Company acquisitions in the Fashion 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 14 acquisitions that took place in the Fashion industry.
BHCosmetics acquired by REVOLUTION BEAUTY
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $3,900,000
Announcement: 25 February 2022
Details about the company:
BHCosmetics is a manufacturer and retailer of affordable cosmetics and beauty supplies.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Beauty, Cosmetics, Fashion, Marketing, Retail, Tutoring, Wholesale
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Bowl America acquired by Bowlero
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $44,000,000
Announcement: 20 October 2022
Details about the company:
Every visit to Bowl America is made memorable by Bowl America Inc, which specializes in doing this.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Event Management, Fashion
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Casacanda acquired by Fab
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $11,000,000
Announcement: 20 February 2012
Details about the company:
An online purchasing club called Casacanda offers daily decorating ideas.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: E-Commerce, Fashion, News
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
Cosabella acquired by Calida Group
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $80,000,000
Announcement: 20 May 2022
Details about the company:
Discover the greatest bras, thongs, panties, lingerie, sleepwear, and more from Cosabella, a premium lingerie manufacturer.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Fashion, Lifestyle, Manufacturing
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Making It Easy to Sell Online Businesses
Flippa provides owners and investors with the tools and expertise to sell.
400,000+ Weekly Active Buyers
15 In-house Brokers and 120 Broker Partners
Negotiate and Receive Offers Fast
Integrated Legal, Insurance and Payments
Forever 21 India acquired by Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $26,000,000
Announcement: 6 July 2016
Details about the company:
The newest styles are available at Forever 21 India for both men and women.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Consumer Goods, E-Commerce, Fashion, Textiles
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Inkbox acquired by BIC
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $65,000,000
Announcement: 18 January 2022
Details about the company:
Customers may get the appearance and sensation of a traditional tattoo for two weeks thanks to inkbox.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Consumer, Fashion, Lifestyle
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
LimeRoad acquired by V-Mart Retail
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $3,786,126
Announcement: 17 October 2022
Details about the company:
a fun and interesting way to share, shop for, and find beautiful items.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: E-Commerce, Fashion, Internet, Shopping
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Makerist acquired by The Creative Club
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $15,000,000
Announcement: 1 March 2020
Details about the company:
Makerist is a portal for DIY and handicrafts.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Art, E-Commerce, E-Commerce Platforms, Fashion
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Masaba acquired by Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $12,136,536
Announcement: 14 January 2022
Details about the company:
Chain of Retail Stores - Women's Designer Clothing
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Fashion, Lifestyle, Retail, Web Design
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Making It Easy to Sell Online Businesses
Flippa provides owners and investors with the tools and expertise to sell.
400,000+ Weekly Active Buyers
15 In-house Brokers and 120 Broker Partners
Negotiate and Receive Offers Fast
Integrated Legal, Insurance and Payments
Matilda Jane Clothing acquired by CID Capital
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $9,500,000
Announcement: 16 July 2012
Details about the company:
In order to make their clients happy, Matilda Jane has one overarching purpose.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Fashion, Lifestyle
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Pebblestone Fashion acquired by K3 business solutions
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $1,897,868
Announcement: 29 June 2010
Details about the company:
Pebblestone has been providing the technological solution that helps the fashion industry succeed commercially since 1995.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Fashion, Lifestyle, Manufacturing, Retail
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Socialyte acquired by Dolphin Entertainment
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $18,000,000
Announcement: 14 November 2022
Details about the company:
A company called SOCIALYTE represents branded media on more than 60% of the world's most popular websites, connecting businesses to 500 carefully chosen tastemakers.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Advertising, Blogging Platforms, Fashion, Publishing
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
TextileGenesis acquired by Lectra
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $15,978,320
Announcement: 7 December 2022
Details about the company:
The fashion and textile sectors are the target market for the traceability platform called TextileGenesis.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Fashion, Retail, Textiles
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website











