23 Acquisitions in the Social industry
Company acquisitions in the Social 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 23 acquisitions that took place in the Social industry.
ATTN: acquired by Candle Media
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $100,000,000
Announcement: 17 May 2022
Details about the company:
A multimedia network called ATTN aims to educate viewers on how they can change the world.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Digital Media, News, Social Media, Video
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Bebo acquired by Twitch
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $25,000,000
Announcement: 18 June 2019
Details about the company:
A social networking site is called Bebo. Members may connect with pals through the company, share images, and find new hobbies.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Internet, Social Network
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Brand Embassy acquired by NICE Systems
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $33,519,591
Announcement: 16 May 2019
Details about the company:
The Omnichannel Era of Digital Transformation. Agile. Customer service that is scalable
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Analytics, Brand Marketing, Customer Service, SaaS, Social Media, Software
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Brainium Studios acquired by PLAYSTUDIOS
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $70,000,000
Announcement: 13 October 2022
Details about the company:
A Portland-based independent software publishing company, Brainium Studios. They create simple and enjoyable iPhone games.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Gaming, Social Media, Software, Video Games
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Computerlogy acquired by Yello Digital Marketing
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $1,500,000
Announcement: 17 August 2015
Details about the company:
Computerlogy has particular expertise in integrating social media networks into software development for large businesses.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Apps, Social Media, Social Media Management, Software
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
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Esavvy acquired by Empired
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $2,051,946
Announcement: 19 May 2014
Details about the company:
Enterprise resource planning, customer relationship management, and content management are the main areas that Esavvy provides solutions and services for.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Financial Services, Information Technology, Small and Medium Businesses, Social CRM
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
firma acquired by MIOGROUP
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $11,583,886
Announcement: 21 June 2022
Details about the company:
A full-service agency for branding and innovation is firma.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Advertising, Communities, Marketing, Social Media
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Granny GmbH acquired by Great-Granny Holding
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $1,394,290
Announcement: 1 August 2021
Details about the company:
A social media company called Granny is established in Berlin and focuses on influencer marketing and social media advertising campaigns.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Advertising, Social Media, Social Media Marketing
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
Liquidlogic acquired by System C Healthcare
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $23,353,919
Announcement: 16 June 2009
Details about the company:
A software provider called Liquidlogic offers case management IT systems for children's and adult social care.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Child Care, Computer, Information Technology, IT Management, Social, Software
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
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Flippa provides owners and investors with the tools and expertise to sell.
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15 In-house Brokers and 120 Broker Partners
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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
MediaSite acquired by Sonic Foundry
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $5,600,000
Announcement: 7 September 2001
Details about the company:
A video platform for companies called Mediasite offers video recording, streaming, publication, and administration.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Social Media, Video, Video Streaming
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
MUA acquired by istyle
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $9,000,000
Announcement: 5 June 2017
Details about the company:
MakeupAlley (MUA) began as a small group of passionate beauty lovers in 1999.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Beauty, Communities, Consumer Goods, E-Commerce, Information Services, Social Media
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
oddity acquired by WONGDOODY
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $55,146,856
Announcement: 22 March 2022
Details about the company:
Oddity is a digital communication and commerce firm with a focus on offering solutions for the digital ecosystem.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Content Marketing, CRM, E-Commerce, Internet, Social Media
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Phly acquired by dropp group | droppLabs
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $25,000,000
Announcement: 8 September 2022
Details about the company:
Flyy was developed by the Real-World Social Metaverse.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Advertising Platforms, Social Network
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
Podchaser acquired by Acast
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $34,000,000
Announcement: 17 July 2022
Details about the company:
The largest podcast database in the world, Podchaser powers podcaster, brand, and listener discovery.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Advertising Platforms, Analytics, Audio, Big Data, Data Visualization, Database, Internet Radio, Podcast, Search Engine, Social Network
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Punch Entertainment acquired by DeNA
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $37,000,000
Announcement: 15 September 2011
Details about the company:
Punch is a cross-platform company that creates social games for smartphones, the web, and social networking platforms.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Apps, Gaming, Messaging, Mobile Apps, Social Network
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Second Home acquired by Global Asset Capital
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $8,818,681
Announcement: 24 October 2022
Details about the company:
Second Home is the owner and operator of an office building for freelancers and small enterprises.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Coworking, Recreation, Social Entrepreneurship
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
SHIFT acquired by Brand Networks
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $50,000,000
Announcement: 14 May 2015
Details about the company:
For companies and agencies, SHIFT is a top cross-network social advertising platform.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Advertising, Advertising Platforms, Analytics, Apps, Real Time, Social Media
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
StepOut acquired by Massive Media
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $25,000,000
Announcement: 1 September 2013
Details about the company:
Indians may connect and engage with individuals in their area via the social networking site Stepout.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Apps, Finance, Search Engine, Social Media, Software
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
SugarBox acquired by Zee Entertainment Enterprises
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $11,500,000
Announcement: 15 March 2017
Details about the company:
The SugarBox local Wi-Fi network breaks customers' reliance on mobile data.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Computer, Information Technology, Infrastructure, Internet, Private Social Networking
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
The Filter acquired by 24i
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $5,200,000
Announcement: 4 April 2022
Details about the company:
For some of the biggest broadcasters and TV firms in the world, The Filter leverages data to personalize TV content discovery.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Content, Content Discovery, Digital Media, Information Technology, Music, Product Search, Social Media, TV, Video
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
VerticalNet acquired by BravoSolution
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $15,200,000
Announcement: 26 October 2007
Details about the company:
Supply management solutions are offered by VerticalNet, which assists businesses in determining ongoing value throughout the supply management process.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Advertising, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Internet, Internet of Things, Online Portals, Social Media
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Ray is the VP of Sales at Flippa and has a passion for helping buyers find their dream digital asset, and helping sellers find a successful pathway to exit. Ray is motivated to create a more intuitive way to buy and sell online businesses, with success in managing multi-million dollar deals.
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