Company acquisitions in the Communities 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 5 acquisitions that took place in the Communities industry.
500px acquired by Visual China Group
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $17,000,000
Announcement: 26 February 2018
Details about the company:
A worldwide photographic network and software, 500px enables aspiring and seasoned photographers to spread their work, receive criticism, and make money from it.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Apps, Communities, Content, Internet, Photography
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
firma acquired by MIOGROUP
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $11,583,886
Announcement: 21 June 2022
Details about the company:
A full-service agency for branding and innovation is firma.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Advertising, Communities, Marketing, Social Media
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
MUA acquired by istyle
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $9,000,000
Announcement: 5 June 2017
Details about the company:
MakeupAlley (MUA) began as a small group of passionate beauty lovers in 1999.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Beauty, Communities, Consumer Goods, E-Commerce, Information Services, Social Media
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Planet SuperHeroes acquired by NODWIN Gaming
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $6,624,087
Announcement: 13 January 2022
Details about the company:
One of India's top character merchandise companies is called Planet Superheroes.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Communities, E-Commerce, Internet
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
ReCept Pharmacy acquired by Omnicell
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $100,000,000
Announcement: 2 December 2021
Details about the company:
In the local community, ReCept Pharmacy provides patient care with an emphasis on 340B and Specialty Pharmacy Management.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Communities, Health Care, Medical, Pharmaceutical
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
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