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closed 5/9/2018 via BNC Analysis

Digital Media Solutions, acquired Avenue100 Media Solutions

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synopsis: Digital Media Solutions, LLC (DMS), an industry leader in the world of customer acquisition and retention that helps clients maximize their digital marketing to beat the competition and accelerate growth, announced it acquired Avenue100 Media Solutions, LLC, a leader in performance based marketing and analytics in the education industry.
buyer: Digital Media Solutions (DMS:$427.94)
Digital Media Solutions (DMS) is an end-to-end customer acquisition and retention solution provider. Using actionable data, insightful analytics and proprietary technology, DMS efficiently and effectively reaches, engages and acquires customers for clients across multiple verticals. "
 target: Avenue100 Media Solutions
Avenue100 delivers high quality student inquiries to educational institutions. Combining expert digital marketing science with a customer centric approach, they connect aspiring students to opportunities for higher education.
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closed 8/2/2012 via BNC Analysis

Course Advisor, Inc., acquired Course Advisor, Inc.

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synopsis: The Washington Post Company announced that the Company has divested its interest in Avenue100 Media Solutions to a management group. Avenue100 Media Solutions's flagship site, CourseAdvisors.com, is an online research directory for postsecondary education, career training, and professional development.
buyer: Course Advisor, Inc.
Founded in 2004, CourseAdvisor is an online research directory for postsecondary education, career training, and professional development. It offers more than 5,000 programs through nearly 300 accredited colleges, vocational/technical schools, professional training centers, and universities. "
 target parent: The Washington Post Company
target: Course Advisor, Inc.
Founded in 2004, CourseAdvisor is an online research directory for postsecondary education, career training, and professional development. It offers more than 5,000 programs through nearly 300 accredited colleges, vocational/technical schools, professional training centers, and universities.
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closed 3/6/2019 via BNC Analysis

Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP, acquired Times Higher Education

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synopsis: Inflexion Private Equity has acquired Times Higher Education (THE) from TPG Capital (TPG), the global private equity platform of alternative asset firm TPG. THE is the world leader in university data, rankings and content, with institutions, academics, students, industry and governments utilising the information to gain insight.
buyer: Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP
Inflexion is a UK mid-market private equity firm. They invest in high growth, entrepreneurial businesses and work with them to accelerate growth. Inflexion’s flexible approach allows it to back both majority and minority investments, typically investing £10m to £150m of equity in each deal. "
 target parent: TPG Capital
target: Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education (THE) is the world leader in university data, rankings and content, with institutions, academics, students, industry and governments utilising the information to gain insight, inform strategic priorities, benchmark, assess and select higher education institutions.
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closed 1/16/2017 via BNC Analysis

IDP Education, acquired Hotcourses

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synopsis: Global student placement company, IDP Education, has acquired the Hotcourses Group. Hotcourses is the UK's largest publisher of websites offering access to information about courses, colleges and universities.
buyer: IDP Education (:$272.73)
IDP Education Limited provides student placement services to enroll into universities, schools, and colleges. The Company offers student services, such as university and course guidance, visa application and scholarships assistance, and pre-departure support services. "
 target: Hotcourses
Hotcourses changes lives by helping people enroll on the right courses throughout the world. With offices in London, Sydney, Boston and Chennai, Hotcourses is the largest UK's publisher of websites offering access to information about courses, colleges and universities.
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closed 8/8/2011 via PR Web

ProQuest LLC, acquired Expert Information

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synopsis: ProQuest has acquired U.K.-based Expert Information, publishers of Index to Theses™ and Theses.com, premier sources of hundreds of thousands of citations and abstracts for British and Irish dissertations and master’s theses.
buyer parent: Cambridge Information Group, LLC
buyer: ProQuest LLC
A global leader in serving libraries of all types, ProQuest offers Serials Solutions®, Ulrich's™, RefWorks®, COS™, Dialog® and now Bowker®. ProQuest is an information partner, creating indispensable research solutions that connect people and information. "
 target: Expert Information
Expert Information is a U.K.-based publisher of Index to Theses™ and Theses.com, premier sources of hundreds of thousands of citations and abstracts for British and Irish dissertations and master’s theses.
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closed 3/30/2021 via PR Newswire

Savingforcollege.com LLC, acquired The College Monk

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synopsis: Savingforcollege.com has TheCollegeMonk.com, a one-stop platform that guides students through the college selection process. The acquisition extends Savingforcollege.com's reach to thousands of prospective and current college students and builds on its existing educational content offerings.
buyer: Savingforcollege.com LLC
Savingforcollege.com is the leading independent authority on 529 savings plans. Its site compiles and analyzes data and creates content and tools to provide parents, financial professionals and state agencies with resources to help them understand how to meet the challenge of rising education costs."
 target: The College Monk
TheCollegeMonk is the fastest-growing university search portal in the United States. The platform provides detailed information about colleges, courses, scholarships, student loans, and career opportunities so that students can make the right choice when it comes to their education.
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closed 11/20/2019 via BNC Analysis

Azent Overseas Education Ltd, acquired AdmissionTable.com

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synopsis: Azent Overseas Education Ltd, an online education startup founded by IT firm Hexaware Technologies Ltd founder Atul Nishar, said it has acquired Bengaluru-based AdmissionTable.com, an artificial intelligence (AI) driven online platform for overseas university selection and admission counselling.
buyer: Azent Overseas Education Ltd
Azent Overseas Education Ltd seeks to revolutionize how students go to study abroad. An international education advisory, backed by years of experience in education and technology, Azent is the brainchild of Atul Nishar (founder of Aptech and Hexaware Technologies). "
 target: AdmissionTable.com
Bengaluru-based AdmissionTable.com is an artificial intelligence driven online platform for overseas university selection and admission counselling.
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closed 8/9/2017 via Company Press Release

EDUroute s.r.o., acquired Vysokeskoly.cz

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synopsis: LMC's college information portal VysokeSkoly.cz has been bought by EDUroute sro, whose founders are Libor Mertl and Jiří Ziegler. VysokeSkoly.cz provide students interested in studying at college relevant information for the selection of a suitable field of study at a university. It is based in the Czech Republic.
buyer: EDUroute s.r.o.
EDUroute sro, based in the Czech Republic, was founded by Libor Mertl and Jiří Ziegler. Jiří Ziegler has been worked in the team of VysokeSkoly.cz, a website providing information about colleges, over the past five years. "
 target parent: Alma Media Oyj
target: Vysokeskoly.cz
VysokeSkoly.cz is a web-based information medium established in 2000 to provide students interested in studying at college relevant information for the selection of a suitable field of study at a university. It is based in the Czech Republic.
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closed 12/9/2016 via PR Web

