the world's best academic ecosystems, Element AI launches and incubates advanced AI-First solutions in partnership with large corporations.
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closed 1/28/2021 via Yahoo, Inc.

Martin Wolf LLC, acquired IT ExchangeNet

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synopsis: martinwolf M&A Advisors - a leading M&A Advisory firm exclusively focusing on middle-market IT Services, Solution Provider and Software companies - announced the acquisition of IT ExchangeNet (ITX), a leader in facilitating smaller mid-market IT M&A transactions.
buyer: Martin Wolf LLC
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona with an office in New York, martin wolf is a leading M & A Advisory focused on middle market companies in the IT Services, IT Supply Chain, and Software space. "
 target: IT ExchangeNet
Founded in 1998 by technology CEOs and M & A professionals, and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, IT ExchangeNet (ITX) is an organized and efficient marketplace for owners of small mid-market IT businesses seeking buyers or strategic partners.
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announced 8/26/2020 via BusinessWire

Valuesetters, will be merged with Netcapital

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synopsis: ValueSetters, a publicly-traded boutique advisory firm with unique expertise in helping private companies raise capital over the internet, is to merge with Netcapital, a private securities platform that connects investors to entrepreneurs to help private companies grow.
buyer: Valuesetters (OTCPK:VSTR:$1.75)
Led by a team of professional investors, digital marketing experts, and technology specialists, ValueSetters is a publicly-traded boutique advisory firm with unique expertise in helping private companies raise capital over the internet. "
 target: Netcapital
Netcapital is a private securities platform that connects investors to entrepreneurs to help private companies grow. Netcapital operates an investment portal that enables investors to set up an account online, browse information on private companies offering securities on the platform, and invest.
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closed 3/14/2017 via PR Newswire

