Company acquisitions in the iOS 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 6 acquisitions that took place in the iOS industry.
AdColony acquired by Opera Mediaworks
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $75,000,000
Announcement: 24 June 2014
Details about the company:
AdColony is a mobile video advertising network that provides businesses and apps with full-screen, high-quality video ads via Instant Play.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Advertising, Advertising Platforms, Android, Apps, iOS, Video
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Kongregate acquired by Modern Times Group
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $55,000,000
Announcement: 20 June 2017
Details about the company:
Kongregate is a digital gaming platform and producer of mobile games.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Casual Games, Gaming, Internet, iOS, Mobile, Social Network
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
NOBOT acquired by mediba
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $19,287,028
Announcement: 28 July 2011
Details about the company:
AdMaker, a platform for mobile application advertising, is a solution that NOBOT offers for mobile advertising.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Advertising, Advertising Platforms, Android, Consumer Electronics, iOS, Mobile
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Quidd acquired by Animoca Brands
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $8,000,000
Announcement: 8 August 2019
Details about the company:
The marketplace for purchasing and selling digital collectibles is called Quidd. More than 2.1 billion assets have been issued. supported by Sequoia
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Consumer Software, E-Commerce, iOS, Marketplace, Mobile Apps
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
TinyTap acquired by Animoca Brands
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $38,900,000
Announcement: 16 June 2022
Details about the company:
Learners get access to the greatest collection of educational games created by teachers throughout the globe through TinyTap.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Apps, EdTech, Education, Hardware, iOS, Photography
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
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Zaarly acquired by Airtasker
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $3,400,000
Announcement: 21 May 2021
Details about the company:
American private startup Zaarly is working to create a platform for the market that is powered by buyers in real time and based on proximity.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Android, E-Commerce, Internet, iOS, Mobile
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website











