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announced 5/4/2018 via BNC Analysis

Minds + Machines, will acquire ICM Registry LLC

See 40 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Minds + Machines, a sales and marketing led owner of new generic top-level domains, is to acquire the entire membership interests of the US company ICM Registry LLC. ICM Registry LLC operates a domain registry and is based out of Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
buyer: Minds + Machines (AIM:MMX:$11.95)
Minds + Machines Group Limited is a sales and marketing led owner of new generic top-level domains. They work through their expanding international network of registrars and distribution partners to bring the benefits of affinity based domain addresses to B2B and consumer audiences. "
 target: ICM Registry LLC
ICM Registry LLC operates a domain registry. The ICM Registry operates from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and is owned by Stuart Lawley.
price ($mm)
$41
rev ($mm)
$7
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
5.6x
EV / EBITDA
announced 9/28/2015 via PR Newswire

Uniregistry Corp., will acquire dotHIV

See 40 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Uniregistry Corp., a leading domain name registration services company, and dotHIV, the first charitable Top-Level Domain Registry, jointly announce that the .hiv TLD will change ownership to Uniregistry. The .hiv TLD made history as the first open charitable TLD, dedicated to the global fight against AIDS.
buyer: Uniregistry Corp.
Uniregistry is a company founded with the intention of creating an innovative, intuitive, and easier way for users to connect on the Internet. They offer the Internet’s best top-level domain alternatives. Their registry, Uniregistry.link, operates 24 new extensions. "
 target: dotHIV
dotHIV brings the domain ending '.hiv' to the Internet as a digital Red Ribbon, to raise funds and awareness for the end of AIDS. For each click on a .hiv website, dotHIV donates a specific amount to HIV projects.
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announced 3/20/2014 via BusinessWire

NeuStar, Inc., will acquire .CO Internet

See 279 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Neustar, Inc., a trusted, neutral provider of real-time information and analytics, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire .CO Internet S.A.S. and certain associated assets. .CO Internet is the exclusive operator of the worldwide registry for Internet addresses with the “.co” top-level domain.
buyer: NeuStar, Inc. (NSR:$1,165.09)
Neustar, Inc. is a trusted, neutral provider of real-time information and analytics to the communications services, financial services, retail, and media and advertising sectors. Neustar applies its advanced, secure technologies to help its clients promote and protect their businesses. "
 target: .CO Internet
.CO Internet is the exclusive operator of the worldwide registry for Internet addresses with the “.co” top-level domain. Since its global launch in 2010, names under management for .co have grown to more than 1.6 million in over 200 countries and territories worldwide.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$21
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
closed 4/18/2011 via BusinessWire

CrowdGather, Inc., acquired Forumer

See 289 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: One of the leading networks of forum communities on the Internet, CrowdGather, has announced that it has acquired the assets of free forum hosting pioneer, Forumer.com. Forumer, which serves 35 million monthly pageviews across 200,000 active forums, joins CrowdGather’s existing free forum hosting platforms FreeForums.org and Lefora.com.
buyer: CrowdGather, Inc. (CRWG:$1.69)
CrowdGather provides a highly interactive and informational social network for members, a management and revenue-sharing resource for third-party forum owners, and a largely untapped advertising network for marketers worldwide. "
 target: Forumer
Forumer is a free forum hosting pioneer which serves 35 million monthly pageviews across 200,000 active forums. Features include over 30 free skins, a great custom portal, a live chatroom, and much more.
price ($mm)
$0.40
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closed 7/21/2011 via PR Newswire

CX Inc., acquired FileDen

See 84 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: CX Inc. announced the acquisition of FileDen, an innovator in online file storage and universal file extension linking/sharing solutions, from myCloud Holdings, a Vancouver based value-added investor. FileDen technologies allow all file extensions to be uploaded and shared while providing direct linking.
buyer: CX Inc.
CX Inc. is a cloud storage and data file management system that provides users with a secure, stable, scalable platform to backup, synchronize, share, and manage their documents, photos and music, and videos across all of their devices. "
 target parent: myCloud Holdings, Inc.
target: FileDen
FileDen is a free file host that allows most any file extension to be uploaded and shared while allowing direct linking. FileDen's servers are located in the Gnax data center, Atlanta. They run on a network of more than 20 servers.
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announced 6/11/2010 via PR Newswire