LendEDU, acquired StatFuse, LLC

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synopsis: LendEDU announced that it has acquired Statfuse to expand its online presence and help incoming college students make smart admissions decisions. Statfuse was founded in 2012 to help students tackle college admissions through its proprietary college chances algorithm.
buyer: LendEDU
Since 2014 LendEDU has delivered free financial aid resources to high school and college students. LendEDU is a marketplace for student loans and student loan refinancing. LendEDU helps graduates find the lowest student loan quotes with one application. "
 target: StatFuse, LLC
Statfuse was founded in 2012 by Supan Shah and Jeet Banerjee. Since 2012, Statfuse has helped over 150,000 students calculate their acceptance odds. The Statfuse website is free to use for students.
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closed 6/16/2016 via PR Newswire

TAL Education Group, acquired Shunshunliuxue

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synopsis: TAL Education Group, a leading K-12 after-school tutoring services provider in China, announced that TAL has increased its equity stake in Beijing Shunshunbida Information Consulting Co., Ltd., which primarily engages in providing professional counseling services to students who desire to study abroad through its online-to-offline platform.
buyer: TAL Education Group (TAL:$2,340.52)
TAL Education Group is a leading K-12 after-school tutoring services provider in China. They offer their comprehensive tutoring services to students from pre-school to the twelfth grade through three flexible class formats: small classes, personalized premium services, and online courses. "
 target: Shunshunliuxue
Beijing Shunshunbida Information Consulting Co., Ltd. is a private company operating the online-to-offline service platform for studying abroad, Shunshunliuxue. The firm is based in China.
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closed 10/14/2015 via BNC Analysis

Hotcourses Ltd, acquired The Complete University Guide Ltd

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synopsis: Hotcourses has acquired university league table publisher, The Complete University Guide, meaning it now reaches more students searching for university degrees than any other student media organisation. The Complete University Guide provides a comprehensive and definitive guide to all matters related to higher education.
buyer: Hotcourses Ltd
Hotcourses changes lives by helping people enroll on the right courses throughout the world. With offices in London, Sydney, Boston and Chennai, Hotcourses is the largest UK's publisher of websites offering access to information about courses, colleges and universities. "
 target: The Complete University Guide Ltd
The Complete University Guide provides a comprehensive and definitive guide to all matters related to higher education. Their independent UK University League Tables & Rankings give a great guide to which university is best for each student, overall and by subject.
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closed 12/13/2013 via BNC Analysis

Ledra Capital, Mark Shay, acquired Abroad101

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synopsis: Abroad101, the world's first and largest study abroad review website, has been acquired from the Westonian Group by Ledra Capital and education entrepreneur Mark Shay. With more than 20,700 reviews of 7,700 programs, Abroad101 is the leading student review site for study abroad programs.
buyer: Ledra Capital
buyer: Mark Shay
Ledra Capital is a privately-held group of companies and foundations whose underlying mission has been to expand accessibility to higher education. "
 target: Abroad101
Abroad101 is an online study abroad reviews website. Their website provides a free online evaluation system that helps universities collect evaluations online, and helps study abroad programs more easily recruit students.
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announced 1/18/2007 via PR Newswire

mtvU, will acquire RateMyProfessors.com

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synopsis: mtvU, MTV's 24-hour college network and a division of Viacom Inc.'s MTV Networks, entered a definitive agreement to acquire RateMyProfessors.com, a rapidly growing online destination with more than 6.6 million user-generated ratings of over 900,000 college professors.
buyer parent: Viacom Inc.
buyer: mtvU
Broadcasting to 750 colleges across the country, with an enrollment of over seven million, mtvU is the largest, most comprehensive television network just for college students. 24/7, mtvU can be seen in the dining areas, fitness centers, student lounges and dorm rooms of campuses throughout the U.S."
 target: RateMyProfessors.com
RateMyProfessors.com, America's largest collection of college professor ratings (6,600,000), provides an automated system for quickly researching and rating over 900,000 professors from colleges and universities across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
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closed 4/1/2021 via BNC Analysis

University HQ, acquired Online MBA Review

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synopsis: University HQ, the internet's best source of educational research and career information, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Online MBA Review. Online MBA Review helps business leaders looking to grow in their expertise and responsibility and students looking to advance their opportunities prior to entering the workforce.
buyer: University HQ
University HQ specializes in the educational market and provides detailed information on colleges, universities, and degrees. The website helps students plan their academic careers and subsequent professional lives with complimentary information on how to conduct a successful career. "
 target: Online MBA Review
Online MBA Review helps business leaders looking to grow in their expertise and responsibility and students looking to advance their opportunities prior to entering the workforce. There are hundreds of Online MBA programs, and Online MBA Review helps users learn about the programs.
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announced 7/13/2018 via PR Newswire

LendingTree, Inc., will acquire Student Loan Hero

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synopsis: LendingTree, Inc., America's leading online loan marketplace, will acquire Student Loan Hero, a personal finance website dedicated to helping student loan borrowers manage their student debt. Student Loan Hero provides current and former students in-depth financial comparison tools, educational resources, and unbiased, personalized advice.
buyer: LendingTree, Inc. (TREE:$723.15)
LendingTree, Inc. operates America's leading online loan marketplace and provides consumers with an array of online tools and information to help them find the best loans for their needs. LendingTree's online marketplace connects consumers with multiple lenders that compete for their business. "
 target: Student Loan Hero
Student Loan Hero combines tools with financial education to help people manage and pay off their student loans. The website provides advice and educational resources that help users to find the best student loan for them. Their tools allow users to sync loan data and calculate repayment scenarios.
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closed 12/23/2015 via BNC Analysis

Careers360, acquired EntranceCorner.com

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synopsis: Delhi-based Pathfinder Publishing Pvt Ltd, the company behind Careers360, a career information portal for students, has acquired Delhi-based EntranceCorner.com. EntranceCorner, owned by Edukriti Learning Solutions Pvt Ltd, offers counselling, collaboration, resources and information on career options to students.
buyer: Careers360
Careers360 is a data-enabled and technology-driven Educational Products and Services Company. Careers360 seamlessly integrates millions of student and institutional data points to build sophisticated Prediction and Recommendation products for students to explore and achieve career plans. "
 target: EntranceCorner.com
EntranceCorner.com started in April 2009, enables students to build an informed career through an integrated and seamless platform that offers Counselling, Collaboration, Resources and Information at different phases of student lifecycle.
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closed 4/24/2019 via BNC Analysis

M3.com, acquired Dailyrounds Inc.

