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

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Wavenet M&A Summary

Wavenet has acquired 7 companies of its own, including 6 in the last 5 years.

Wavenet’s largest acquisition to date was in 2023, when it acquired AdEPT Technology Group for $77M. The Company’s most targeted sectors include communications (43%) and information technology (29%).

Wavenet Ownership

Who owns Wavenet?

Wavenet is owned by Macquarie Capital. It was acquired on May 20, 2021.

Is Wavenet PE-backed?

Yes. Wavenet is owned by private equity investor Macquarie Capital.

Was Wavenet formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Wavenet was formerly owned by 1 private investor.

Wavenet Business Overview

Where is Wavenet headquartered?

Wavenet is headquartered in Solihull, United Kingdom.

What sector is Wavenet in?

Wavenet is a communications company.

When was Wavenet founded?

Wavenet was founded in 2000.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity7
    • M&A Buy Activity7
  • Total Sectors Invested 3
  • Total Countries Invested 1
  • M&A Advisors 1

Wavenet

Wavenet Ltd.

One Central Boulevard, Blythe Valley Park,
Solihull, B90 8BG
United Kingdom,
0333 234 0011
www.wavenetuk.com

Wavenet is a multi-award-winning provider of telecoms and technology solutions serving thousands of small and medium-sized businesses and enterprises across the United Kingdom (UK). Wavenet has built on a solid foundation for growth over the last five years, with a focus on future technologies and digital transformation that will drive the industry and its customers. The new partnership with Macquarie Capital will boost this growth potential, by providing both expertise and flexible growth capital. This will enable more investment in the people at Wavenet and provide a renewed focus on strategic acquisitions. Wavenet was formed in 2000 and is based in Solihull, United Kingdom.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (1.2/yr) # 1 3 - - 3 - 7
vol $77M $77M
Sell (0.0/yr) # - - - - - - 0
  7

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Falanx Cyber Security Ltd. 2023-12-12 - Add-on Acquisition
London, United Kingdom · www.falanxcyber.com
Axial Systems Ltd. 2023-06-27 - Add-on Acquisition
Maidenhead, United Kingdom · www.axial.co.uk
AdEPT Technology Group plc 2023-04-14 77M GBP Add-on Acquisition
Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom · www.adept.co.uk
Qubic Group Plc 2020-11-19 - Add-on Acquisition
St Albans, United Kingdom · www.qubicgroup.com
Portal Voice and Data Ltd. 2020-02-17 - Add-on Acquisition
Norfolk, United Kingdom · www.portal-comms.co.uk
Smart Hosted Solutions Ltd. 2020-01-07 - Add-on Acquisition
Nottingham, United Kingdom · www.via.co.uk
Talk Internet Ltd. 2017-04-05 - Add-on Acquisition
Warrington, United Kingdom · www.talkinternet.co.uk
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Communications 3 (43%) 77M (100%) - -
Information Technology 2 (29%) - - -
Internet Software and Services 2 (29%) - - -
Total 7 $77M - -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United Kingdom 7 77M - -
Total 7 $77M - -

Top M&A Advisors

Legal Deals
Travers Smith
1

Deal Values

buy # Total
< $100M 1 $77M
TOTAL $77M
Largest AdEPT Technology Group plc
$77M (2023-04-14)

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