13 Acquisitions in the Digital Marketing industry

Company acquisitions in the Digital Marketing 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 13 acquisitions that took place in the Digital Marketing industry.

Audiens acquired by Bango

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $1,834,123

Announcement: 24 January 2018

Details about the company:

Platform for Customer Data as a Service

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Big Data, Data Integration, Digital Marketing, Machine Learning, Marketing Automation, PaaS

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Best Response Media acquired by Brave Bison

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $1,246,494

Announcement: 28 April 2022

Details about the company:

For millions of customers, Best Response Media's eCommerce agency offers distinctive shopping experiences.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Internet

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

BigHand acquired by Bridgepoint

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $77,283,531

Announcement: 22 May 2012

Details about the company:

BigHand creates speech productivity software for businesses in the legal, medical, real estate, and finance industries.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Information Technology, Software

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

BonusFinder acquired by Gambling.com Group

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $68,727,499

Announcement: 6 February 2022

Details about the company:

a company that offers marketing services to regulated sectors and drives high-value traffic to its own websites

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Advertising, Casino, Digital Marketing, Gambling, Marketing

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Contactlab acquired by MailUp

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $5,522,982

Announcement: 3 April 2022

Details about the company:

Brands that can personalize messaging and strengthen their engagement with customers thanks to technology and services

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Analytics, Big Data, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Fashion, Retail Technology, SaaS, Software, Travel

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Datawrkz acquired by Nazara Technologies

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $30,152,798

Announcement: 18 January 2022

Details about the company:

Since 2013, Independent Agencies and Mid-Market businesses have been collaborating with Datawrkz, a performance-driven digital advertising agency.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Advertising, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Marketing

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Helix House acquired by Business Warrior

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $2,250,000

Announcement: 23 March 2022

Details about the company:

A digital advertising firm called Helix House focuses on providing businesses with specialized, growth-oriented, ROI-driven advertising solutions.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Advertising, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Mobile Advertising

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Income Access acquired by Paysafe

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $30,539,433

Announcement: 1 September 2016

Details about the company:

For the iGaming, lottery, and financial trading businesses, Income Access offers marketing technologies and digital marketing services.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Advertising, Digital Marketing, Information Technology, Internet

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

JagTag acquired by Augme

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $5,500,000

Announcement: 21 July 2011

Details about the company:

JagTag is a mobile marketing business that focuses on sending rich digital material to portable devices.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Digital Marketing, Marketing, Mobile

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

MailerLite acquired by Vercom S.A

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $90,000,000

Announcement: 28 April 2022

Details about the company:

Digital marketing solutions help expand your audience more quickly and increase sales more effectively. 24/7 award-winning support is provided.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Enterprise Software, Marketing Automation, SaaS

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Newoldstamp acquired by Black Pearl

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $3,035,223

Announcement: 25 November 2022

Details about the company:

An email signature marketing platform called Newoldstamp converts users' emails into effective marketing tools.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Digital Marketing, Email, Email Marketing, Professional Services

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Shape Games acquired by Kambi

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $78,000,000

Announcement: 8 September 2022

Details about the company:

Digital B-to-B platform and service provider for the iGaming sector, Shape Games.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Consulting, Digital Marketing, Gaming, Software

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

VerticalNet acquired by BravoSolution

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $15,200,000

Announcement: 26 October 2007

Details about the company:

Supply management solutions are offered by VerticalNet, which assists businesses in determining ongoing value throughout the supply management process.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Advertising, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Internet, Internet of Things, Online Portals, Social Media

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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