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synopsis: M3.com, Japan's largest portal site dedicated to healthcare professionals, has acquired a majority stake in DailyRounds, an Indian provider of mobile and web-based applications for doctors and medical students. DailyRounds offers a mobile app that allows users to share and learn clinical cases that will help them prepare for various examinations.
buyer: M3.com (TSE:2413:$1,724.14)
M3.com is Japan's largest portal site dedicated to healthcare professionals. M3.com provides the latest medical news, overseas journal article summaries, and medical resources. The portal offers information on clinical trials and other services in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. "
 target: Dailyrounds Inc.
DailyRounds is an Indian provider of mobile and web-based applications for doctors and medical students. DailyRounds offers a mobile app that allows users to share and learn clinical cases. The cases presented will help users prepare for various examinations like USMLE, AIPGMEE, NEETPG, and more.
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closed 10/17/2012 via BNC Analysis

Hobsons Inc., acquired Beat The GMAT

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synopsis: Hobsons, the leader in recruitment, communication, and student success solutions, announced the acquisition of Beat The GMAT, the world's largest social network for MBA applicants, serving over 2 million business school aspirants each year.
buyer parent: Daily Mail and General Trust plc
buyer: Hobsons Inc.
Hobsons is a premier provider of innovative technology and integrated marketing solutions that empower education professionals to manage the entire student lifecycle, including recruitment, enrollment, and retention. "
 target: Beat The GMAT
BTG Test Prep, LLC, doing business as Beat The GMAT, operates a social network for MBA applicants that provides access to GMAT prep and MBA admissions advice/resources.
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closed 7/9/2007 via Company Press Release

Knowledge Universe, Inc., Technology Crossover Ventures, acquired Embanet Corporation

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synopsis: Embanet, the leading provider of fully hosted and supported e-Learning solutions to educational institutions, has announced that Technology Crossover Ventures (TCV) and Knowledge Universe Limited (KUL) have made a strategic investment in the company.
buyer: Technology Crossover Ventures
buyer: Knowledge Universe, Inc.
Knowledge Universe Education (KUE) companies provide early childhood education programs, primary-through-secondary curricula, and supplemental educational services at thousands of physical locations, and through top-rated online schools and home schooling environments. "
 target: Embanet Corporation
Founded in 1995, Embanet is an integrated, full service provider of online program design and development, marketing and enrollment and technology support services for postsecondary educational institutions.
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closed 1/22/2020 via BNC Analysis

Grupo A Educação, Kinea Investimentos Ltda, acquired Saber em Rede

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synopsis: Private equity firm Kinea and Grupo A, a provider of educational materials, acquired a 51% stake in Saber em Rede, an edtech marketplace based in Cubo Itaú that connects students with grad school vacancies via independent agents.
buyer: Grupo A Educação
buyer: Kinea Investimentos Ltda
Kinea Investimentos is an independent, innovative alternative asset management firm, which is a subsidiary of the Itaú Group, based in Brazil. Brazil-based Grupo A owns several publishers of science textbooks and digital education platforms. "
 target: Saber em Rede
Saber em Rede, based in Cubo Itaú, the largest hub of startups in Latin America, promotes the dissemination of education and financial empowerment by promoting connections between the best educational institutions in the country and people interested in selling courses.
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Digital Media Solutions, acquired Avenue100 Media Solutions

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synopsis: Digital Media Solutions, LLC (DMS), an industry leader in the world of customer acquisition and retention that helps clients maximize their digital marketing to beat the competition and accelerate growth, announced it acquired Avenue100 Media Solutions, LLC, a leader in performance based marketing and analytics in the education industry.
buyer: Digital Media Solutions (DMS:$427.94)
Digital Media Solutions (DMS) is an end-to-end customer acquisition and retention solution provider. Using actionable data, insightful analytics and proprietary technology, DMS efficiently and effectively reaches, engages and acquires customers for clients across multiple verticals. "
 target: Avenue100 Media Solutions
Avenue100 delivers high quality student inquiries to educational institutions. Combining expert digital marketing science with a customer centric approach, they connect aspiring students to opportunities for higher education.
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closed 8/2/2012 via BNC Analysis

Course Advisor, Inc., acquired Course Advisor, Inc.

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synopsis: The Washington Post Company announced that the Company has divested its interest in Avenue100 Media Solutions to a management group. Avenue100 Media Solutions's flagship site, CourseAdvisors.com, is an online research directory for postsecondary education, career training, and professional development.
buyer: Course Advisor, Inc.
Founded in 2004, CourseAdvisor is an online research directory for postsecondary education, career training, and professional development. It offers more than 5,000 programs through nearly 300 accredited colleges, vocational/technical schools, professional training centers, and universities. "
 target parent: The Washington Post Company
target: Course Advisor, Inc.
Founded in 2004, CourseAdvisor is an online research directory for postsecondary education, career training, and professional development. It offers more than 5,000 programs through nearly 300 accredited colleges, vocational/technical schools, professional training centers, and universities.
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closed 9/11/2007 via BusinessWire

The Washington Post, acquired Course Advisor, Inc.

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synopsis: The Washington Post Company has acquired the outstanding stock of CourseAdvisor Inc., a premier online lead generation provider, headquartered in Wakefield, MA. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. In 2006, The Washington Post Company made a small investment in CourseAdvisor.
buyer parent: The Washington Post Company
buyer: The Washington Post (:$0.00)
A morning daily and Sunday newspaper published in Washington, D.C. For the 12-month period ending September 30, 1998, The Post's unaudited estimated average circulation was 783,000 daily and 1,095,000 Sunday. The Post maintains 20 foreign, 5 national, and 12 metropolitan news bureaus. "
 target: Course Advisor, Inc.
CourseAdvisor's mission is to help you find the right online or campus program to advance your career and enrich your life. We partner with accredited, reputable schools that offer the programs you're looking for. We also research in-demand career fields and employment trends.
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closed 5/10/2022 via BusinessWire

Digital Media Solutions, acquired Traverse Data, Inc.

