17 Acquisitions in the Hardware industry - Flippa

Company acquisitions in the Hardware industry always make headlines! Especially since related startups and technology companies have become very popular with private equity firms, strategic buyers and even family offices.

In this blog post, we are taking a closer look at 15 acquisitions that took place in the Hardware industry.

Asteria Aerospace acquired by Reliance Industries (RSBVL)

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $3,270,000

Announcement: December 13 2019

Details about the company:

Indian robotics and drone manufacturer building AI‑enabled unmanned aerial systems for industrial monitoring and defense.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Robotics, Aerospace, Artificial Intelligence, Hardware

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Juniper Networks acquired by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $14,000,000,000

Announcement: January 9 2024

Details about the company:

Networking company known for carrier‑class routing, switching, and AI‑driven enterprise networking (Mist AI).

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Networking Hardware, Telecommunications, Software, AI Networking

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Darshana Industries acquired by Southco

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $50,000,000

Announcement: 27 May 2022

Details about the company:

Darshana Industries produces mechanical parts such support arm systems, hinges, and handles for access hardware.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Hardware, Machinery Manufacturing, Manufacturing

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Ecoverse Industries acquired by Alta Equipment Group

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $51,000,000

Announcement: 18 October 2022

Details about the company:

Ecoverse Industries offers a wide selection of environmentally friendly processing solutions with an emphasis on effectiveness and quality.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Environmental Engineering, Hardware, Wholesale

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

E-Mantech acquired by Yachuang Electronics Group

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $18,344,979

Announcement: 9 January 2022

Details about the company:

E-Mantech is a wholesaler of electronic components and a supplier of Internet of Things solutions.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Automotive, Electronics, Hardware, Internet of Things, Sales, Telecommunications

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Entone Technologies acquired by Aferian

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $73,000,000

Announcement: 21 July 2015

Details about the company:

Entone Technologies offers integration-friendly solutions for TV, whole-home DVR, web media services, media sharing, and location-based services.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Hardware, Media and Entertainment, Software

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Handheld acquired by Mildef AB

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $33,070,058

Announcement: 11 September 2022

Details about the company:

Manufacturer of tough mobile computers is Handheld.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Hardware, Manufacturing

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Livescribe acquired by Anoto Group

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $15,000,000

Announcement: 6 November 2015

Details about the company:

Our goal is to improve our clients' businesses by offering the best training, knowledge, and support services imaginable.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Content Syndication, Enterprise Software, Hardware

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

NanoAvionics acquired by Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $66,668,992

Announcement: 5 July 2022

Details about the company:

There are now five offices for NanoAvionics, a smallsat bus maker and mission integrator, in the US, the UK, and LT.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Aerospace, Communication Hardware, Consumer Electronics, Electronics, Hardware, Industrial Engineering, Internet of Things, Manufacturing, Satellite Communication

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

NAeS Solutions acquired by FOS

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $4,286,331

Announcement: 27 July 2022

Details about the company:

Data centers, network infrastructure, building automation and Domotics, as well as physical building security, are all provided by NAeS solutions.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Data Center, Information Technology, Network Hardware, Network Security, Software

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Nestor Cables acquired by Clearfield

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $23,000,000

Announcement: 19 May 2022

Details about the company:

For information and communication networks, Nestor Cables provides cables and connecting devices.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Communication Hardware, Manufacturing, Telecommunications

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Nuera Communications acquired by AudioCodes

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $85,000,000

Announcement: 16 May 2006

Details about the company:

Voice over Packet (VoP) technology and Voice Network solutions are offered by Nuera Communications.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Network Hardware, VoIP

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

SectorQube acquired by Open App

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $2,325,519

Announcement: 5 May 2022

Details about the company:

SectorQube offers a comprehensive range of IT services, corporate solutions, consulting, and consumer electronics.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Consulting, Consumer Electronics, Embedded Systems, Hardware, Information Technology, Software

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

TinyTap acquired by Animoca Brands

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $38,900,000

Announcement: 16 June 2022

Details about the company:

Learners get access to the greatest collection of educational games created by teachers throughout the globe through TinyTap.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Apps, EdTech, Education, Hardware, iOS, Photography

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Ultratec acquired by Restore plc

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $11,748,781

Announcement: 3 May 2022

Details about the company:

Ultratec is aware of the importance of data. Any business depends on information, therefore keeping that information secure is crucial.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Data Storage, Hardware, Information Technology

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Wellbeats acquired by LifeSpeak

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $92,500,000

Announcement: 14 February 2022

Details about the company:

The leading provider of virtual group exercise programming, delivery, and engagement solutions is WELLBEATS.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Hardware, Software

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

WhiteCanyon Software acquired by Blancco Oy

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $10,000,000

Announcement: 9 June 2022

Details about the company:

Leading provider of permanent deletion technology for safely wiping HDD, SSD, and NVMe devices is WhiteCanyon Software.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Cyber Security, Hardware, Information Technology, Internet, Privacy, Security, Software

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Ray is the VP of Sales at Flippa and has a passion for helping buyers find their dream digital asset, and helping sellers find a successful pathway to exit. Ray is motivated to create a more intuitive way to buy and sell online businesses, with success in managing multi-million dollar deals.

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