M&A Deal Summary

Bending Spoons Acquires WeTransfer

On July 31, 2024, Bending Spoons acquired internet software and services company WeTransfer from Highland Europe

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Bending Spoons’ 5th transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Bending Spoons’ 1st transaction in the Netherlands.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2024-07-31
Target WeTransfer
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) Bending Spoons
Sellers(s) Highland Europe
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

WeTransfer

Amsterdam, Netherlands
WeTransfer is a provider of cloud based file transfer service. WeTransfer was founded in 2009 and is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Bending Spoons

Milan, Italy
Category Company
Founded 2013
Sector Internet Software and Services
DESCRIPTION

Bending Spoons is a mobile application developer that offers iOS mobile apps, including Splice, 30 Day Fitness, Live Quiz, and Remini. Bending Spoons was founded in 2013 and is based in Milan, Italy.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 7
Sector (Internet Software and Services) 5 of 6
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 6 of 7
Country (Netherlands) 1 of 1
Year (2024) 4 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-07-19 Issuu

Palo Alto, California, United States

Issuu is a digital publishing platform that helps one million creators and marketers worldwide find, understand, monetize, and grow a massive global audience on any device. Issuu is based in Palo Alto, California.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-11-25 Brightcove

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Brightcove a global provider of cloud services for video, offers a family of products that help the way organizations deliver video experiences. Brightcove was founded in 2004 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Buy $233M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Highland Europe

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 2012
Size Small
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Highland Europe is a growth capital investor focused on technology enabled companies addressing large market opportunities in internet, mobile and software. The Firm looks to commit €10 to €30 million in fast growth companies with at least €10 million in annual sales. The Firm will consider opportunities throughout Western Europe with global ambitions. Highland Europe was formed in 2012 and is headquartered in London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 10
Sector (Internet Software and Services) 3 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 6
Country (Netherlands) 1 of 1
Year (2024) 1 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-12-20 Matchesfashion

London, United Kingdom

Matchesfashion is a luxury online retailer, engaging with its customers online, in-store, via its app, and at its pioneering retail and broadcasting destination, 5 Carlos Place. It delivers to over 176 countries and offers 24/7 advice through its fashion concierge team MyStylist. Matchesfashion was founded in 1987 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Sell $63M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-08-14 AMCS

Limerick, Ireland

AMCS supplies integrated software and vehicle technology for the waste, recycling, and material resources industries. AMCS Platform is a suite of best-in-class SaaS solutions that includes industry-specific enterprise management software, intelligent optimization, mobile workforce, vehicle technology, digital engagement, and analytics solutions, which delivers digital innovation to the emerging circular economy worldwide. AMCS was founded in 2003 and is based in Limerick, Ireland.

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