3 Acquisitions in the Photography industry

January 16, 2023

Company acquisitions in the Photography 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 Photography industry.

500px acquired by Visual China Group

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $17,000,000

Announcement: 26 February 2018

Details about the company:

A worldwide photographic network and software, 500px enables aspiring and seasoned photographers to spread their work, receive criticism, and make money from it.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Apps, Communities, Content, Internet, Photography

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Hologic Hitec-Imaging acquired by Hologic

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $26,536,461

Announcement: 2 May 2006

Details about the company:

Photoconductors are created, produced, and sold by Hologic Hitec-Imaging for use as image carriers in electro photographic copiers and printers.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Electronics, Manufacturing, Photography

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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