M&A Deal Summary

Nuance Solutions Acquires Voicebox Technologies

On May 18, 2018, Nuance Solutions acquired software company Voicebox Technologies from ORIX Private Equity Solutions

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Nuance Solutions’ 11th transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is Nuance Solutions’ 21st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Nuance Solutions’ 3rd transaction in Washington.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2018-05-18
Target Voicebox Technologies
Sector Software
Buyer(s) Nuance Solutions
Sellers(s) ORIX Private Equity Solutions
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Voicebox Technologies

Bellevue, Washington, United States
Voicebox Technologies is a provider of natural language understanding (“NLU”), conversational AI and automated speech recognition (“ASR”) software, used across connected auto, mobile phone and IoT platforms. Voicebox Technologies was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Nuance Solutions

Burlington, Massachusetts, United States

Category Company
Founded 1992
Sector Software
Employees7,100
Revenue 1.5B USD (2020)
DESCRIPTION
Nuance's corporate headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts.
Nuance's corporate headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Nuance Solutions is a provider of speech and imaging solutions for businesses and consumers around the world. Nuance technologies, applications and services enable users calling directory assistance, getting account information, dictating patient records, telling a navigation system their destination, or digitally reproducing documents that can be shared and searched. Nuance Solutions was formed in 1992 and is based in Burlington, Massachusetts.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 25 of 26
Sector: Software M&A 11 of 11
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 24 of 25
State: Washington M&A 3 of 4
Country: United States M&A 21 of 22
Year: 2018 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-10-27 Agnitio SL

Madrid, Spain

Agnitio SL is a provider of voice biometrics solutions used for identification, authentication, verification and fraud prevention. The Company offers a comprehensive suite of voice biometrics products and solutions that allow users to perform superior speaker identification and precise ID verification functions for government, financial services and call center applications. At the core of AGNITiO’s product suite is an ultra-fast proprietary speaker recognition software engine that filters voice characteristics, creating a unique “voiceprint.”

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-11-12 Nuance Communications - Document Imaging Division

Burlington, Massachusetts, United States

Nuance Communications, Inc. - Document Imaging Division is a provider of conversational AI- and cloud-based solutions.

Sell $400M

Seller(S) 1

DESCRIPTION

ORIX Mezzanine & Private Equity is the direct investment arm of asset manager ORIX. ORIX Mezzanine & Private Equity looks to invest $10 to $20 million to support buyouts, acquisitions, growth capital needs, and sponsored led transactions of profitable (greater than $5 million of EBITDA) companies throughout North America. ORIX will consider a variety of investment structures, including subordinated and convertible debt to common, preferred and convertible preferred equity. ORIX Mezzanine & Private Equity is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 22
Sector: Software M&A 2 of 5
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 3 of 13
State: Washington M&A 1 of 2
Country: United States M&A 3 of 20
Year: 2018 M&A 3 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-03-19 Thermo-Tech Windows and Doors

Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, United States

Thermo-Tech Windows and Doors LLC is a manufacturer of vinyl clad windows and patio doors for residential housing and multi-family apartments. Thermo-Tech Windows and Doors was founded in 1993 and is based in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-07-24 Western Window Systems

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Western Window Systems is a manufacturer of high-end, warm weather, custom aluminum windows and doors made for luxury homes, hotels, and office buildings. Western Window Systems was founded in 1959 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.

Sell $360M