Like Folio Financial, Inc.

announced 5/15/2020 via BNC Analysis

Goldman Sachs & Co., will acquire Folio Financial, Inc.

See 38 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Goldman Sachs, a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm, has agreed to purchase Folio Financial, a unique brokerage, custodian, and financial technology company—all in one—delivering advanced financial technology to investors and those who serve them since 2000.
buyer: Goldman Sachs & Co. (GS:$58,982.00)
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments & high-net-worth individuals. "
 target: Folio Financial, Inc.
Folio are a unique brokerage, custodian, and financial technology company—all in one—delivering advanced financial technology to investors and those who serve them since 2000.
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announced 8/26/2015 via BusinessWire

BlackRock, Inc., will acquire FutureAdvisor

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synopsis: BlackRock, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire FutureAdvisor, a leader in digital wealth management. FutureAdvisor will operate as a business within the firm’s investment and risk management platform. They will provide financial institutions with technology-enabled advice capabilities to improve clients’ investment experience.
buyer: BlackRock, Inc. (BLK:$19,374.00)
BlackRock is a global leader in investment management, risk management and advisory services for institutional and retail clients. They help clients around the world meet their goals and overcome challenges with a range of products that include separate accounts, mutual funds, iShares®, and more. "
 target: FutureAdvisor
FutureAdvisor is an award-winning investment advisory firm that manages existing IRA, Roth, taxable accounts, and other investment accounts. They automatically monitor, rebalance, and tax-manage clients' current investments, adding low-fee index funds where necessary to bolster portfolios.
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announced 12/2/2015 via BNC Analysis

Wealthsimple, will acquire ShareOwner

See 61 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Wealthsimple Financial Inc., Canada's leading online investing service, announced it has acquired Canadian ShareOwner Investments Inc., the country's first automated investment manager.
buyer: Wealthsimple
Wealthsimple is Canada's leading online investment manager, making smart and simple investing accessible to all Canadians with low minimums and low fees. Their on-demand financial planning services and investment advice educate clients and keep their investments on track. "
 target: ShareOwner
ShareOwner (Canadian ShareOwner Investments) has been providing independent investment education and low-cost investing services to retail investors since 1987.
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closed 12/15/2021 via BNC Analysis

Robinhood, acquired Cove Markets

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synopsis: No-fee trading app Robinhood has acquired Cove Markets to help ensure quality trade executions for its users. Cove Markets Inc. is a cross-exchange trading platform that makes it easier for people to manage their crypto accounts.
buyer: Robinhood (HOOD:$1,769.97)
Robinhood is democratizing finance for all. With customers at the heart of its decisions, Robinhood is lowering barriers, removing fees, and providing greater access to financial information. Their smartphone app allows individual investors to buy and sell stocks for free. "
 target: Cove Markets
Cove Markets Inc. is a cross-exchange trading platform that makes it easier for people to manage their crypto accounts. They offer advanced tools, trading algorithms, live and historical data, analytics, charts, web widgets, and more.
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closed 4/21/2020 via BNC Analysis

SoFi, acquired 8 Securities Limited

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synopsis: Consumer financial services platform SoFi has acquired 8 Securities, a Hong Kong-based investing app. Targeted to personal investors, 8 Securities will rebrand to SoFi Hong Kong and will begin launching services in other markets in addition to Hong Kong. 8 Securities was the first mobile-only investment service and robo-advisor to launch in Asia.
buyer: SoFi (SOFI:$867.87)
SoFi is a values-driven company on a mission to help members get their money right. They create modern financial products and services that help people borrow, save, spend, invest, and protect their money better, so that they can achieve financial independence and realize their ambitions. "
 target: 8 Securities Limited
Hong Kong-based 8 Securities is a cloud-based brokerage platform that provides simple, transparent, and affordable mobile investing solutions. The company allows users to trade over 15,000 US and Hong Kong stocks and exchange traded funds as much as they like free of commission.
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closed 5/13/2020 via BNC Analysis

TradeFloor Pty Ltd, acquired OpenMarkets

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synopsis: Software developer TradeFloor has acquired a controlling stake in OpenMarkets, a digital trading platform that provides retail investors, traders, advisers, robo-advisers, brokers and financial intermediaries with a suite of innovative brokerage services for trading on the Australian securities markets.
buyer: TradeFloor Pty Ltd
TradeFloor is a must-have application for anyone who trades (or is thinking about trading) Exchange-Traded Options in Australia. They are striving to make options accessible to everyone, regardless of trading knowledge, and provide valuable insights into the risk and reward of trading strategies. "
 target: OpenMarkets
OpenMarkets is a digital trading platform that provides retail investors, traders, advisers, robo-advisers, brokers and financial intermediaries with a suite of innovative brokerage services for trading on the Australian securities markets.
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closed 5/8/2020 via BusinessWire

The Charles Schwab Corporation, acquired Motif Investing, Inc.

See 59 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Charles Schwab Corporation announced that it has completed the acquisition of the technology and intellectual property of Motif, a next-generation online broker offering thematic investing to individual and institutional investors.
buyer: The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW:$10,132.00)
The Charles Schwab Corporation is a leading provider of financial services. Through its operating subsidiaries, the company provides a full range of securities brokerage, banking, money management and financial advisory services to individual investors and independent investment advisors. "
 target: Motif Investing, Inc.
Motif is a next-generation online broker offering thematic investing to individual and institutional investors. They are a fintech pioneer that has combined breakthrough technology and data science to deliver customized thematic portfolios to investors.
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announced 1/30/2020 via GlobeNewswire

Guardian Capital Group, will acquire ModernAdvisor

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synopsis: Guardian Capital Group Limited, a Canadian diversified financial services company, will acquire Modern Advisor Canada Inc., a leading Canadian digital advisor platform. ModernAdvisor is a fintech start-up that helps investors to reach their investment goals through transparent, unbiased, and cost-effective investment management services.
buyer: Guardian Capital Group (TSX:GCG.A:$136.06)
Guardian Capital is a Canadian diversified financial services company operating in Asset Management and Financial Advisory. Guardian provides investment management services, financial advisory services, retail distribution of mutual funds, insurance, and general corporate services. "
 target: ModernAdvisor
Vancouver-based ModernAdvisor is a digital investment management company. ModernAdvisor uses technology to help advisors bring Canadians intelligent investing options, allowing them to reach their investment goals through transparent, unbiased, and cost-effective investment management services.
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announced 12/18/2019 via BNC Analysis

Flatex, will acquire DEGIRO B.V.