Trend Micro Inc., will acquire humyo

See 748 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Trend Micro Incorporated, a global leader in Internet content security, announced a definitive agreement to purchase online storage and data synchronization company humyo, based in Leeds, UK. humyo has established itself as a leading online storage provider with its easy-to-use, yet technically powerful solutions.
buyer: Trend Micro Inc. (TSE:4704:$1,496.11)
Trend Micro Incorporated, a global leader in Internet content security, focuses on securing the exchange of digital information for businesses and consumers. Trend Micro's flexible solutions, available in multiple form factors, are supported 24/7 by threat intelligence experts around the globe. "
 target: humyo
humyo is a online storage service which enables users to backup and sync their data over multiple devices, access it from anywhere and share it with friends and co-workers. Customers can download a client, which synchronizes files across all their computers and enables access to humyo.
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announced 1/20/2017 via Company Press Release

Tucows Inc., will acquire eNom

See 10 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Tucows Inc., a provider of network access, domain names and other Internet services, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire wholesale domain name registrar eNom from Rightside Group, Ltd. eNom enables individuals and organizations to buy and sell Internet domains and related services.
buyer: Tucows Inc. (TCX:$186.97)
Tucows is a provider of network access, domain names and other Internet services. Ting delivers mobile phone service and fixed Internet access. OpenSRS manages domain names and value-added services. Hover allows individuals and small businesses to manage their domain names and email addresses. "
 target parent: Rightside
target: eNom
eNom Inc. operates as a wholesale domain name registrar. The company enables individuals and organizations to buy and sell Internet domains and related services.
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announced 12/19/2018 via BNC Analysis

FANDOM, will acquire Curse LLC

See 403 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Fandom, a global entertainment media brand, will acquire Curse from Twitch, the world’s leading live video platform and community for gamers. Curse is an online game portal and network of gaming websites. Curse empowers online gamers with premium resources and content. Their sites include Azurilland, Diablofans, Hearthpwn, MMO-Champion and more.
buyer: FANDOM
FANDOM is a global entertainment media brand, based in California, powered by fan passion. The fan-trusted source in entertainment, they provide a home to explore, contribute to, and celebrate the world of pop culture. "
 target parent: Amazon.com, Inc.
target: Curse LLC
Curse is an online game portal and network of gaming websites. Curse empowers online gamers with premium resources and content. Their gaming websites include Azurilland, Diablofans, Hearthpwn, MMO-Champion and more. Their wiki hosting platform, Gamepedia, is dedicated to games and written by gamers.
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closed 1/7/2013 via BusinessWire

Demand Media, Inc., acquired Name.com

See 59 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Demand Media®, a leading digital media company, announced the acquisition of Denver-based Name.com, a domain name registrar known for its strong retail footprint, award-winning customer service and creative spirit. The acquisition is intended to expand Demand Media’s platform as it prepares for the historic release of new Top Level Domains.
buyer: Demand Media, Inc. (LFGR:$154.96)
Demand Media, Inc. is a leading digital media company that informs and entertains one of the internet’s largest audiences, helps advertisers find innovative ways to engage with their customers and enables publishers to expand their online presence. "
 target: Name.com
Founded in 2003, Name.com customers have registered nearly 1.5 million domains, and use the company’s tools and services to grow their online presence. Name.com provides a direct channel to reach consumers and small businesses as they develop and manage their online identities.
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closed 10/28/2011 via GlobeNewswire

Web.com, Inc., acquired Network Solutions, LLC

See 59 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Web.com Group, Inc., a leading provider of internet services and online marketing solutions for small businesses, announced the successful completion of the acquisition of Network Solutions from NetSol Holdings LLC. Network Solutions offers a full range of Web-related servicess, including e-mail and domain name registration services.
buyer: Web.com, Inc. (NasdaqGS:WEB:$750.88)
Web.com Group, Inc. is a leading provider of internet services and online marketing solutions for small and medium businesses. Web.com meets the needs of small and medium businesses anywhere along their lifecycle by offering a full range of online services and support. "
 target parent: General Atlantic, LLC
target: Network Solutions, LLC
Network Solutions, LLC, a leading provider of online solutions for small businesses who want to be found on the Internet or sell online, and the pioneer of the domain name registration service, offers a full range of Web-related servicess, including e-mail and domain name registration services.
price ($mm)
$794
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
$90
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
8.8x
closed 3/8/2007 via BusinessWire

General Atlantic, LLC, acquired Network Solutions, Inc.

See 59 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Network Solutions, the leading provider of online solutions for small businesses, announced that General Atlantic, a leading global private equity firm, has completed its transaction to acquire Network Solutions from Najafi Companies (formerly Pivotal Private Equity). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
buyer: General Atlantic, LLC
General Atlantic is a leading global growth equity firm providing capital and strategic support for growth companies. GA combines a collaborative global approach, sector specific expertise, long-term investment horizon and a deep understanding of growth drivers. "
 target parent: Najafi Companies
target: Network Solutions, Inc.
Network Solutions, LLC, a leading provider of online solutions for small businesses who want to be found on the Internet or sell online, and the pioneer of the domain name registration service, offers a full range of Web-related servicess, including e-mail and domain name registration services.
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closed 12/29/2011 via BusinessWire

VistaPrint N.V., acquired Webs, Inc.

