Accela - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

Internet Software And ServicesCompany

Accela M&A Summary

Accela has acquired 10 companies of its own, including 1 in the last 5 years. It has also divested 1 asset.

Accela has acquired in 5 different US states. The Company’s most targeted sectors include software (60%) and internet software and services (40%).

Accela Ownership

Who owns Accela?

Accela is owned by Berkshire Partners and Francisco Partners. It was acquired on September 29, 2017.

Is Accela PE-backed?

Yes. Accela is owned by private equity investors Berkshire Partners and Francisco Partners.

Was Accela formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Accela was formerly owned by 3 private investors.

Accela Business Overview

Where is Accela headquartered?

Accela is headquartered in San Ramon, California.

What sector is Accela in?

Accela is an internet software and services company.

When was Accela founded?

Accela was founded in 1999.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity11
    • M&A Buy Activity10
    • M&A Sell Activity1
  • Total Sectors Invested 2
  • Total Countries Invested 1
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 2
  • M&A Advisors 1

Accela

Accela, Inc.

2633 Camino Ramon, Suite 500,
San Ramon, California 94583
United States,
(925) 659-3200
www.accela.com

Accela provides a platform of cloud-based productivity and civic engagement software to governments of all sizes worldwide. The Accela Civic Platform includes cost-effective solutions to manage critical enterprise functions and mobile apps to foster greater citizen engagement. From asset, land, and legislative management to licensing, finance, environmental health, and more, its software drives efficiency for more than 2,000 governments worldwide. Accela was formed in 1999 and is based in San Ramon, California.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.2/yr) # 9 - - - - 1 10
Sell (0.2/yr) # - 1 - - - - 1
  11

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Open Counter Enterprises, Inc. 2024-07-22 - Divestiture
San Francisco, California · www.opencounter.com
Springbrook Software, Inc. 2020-01-07 - Divestiture
Portland, Oregon · www.springbrooksoftware.com
PublicStuff LLC 2015-05-18 - Add-on Acquisition
New York, New York · www.publicstuff.com
Springbrook Software, Inc. 2015-04-08 - Add-on Acquisition
Portland, Oregon · www.springbrooksoftware.com
SoftRight LLC 2015-04-08 - Add-on Acquisition
Westford, Massachusetts · www.softright.com
Decade Software Company, LLC 2014-11-21 - Add-on Acquisition
Fresno, California · www.decadesoftware.com
Government Outreach, Inc. 2014-10-13 - Add-on Acquisition
Pleasanton, California · www.govoutreach.com
Kinsail Corp. 2014-07-02 - Add-on Acquisition
McLean, Vermont · www.kinsail.com
Envista Corporation, Inc. 2014-06-09 - Add-on Acquisition
Woburn, Massachusetts · www.envista.com
IQM2, Inc. 2014-06-04 - Add-on Acquisition
Ronkonkoma, New York · www.iqm2.com
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Software 6 (60%) - 1 (100%) -
Internet Software and Services 4 (40%) - - -
Total 10 - 1 -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 10 - 1 -
  Massachusetts 3 - - -
  California 3 - - -
  New York 2 - - -
  Oregon 1 - 1 -
  Vermont 1 - - -
Total 10 - 1 -

Top M&A Advisors

Financial Deals
Spurrier Capital Partners
1

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Strategic(s)
10%
1 (10%)
Divested to
Investor(s)
100%
1 (100%)

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