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synopsis: flatex Bank AG, a leading online brokerage business in Europe, will acquire DEGIRO BV, one of the fastest growing online brokers in Europe. DEGIRO provides affordable, custom-made financial services for investors worldwide. Their intuitive platform accommodates all styles of investing, and offers a large number of financial instruments and markets.
buyer: Flatex (DB:FLA:$132.15)
Flatex is a leading online brokerage business in Europe. Flatex provides an affordable and mobile online broker-platform with expert service and advice. Flatex offers trading in all common securities such as shares, funds and ETFs in exchange and over-the-counter trading. "
 target: DEGIRO B.V.
DEGIRO is one of the fastest growing online brokers in Europe. DEGIRO provides affordable, custom-made financial services for investors worldwide. Their intuitive platform accommodates all styles of investing, and offers a large number of financial instruments and markets.
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$279
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closed 2/20/2019 via BNC Analysis

Lynx Vermogensbeheer BV, acquired TradersOnly BV

See 59 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: LYNX, a Dutch specialist in online investing, has acquired TradersOnly, the number 1 online broker for active investors in the Netherlands. TradersOnly's advanced trading platform provides investors with real-time prices and relevant information. TradeOnly allows users to easily trade shares in 19 different countries and 63 different exchanges.
buyer: Lynx Vermogensbeheer BV
LYNX is a Dutch specialist in online investing. LYNX provides investors with access to more than 100 exchanges in 20 countries through its user-friendly trading platform. The company was founded in 2006 and has been active on the Dutch market since 2007. "
 target: TradersOnly BV
TradersOnly is the number 1 online broker for active investors in the Netherlands. TradersOnly's advanced trading platform provides investors with real-time prices and relevant information. TradeOnly allows users to easily trade shares in 19 different countries and 63 different exchanges.
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closed 10/11/2018 via BNC Analysis

MobiKwik, acquired Clearfunds

See 54 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: MobiKwik, India's largest independent mobile payments network, has acquired Clearfunds, an online investment advisor that allows users to buy direct mutual funds from any Mutual Fund Company in India. Clearfunds' robo-advisory platform provides financial planning and investment recommendations via web and mobile to India’s mass affluent.
buyer: MobiKwik
MobiKwik is India's largest independent mobile payments network connecting 107 million users with more than 3 million direct merchants. MobiKwik allows users to load money into a digital wallet and make secure 1-tap payments for online or offline purchases. "
 target: Clearfunds
Clearfunds is an online investment advisor that allows users to buy direct mutual funds from any Mutual Fund Company in India. Their robo-advisory platform provides financial planning and investment recommendations via web and mobile to India’s mass affluent.
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closed 9/12/2018 via BNC Analysis

Niyogin Fintech Ltd., acquired Moneyfront

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synopsis: Niyogin, a non-banking finance company in India, has acquired a 50.1% stake in Moneyfront, an online robo-advisory and investment platform in India. Moneyfront helps its users invest in mutual funds and other fixed-income instruments. Users can manage their investments through a customizable portfolio management system and earn superior returns.
buyer: Niyogin Fintech Ltd. (BSE:538772:$2.40)
Founded in 1988, Niyogin is a non-banking finance company in India. The company helps small businesses with their financial needs, whether it is collateral free access to credit for working capital, financing small projects, expanding businesses or purchasing inventory. "
 target: Moneyfront
Moneyfront is an online robo-advisory and investment platform in India. Moneyfront helps its users invest in mutual funds and other fixed-income instruments. Users can manage their investments through a completely customizable portfolio management system and earn superior returns.
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closed 3/28/2018 via Company Press Release

Mohamed Radwan & Omar Radwan, acquired Arab Finance Brokerage Company

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synopsis: Arab Finance Brokerage Co. announced a group of investors finalized the acquisition of 100% of Arab Finance. Among the new shareholders, were market experts Mohamed Radwan, Ex-Board member In Pharos Securities and Omar Radwan. Arab Finance is one of the most prestigious and well-known news websites in the financial sector.
buyer: Mohamed Radwan & Omar Radwan
Mohamed Radwan is the Ex-Board member In Pharos Securities and Omar Radwan is the former Head of Asset Management in HC Securities & Investment. "
 target: Arab Finance Brokerage Company
Arab Finance is one of the most prestigious and well-known news websites in the financial sector. Arab Finance has one of the oldest news portal covering the Egyptian EGX and macroeconomic news. In addition, Arab Finance also provides its services as a brokerage house specialized in online trading.
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closed 6/1/2016 via PR Newswire

Ally, acquired TradeKing

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synopsis: Ally Financial Inc., one of the world's largest automotive financial services companies, announced that it has acquired TradeKing Group, Inc., a digital wealth management company. TradeKing Group, Inc. provides online brokerage services for independent self-directed investors in the United States.
buyer: Ally (ALLY:$6,378.00)
Ally Financial Inc. is one of the world's largest automotive financial services companies. The company offers a full suite of automotive financing products and services in key markets around the world. "
 target: TradeKing
TradeKing Group, Inc. provides online brokerage services for independent self-directed investors in the United States. It offers online trading services in the areas of options, stocks, exchange traded funds, mutual funds, fixed incomes, and foreign exchange funds.
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closed 11/18/2015 via BusinessWire

TradeKing, acquired MB Trading Holdings, LLC

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synopsis: TradeKing Group, Inc., an innovator in online brokerage, today announced that its acquisition of MB Trading has officially closed. With the addition of MB Trading’s renowned trading platform, TradeKing now offers a powerful, active trading experience for the most seasoned traders.
buyer: TradeKing
TradeKing Group, Inc. provides online brokerage services for independent self-directed investors in the United States. It offers online trading services in the areas of options, stocks, exchange traded funds, mutual funds, fixed incomes, and foreign exchange funds. "
 target: MB Trading Holdings, LLC
MB Trading is a direct access brokerage firm that develops and markets direct access trading technology to online investors, institutions, and qualified destinations. Using a proprietary order routing system, the company allows investors to trade directly to the NASDAQ, NYSE and AMEX markets.
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closed 1/10/2008 via Burlington Free Press

Banks.com, Inc., acquired OnLine Investments, Inc.

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synopsis: Banks.com, Inc. a leading financial services focused web property, announced the acquisition of certain assets of Online Investments, Inc., including MyStockFund.com, MyStockFundKids.com and an online broker/dealer with a wide array of products, tools, and services.
buyer: Banks.com, Inc. (BNX:$0.00)
Banks.com is a leading Financial Services portal containing a unique breadth and depth of products and services. Our mission is to bring our users and subscribers the most relevant financial information on the web. "
 target: OnLine Investments, Inc.
MyStockFund Securities, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, is the broker-dealer offering the unique securities trading platform. OnLine Investments, Inc. the parent of MyStockFund Securities, Inc. has developed the technology to enable convenient and cost-effective Internet-based investment.
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announced 11/25/2019 via BNC Analysis

The Charles Schwab Corporation, will acquire TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation

See 56 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Charles Schwab is to buy discount brokerage rival TD Ameritrade in an all-stock deal valued at $26 billion. TD Ameritrade is a broker that offers an electronic trading platform for the trade of financial assets including common stocks, preferred stocks, exchange-traded funds, options, cryptocurrency, mutual funds, and fixed income investments.
buyer: The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW:$10,132.00)
The Charles Schwab Corporation is a leading provider of financial services. Through its operating subsidiaries, the company provides a full range of securities brokerage, banking, money management and financial advisory services to individual investors and independent investment advisors. "
 target: TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation (AMTD:$3,605.00)
TD Ameritrade is a broker that offers an electronic trading platform for the trade of financial assets including common stocks, preferred stocks, futures contracts, exchange-traded funds, options, cryptocurrency, mutual funds, and fixed income investments.
price ($mm)
$26,000
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$5,872
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announced 12/19/2018 via Reuters