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synopsis: Digital Media Solutions, Inc. announced the acquisition of Traverse Data. Traverse Data leverages the power of data and technology to generate new customers for advertisers and incremental revenue for publishers, via a commercialized audience activation, re-engagement and retargeting platform.
buyer: Digital Media Solutions (DMS:$427.94)
Digital Media Solutions, Inc. is a leading provider of technology-enabled digital performance advertising solutions connecting consumers and advertisers within auto, home, health and life insurance plus a long list of top consumer verticals. "
 target: Traverse Data, Inc.
Traverse Data leverages the power of data and technology to generate new customers for advertisers and incremental revenue for publishers, via a commercialized audience activation, re-engagement and retargeting platform.
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closed 4/5/2021 via BusinessWire

Digital Media Solutions, acquired Crisp Results

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synopsis: Digital Media Solutions, Inc., a provider of technology and digital performance marketing solutions, has acquired Crisp Results, a leader in performance based marketing solutions. Crisp Results mixes data, design, & technology to create acquisition solutions. The company focuses on medicare, final expense insurance, auto insurance, and healthcare.
buyer: Digital Media Solutions (DMS:$427.94)
Digital Media Solutions (DMS) is the largest single entry point for scalable and reliable people-based marketing solutions. DMS deploys a robust database of consumer intelligence and leverages massive proprietary media distribution to provide meaningful, insightful customer acquisition campaigns. "
 target: Crisp Results
Crisp Results is a leader in performance based marketing solutions. Crisp Results mixes data, design, technology, & innovation to create the perfect blend of acquisition solutions. The company focuses on medicare insurance, final expense insurance, auto insurance, and healthcare.
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closed 2/2/2021 via BusinessWire

Digital Media Solutions, acquired Aimtell/PushPros

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synopsis: Digital Media Solutions, Inc. has acquired Aimtell/PushPros. Aimtell and PushPros are sister companies that offer fully managed and self-managed push notification solutions leveraging licenses of the proprietary, AI-powered, SaaS Aimtell technology.
buyer parent: Clairvest Group Inc.
buyer: Digital Media Solutions (DMS:$427.94)
Digital Media Solutions (DMS) is the largest single entry point for scalable and reliable people-based marketing solutions. DMS deploys a robust database of consumer intelligence and leverages massive proprietary media distribution to provide meaningful, insightful customer acquisition campaigns. "
 target: Aimtell/PushPros
Trusted by Fortune 100 brands, Aimtell and PushPros are sister companies that offer fully managed and self-managed push notification solutions leveraging licenses of the proprietary, AI-powered, SaaS Aimtell technology.
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announced 7/6/2020 via Company Press Release

Digital Media Solutions, will acquire SmarterChaos

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synopsis: Digital Media Solutions (DMS), a leading provider of technology and digital performance marketing solutions, will acquire SmarterChaos, a premier digital marketing and online performance management agency. SmarterChaos specializes in building profitable performance marketing channels for major advertisers that drive customer acquisition.
buyer parent: Clairvest Group Inc.
buyer: Digital Media Solutions (DMS:$427.94)
Digital Media Solutions (DMS) is the largest single entry point for scalable and reliable people-based marketing solutions. DMS deploys a robust database of consumer intelligence and leverages massive proprietary media distribution to provide meaningful, insightful customer acquisition campaigns. "
 target: SmarterChaos
SmarterChaos is a premier digital marketing and online performance management agency. SmarterChaos specializes in building profitable performance marketing channels for major advertisers that drive customer acquisition and positive Return on Ad Spend (ROAS).
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closed 11/7/2019 via PR Newswire

Digital Media Solutions, acquired UE.co

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synopsis: Digital Media Solutions (DMS), the largest single entry point for scalable and reliable people-based marketing solutions, has acquired insurance company UE.co, including ZipQuote and the Comanche click platform. UE.co will be rebranded as a DMS Insurance, a division of Digital Media Solutions, and will house the acquired brands and assets.
buyer parent: Clairvest Group Inc.
buyer: Digital Media Solutions (DMS:$427.94)
Digital Media Solutions (DMS) is the largest single entry point for scalable and reliable people-based marketing solutions. DMS deploys a robust database of consumer intelligence and leverages massive proprietary media distribution to provide meaningful, insightful customer acquisition campaigns. "
 target: UE.co
UE.co is a provider of digital marketing software and services and customer acquisition software. Their award-winning insurtech ZipQuote and Comanche click platforms are leveraged by enterprise companies looking to effectively manage their advertising campaigns.
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closed 11/13/2018 via Company Press Release

Digital Media Solutions, acquired Fosina Marketing Group

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synopsis: Digital Media Solutions (DMS), the fastest-growing independent agency focused on performance marketing, announced it acquired Fosina Marketing Group, Inc. Fosina is an innovative and data-driven marketing firm with customized direct-to-consumer subscription marketing solutions for clients including Harper Collins Publishing and Save The Children.
buyer parent: Clairvest Group Inc.
buyer: Digital Media Solutions (DMS:$427.94)
Founded by a team of lifelong athletes, Digital Media Solutions, LLC (DMS) is the fastest-growing independent agency focused on performance marketing. DMS deploys diversified and data-driven digital media customer acquisition solutions that deliver scalable and measurable marketing results. "
 target: Fosina Marketing Group
Fosina Marketing Group, Inc. is an innovative and data-driven marketing firm with customized direct-to-consumer subscription marketing solutions for clients including Harper Collins Publishing, Save The Children, National Wildlife Federation, Amora Coffee, Meredith Corp. and Highlights for Children.
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closed 9/6/2018 via PR Newswire