See 171 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Vistaprint N.V., a leading online provider of professional marketing products and services to micro businesses, announced it has completed its acquisition of Webs, Inc., the popular, do-it-yourself suite of websites, Facebook Pages and mobile presence solutions for small businesses.
buyer: VistaPrint N.V. (CMPR:$2,481.36)
Vistaprint provides more than eleven million micro businesses and consumers annually with affordable, professional options to make an impression. VistaPrint's business model is supported by proprietary technologies, high-volume production facilities, and direct marketing expertise. "
 target: Webs, Inc.
Webs, Inc. is the world’s most popular do-it-yourself solution to create a free website, having served over 40 million users. Webs enables small businesses and entrepreneurs to easily make a great-looking website and project a professional image.
price ($mm)
$105
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closed 8/2/2010 via GlobeNewswire

Web.com, Inc., acquired Register.com

See 25 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Web.com Group, Inc., a leading provider of online marketing for small businesses, announced it completed the previously-announced acquisition of Register.com, a leading provider of global domain name registration and complementary website design and management services.
buyer: Web.com, Inc. (NasdaqGS:WEB:$750.88)
Web.com meets the needs of small and medium-sized businesses by offering a full range of online services and support, including website design, logo design, search engine optimization, search engine marketing and local sales leads, eCommerce website design and call center services. "
 target parent: Vector Capital
target: Register.com
Register.com has built a reputation as a leading provider of global domain name registration, website design and management services. Register.com is also an award-winning business web hosting provider.
price ($mm)
$135
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closed 11/7/2005 via BusinessWire

Vector Capital, acquired Register.com

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synopsis: Vector Capital, a private equity boutique specializing in buyouts, spinouts and recapitalizations of established technology businesses, announced the close of its acquisition of Register.com, a leading provider of global domain name registration and online services. Vector acquired Register.com for $7.81 per share, or approximately $200 million.
buyer: Vector Capital
Vector Capital is a private equity boutique specializing in spinouts, buyouts and recapitalizations of established technology businesses. Vector identifies and pursues these complex investments in both the public and private markets. "
 target: Register.com
Register.com, Inc. is a leading provider of global domain name registration and Internet services for businesses and consumers that wish to have a unique address and branded identity on the Internet.
price ($mm)
$200
rev ($mm)
$101
EBITDA ($mm)
$9
EV / rev
2.0x
EV / EBITDA
23.2x
closed 3/13/2020 via BNC Analysis

iomart Group plc, acquired Memset

See 27 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Cloud computing company Iomart Group has acquired UK-based Memset, a leading UK owned SME supplier of cloud hosting services, delivering cost-effective Dedicated Servers, Cloud VPS, IaaS (powered by OpenStack) and Cloud Storage (powered by Memstore) to the Public and Private sectors.
buyer: iomart Group plc (AIM:IOM:$132.10)
iomart Group PLC enables businesses to operate their online data and IT environments securely. iomart partners with vendors such as VMware, Amazon, EMC, Microsoft and Dell to offer customers a centrally managed, controlled and completely agnostic set of hybrid, private and public cloud platforms. "
 target: Memset
Memset, a leading UK owned SME supplier of cloud hosting services, delivering cost-effective Dedicated Servers, Cloud VPS, IaaS (powered by OpenStack) and Cloud Storage (powered by Memstore) to the Public and Private sectors.
price ($mm)
$4.09
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closed 9/12/2007 via BusinessWire

GSI Commerce Solutions, Inc., acquired Accretive Commerce Inc.

See 29 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: GSI Commerce Inc. has closed its acquisition of Accretive Commerce Inc., a Huntersville, N.C.-based e-commerce solutions provider for $97.5 million in cash.
buyer: GSI Commerce Solutions, Inc. (GSIC:$0.00)
GSI Commerce® is a leading provider of services that enable e-commerce, multichannel retailing and interactive marketing. GSI delivers customized e-commerce solutions through an e-commerce platform, which is comprised of technology, fulfillment and customer care. "
 target: Accretive Commerce Inc.
Accretive Commerce is the leading provider of outsourced operations solutions to companies engaged in one-to-one direct commerce. Accretive Commerce's complete range of integrated eCommerce, Customer Care, and Fulfillment & Logistics solutions, creates higher brand equity.
price ($mm)
$98
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closed 5/31/2006 via Company Press Release

Exponent Private Equity, acquired Magicalia, Ltd.