Saxo Bank, will acquire BinckBank

See 56 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Saxo Bank, a fintech specialist, is to acquire Dutch online bank BinckBank. BinckBank operates as an online bank for investors and savers by offering online financial services provided by its central European IT platform.
buyer: Saxo Bank
The Saxo Group is a fintech specialist, and they provide multi-asset market access and Banking as a Service to clients in 180 countries via cutting-edge technology. They are based in Copenhagen. "
 target: BinckBank (:$186.53)
BinckBank is the largest independent Dutch online bank for investors. BinckBank operates as an online bank for investors and savers by offering online financial services provided by its central European IT platform.
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$482
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closed 9/2/2014 via PR Newswire

tradeMONSTER merged with Options House,

See 56 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: OptionsHouse LLC, L.P. and tradeMONSTER Group, Inc., two innovative, Chicago-based leaders in the online brokerage sector, announced the completion of the previously announced transactions to combine the two companies, creating a market leading brokerage for active traders and investors, pending final regulatory approval.
buyer parent: PEAK6 Investments LP
buyer: Options House
At OptionsHouse, their mission is to provide savvy investors in options and stock the power and functionality of traditional software-based trading tools with the portability of an online trading platform through the extensive use of leading edge web technologies. "
 target: tradeMONSTER
tradeMONSTER™ is an innovative online brokerage that helps self−directed investors manage their money with the skill and confidence of professionals.
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closed 10/1/2007 via

Scotiabank, acquired TradeFreedom

See 56 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Scotiabank signed a definitive agreement to acquire TradeFreedom Securities Inc., a privately owned and dynamic Canadian online brokerage boutique. The transaction complements product offerings currently available through the Bank's direct investment arm, ScotiaMcLeod Direct Investing.
buyer: Scotiabank (BNS:$14,975.30)
Scotiabank is one of North America's premier financial institutions and Canada's most international bank. With more than 58,000 employees, Scotiabank Group and its affiliates serve approximately 12 million customers in some 50 countries around the world. "
 target: TradeFreedom
TradeFreedom Securities Inc. is Canada's premier online broker for active traders and investors. Since 1999, we have been providing sophisticated online brokerage services, including instant direct access to equities, options, futures, and forex, through better technology at a better price.
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announced 5/15/2020 via BNC Analysis

Goldman Sachs & Co., will acquire Folio Financial, Inc.

See 38 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Goldman Sachs, a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm, has agreed to purchase Folio Financial, a unique brokerage, custodian, and financial technology company—all in one—delivering advanced financial technology to investors and those who serve them since 2000.
buyer: Goldman Sachs & Co. (GS:$58,982.00)
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments & high-net-worth individuals. "
 target: Folio Financial, Inc.
Folio are a unique brokerage, custodian, and financial technology company—all in one—delivering advanced financial technology to investors and those who serve them since 2000.
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closed 4/25/2022 via BNC Analysis

Advania, acquired eXspend AS

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synopsis: Stockholm-based Advania, a leading Nordic IT-provider, has acquired eXspend, a Norwegian strategic advisory, consulting, and software company focused on cloud and digitalization in the mid-market. The transaction will allow Advania to scale its professional services capabilities in Norway.
buyer parent: Goldman Sachs & Co.
buyer: Advania
Based in Sweden, Advania is a leading Nordic IT-provider serving thousands of corporate clients in the public and private sectors. The company focuses on helping customers to improve their performance with innovative use of best available IT platforms and services. "
 target: eXspend AS
eXspend is a Norwegian IT company with expertise in strategic consulting, project management, software procurement and change- and organizational development. In addition, the company provides IT consultants who specialize in future-oriented technology, cloud solutions and modern operating models.
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closed 4/13/2022 via Company Press Release

Content+Cloud Limited, acquired Azzure

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synopsis: One of the UK’s leading Microsoft-focused Cloud Services and Digital Transformation providers, Content+Cloud, has acquired Sheffield-based Azzure IT, a Microsoft Dynamics partner that helps clients transform how they work by unifying business processes and systems.
buyer parent: Goldman Sachs & Co.
buyer: Content+Cloud Limited
Content+Cloud is the UK’s leading Microsoft focused digital transformation and managed services provider, which counts among the UK’s top technology services, solutions and support partners, with a passion for helping ambitious organisations and their people to succeed. "
 target: Azzure
Azzure IT is a leading Microsoft-focused Dynamics Business Central and Dynamics 365 Sales (CRM) provider based in Sheffield, UK, which helps its clients transform how they work by unifying business processes and systems.
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announced 3/30/2022 via Company Press Release

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, will acquire NextCapital

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synopsis: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. announced that Goldman Sachs Asset Management will acquire NextCapital Group, an open-architecture digital retirement advice provider that partners with financial institutions across the United States to deliver personalized, customizable retirement planning and managed accounts.
buyer parent: Goldman Sachs & Co.
buyer: Goldman Sachs Asset Management
Bringing together traditional and alternative investments, Goldman Sachs Asset Management provides clients with a dedicated partnership and focus on long-term performance. GSAM delivers investment and advisory services for the world’s leading institutions, financial advisors, and individuals. "
 target: NextCapital
NextCapital is an enterprise digital advice company headquartered in Chicago. The company partners with leading financial institutions to deliver configurable solutions tailored to the needs of investors and goals of partners.
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closed 4/13/2022 via BusinessWire

Apexon merged with InfoStretch Corporation,

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synopsis: Apexon, a digital technology services and platform solutions company, and Infostretch Corporation, a pure-play digital engineering services firm, announced that they have completed their merger.
buyer parent: Goldman Sachs & Co.
buyer: InfoStretch Corporation
Infostretch is a pure-play digital engineering services firm focused on helping companies accelerate their digital initiatives from strategy and planning through execution. "
 target: Apexon
Technosoft Corporation, doing business as Apexon, is a digital technology services and platform solutions company that partners with clients to improve their digital experience and insight.
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announced 12/22/2021 via BNC Analysis

Advania, will acquire Painkiller AS

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synopsis: Advania AB, a leading Nordic IT-provider based in Sweden, will acquire Painkiller AS, a Norwegian independent IT-security consulting and software company. Together Advania and Painkiller will deliver complex and innovative projects adding more value to their current and new customers.
buyer parent: Goldman Sachs & Co.
buyer: Advania
Based in Sweden, Advania is a leading Nordic IT-provider serving thousands of corporate clients in the public and private sectors. The company focuses on helping customers to improve their performance with innovative use of best available IT platforms and services. "
 target: Painkiller AS
Painkiller is a Norwegian-based, fast growing and independent IT-security consulting and software company that was founded in 2019. The team consists of security specialists with extensive experience from multiple industries, both private and public.
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announced 9/16/2021 via Company Press Release

