5 Acquisitions in the Communities industry - Flippa

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

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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