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synopsis: Exponent Private Equity supported Magicalia, Ltd. in their effort to buy out their venture capital investors with £13m.
buyer: Exponent Private Equity
Exponent is an independent investment and advisory firm dedicated to UK private equity.They have funds under management of £1.2 billion, and are ready to commit up to £200 million of equity to any single investment. "
 target parent: Exponent Private Equity
target: Magicalia, Ltd.
Magicalia is the UK's leading online publishing group. The company owns a portfolio of market-leading own brand sites in special interest markets, and publishes community websites for a blue-chip list of media clients.
price ($mm)
$24
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announced 9/7/2011 via Market Wire

Action Products International, Inc., will acquire LocalPrintDomains.com

See 1 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Action Products International, Inc. has entered into a Letter of Intent to acquire Local Printing Associates and Company LLC. Following the acquisition, the two companies plan to jointly utilize the extensive 8,000 domain portfolio and the http://www.localprintdomains.com CRM portal to expand their reach into the SMB market.
buyer: Action Products International, Inc. (APII:$5.41)
Action Products International, Inc. engages in the production of media and entertainment programs for worldwide distribution, local, national, and international broadcasting. The company's projects include feature films, reality television, talk shows, and infomercials. "
 target: LocalPrintDomains.com
Local Print Domains is a domain and website leasing company specialising in the printing industry. Local Printing Associates has built and acquired an an Internet domain portfolio centered on keywords central to the printing and business card industries.
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closed 3/5/2018 via GlobeNewswire

Astound Commerce, acquired Fluid

See 96 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Astound Commerce, the world’s largest privately-held digital commerce agency, has merged today with Fluid, a leading digital customer experience and software solutions company, to create a next generation commerce-led digital experience agency.
buyer: Astound Commerce
Astound Commerce is an award-winning global digital commerce provider. They combine strategy, technology and interactive marketing services for many of the world's favorite brands and retailers. They can power every aspect of online business, and integrate across all marketing channels. "
 target: Fluid
Fluid was founded in 2002 in San Francisco as a digital customer experience company. Specializing in eCommerce and working to create digital flagships and direct-to-consumer businesses for clients such as The North Face, Puma, Oakley and many more.
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closed 6/10/2010 via PR Newswire

Akamai Technologies, acquired Velocitude, LLC

See 1903 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Akamai Technologies, Inc. announced that it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Velocitude, a mobile services platform. The acquisition is expected to add mobile content transformation functionality to Akamai's existing suite of cloud services for optimizing Web content and applications.
buyer: Akamai Technologies (AKAM:$3,334.66)
Akamai provides cloud-based services for optimizing Web and mobile content and applications, online HD video, and secure e-commerce. Combining highly-distributed, energy-efficient computing with intelligent software, Akamai's global platform is transforming the cloud into a more viable place. "
 target: Velocitude, LLC
The Velocitude Mobile Platform delivers a richer, friendlier browsing experience to a multitude of mobile devices, allows a consumer to purchase products, sign up and view accounts, see product information textually or by video, interact with social media sites and/or be alerted via SMS.
price ($mm)
$12
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announced 5/4/2018 via BNC Analysis

Minds + Machines, will acquire ICM Registry LLC

See 40 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Minds + Machines, a sales and marketing led owner of new generic top-level domains, is to acquire the entire membership interests of the US company ICM Registry LLC. ICM Registry LLC operates a domain registry and is based out of Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
buyer: Minds + Machines (AIM:MMX:$11.95)
Minds + Machines Group Limited is a sales and marketing led owner of new generic top-level domains. They work through their expanding international network of registrars and distribution partners to bring the benefits of affinity based domain addresses to B2B and consumer audiences. "
 target: ICM Registry LLC
ICM Registry LLC operates a domain registry. The ICM Registry operates from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and is owned by Stuart Lawley.
price ($mm)
$41
rev ($mm)
$7
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
5.6x
EV / EBITDA
announced 5/4/2018 via BNC Analysis

Minds + Machines, will acquire ICM Registry LLC

See 40 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Minds + Machines, a sales and marketing led owner of new generic top-level domains, is to acquire the entire membership interests of the US company ICM Registry LLC. ICM Registry LLC operates a domain registry and is based out of Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
buyer: Minds + Machines (AIM:MMX:$11.95)
Minds + Machines Group Limited is a sales and marketing led owner of new generic top-level domains. They work through their expanding international network of registrars and distribution partners to bring the benefits of affinity based domain addresses to B2B and consumer audiences. "
 target: ICM Registry LLC
ICM Registry LLC operates a domain registry. The ICM Registry operates from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and is owned by Stuart Lawley.
price ($mm)
$41
rev ($mm)
$7
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
5.6x
EV / EBITDA
closed 8/24/2009 via PR Newswire