Goldman Sachs & Co., will acquire GreenSky

See 68 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Goldman Sachs is to acquire GreenSky, the largest fintech platform for home improvement consumer loan originations. GreenSky, Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, is a leading technology company Powering Commerce at the Point of Sale for a growing ecosystem of merchants, consumers and banks.
buyer: Goldman Sachs & Co. (GS:$58,982.00)
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments & high-net-worth individuals. "
 target: GreenSky (GSKY:$532.52)
GreenSky, Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, is a leading technology company Powering Commerce at the Point of Sale for a growing ecosystem of merchants, consumers and banks.
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$533
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$106
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announced 8/11/2021 via Company Press Release

Advania, will acquire Visolit

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synopsis: Sweden-based Advania AB, one of the leading full-service IT providers in the Nordics, will acquire Visolit AS, a leading Norwegian provider of corporate IT solutions and cloud services. The combined group will be one of the strongest and fastest-growing IT service providers in the Nordics.
buyer parent: Goldman Sachs & Co.
buyer: Advania
Based in Sweden, Advania is a leading Nordic IT-provider serving thousands of corporate clients in the public and private sectors. The company focuses on helping customers to improve their performance with innovative use of best available IT platforms and services. "
 target parent: IK Investment Partners
target: Visolit
Based in Norway, Visolit is a fast-growing technology group with a strong geographic presence in the Nordic region. Visolit has a comprehensive portfolio of cloud-based end-to-end services, as well as consulting, security, and integration services.
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announced 1/13/2021 via PR Newswire

Aptos Inc, will acquire LS Retail ehf.

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synopsis: Aptos, a recognized market leader in retail technology solutions, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LS Retail, a world-leading developer and provider of all-in-one software solutions for retail, hospitality, food service, pharmacy and forecourt businesses.
buyer parent: Goldman Sachs & Co.
buyer: Aptos Inc
Aptos, Inc., a recognized market leader in retail technology solutions, delivers innovative, cloud-native and comprehensive omni-channel solutions to more than 1,000 retail brands in 65 countries. Aptos helps retailers to streamline their operations and deliver integrated, seamless experiences. "
 target: LS Retail ehf.
LS Retail specializes in developing Point of Sale (POS) and business management software systems for retail, restaurants, hotels, forecourt and pharmacy based on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and .NET technology.
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closed 12/23/2020 via BusinessWire

ClearSky, Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking, NightDragon Security, acquired White Ops

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synopsis: White Ops, a global leader in protecting enterprises and internet platforms from digital fraud and abuse across the domains of cybersecurity, digital advertising, and marketing, announced its acquisition by Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division, in partnership with ClearSky Security and NightDragon.
buyer: ClearSky
buyer: NightDragon Security
buyer: Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking
Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division is the primary center for Goldman Sachs' long-term principal investing activity. ClearSky is a venture capital/growth equity firm. NightDragon is an investment firm focused on investing in growth and late-stage companies within the cybersecurity industry. "
 target: White Ops
White Ops is a cybersecurity company that protects enterprises from sophisticated bot attacks and fraud across the domains of cybersecurity, digital advertising, and marketing, serving some of the largest enterprises and internet platforms.
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announced 8/5/2020 via PR Newswire

Aptos Inc, will acquire Revionics, Inc.

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synopsis: Aptos, a recognized market leader in retail technology solutions, will acquire Revionics, a global SaaS provider of science-based pricing, promotion, and competitive insight for innovative retailers. Revionics helps retailers around the world gain a competitive edge by optimizing their pricing, promotions, markdowns, and advanced analytics.
buyer parent: Goldman Sachs & Co.
buyer: Aptos Inc
Aptos, Inc., a recognized market leader in retail technology solutions, delivers innovative, cloud-native and comprehensive omni-channel solutions to more than 1,000 retail brands in 65 countries. Aptos helps retailers to streamline their operations and deliver integrated, seamless experiences. "
 target: Revionics, Inc.
Revionics is a global SaaS provider of science-based pricing, promotion, and competitive insight for innovative retailers. Revionics helps retailers around the world gain a competitive edge by managing and optimizing their pricing, promotions, markdowns, and advanced analytics.
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announced 5/15/2020 via BNC Analysis

Goldman Sachs & Co., will acquire Folio Financial, Inc.

See 38 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Goldman Sachs, a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm, has agreed to purchase Folio Financial, a unique brokerage, custodian, and financial technology company—all in one—delivering advanced financial technology to investors and those who serve them since 2000.
buyer: Goldman Sachs & Co. (GS:$58,982.00)
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments & high-net-worth individuals. "
 target: Folio Financial, Inc.
Folio are a unique brokerage, custodian, and financial technology company—all in one—delivering advanced financial technology to investors and those who serve them since 2000.
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closed 2/26/2020 via Company Press Release

Blackstone Group LP, acquired iQ Student Accommodation

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synopsis: Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division and the Wellcome Trust announced the sale of iQ Student Accommodation (“iQ”) to Blackstone. iQ is one of the UK’s leading providers of Purpose Built Student Accommodation. iQ’s portfolio of purpose-built assets is concentrated in London, where iQ is the largest owner of student accommodation.
buyer: Blackstone Group LP (BX:$16,433.94)
Blackstone is one of the world's leading investment firms. Their asset management businesses, with over $450 billion in assets under management, include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds. "
 target parent: Goldman Sachs & Co.
target: iQ Student Accommodation
Based in the UK, iQ Student Accommodation provides the best home-from-home environment from which 28,000 university students can confidently make the most of the opportunities open to them. iQ’s portfolio is concentrated in London - where it is the largest owner of student accommodation.
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$6,015
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closed 3/9/2020 via Company Press Release

Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking, acquired Aptos Inc

See 535 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Aptos announced that funds affiliated with the Merchant Banking Division of Goldman Sachs has acquired Aptos, Inc. from funds advised by Apax Partners. Aptos, Inc., a recognized market leader in retail technology solutions, delivers innovative, cloud-native and comprehensive omni-channel solutions to more than 1,000 retail brands in 65 countries.
buyer parent: Goldman Sachs & Co.
buyer: Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking
Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division (GS MBD) is the primary center for the firm's long-term principal investing activity. GS MBD is one of the leading private capital investors in the world with equity and credit investments across infrastructure, corporate and real estate strategies. "
 target parent: Apax Partners
target: Aptos Inc
Aptos, Inc., a recognized market leader in retail technology solutions, delivers innovative, cloud-native and comprehensive omni-channel solutions to more than 1,000 retail brands in 65 countries.
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closed 1/8/2020 via PR Newswire

Antuit, acquired Forecast Horizon, Inc.