The Shipyard, acquired TOMORRO\\\ LLC

See 34 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Shipyard, an independent marketing firm, today announces the acquisition of TOMORRO\\\, an innovation consultancy led by marketing icon Jon Bond – combining the companies' strategic, creative and data-centric talents to address rising demand from businesses seeking to inoculate themselves against Disruption.
buyer: The Shipyard
The Shipyard is an independent marketing consultancy and the first "marketing engineering" firm. It is creating digital transformation for the world's most significant brands- where high velocity content creation meets big data, where competitive strategy meets creative and disruptive advertising. "
 target: TOMORRO\\\ LLC
TOMORRO\\\ LLC is a consultancy designed to accelerate brand value through the adoption of the most forward-thinking marketing approaches and technologies. TOMORRO\\\ is an active investor and advisor in ad technology companies.
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BlueFocus Communication Group
BlueFocus Communication Group
BlueFocus is one of the most recognized communications services groups originating in China. They provide a wide spectrum of marketing and brand management services across disciplines of Strategy, Digital, Advertising, Media, Social, PR, Design, Branding, CRM, Data, E-Commerce and Mobile solutions.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$3,361.21
EBITDA ($mm)
$120.72
EBIT ($mm)
$102.91
Net Income ($mm)
$75.66
Employees
5445
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Ticker: TICC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TICC Capital Corp.
TICC Capital Corp.
TICC Capital Corp. is a business development company primarily engaged in providing capital to technology-related companies in the following sectors: computer software and hardware, information technology infrastructure or services, internet, networking systems and diversified technology.
year
2013
rev ($mm)
$105.09
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
$74.75
Net Income ($mm)
$58.94
Employees
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Ticker: AIM:MERC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mercia Technologies PLC
Mercia Technologies PLC
Mercia is a national investment group focused on the funding and scaling of innovative businesses with high growth potential from the UK regions. Initially this is through Mercia's managed funds and then selectively scaling businesses through its own balance sheet capital.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$11.97
EBITDA ($mm)
($3.14)
EBIT ($mm)
($3.67)
Net Income ($mm)
$1.86
Employees
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Ticker: XTRA:M3B
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
mic AG
mic AG
Mic AG is an investment company based in Germany. Mic AG invests in medium-sized companies with disruptive technologies in the fields of optics, electronics, medicine and IT.
year
2015
rev ($mm)
$4.20
EBITDA ($mm)
$0.84
EBIT ($mm)
$0.81
Net Income ($mm)
$1.74
Employees
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Ticker: BIT:LVEN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LVenture Group
LVenture Group
LVenture Group is a holding company that invests in companies with high growth potential. They primarily focus on digital tech startups with global markets. Their business model is based on capital gains arising from the exit of portfolio startups, which is achieved through M&A or IPO operations.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$3.11
EBITDA ($mm)
($0.59)
EBIT ($mm)
($1.03)
Net Income ($mm)
$0.39
Employees
0
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Ticker: OTCPK:ADAC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adama Technologies Corp.
Adama Technologies Corp.
Adama Technologies Corp. is a publicly traded venture capital company that owns, operates and invests in technology companies as well as startups and expansion companies. They employ an investment matrix that allows them to identify & select what they believe to be high growth, high yield companies.
year
2016
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Employees
0
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Ticker: DRGV
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dragon Capital Group Corporation
Dragon Capital Group Corporation
Dragon Capital Group Corp. is doing business in China through its subsidiaries. DRGV was established to serve as a conduit between Chinese high-growth companies and Western investors. DRGV functions as an incubator of high-tech companies in China.
year
2011
rev ($mm)
$21.91
EBITDA ($mm)
$0.52
EBIT ($mm)
$0.52
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
100
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Ticker: LSE:ALM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allied Minds
Allied Minds
Allied Minds plc is an IP commercialisation company focused on technology and life sciences. Allied Minds forms, funds, and operates a portfolio of companies with the objective of delivering successful liquidity events that will generate attractive long-term returns for its investors & stakeholders.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$3.36
EBITDA ($mm)
($108.37)
EBIT ($mm)
($114.60)
Net Income ($mm)
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Ticker: CNSX:BZ30197
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fantasy 6 Sports Inc.
Fantasy 6 is a sports, entertainment and technology company which produces games, contests and other related products and experiences for fans around the world. Fantasy 6 Sports Inc. currently offers a wide variety of daily, weekly and season-long contests across multiple professional sports leagues
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$1.15
EBITDA ($mm)
($4.47)
EBIT ($mm)
($4.58)
Net Income ($mm)
$7.08
Employees
0
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Ticker: ITT.V
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LX Ventures Inc.
LX Ventures Inc.
Mobio is the parent company to Strutta and Twenty Year Media. Strutta is a social promotions platform that helps marketers bring potential customers from stranger to fan to customer. Twenty Year Media is a media and technology company developing advanced technologies for the motion picture sector.
year
2013
rev ($mm)
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Ticker: SHSE:600751
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HNA Technology Co.,Ltd
HNA Technology Co.,Ltd
HNA Technology Co., Ltd. formerly known as Tianjin Tianhai Investment Co., Ltd. is a Chinese holding company which specialized in marine transportation services. However, in recent years it was most known as the investment vehicle of HNA Group to acquire American company Ingram Micro.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$48,888.72
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,204.23
EBIT ($mm)
$1,029.00
Net Income ($mm)
$107.24
Employees
35127
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Ticker: XTRA:BCK
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Blockescence plc
Blockescence plc
Based in Malta, blockescence is a strategic investment holding company which focuses on a buy, build and sell strategy of fast-growing companies in consolidating TMT sectors. New technologies are proactively used to create USPs and efficiencies within the portfolio companies.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$164.02
EBITDA ($mm)
$19.61
EBIT ($mm)
$5.60
Net Income ($mm)
$0.45
Employees
650
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Ticker: TSXV:PGV
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prodigy Ventures Inc.
Prodigy Ventures Inc.
Prodigy Ventures is an innovation company and an early stage investment opportunity in emerging technologies. The Company develops software and services with emerging technologies for digital transformation, identity and payments.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$15.06
EBITDA ($mm)
$0.46
EBIT ($mm)
$0.44
Net Income ($mm)
$0.30
Employees
0
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UTEK Corporation
UTEK® is a leading innovation services company. UTEK’s services enable clients to become stronger innovators, rapidly source externally developed technologies and create value from their intellectual property. UTEK is a business development company.
year
2004
rev ($mm)
$7.10
EBITDA ($mm)
$1.10
EBIT ($mm)
$1.40
Net Income ($mm)
$0.90
Employees
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Ticker: INAR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
InternetArray, Inc.
InternetArray, Inc., a Delaware corporation, is an Internet development, technology licensing and marketing company that provides guidance and investment for innovative, early stage web-centric companies.
year
2006
rev ($mm)
$4.17
EBITDA ($mm)
($3.56)
EBIT ($mm)
($3.94)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
26
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Ticker: ASX:TCN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Techniche Limited
Techniche is a listed investment company headquartered in Brisbane, Australia. They acquire, manage and build niche B2B technology software & services companies. Their businesses develop and deliver proprietary software solutions that serve critical needs in the day-to-day operations of customers.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$3.23
EBITDA ($mm)
($0.46)
EBIT ($mm)
($0.49)
Net Income ($mm)
$0.65
Employees
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