Minds + Machines merged with Top Level Domain Holdings, Ltd.,

See 643 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Top Level Domain Holdings, Ltd (TLDH) announced that it has completed a merger with Minds + Machines, a leading registry services provider for web-based top-level domains.TLDH is the only public company focused exclusively on acquiring and operating the new top-level domains authorized by ICANN.
buyer: Top Level Domain Holdings, Ltd.
Top Level Domain Holdings Ltd. (TLDH) is a publicly-traded holding company on the London AIM. The company is currently focused specifically on the new top level domain space (such as .com, .net and .org), organized and controlled by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). "
 target: Minds + Machines (AIM:MMX:$11.95)
Minds + Machines consulting services cover every aspect of the top-level domain (TLD) business. Espresso is Minds + Machines’ versatile, powerful, full-featured registry platform for new gTLDs.
price ($mm)
$0.74*
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announced 5/4/2018 via BNC Analysis

Minds + Machines, will acquire ICM Registry LLC

See 40 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Minds + Machines, a sales and marketing led owner of new generic top-level domains, is to acquire the entire membership interests of the US company ICM Registry LLC. ICM Registry LLC operates a domain registry and is based out of Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
buyer: Minds + Machines (AIM:MMX:$11.95)
Minds + Machines Group Limited is a sales and marketing led owner of new generic top-level domains. They work through their expanding international network of registrars and distribution partners to bring the benefits of affinity based domain addresses to B2B and consumer audiences. "
 target: ICM Registry LLC
ICM Registry LLC operates a domain registry. The ICM Registry operates from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and is owned by Stuart Lawley.
price ($mm)
$41
rev ($mm)
$7
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
5.6x
EV / EBITDA
announced 9/28/2015 via PR Newswire

Uniregistry Corp., will acquire dotHIV

See 40 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Uniregistry Corp., a leading domain name registration services company, and dotHIV, the first charitable Top-Level Domain Registry, jointly announce that the .hiv TLD will change ownership to Uniregistry. The .hiv TLD made history as the first open charitable TLD, dedicated to the global fight against AIDS.
buyer: Uniregistry Corp.
Uniregistry is a company founded with the intention of creating an innovative, intuitive, and easier way for users to connect on the Internet. They offer the Internet’s best top-level domain alternatives. Their registry, Uniregistry.link, operates 24 new extensions. "
 target: dotHIV
dotHIV brings the domain ending '.hiv' to the Internet as a digital Red Ribbon, to raise funds and awareness for the end of AIDS. For each click on a .hiv website, dotHIV donates a specific amount to HIV projects.
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announced 3/20/2014 via BusinessWire

NeuStar, Inc., will acquire .CO Internet

See 279 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Neustar, Inc., a trusted, neutral provider of real-time information and analytics, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire .CO Internet S.A.S. and certain associated assets. .CO Internet is the exclusive operator of the worldwide registry for Internet addresses with the “.co” top-level domain.
buyer: NeuStar, Inc. (NSR:$1,165.09)
Neustar, Inc. is a trusted, neutral provider of real-time information and analytics to the communications services, financial services, retail, and media and advertising sectors. Neustar applies its advanced, secure technologies to help its clients promote and protect their businesses. "
 target: .CO Internet
.CO Internet is the exclusive operator of the worldwide registry for Internet addresses with the “.co” top-level domain. Since its global launch in 2010, names under management for .co have grown to more than 1.6 million in over 200 countries and territories worldwide.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$21
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
closed 4/18/2011 via BusinessWire

CrowdGather, Inc., acquired Forumer

See 289 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: One of the leading networks of forum communities on the Internet, CrowdGather, has announced that it has acquired the assets of free forum hosting pioneer, Forumer.com. Forumer, which serves 35 million monthly pageviews across 200,000 active forums, joins CrowdGather’s existing free forum hosting platforms FreeForums.org and Lefora.com.
buyer: CrowdGather, Inc. (CRWG:$1.69)
CrowdGather provides a highly interactive and informational social network for members, a management and revenue-sharing resource for third-party forum owners, and a largely untapped advertising network for marketers worldwide. "
 target: Forumer
Forumer is a free forum hosting pioneer which serves 35 million monthly pageviews across 200,000 active forums. Features include over 30 free skins, a great custom portal, a live chatroom, and much more.
price ($mm)
$0.40
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closed 7/21/2011 via PR Newswire

