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Ancestry M&A Summary
Ancestry has acquired 8 companies of its own, including 1 in the last 5 years.
Ancestry’s largest acquisition to date was in 2012, when it acquired Archives.com for $100M. Ancestry has acquired in 4 different US states, and 3 countries. The Company’s most targeted sectors include internet software and services (38%) and building materials (13%).
Ancestry Ownership
Who owns Ancestry?
Ancestry is owned by The Blackstone Group. It was acquired on August 5, 2020.
Is Ancestry PE-backed?
Yes. Ancestry is owned by private equity investor The Blackstone Group.
Was Ancestry formerly PE-backed?
Yes. Ancestry was formerly owned by 9 private investors.
Ancestry Business Overview
Where is Ancestry headquartered?
Ancestry is headquartered in Provo, Utah.
What sector is Ancestry in?
Ancestry is an information services company.
When was Ancestry founded?
Ancestry was founded in 1990.
M&A Summary
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M&A Total Activity8
- M&A Buy Activity8
- Total Sectors Invested 6
- Total Countries Invested 3