3 Acquisitions in the Local industry - Flippa
Company acquisitions in the Local 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 3 acquisitions that took place in the Local industry.
Capita translation and Interpreting acquired by Capita
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $11,720,581
Announcement: 23 December 2011
Details about the company:
For businesses, Capita Translation provides translation, localization, and interpretation services in 150 languages.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Language Learning, Local, Translation Service
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Locu acquired by GoDaddy
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $70,000,000
Announcement: 19 August 2013
Details about the company:
Local company growth is key to Locus' goal.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Advertising, Content, Developer APIs, Local, Personalization, Restaurants, Search Engine, Social Media
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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