Digital Media Solutions, acquired BetterLoanChoice.com LLC

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synopsis: Digital Media Solutions (DMS), the fastest-growing independent digital advertising agency, has acquired BetterLoanChoice.com, a personal lending marketplace. BetterLoanChoice.com's innovative platform connects consumers with financial services brands. They aim to help those who are in need of a loan, whether they have good or bad credit.
buyer: Digital Media Solutions (DMS:$427.94)
Digital Media Solutions (DMS) is an industry leader in customer acquisition and retention that helps clients maximize their digital marketing. Their capabilities in performance marketing, digital agency services and marketing technology allows clients to target and acquire the right customers. "
 target: BetterLoanChoice.com LLC
BetterLoanChoice.com is a personal lending marketplace. BetterLoanChoice.com is an innovative and data-driven platform that connects consumers with financial services brands. They aim to help those who are in need of a loan, whether they have good or bad credit.
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closed 7/18/2018 via PR Newswire

Digital Media Solutions, acquired W4

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synopsis: Digital Media Solutions, an industry leader in customer acquisition and retention that helps clients maximize their digital marketing, announced that it has acquired W4 Performance Ad Market (W4). W4 helps advertisers acquire new customers while enabling digital media publishers to monetize traffic on a results-based, cost-per-action (CPA) basis.
buyer: Digital Media Solutions (DMS:$427.94)
Digital Media Solutions (DMS) is an industry leader in customer acquisition and retention that helps clients maximize their digital marketing. Their capabilities in performance marketing, digital agency services and marketing technology allows clients to target and acquire the right customers. "
 target: W4
W4's online performance advertising network provides a results-based advertising solution to brands as well as traffic monetization solutions for its publishing affiliates in social media, search, mobile, display and other channels.
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closed 5/9/2018 via BNC Analysis

Digital Media Solutions, acquired Avenue100 Media Solutions

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synopsis: Digital Media Solutions, LLC (DMS), an industry leader in the world of customer acquisition and retention that helps clients maximize their digital marketing to beat the competition and accelerate growth, announced it acquired Avenue100 Media Solutions, LLC, a leader in performance based marketing and analytics in the education industry.
buyer: Digital Media Solutions (DMS:$427.94)
Digital Media Solutions (DMS) is an end-to-end customer acquisition and retention solution provider. Using actionable data, insightful analytics and proprietary technology, DMS efficiently and effectively reaches, engages and acquires customers for clients across multiple verticals. "
 target: Avenue100 Media Solutions
Avenue100 delivers high quality student inquiries to educational institutions. Combining expert digital marketing science with a customer centric approach, they connect aspiring students to opportunities for higher education.
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closed 10/4/2017 via PR Newswire

Digital Media Solutions, acquired Mocade Media, LLC

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synopsis: Digital Media Solutions (DMS), an industry leader in providing end-to-end customer acquisition solutions, has acquired Mocade Media LLC, an email marketing firm that delivers engaging content and increases return on investment of email programs. Mocade helps companies ensure they are able to maximize the business value of their email programs.
buyer: Digital Media Solutions (DMS:$427.94)
Digital Media Solutions (DMS) is an end-to-end customer acquisition and retention solution provider. Using actionable data, insightful analytics and proprietary technology, DMS efficiently and effectively reaches, engages and acquires customers for clients across multiple verticals. "
 target: Mocade Media, LLC
Mocade Media LLC is an email marketing firm that delivers engaging content and increases return on investment of email programs. Mocade's sophisticated email optimization platform helps companies across industries ensure they are able to maximize the business value of their email programs.
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closed 7/18/2016 via PR Newswire

Digital Media Solutions, acquired Best Rate Referrals

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synopsis: Digital Media Solutions (DMS), an end-to-end solutions provider for brands focused on customer acquisition and retention, has entered the mortgage market through the strategic acquisition of Best Rate Referrals. Best Rate Referrals is an award-winning mortgage marketing firm that offers a variety of lead generation solutions.
buyer: Digital Media Solutions (DMS:$427.94)
Digital Media Solutions (DMS) is an end-to-end customer acquisition and retention solution provider. Using actionable data, insightful analytics and proprietary technology, DMS efficiently and effectively reaches, engages and acquires customers for clients across multiple verticals. "
 target: Best Rate Referrals
Best Rate Referrals is a Mortgage Marketing Firm that offers compliant lead generation solutions for the lending and insurance industry.
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closed 2/1/2016 via Company Press Release

Digital Media Solutions, acquired Sparkroom Corp.

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synopsis: Digital Media Solutions (DMS) announces the acquisition of Sparkroom, a leader in higher education performance marketing. Previously owned by Nelnet, Sparkroom will retain its name, staff and full book of business.
buyer: Digital Media Solutions (DMS:$427.94)
Digital Media Solutions is a premier performance marketing company that uses actionable data, insightful analytics and proprietary technology to reach, engage, and acquire customers for its clients across multiple interactive platforms. "
 target parent: Nelnet, Inc.
target: Sparkroom Corp.
Sparkroom is a leader in performance marketing, providing fully transparent, analytics-based strategies that achieve challenging marketing objectives. Sparkroom provides both marketing services and marketing software, allowing for improved efficacy of data-based marketing campaigns.
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closed 5/6/2022 via BNC Analysis

Buyerlink Inc., acquired Skyrocket Media

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synopsis: Buyerlink, a leading online marketplace for performance-based marketing, has acquired SkyRocket Media, a marketing firm based in Utah. The acquisition will complement Buyerlink’s portfolio, specifically allowing the business to scale its operations in the real estate sector.
buyer: Buyerlink Inc.
Buyerlink is a leading online auction marketplace for performance-based marketing. Buyerlink's patented technology allows its platform to conduct millions of auctions every month striving to connect consumers to perfectly matched service providers. "
 target: Skyrocket Media
Based in Utah, Skyrocket Media is a performance-based marketing agency. Using its web properties, Skyrocket Media delivers millions of potential customers to companies using its internal SEO, Pay-Per-Click, network, direct mail, email and inbound call channels.
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closed 5/5/2021 via PR Web

Beringer Capital, acquired Perform[cb]

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synopsis: Beringer Capital, a leading private equity fund, has acquired Perform[cb] from Centre Lane Partners, a private investment firm. Perform[cb] is a preeminent performance marketing company. Perform[cb]'s network and agency empowers brands to acquire new customers across diverse digital channels on a pay-for-results model.
buyer: Beringer Capital
Beringer Capital is a leading private equity firm investing in digital media and marketing industries. Through a combination of strategic alignments and add-on acquisitions, Beringer Capital partners with founders and management teams to maximize the long-term value of their businesses. "
 target parent: Centre Lane Partners, LLC
target: Perform[cb]
Perform[cb] is a preeminent performance marketing company. Perform[cb] provides strategic plans tailored to meet their clients’ specific marketing goals. Their network and agency empowers brands to acquire new customers across diverse digital channels on a pay-for-results model.
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announced 7/6/2020 via Company Press Release