CX Inc., acquired FileDen

See 84 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: CX Inc. announced the acquisition of FileDen, an innovator in online file storage and universal file extension linking/sharing solutions, from myCloud Holdings, a Vancouver based value-added investor. FileDen technologies allow all file extensions to be uploaded and shared while providing direct linking.
buyer: CX Inc.
CX Inc. is a cloud storage and data file management system that provides users with a secure, stable, scalable platform to backup, synchronize, share, and manage their documents, photos and music, and videos across all of their devices. "
 target parent: myCloud Holdings, Inc.
target: FileDen
FileDen is a free file host that allows most any file extension to be uploaded and shared while allowing direct linking. FileDen's servers are located in the Gnax data center, Atlanta. They run on a network of more than 20 servers.
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announced 6/11/2010 via PR Newswire

Trend Micro Inc., will acquire humyo

See 748 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Trend Micro Incorporated, a global leader in Internet content security, announced a definitive agreement to purchase online storage and data synchronization company humyo, based in Leeds, UK. humyo has established itself as a leading online storage provider with its easy-to-use, yet technically powerful solutions.
buyer: Trend Micro Inc. (TSE:4704:$1,496.11)
Trend Micro Incorporated, a global leader in Internet content security, focuses on securing the exchange of digital information for businesses and consumers. Trend Micro's flexible solutions, available in multiple form factors, are supported 24/7 by threat intelligence experts around the globe. "
 target: humyo
humyo is a online storage service which enables users to backup and sync their data over multiple devices, access it from anywhere and share it with friends and co-workers. Customers can download a client, which synchronizes files across all their computers and enables access to humyo.
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announced 1/20/2017 via Company Press Release

Tucows Inc., will acquire eNom

See 10 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Tucows Inc., a provider of network access, domain names and other Internet services, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire wholesale domain name registrar eNom from Rightside Group, Ltd. eNom enables individuals and organizations to buy and sell Internet domains and related services.
buyer: Tucows Inc. (TCX:$186.97)
Tucows is a provider of network access, domain names and other Internet services. Ting delivers mobile phone service and fixed Internet access. OpenSRS manages domain names and value-added services. Hover allows individuals and small businesses to manage their domain names and email addresses. "
 target parent: Rightside
target: eNom
eNom Inc. operates as a wholesale domain name registrar. The company enables individuals and organizations to buy and sell Internet domains and related services.
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announced 12/19/2018 via BNC Analysis

FANDOM, will acquire Curse LLC

See 403 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Fandom, a global entertainment media brand, will acquire Curse from Twitch, the world’s leading live video platform and community for gamers. Curse is an online game portal and network of gaming websites. Curse empowers online gamers with premium resources and content. Their sites include Azurilland, Diablofans, Hearthpwn, MMO-Champion and more.
buyer: FANDOM
FANDOM is a global entertainment media brand, based in California, powered by fan passion. The fan-trusted source in entertainment, they provide a home to explore, contribute to, and celebrate the world of pop culture. "
 target parent: Amazon.com, Inc.
target: Curse LLC
Curse is an online game portal and network of gaming websites. Curse empowers online gamers with premium resources and content. Their gaming websites include Azurilland, Diablofans, Hearthpwn, MMO-Champion and more. Their wiki hosting platform, Gamepedia, is dedicated to games and written by gamers.
price ($mm)
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closed 1/7/2013 via BusinessWire

Demand Media, Inc., acquired Name.com

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synopsis: Demand Media®, a leading digital media company, announced the acquisition of Denver-based Name.com, a domain name registrar known for its strong retail footprint, award-winning customer service and creative spirit. The acquisition is intended to expand Demand Media’s platform as it prepares for the historic release of new Top Level Domains.
buyer: Demand Media, Inc. (LFGR:$154.96)
Demand Media, Inc. is a leading digital media company that informs and entertains one of the internet’s largest audiences, helps advertisers find innovative ways to engage with their customers and enables publishers to expand their online presence. "
 target: Name.com
Founded in 2003, Name.com customers have registered nearly 1.5 million domains, and use the company’s tools and services to grow their online presence. Name.com provides a direct channel to reach consumers and small businesses as they develop and manage their online identities.
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closed 10/28/2011 via GlobeNewswire