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synopsis: Antuit.ai, a leader in cloud AI solutions for forecasting, pricing, and personalization, has acquired Forecast Horizon, an innovative provider of Retail AI-powered markdown, promotions, assortment and allocation SaaS products. The acquisition makes Antuit.ai a one-stop-shop for AI-powered merchandising and planning solutions.
buyer parent: Goldman Sachs & Co.
buyer: Antuit
Antuit.ai, a Goldman Sachs company, is the leader in AI-powered solutions for Merchandising and Planning. World-class retailers and consumer goods manufacturers leverage Antuit.ai solutions to digitally transform their business and achieve outsized business results. "
 target: Forecast Horizon, Inc.
Forecast Horizon is a provider of Retail AI-powered markdown, promotions, assortment and allocation SaaS products. The company's AI SaaS solutions provide merchants and planners with actions to drive sell-through, increase margin, and optimize inventory throughout the buying and selling process.
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announced 11/9/2018 via BNC Analysis

Goldman Sachs & Co., will acquire ClearFactr

See 436 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Goldman Sachs, a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm, will acquire ClearFactr, a provider of financial modeling software. ClearFactr's web-based spreadsheet software provides businesses with sophisticated tools that allow them to validate, analyze, and collaborate on financial models of any type.
buyer: Goldman Sachs & Co. (GS:$58,982.00)
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments & high-net-worth individuals. "
 target: ClearFactr
Founded in 2013, ClearFactr is a provider of financial modeling software. ClearFactr's web-based spreadsheet software provides businesses with sophisticated and intuitive tools that allow them to validate, analyze, and collaborate on financial models of any type.
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announced 8/22/2018 via PR Newswire

Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking, will acquire Restaurant Technologies, Inc.

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synopsis: Private equity firm Aurora Capital Partners has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Restaurant Technologies, the provider of closed-loop automated cooking oil solutions to the U.S. restaurant and hospitality markets, to West Street Infrastructure Partners III, an infrastructure investment fund by the Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division.
buyer parent: Goldman Sachs & Co.
buyer: Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking
Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division (GS MBD) is the primary center for the firm's long-term principal investing activity. GS MBD is one of the leading private capital investors in the world with equity and credit investments across infrastructure, corporate and real estate strategies. "
 target parent: Aurora Capital Group
target: Restaurant Technologies, Inc.
Restaurant Technologies is the leading provider of cooking-oil management and back-of-house hood & exhaust cleaning solutions to over 25,000 national quick-service & full-service restaurant chains, independent restaurants, grocery delis, hotels, casinos, convenience stores, universities & hospitals.
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closed 8/8/2018 via BusinessWire

Blackstone Group LP, acquired PSAV

See 79 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: PSAV, a global leader in event experiences, has been acquired by private equity and real estate funds affiliated with Blackstone from affiliates of Goldman Sachs and Olympus Partners. PSAV provides creative, production, advanced technology and staging services to help meeting planners deliver more dynamic and impactful experiences.
buyer: Blackstone Group LP (BX:$16,433.94)
Blackstone is one of the world's leading investment firms. Their asset management businesses, with over $450 billion in assets under management, include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds. "
 target parent: Goldman Sachs & Co.
target: PSAV
PSAV is a global leader in event experiences, providing creative, production, advanced technology and staging services to help meeting planners deliver more dynamic and impactful experiences at their meetings, trade shows and special events.
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closed 6/14/2018 via PE Hub

Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking, The Hearst Corporation, acquired Slickdeals, LLC

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synopsis: Warburg Pincus has sold Slickdeals to West Street Capital Partners VII, a fund managed by the Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division and Hearst. Slickdeals is the leading online deal community, where 10 million users interact to share the most up-to-date information on online shopping deals and coupons.
buyer: The Hearst Corporation
buyer: Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking
West Street Capital Partners VII is a fund managed by Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division, the primary center for the Goldman Sachs' long-term principal investing activity. Hearst is one of the nation’s largest diversified media, information and services companies with more than 360 businesses. "
 target parent: Warburg Pincus
target: Slickdeals, LLC
Slickdeals is the leading online deal community, where 10 million users interact to share the most up-to-date information on online shopping deals and coupons. Through the power of crowdsourcing, Slickdeals has saved members over $5.5 billion by providing a forum for communication.
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closed 5/7/2018 via BusinessWire

Lookingglass Cyber Solutions, purchased Sentinel from Goldman Sachs & Co.

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synopsis: LookingGlass Cyber Solutions, a leader in threat intelligence-driven security, announced its acquisition of Sentinel™, a threat intelligence platform developed by global investment banking and securities firm Goldman Sachs.
buyer: Lookingglass Cyber Solutions
LookingGlass Cyber Solutions delivers unified threat protection against sophisticated cyber attacks to global enterprises and government agencies by operationalizing threat intelligence across its end-to-end portfolio. "
 seller: Goldman Sachs & Co. (GS:$58,982.00)
The acquisition includes Sentinel™, a threat intelligence platform developed by global investment banking and securities firm Goldman Sachs. Sentinel served as the firm’s in-house Security Information and Event Management platform.
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closed 4/16/2018 via BusinessWire

Marcus, acquired Clarity Money

See 49 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Goldman Sachs Bank USA has completed the acquisition of Clarity Money and is delighted to welcome its over one million customers to Marcus. Clarity Money is a leading app that helps consumers better manage their personal finances by harnessing the power of machine learning and intuitive design to provide actionable insights.
buyer parent: Goldman Sachs & Co.
buyer: Marcus
Marcus by Goldman Sachs® offers products and tools designed to help people achieve financial well-being. Marcus offers no-fee, fixed-rate unsecured personal loans, including home improvement loans, high-yield online savings accounts and certificates of deposit in a variety of terms. "
 target: Clarity Money
Clarity Money is a leading app that helps consumers better manage their personal finances by harnessing the power of machine learning and intuitive design to provide actionable insights.
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announced 5/15/2020 via BNC Analysis

Goldman Sachs & Co., will acquire Folio Financial, Inc.

See 38 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Goldman Sachs, a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm, has agreed to purchase Folio Financial, a unique brokerage, custodian, and financial technology company—all in one—delivering advanced financial technology to investors and those who serve them since 2000.
buyer: Goldman Sachs & Co. (GS:$58,982.00)
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments & high-net-worth individuals. "
 target: Folio Financial, Inc.
Folio are a unique brokerage, custodian, and financial technology company—all in one—delivering advanced financial technology to investors and those who serve them since 2000.
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closed 1/28/2021 via Yahoo, Inc.

Martin Wolf LLC, acquired IT ExchangeNet

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synopsis: martinwolf M&A Advisors - a leading M&A Advisory firm exclusively focusing on middle-market IT Services, Solution Provider and Software companies - announced the acquisition of IT ExchangeNet (ITX), a leader in facilitating smaller mid-market IT M&A transactions.
buyer: Martin Wolf LLC
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona with an office in New York, martin wolf is a leading M & A Advisory focused on middle market companies in the IT Services, IT Supply Chain, and Software space. "
 target: IT ExchangeNet
Founded in 1998 by technology CEOs and M & A professionals, and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, IT ExchangeNet (ITX) is an organized and efficient marketplace for owners of small mid-market IT businesses seeking buyers or strategic partners.
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announced 1/31/2017 via BNC Analysis

Capiton AG, will acquire Gemaco N.V.