Digital Media Solutions, will acquire SmarterChaos

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synopsis: Digital Media Solutions (DMS), a leading provider of technology and digital performance marketing solutions, will acquire SmarterChaos, a premier digital marketing and online performance management agency. SmarterChaos specializes in building profitable performance marketing channels for major advertisers that drive customer acquisition.
buyer parent: Clairvest Group Inc.
buyer: Digital Media Solutions (DMS:$427.94)
Digital Media Solutions (DMS) is the largest single entry point for scalable and reliable people-based marketing solutions. DMS deploys a robust database of consumer intelligence and leverages massive proprietary media distribution to provide meaningful, insightful customer acquisition campaigns. "
 target: SmarterChaos
SmarterChaos is a premier digital marketing and online performance management agency. SmarterChaos specializes in building profitable performance marketing channels for major advertisers that drive customer acquisition and positive Return on Ad Spend (ROAS).
price ($mm)
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closed 6/18/2020 via Company Press Release

CMerTV, Inc., acquired relaido, Inc.

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synopsis: CMerTV Co., Ltd., a video distribution business giant will acquire Relaido Inc. from Opt Holding Co., Ltd. relaido Ad Exchange is a video ad integrated management solution for managing and maximizing media revenue for all video inventory.
buyer parent: Dentsu Inc.
buyer: CMerTV, Inc.
CmerTV is a premium network that delivers video ads to every corner of Japan. Their creative team also provides production services for video ads. "
 target parent: OPT, Inc.
target: relaido, Inc.
relaido Ad Exchange is a video ad integrated management solution for managing and maximizing media revenue for all video inventory. It supports various video ad formats such as in-stream/out-stream ads and manages the yield of pure ads/ad networks to maximize publisher revenue.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$7
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
closed 3/25/2020 via BNC Analysis

Silverbullet Data Services Group, acquired Videobeet Italia Srl

See 2198 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Silverbullet, the data-smart marketing services company, has acquired independent trade desk Videobeet. Based in Italy, Videobeet is an expert in programmatic advertising with its proprietary technology, BeetleDesk. Videobeet empowers advertisers to reach highly targeted audiences through its technology and premium publisher network.
buyer: Silverbullet Data Services Group
The Silverbullet Data Services Group is a new breed of data-smart marketing services, designed to empower businesses to achieve the hybrid of data services, insight-informed content and programmatic. Silverbullet enables businesses to technically engineer a consumer-centric approach to marketing. "
 target: Videobeet Italia Srl
Italy-based Videobeet is an expert in programmatic advertising with its proprietary technology, BeetleDesk. Videobeet empowers advertisers and brands to reach highly targeted audiences through its state of the art technology and its premium publisher network made by the top 50 Italian publishers.
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closed 6/12/2019 via BNC Analysis

Triboo Direct S.r.l., acquired Koi Advertising Ltd

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synopsis: Triboo, a group active in the E-Commerce and Digital Advertising sector, through its subsidiary Triboo Direct, acquires 100% of Koi Advertising Ltd, a company operating in the web marketing and advertising sector mainly in the UK, Australia, India, Indonesia and South Africa with headquarters in London.
buyer parent: Triboo S.p.A.
buyer: Triboo Direct S.r.l.
Triboo Direct S.r.l. provides direct marketing services including direct email marketing, sms marketing, push notification, telemarketing, and database building services. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Milan, Italy. "
 target: Koi Advertising Ltd
Koi Advertising LTD is a company operating in the web marketing and advertising sector mainly in the UK, Australia, India, Indonesia and South Africa with headquarters in London. They are specialists in performance and brand marketing.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$3
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
closed 4/24/2019 via BNC Analysis

Mail.Ru LLC, acquired NativeRoll

See 2210 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Mail.ru Group acquired 50.83% of the developer of video advertising platform Nativeroll. Nativeroll allows users to place blocks with video ads in four formats within the content on sites of more than 100 premium publishers.
buyer: Mail.Ru LLC (LSE:MAIL:$1,350.66)
Russia's Mail.Ru Group develops Internet communications and entertainment services globally. The company operates Russian language social networks Vkontakte (VK), Odnoklassniki (OK) and Moi Mir (My World), and instant messenger services; Agent Mail.Ru and ICQ. "
 target: NativeRoll
Nativeroll is a video advertising platform in premium content that allows users to place blocks with video ads in four formats within the content on sites of more than 100 premium publishers. According to its own data, the monthly audience reach is 75 million users.
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announced 8/3/2018 via Company Press Release

ClearPier Inc., will acquire Mpire Media

See 450 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Tech Mpire Limited (“Company” or “Tech Mpire”) is pleased to announce that it has executed an agreement for the sale of the majority share (90%) of its performance marketing business, Mpire Network, to Canadian advertising company, ClearPier.
buyer: ClearPier Inc.
ClearPier is Canada’s Leading Premium Performance Marketplace. Their mission is to bring efficiency, transparency, and quality back into the ad-trading ecosystem. They offer advertisers a robust programmatic and performance trading solution through their premium supply. "
 target parent: Tech Mpire Limited
target: Mpire Media
Mpire Network Inc. is the performance marketing business of Tech Mpire Limited. Mpire acts as an intermediary between its advertiser clients and its network of affiliates that deploy digital advertising marketing campaigns to consumers. Mpire provides strategic management of advertising campaigns.
price ($mm)
$0.67*
rev ($mm)
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EV / EBITDA
closed 7/18/2018 via PR Newswire

Digital Media Solutions, acquired W4

See 449 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Digital Media Solutions, an industry leader in customer acquisition and retention that helps clients maximize their digital marketing, announced that it has acquired W4 Performance Ad Market (W4). W4 helps advertisers acquire new customers while enabling digital media publishers to monetize traffic on a results-based, cost-per-action (CPA) basis.
buyer: Digital Media Solutions (DMS:$427.94)
Digital Media Solutions (DMS) is an industry leader in customer acquisition and retention that helps clients maximize their digital marketing. Their capabilities in performance marketing, digital agency services and marketing technology allows clients to target and acquire the right customers. "
 target: W4
W4's online performance advertising network provides a results-based advertising solution to brands as well as traffic monetization solutions for its publishing affiliates in social media, search, mobile, display and other channels.
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closed 12/6/2017 via BNC Analysis