Web.com, Inc., acquired Network Solutions, LLC

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synopsis: Web.com Group, Inc., a leading provider of internet services and online marketing solutions for small businesses, announced the successful completion of the acquisition of Network Solutions from NetSol Holdings LLC. Network Solutions offers a full range of Web-related servicess, including e-mail and domain name registration services.
buyer: Web.com, Inc. (NasdaqGS:WEB:$750.88)
Web.com Group, Inc. is a leading provider of internet services and online marketing solutions for small and medium businesses. Web.com meets the needs of small and medium businesses anywhere along their lifecycle by offering a full range of online services and support. "
 target parent: General Atlantic, LLC
target: Network Solutions, LLC
Network Solutions, LLC, a leading provider of online solutions for small businesses who want to be found on the Internet or sell online, and the pioneer of the domain name registration service, offers a full range of Web-related servicess, including e-mail and domain name registration services.
price ($mm)
$794
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
$90
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
8.8x
closed 3/8/2007 via BusinessWire

General Atlantic, LLC, acquired Network Solutions, Inc.

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synopsis: Network Solutions, the leading provider of online solutions for small businesses, announced that General Atlantic, a leading global private equity firm, has completed its transaction to acquire Network Solutions from Najafi Companies (formerly Pivotal Private Equity). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
buyer: General Atlantic, LLC
General Atlantic is a leading global growth equity firm providing capital and strategic support for growth companies. GA combines a collaborative global approach, sector specific expertise, long-term investment horizon and a deep understanding of growth drivers. "
 target parent: Najafi Companies
target: Network Solutions, Inc.
Network Solutions, LLC, a leading provider of online solutions for small businesses who want to be found on the Internet or sell online, and the pioneer of the domain name registration service, offers a full range of Web-related servicess, including e-mail and domain name registration services.
price ($mm)
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closed 12/29/2011 via BusinessWire

VistaPrint N.V., acquired Webs, Inc.

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synopsis: Vistaprint N.V., a leading online provider of professional marketing products and services to micro businesses, announced it has completed its acquisition of Webs, Inc., the popular, do-it-yourself suite of websites, Facebook Pages and mobile presence solutions for small businesses.
buyer: VistaPrint N.V. (CMPR:$2,481.36)
Vistaprint provides more than eleven million micro businesses and consumers annually with affordable, professional options to make an impression. VistaPrint's business model is supported by proprietary technologies, high-volume production facilities, and direct marketing expertise. "
 target: Webs, Inc.
Webs, Inc. is the world’s most popular do-it-yourself solution to create a free website, having served over 40 million users. Webs enables small businesses and entrepreneurs to easily make a great-looking website and project a professional image.
price ($mm)
$105
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 8/2/2010 via GlobeNewswire

Web.com, Inc., acquired Register.com

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synopsis: Web.com Group, Inc., a leading provider of online marketing for small businesses, announced it completed the previously-announced acquisition of Register.com, a leading provider of global domain name registration and complementary website design and management services.
buyer: Web.com, Inc. (NasdaqGS:WEB:$750.88)
Web.com meets the needs of small and medium-sized businesses by offering a full range of online services and support, including website design, logo design, search engine optimization, search engine marketing and local sales leads, eCommerce website design and call center services. "
 target parent: Vector Capital
target: Register.com
Register.com has built a reputation as a leading provider of global domain name registration, website design and management services. Register.com is also an award-winning business web hosting provider.
price ($mm)
$135
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EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 11/7/2005 via BusinessWire

Vector Capital, acquired Register.com

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synopsis: Vector Capital, a private equity boutique specializing in buyouts, spinouts and recapitalizations of established technology businesses, announced the close of its acquisition of Register.com, a leading provider of global domain name registration and online services. Vector acquired Register.com for $7.81 per share, or approximately $200 million.
buyer: Vector Capital
Vector Capital is a private equity boutique specializing in spinouts, buyouts and recapitalizations of established technology businesses. Vector identifies and pursues these complex investments in both the public and private markets. "
 target: Register.com
Register.com, Inc. is a leading provider of global domain name registration and Internet services for businesses and consumers that wish to have a unique address and branded identity on the Internet.
price ($mm)
$200
rev ($mm)
$101
EBITDA ($mm)
$9
EV / rev
2.0x
EV / EBITDA
23.2x
closed 3/13/2020 via BNC Analysis

iomart Group plc, acquired Memset

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synopsis: Cloud computing company Iomart Group has acquired UK-based Memset, a leading UK owned SME supplier of cloud hosting services, delivering cost-effective Dedicated Servers, Cloud VPS, IaaS (powered by OpenStack) and Cloud Storage (powered by Memstore) to the Public and Private sectors.
buyer: iomart Group plc (AIM:IOM:$132.10)
iomart Group PLC enables businesses to operate their online data and IT environments securely. iomart partners with vendors such as VMware, Amazon, EMC, Microsoft and Dell to offer customers a centrally managed, controlled and completely agnostic set of hybrid, private and public cloud platforms. "
 target: Memset
Memset, a leading UK owned SME supplier of cloud hosting services, delivering cost-effective Dedicated Servers, Cloud VPS, IaaS (powered by OpenStack) and Cloud Storage (powered by Memstore) to the Public and Private sectors.
price ($mm)
$4.09
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 9/12/2007 via BusinessWire

GSI Commerce Solutions, Inc., acquired Accretive Commerce Inc.