See 21 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Capiton has entered into an agreement on the acquisition of a majority stake in Gemaco Group with the current majority shareholder Saffelberg Investments. Gemaco Group based with its headquarters in Mechelen, Belgium is a leading provider of full-service merchandising and promotional marketing solutions for global industry.
buyer: Capiton AG
Capiton is an owner-managed financial investor that invests in large SMEs in Germany, Austria and Switzerland by means of MBOs and expansion financing. capiton's roots go back to the late 1970s. "
 target parent: Saffelberg Investments
target: Gemaco N.V.
Gemaco Group based with its headquarters in Mechelen, Belgium is a leading provider of full-service merchandising and promotional marketing solutions for global industry and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) customers. The Group has 13 locations worldwide.
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$96
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0.0x
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closed 8/2/2021 via GlobeNewswire

Millennial Specialty Insurance, LLC, acquired FounderShield LLC

See 9 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: BRP Group, Inc. has announced that Millennial Specialty Insurance, an indirect subsidiary of BRP Group, has acquired substantially all the assets of FounderShield, a New York-based, tech-enabled insurance distribution platform with a specialized focus on providing commercial insurance services for clients in various high growth industries.
buyer parent: BRP Group, Inc.
buyer: Millennial Specialty Insurance, LLC
Millennial Specialty Insurance delivers comprehensive renters insurance products for multifamily technology companies. Streamline all aspects of digital insurance sales and service with a best-in-class technology stack that features tools designed for each phase of the insurance lifecycle. "
 target: FounderShield LLC
Headquartered in New York, New York, Founder Shield is a tech-enabled, digital insurance platform dedicated to creating the most seamless, intuitive and responsive experience to protect clients’ growth at every stage.
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announced 1/7/2014 via PR Newswire

Insureon, will acquire InsuranceNoodle, Inc.

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synopsis: Insureon, the leading online insurance delivery platform for small-business owners, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Insurance Noodle. Insurance Noodle, an online wholesale insurance broker, is a subsidiary of Willis Group Holdings.
buyer: Insureon
Insureon, the nation's leading online small commercial insurance agency, specializes in serving the fast-growing micro-business sector, which includes the self-employed and companies with 10 or fewer employees. "
 target parent: Willis Group Holdings
target: InsuranceNoodle, Inc.
Insurance Noodle established itself as a pioneer in online quoting in 2001. Since then, it has provided independent agents with online access to insurance products and services through a single-entry, multi-carrier, multi-line, web-based portal.
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closed 1/30/2017 via BNC Analysis

Technische Werke Ludwigshafen AG, acquired WEBfactory GmbH

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synopsis: Fidura Private Equity Fonds has sold their majority stake in the software company WEBfactory GmbH in Buchen (Odenwald) successfully to Technische Werke Ludwigshafen AG (TWL). WEBFactory provides standard software for the surveillance and control of machines and industrial systems and for the online analysis and assessment of production data.
buyer: Technische Werke Ludwigshafen AG
Technische Werke Ludwigshafen AG (TWL) is a local utility company based in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany. TWL has for over 100 years supplied the city of Ludwigshafen with electricity, gas, refrigeration, water and district heating. "
 target parent: Fidura Private Equity Fonds
target: WEBfactory GmbH
WEBfactory GmbH, headquartered in Baden-Württemberg, Buchen, provides standard software for the surveillance and control of machines and industrial systems and for the online analysis and assessment of production data.
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announced 4/11/2016 via BusinessWire

Aquiline Capital Partners, will acquire Simply Business

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synopsis: Aquiline Capital Partners LLC, a New York-based private equity firm investing in financial services, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Simply Business, the leading online provider of small business insurance in the United Kingdom.
buyer: Aquiline Capital Partners
Aquiline Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in New York investing in middle-market businesses across the financial services sector in banking and credit, insurance, investment management and markets, and financial technology and services. "
 target: Simply Business
Simply Business is the U.K.’s biggest business insurance provider. Simply Business provides an online brokerage service delivering policies tailored to individual business requirements. It has a team of U.K. based insurance specialists and employs almost 350 people.
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closed 12/8/2005 via BusinessWire

eLocalAccess, LLC merged with TradeMaven Group LLC,

See 57 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: TradeMaven LLC and eLocal today jointly announced they have merged the two firms to form TradeMaven Group LLC (TMG). The merger is one of the most significant in the online trading industry, combining TradeMaven's leading technology for online trading with eLocal's exceptional retail and institutional execution and brokerage services.
buyer: TradeMaven Group LLC
TradeMaven was founded with the mission of providing high-performance and cost-effective trading software for experienced and new traders. TM is used by Futures, Forex & Bond Traders worldwide. "
 target: eLocalAccess, LLC
eLOCAL was established and registered with the NFA and CFTC in July 2000 culminating in the merger of two large independent local clearing firms at the Chicago Board of Trade.
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closed 11/28/2016 via Market Wire

N. Harris Computer Corporation, acquired iMDsoft

See 77 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Constellation Software Inc., announced its wholly-owned subsidiary N. Harris Computer Corporation has acquired all of the shares of I.M.D. Soft Limited a leading international clinical information systems software provider.
buyer parent: Constellation Software, Inc.
buyer: N. Harris Computer Corporation
Harris has focused on providing feature-rich and robust turnkey solutions to Public Sector, Schools, Utility, and Health Care agencies throughout North America. Harris’ focus is on creating long-term relationships with its customers and ensuring that it meets the changing needs of its customers. "
 target parent: TPG Capital
target: iMDsoft
iMDsoft is a leading provider of proven clinical information systems worldwide. The Company’s products are designed to enhance quality of care for critically ill patients and improve financial performance for healthcare providers.
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closed 7/9/2012 via PR Newswire

MetrixLab, acquired MarketTools Inc.

