Company acquisitions in the Home Services 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 2 acquisitions that took place in the Home Services industry.
Homeserve acquired by LDC
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $17,733,641
Announcement: 24 September 2009
Details about the company:
Homeserve is a consumer service business that offers landlords and house owners maintenance and repair services.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Commercial, Electrical Distribution, Home Improvement, Home Services, Housekeeping Service
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Oneflare acquired by Airtasker
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $9,800,000
Announcement: 4 May 2022
Details about the company:
Oneflare is a brand-new web business that links clients with suppliers of home services.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Advertising, Consumer, Home Services, Local, Small and Medium Businesses
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
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