Axel Springer SE, acquired Ad Up Technology AG

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synopsis: Europe's leading digital publisher Axel Springer has acquired, through its subsidiary Axel Springer Teaser Ad, Ad Up Technology, from Unister, one of the biggest e-commerce companies in Germany. Ad Up Technology specializes in the marketing of online portals and provides native and display advertising services.
buyer: Axel Springer SE (DB:SPR:$3,789.70)
Axel Springer SE is the leading digital publisher in Europe. Through consistent internationalization and digitization, Axel Springer SE is not only German's market leader in the printing business but also through subsidiaries, joint ventures and licenses active in more than 40 countries. "
 target parent: Unister
target: Ad Up Technology AG
Ad Up Technology offers technology and services for online marketing and advertising. The company specializes in the marketing of online portals. Ad Up Technology provides native and display advertising services and helps businesses launch campaigns with outstanding results.
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announced 8/16/2017 via Bloomberg

Cloud Technologies S.A., will acquire OAN sp. z o.o.

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synopsis: Cloud Technologies S.A. has entered into a preliminary agreement to acquire OAN sp. z.o.o., a well-established internet advertising company. OAN is a Polish online advertising network that serves direct customers, has good relationships with agencies, and provides network products for publishers.
buyer: Cloud Technologies S.A. (WSE:CLD:$16.18)
Cloud Technologies S.A. is the online advertising leader in the segment of Big Data Cloud Computing in CEE region. The company has unique competencies in optimising advertising campaigns based on Programmatic Buying. "
 target: OAN sp. z o.o.
Operating since 2011, OAN sp. z.o.o. has a well-established position in the Internet advertising market. OAN is a Polish online advertising network that serves direct customers, has good relationships with agencies, and provides network products for publishers.
price ($mm)
$0.55
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 2/2/2017 via Reuters

Gree, Inc., will acquire 3 Minute inc.

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synopsis: GREE, the world’s leading Internet company providing mobile content and services, is to acquire 3Minute, a Tokyo-based advertising firm which is engaged in advertising business, media business and commerce business.
buyer: Gree, Inc. (TSE:3632:$703.90)
GREE is the world’s leading Internet company providing mobile content and services, backed by cutting-edge technology. Since it was developed, the GREE social networking service has been spreading its wings, accepting 14 languages, reaching 169 countries and regions. "
 target: 3 Minute inc.
3Minute inc. is a Tokyo-based advertising firm which is engaged in advertising business, media business and commerce business. They develop a platform for online video production and management. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
price ($mm)
$37
rev ($mm)
$4
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
9.8x
EV / EBITDA
closed 9/14/2016 via BNC Analysis

Fork Media Private Limited, acquired Adgebra

See 304 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Ant Farm India-backed digital media company Fork Media has acquired a majority stake in Pune-based ad-tech firm Inuxu Digital Media Technologies. The mixed cash-and-equity deal gives Fork Media 51 per cent equity in Inuxu. Inuxu's multi-device ad platform, Adgebra, collects data from its partner publishers and creates various audience segments.
buyer: Fork Media Private Limited
Fork leverages online, mobile and video platforms to create innovative, turnaround solutions for advertisers and publishers, alike. They create advertiser focused content, craft innovative ad engagements and use data to match audience to brands. "
 target: Adgebra
Inuxu was founded with a vision to blend together the Science of ‘Relevance’ and Art of ‘Engagement’ to deliver personalized & interactive ads to the digitally evolved user. Its multi-device ad platform Adgebra collects data from its partner publishers and creates various audience segments.
price ($mm)
$3.00*
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EV / EBITDA
closed 8/24/2016 via BNC Analysis

Game Lounge Limited, acquired Interclick Limited

See 305 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The leading affiliate network Game Lounge Ltd has signed an agreement to acquire the assets of the respected affiliate company Interclick Limited. Interclick Limited has been active within the German and U.K. markets for 14 years, and Game Lounge acquires more than 40 domains and affiliate accounts through the acquisition.
buyer parent: Cherry AB
buyer: Game Lounge Limited
Game Lounge Limited is a Malta based company working within the I-gaming business. Their goal is to become the largest affiliate in the Scandinavian market offering their visitors the best out of casino experience including the latest promotions, game-reviews, best signup-bonuses and more. "
 target: Interclick Limited
Interclick Limited is a respected affiliate marketing company based in the United Kingdom. Interclick Limited has been active within the German and U.K. markets for 14 years, and it has more than 40 domains and affiliate accounts.
price ($mm)
$1.50
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 8/5/2016 via BNC Analysis

Centre Lane Partners, LLC, acquired ClickBooth

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synopsis: Centre Lane Partners, a private equity firm focused on making investments in North American middle market companies, has acquired ClickBooth, a recognized online performance advertising leader and one-of-a-kind performance marketing exchange focused on Cost-Per-Action and Cost-Per-Click affiliate marketing.
buyer: Centre Lane Partners, LLC
Centre Lane Partners is a private equity firm focused on making investments in North American middle market companies. Centre Lane targets companies with revenues between $20 and $500 million that have leading market positions and sustainable competitive advantages in their respective niches. "
 target: ClickBooth
Clickbooth is a recognized online performance advertising leader and one-of-a-kind performance marketing exchange focused on Cost-Per-Action and Cost-Per-Click affiliate marketing.
price ($mm)
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EBITDA ($mm)
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announced 7/18/2016 via Market Wire

Adstream, will acquire Dubsat pty ltd

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synopsis: Adstream, a global provider of creative asset management, delivery and analytics technology, announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Dubsat, an Omnilab Media company. Dubsat is a global advertising content management and delivery company, providing cloud-based solutions to agencies, brands, broadcasters, production houses, and publishers.
buyer: Adstream
Adstream is the world’s leading advertising digital asset management, workflow and distribution company. Adstream provides innovative tools for managing the production process in advertising. They pioneered the delivery of broadcast content via broadband. "
 target parent: Omnilab Media
target: Dubsat pty ltd
Dubsat is an international service provider offering media advertising and entertainment content. Dubsat's cutting-edge software and cloud services are closely integrated with its dedicated and ever-expanding international distribution network, helping advertisers meet any media schedule deadline.
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announced 12/17/2015 via Company Press Release