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synopsis: MetrixLab, a global provider of online consumer research services, announced that it has acquired MarketTools Research Solutions Inc., a leader in services and software for market research, from TPG Growth. MarketTools is known for pioneering some of the first research technologies on the Internet.
buyer: MetrixLab
MetrixLab is a fast-growing global provider of online consumer research services. Its solutions are employed by over half of the Top 100 Global Brands such as Microsoft, Philips, Google and Heineken. The company is headquartered in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. "
 target parent: TPG Capital
target: MarketTools Inc.
MarketTools is the leading provider of services and software for market research. Through the use of advanced respondent engagement techniques and comprehensive analytic tools, MarketTools helps clients innovate, optimize and execute programs that deliver high-value business impact.
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closed 2/20/2019 via Company Press Release

PIB Group, acquired Optis Insurances Limited

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synopsis: PIB Group (PIB), a dynamic insurance intermediary group in the UK, has acquired Optis Insurances Limited (Optis), an innovative insurance intermediary in Ireland servicing the Irish SME sector. Optis' unique technology platform enables the cost-effective distribution of insurance products on behalf of insurers.
buyer: PIB Group
PIB Group is a dynamic insurance intermediary group aiming to create a leading position in the provision of specialist insurance solutions across the UK market and beyond. The group operates from a growing network of offices in London, the Midlands, Scotland, East Anglia and the South West. "
 target: Optis Insurances Limited
Optis is an innovative insurance intermediary in Ireland. Their unique technology platform enables the cost-effective distribution of insurance products on behalf of insurers. Optis is focused on the broker community servicing the SME sector in Ireland.
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announced 5/3/2018 via PR Newswire

RMRM Holdings, Sound Point Capital Management, will acquire Relativity Media, LLC

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synopsis: Relativity Media has agreed to sell all of its assets to UltraV Holdings LLC, a joint venture among funds managed by Sound Point Capital Management and RMRM Holdings. Relativity Media operates a portfolio of major studio quality film assets with the capabilities and infrastructure to produce and distribute high caliber, original content.
buyer: RMRM Holdings
buyer: Sound Point Capital Management
UltraV Holdings LLC is a joint venture among funds managed by Sound Point Capital Management, a New York-based asset management firm with approximately $17 billion of assets under management, and RMRM Holdings, which is led by David Robbins, Lex Miron and Larry Robbins. "
 target: Relativity Media, LLC
Relativity Media operates a portfolio of major studio quality film assets with the capabilities and infrastructure to produce and distribute high caliber, original content. They are engaged in the production and distribution of movies, television, fashion, sports, digital and music.
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announced 1/4/2018 via PR Newswire

SilverLake, will acquire Weld North Education

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synopsis: Silver Lake, the global leader in technology investing, announced that it will acquire a majority stake in Weld North Education (WNE), a leading digital education technology company focused on developing digital curriculum and tools for preK-12th grade, from KKR.
buyer: SilverLake
Silver Lake is the global leader in technology investing, with about $39 billion in combined assets under management and committed capital and a team of approximately 100 investment and value creation professionals located in Silicon Valley, New York, London, Hong Kong and Tokyo. "
 target parent: Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
target: Weld North Education
Weld North Education operates a platform of digital and SaaS educational solution businesses and makes control investments in high potential businesses in the education industry.
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announced 5/15/2009 via AP - Associated Press

Nordnet Bank AB, will acquire eQ Corporation

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synopsis: Nordnet Bank AB has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in the Finnish company eQ, from Straumur Burdaras Investment Bank hf. eQ, the largest online-broker in Finland, has about 57 000 customer and the group specializes in investment services through three business areas; Securities Brokerage, Asset Management and Corporate Finance.
buyer: Nordnet Bank AB
The Nordnet Group provides user-friendly and cost efficient services to private investors and companies within share trading, mutual fund investments and pension savings plans. The holding company, Nordnet AB (plc), is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. "
 target parent: Straumur Burdaras Investment Bank, hf.
target: eQ Corporation
eQ, the largest online-broker in Finland, has about 57,000 customers and the group specializes in investment services through three business areas; Securities Brokerage, Asset Management and Corporate Finance.
price ($mm)
$51
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$34
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closed 3/10/2021 via BNC Analysis

Aion Bank, acquired ETFmatic LTD

See 59 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Aion Bank, a full-service digital bank based in Brussels, has acquired ETFmatic, a London-based robo-advisor and Aion’s partner since last year. The deal has been approved by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). ETFmatic’s proprietary investment platform and management team will be integrated into Aion’s operations.
buyer parent: Warburg Pincus
buyer: Aion Bank
Aion, based in Belgium, is a subscription-only digital bank with a modern human touch, offering a wide range of services to individual and business customers. Seated in Brussels, it operates under a Belgian banking licence and offers customers convenient ways to optimize savings and expenses. "
 target: ETFmatic LTD
ETFmatic, based in the UK, provides their customers with an easy way to manage their investment goals. The Company uses index based investment strategies and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) to construct and manage investment portfolios tailored to their customers' personal preferences and situations.
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closed 3/26/2013 via GlobeNewswire

Dovetail Insurance, acquired NetComp Insurance

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synopsis: Dovetail Insurance, the leading supplier of cloud-based insurance product delivery services for property-casualty carriers, MGAs and brokers, announced that it has acquired NetComp Insurance, a growing web-based distributor of workers compensation insurance.
buyer: Dovetail Insurance
Dovetail Insurance is a leading provider of cloud-based insurance product delivery services for property-casualty insurance carriers, MGAs and brokers. "
 target: NetComp Insurance
NetComp Insurance Corp. is a privately held company formed to use state-of-the-art technology to write workers compensation insurance via the web. NetComp manages a mono-line program which targets small to mid-sized workers compensation insurance risks, distributed via the web to independent agents.
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closed 11/18/2020 via BNC Analysis

Republic.co, acquired NextSeed Services LLC

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synopsis: New York-based Republic, missioned to democratize investing has announced the acquisition of local business investment platform, NextSeed. NextSeed aims to connect businesses and individual investors to build vibrant communities across America. The firm has facilitated over $20mn in investments from 25,000 members into 75 local businesses.
buyer: Republic.co
Republic is an open investment platform. People can choose from privately-held companies they believe in and can connect with their success as they fuel their growth. Republic is an investment platform where everyone can invest as little as $10 in innovative startups and ICOs. "
 target: NextSeed Services LLC
NextSeed is on a mission to connect businesses and individual investors to build vibrant communities across America. On the NextSeed platform, thriving local businesses can raise capital from the general public, and in turn, anybody can now invest in small businesses in their own backyard.
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announced 1/23/2019 via PR Newswire

Dynata, will acquire Reimagine Holdings Group

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synopsis: Dynata, a global leader in first-party data and data services, announces it has reached an agreement to acquire Reimagine Holdings Group, a global leader in data creation and technology-enabled business intelligence headquartered in Westport, Connecticut.
buyer parent: Court Square Capital Partners
buyer: Dynata
Dynata is the premier global provider of data solutions and technology for consumer and B2B survey research. Dynata reaches participants in 90+ sample countries via internet, telephone, mobile/wireless and mixed-access offerings. "
 target: Reimagine Holdings Group
Reimagine is a global leader in data creation for business intelligence, and has redefined the insights industry by acquiring and investing in growth-oriented, technology-enabled service companies.
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closed 12/15/2021 via BNC Analysis

Robinhood, acquired Cove Markets

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synopsis: No-fee trading app Robinhood has acquired Cove Markets to help ensure quality trade executions for its users. Cove Markets Inc. is a cross-exchange trading platform that makes it easier for people to manage their crypto accounts.
buyer: Robinhood (HOOD:$1,769.97)
Robinhood is democratizing finance for all. With customers at the heart of its decisions, Robinhood is lowering barriers, removing fees, and providing greater access to financial information. Their smartphone app allows individual investors to buy and sell stocks for free. "
 target: Cove Markets
Cove Markets Inc. is a cross-exchange trading platform that makes it easier for people to manage their crypto accounts. They offer advanced tools, trading algorithms, live and historical data, analytics, charts, web widgets, and more.
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closed 4/21/2020 via BNC Analysis