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synopsis: GSI Commerce Inc. has closed its acquisition of Accretive Commerce Inc., a Huntersville, N.C.-based e-commerce solutions provider for $97.5 million in cash.
buyer: GSI Commerce Solutions, Inc. (GSIC:$0.00)
GSI Commerce® is a leading provider of services that enable e-commerce, multichannel retailing and interactive marketing. GSI delivers customized e-commerce solutions through an e-commerce platform, which is comprised of technology, fulfillment and customer care. "
 target: Accretive Commerce Inc.
Accretive Commerce is the leading provider of outsourced operations solutions to companies engaged in one-to-one direct commerce. Accretive Commerce's complete range of integrated eCommerce, Customer Care, and Fulfillment & Logistics solutions, creates higher brand equity.
price ($mm)
$98
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 5/31/2006 via Company Press Release

Exponent Private Equity, acquired Magicalia, Ltd.

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synopsis: Exponent Private Equity supported Magicalia, Ltd. in their effort to buy out their venture capital investors with £13m.
buyer: Exponent Private Equity
Exponent is an independent investment and advisory firm dedicated to UK private equity.They have funds under management of £1.2 billion, and are ready to commit up to £200 million of equity to any single investment. "
 target parent: Exponent Private Equity
target: Magicalia, Ltd.
Magicalia is the UK's leading online publishing group. The company owns a portfolio of market-leading own brand sites in special interest markets, and publishes community websites for a blue-chip list of media clients.
price ($mm)
$24
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 9/7/2011 via Market Wire

Action Products International, Inc., will acquire LocalPrintDomains.com

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synopsis: Action Products International, Inc. has entered into a Letter of Intent to acquire Local Printing Associates and Company LLC. Following the acquisition, the two companies plan to jointly utilize the extensive 8,000 domain portfolio and the http://www.localprintdomains.com CRM portal to expand their reach into the SMB market.
buyer: Action Products International, Inc. (APII:$5.41)
Action Products International, Inc. engages in the production of media and entertainment programs for worldwide distribution, local, national, and international broadcasting. The company's projects include feature films, reality television, talk shows, and infomercials. "
 target: LocalPrintDomains.com
Local Print Domains is a domain and website leasing company specialising in the printing industry. Local Printing Associates has built and acquired an an Internet domain portfolio centered on keywords central to the printing and business card industries.
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closed 3/5/2018 via GlobeNewswire

Astound Commerce, acquired Fluid

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synopsis: Astound Commerce, the world’s largest privately-held digital commerce agency, has merged today with Fluid, a leading digital customer experience and software solutions company, to create a next generation commerce-led digital experience agency.
buyer: Astound Commerce
Astound Commerce is an award-winning global digital commerce provider. They combine strategy, technology and interactive marketing services for many of the world's favorite brands and retailers. They can power every aspect of online business, and integrate across all marketing channels. "
 target: Fluid
Fluid was founded in 2002 in San Francisco as a digital customer experience company. Specializing in eCommerce and working to create digital flagships and direct-to-consumer businesses for clients such as The North Face, Puma, Oakley and many more.
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closed 6/10/2010 via PR Newswire

Akamai Technologies, acquired Velocitude, LLC

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synopsis: Akamai Technologies, Inc. announced that it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Velocitude, a mobile services platform. The acquisition is expected to add mobile content transformation functionality to Akamai's existing suite of cloud services for optimizing Web content and applications.
buyer: Akamai Technologies (AKAM:$3,334.66)
Akamai provides cloud-based services for optimizing Web and mobile content and applications, online HD video, and secure e-commerce. Combining highly-distributed, energy-efficient computing with intelligent software, Akamai's global platform is transforming the cloud into a more viable place. "
 target: Velocitude, LLC
The Velocitude Mobile Platform delivers a richer, friendlier browsing experience to a multitude of mobile devices, allows a consumer to purchase products, sign up and view accounts, see product information textually or by video, interact with social media sites and/or be alerted via SMS.
price ($mm)
$12
rev ($mm)
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