VS.hu, will acquire Origo Media Group

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synopsis: Magyar Telekom signed an agreement to sell its 100% shareholding in Origo Zrt. to New Wave Media Kft. Origo Zrt. is one of Hungary’s leading media companies and has achieved market leadership in several of its business areas through the Origo.hu news portal, the Freemail e-mailing system and the Adnetwork online advertising network.
buyer: VS.hu
VS.hu is a Hungarian news portal launched in November 2013. Their mission is to provide high quality news and analysis and present every important perspective and opinion on every story or case they cover. "
 target parent: Deutsche Telekom
target: Origo Media Group
Founded in 1998, Origo Media Group has grown to become one of Hungary’s leading media companies and achieved market leadership in several of its business areas through its business lines such as the Origo.hu news portal, the Freemail e-mailing system and the Adnetwork online advertising network.
price ($mm)
$14
rev ($mm)
$24
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.6x
EV / EBITDA
closed 12/16/2015 via PR Web

Redirect.com, acquired AdEngage, Inc

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synopsis: Redirect.com, the leading provider for domain parking and international redirect solutions, announced that they have acquired AdEngage, an online advertising network that allows advertisers to buy ads and publishers/website owners to sell advertising space on their sites. AdEngage adds a new market of customers and added abilities for Redirect.com.
buyer parent: Media Breakaway, LLC
buyer: Redirect.com
Redirect.com has revolutionized the international redirect industry. With their proprietary geo-targeting system, which monetizes 100% of a website's international traffic, they are one of the leading redirect monetization programs in the industry. "
 target: AdEngage, Inc
AdEngage is an online advertising network that allows advertisers to buy ads, and publishers / website owners to sell advertising space on their sites. They have served over 1.2 trillion ads and paid millions in publisher payments. They act as a real-time exchange between advertisers and publishers.
price ($mm)
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closed 2/4/2014 via BusinessWire

LIN Digital Media LLC, acquired Federated Media Publishing

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synopsis: LIN Media LLC, a local multimedia company, announced that it has completed its acquisition of the stock of Federated Media Publishing, Inc., the industry-leading digital content and conversational marketing company.
buyer parent: LIN Media
buyer: LIN Digital Media LLC
LIN Digital creates highly customized and effective digital marketing campaigns for some of the nation’s most respected agencies and brands. LIN Digital empowers agencies, captures the attention of target audiences and delivers results. "
 target: Federated Media Publishing
Federated Media Publishing (FMP) powers the Independent Web. FMP believes that the majority of meaningful engagements across digital media occur via high-quality independent sites and services.
price ($mm)
$19
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 4/16/2013 via PR Web

Rebellion Media Group Corp, acquired Incentivibe

See 449 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Rebellion Media has acquired Incentivibe, a business that pools small and medium-sized companies so they can hold shared contests with expensive giveaway prizes while paying just a fraction of the prize cost. Incentivibe has enlisted hundreds of online businesses, helping them incentivize more than two million customers.
buyer: Rebellion Media Group Corp
Rebellion connects millions of users every day to personalized content and communities through its large and growing family of websites, mobile apps and digital tools. In categories spanning sports, technology, lifestyle and entertainment, Rebellion delivers a rich and tailored digital experience. "
 target: Incentivibe
Incentivibe is a business that pools small and medium-sized companies so they can hold shared contests with expensive giveaway prizes while paying just a fraction of the prize cost.
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rev ($mm)
$28.01
EBITDA ($mm)
($1.29)
EBIT ($mm)
($1.69)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
127
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Ticker: BIT:TB
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Triboo S.p.A.
Triboo S.p.A.
Triboo, public company listed on AIM, is the Digital Transformation Factory that supports clients in developing & managing their digital activities worldwide. Triboo is the "one stop solution" able to foster the digital trasformation process for its clients, through an integrated offer of services.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$75.15
EBITDA ($mm)
$4.26
EBIT ($mm)
$2.15
Net Income ($mm)
$1.97
Employees
1
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Ticker: OM:SPEQT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Speqta AB
Speqta AB
Speqta is a performance marketing company in Sweden. Speqta is a digital media house that owns and operates a leading international advertising network as well as several digital products and services within the performance-based marketing of e-commerce stores.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$10.29
EBITDA ($mm)
$0.91
EBIT ($mm)
$0.30
Net Income ($mm)
$0.03
Employees
0
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Ticker: JASDAQ:6175
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Marketing Co., Ltd.
Net Marketing Co., Ltd.
Net Marketing Co.,Ltd. is a Japan-based company that provides affiliate advertising services to various businesses. The company also provides an online matchmaking and dating service through their Omiai mobile app.
year
2016
rev ($mm)
$79.05
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
$2.46
Net Income ($mm)
$1.58
Employees
98
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Ticker: AIM:TMMG
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Mission Marketing Group plc
The Mission Marketing Group plc
The Mission Marketing Group plc is a national network of creative communications Agencies. The Group portfolio comprises integrated, multi-discipline, multi-sector Agencies, specialists in specific marketing/communications activities and specialists in particular market sectors.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$176.19
EBITDA ($mm)
$8.39
EBIT ($mm)
$6.61
Net Income ($mm)
$1.04
Employees
1000
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Ticker: DCOU
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discount Coupons Corp
Discount Coupons Corp
Discount Coupons Corp, an Internet marketing and technology company, operates in two segments, daily deal site management and full-service digital marketing agency services. The daily deal segment operates daily deal websites that sell discounted vouchers to consumers.
year
2013
rev ($mm)
$0.04
EBITDA ($mm)
($4.15)
EBIT ($mm)
($4.17)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
5
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Ticker: AIM:INTQ
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
InternetQ PLC
InternetQ PLC
InternetQ is one of the world's most successful Mobile, Social & APP-based service providers. Their disruptive mobile marketing, rich media and advertising platforms enable clients to profitably engage with the emerging social entertainment ecosystem.
year
2013
rev ($mm)
$151.44
EBITDA ($mm)
$14.25
EBIT ($mm)
$12.92
Net Income ($mm)
$11.84
Employees
155
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