SoFi, acquired 8 Securities Limited

See 61 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Consumer financial services platform SoFi has acquired 8 Securities, a Hong Kong-based investing app. Targeted to personal investors, 8 Securities will rebrand to SoFi Hong Kong and will begin launching services in other markets in addition to Hong Kong. 8 Securities was the first mobile-only investment service and robo-advisor to launch in Asia.
buyer: SoFi (SOFI:$867.87)
SoFi is a values-driven company on a mission to help members get their money right. They create modern financial products and services that help people borrow, save, spend, invest, and protect their money better, so that they can achieve financial independence and realize their ambitions. "
 target: 8 Securities Limited
Hong Kong-based 8 Securities is a cloud-based brokerage platform that provides simple, transparent, and affordable mobile investing solutions. The company allows users to trade over 15,000 US and Hong Kong stocks and exchange traded funds as much as they like free of commission.
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Ticker: DB:FLA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Flatex
Flatex is a leading online brokerage business in Europe. Flatex provides an affordable and mobile online broker-platform with expert service and advice. Flatex offers trading in all common securities such as shares, funds and ETFs in exchange and over-the-counter trading.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$132.15
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
$22.59
Employees
524
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Ticker: HOOD
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Robinhood
Robinhood is democratizing finance for all. With customers at the heart of its decisions, Robinhood is lowering barriers, removing fees, and providing greater access to financial information. Their smartphone app allows individual investors to buy and sell stocks for free.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$1,769.97
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
3400
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Ticker: IBKR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interactive Brokers Group
Interactive Brokers Group
Interactive Brokers Group, together with its subsidiaries, is an automated global electronic broker that specializes in catering to financial professionals by offering state-of-the-art trading technology, superior execution capabilities, worldwide electronic access, and more.
year
2015
rev ($mm)
$1,045.51
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
$12.53
Employees
960
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Ticker: GS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goldman Sachs & Co.
Goldman Sachs & Co.
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net-worth individuals.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$58,982.00
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
$21,635.00
Employees
43900
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Ticker: DSECF
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Daiwa Securities Group Inc.
Daiwa Securities Group Inc.
Daiwa Securities Group offers traditional and online securities brokerage to individuals and businesses through its Daiwa Securities Co. subsidiary. Daiwa Securities SMBC offers investment banking services, mostly to domestic companies and Japan-based multinationals.
year
2012
rev ($mm)
$422,370.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$21,966.00
EBIT ($mm)
($19,147.00)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
14432
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Ticker: MS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in more than 43 countries, the Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$56,414.00
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
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Ticker: BOVESPA:BPAC3
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BTG Pactual
BTG Pactual is a global investment bank, asset manager, and wealth manager with a dominant franchise in Latin America. BTG Pactual provides a range of financial services to a global client base that includes corporations, institutional investors, governments and high net worth individuals.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$1,263.03
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
$635.89
Employees
0
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Ticker: EVR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Evercore Partners Inc.
Evercore Partners Inc.
Evercore Partners is a leading independent investment banking advisory firm. Evercore’s Investment Banking business advises its clients on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, financings, public offerings, private placements and other strategic transactions.
year
2015
rev ($mm)
$1,004.73
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
$80.61
Employees
1275
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Ticker: MISX:OFCB
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Otkritie Financial Corporation Ltd.
Otkritie Financial Corporation Ltd.
OTKRITIE Financial Corporation Ltd. is one of Russia’s leading banking groups which offers its clients and partners the full array of investment banking, commercial banking, brokerage and investment management services.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$855.02
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
$33.30
Employees
15135
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Ticker: RODM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rodman & Renshaw Capital Group, Inc.
Rodman & Renshaw Capital Group, Inc.
Rodman & Renshaw is a full-service investment bank dedicated to providing corporate finance, strategic advisory and related services to public and private companies across multiple sectors and regions. Rodman also provides research and sales and trading services to institutional investors.
year
2010
rev ($mm)
$132.23
EBITDA ($mm)
$45.69
EBIT ($mm)
$43.41
Net Income ($mm)
$27.30
Employees
114
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Ticker: AIM:BEG
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Begbies Traynor
Begbies Traynor
Begbies Traynor is the UK’s leading Corporate Rescue and Recovery practice. They provide services via a nationwide network of 50 offices, with clients ranging from small businesses and professional advisers to large corporations and financial institutions.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$109.12
EBITDA ($mm)
$8.71
EBIT ($mm)
$3.63
Net Income ($mm)
$0.20
Employees
990
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Ticker: DB
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deutsche Bank AG
Deutsche Bank AG
Deutsche Bank is a leading global investment bank with a substantial private clients franchise. Its businesses are mutually reinforcing. A leader in Germany and Europe, the bank is continuously growing in North America, Asia and key emerging markets.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$28,395.35
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
$2,605.94
Employees
83797
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Ticker: CM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) is a leading North American financial institution with nearly 11 million personal banking and business clients. CIBC offers a full range of products and services through its comprehensive electronic banking network, branches and offices.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$13,041.55
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
$3,948.96
Employees
44797
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Ticker: NSEI:ICICIBANK
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ICICI Bank
ICICI Bank
ICICI Bank offers a wide range of banking products and financial services to corporate and retail customers through a variety of delivery channels and through its specialised subsidiaries in the areas of investment banking, life and non-life insurance, venture capital and asset management.
year
2022
rev ($mm)
$12,515.11
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
$3,176.37
Employees
130542
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Ticker: SHSE:60003
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CITIC Securities Company Limited
CITIC Securities Company Limited
CITIC Securities Company Limited is a leading full-service investment bank in China, it maintains the leading position on business fronts such as investment banking, brokerage, asset management, investment advisory service, etc.
year
2015
rev ($mm)
$8,676.30
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
$3,266.22
Employees
13209
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Ticker: FCN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FTI Consulting, Inc.
FTI Consulting, Inc.
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance enterprise value in an increasingly complex legal, regulatory and economic environment.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$2,406.04
EBITDA ($mm)
$333.81
EBIT ($mm)
$294.27
Net Income ($mm)
$210.83
Employees
5743
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Ticker: ENXTPA:ROTH
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rothschild
Rothschild
Rothschild provides strategic, M&A, wealth management and fundraising advice and services to governments, companies and individuals worldwide. They are a global financial advisory group which is family-controlled and independent.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$2,155.80
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
$287.33
Employees
3491
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Ticker: COWN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cowen Group, Inc.
Cowen Group, Inc.
Cowen Inc. is a diversified financial services firm that operates through two business segments: a broker dealer and an investment management division. Cowen Inc. focuses on delivering value-added capabilities to their clients in order to help them outperform.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$1,534.00
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
$295.61
Employees
1364
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