M&A Deal Summary

Berkshire Partners Acquires Comlinkdata

On April 6, 2021, private equity firm Berkshire Partners acquired software company Comlinkdata from Alpine Investors

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Berkshire Partners’ 2nd transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is Berkshire Partners’ 79th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Berkshire Partners’ 14th transaction in Massachusetts.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-04-06
Target Comlinkdata
Sector Software
Buyer(s) Berkshire Partners
Sellers(s) Alpine Investors
Deal Type Secondary Buyout
Advisor(s) Raymond James - Investment Banking (Financial)
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (Legal)

Target

Comlinkdata

Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Comniscient is a provider of telecom data analytics software and insights. The company gives telecom providers a unique insight into consumer behavior. Through an online platform, combined with analytic services, It provides clients with the competitive data they need to help guide their strategic business decisions and optimize their network investments. Comlinkdata was formed in 2010 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Berkshire Partners

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1984
PE ASSETS 16.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Berkshire Partners is a private equity firm focused on investing in businesses with strong management and that lead their respective markets. Berkshire will consider investments in both public and private companies. Prospective transactions for private companies include leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, growth capital financings, and privatizations. Public company transactions include take-privates, PIPEs, and equity stakes. Berkshire generally looks to invest $150 to $500 million of equity capital per transaction in companies valued up to $2 billion. Sectors of interest include industrial manufacturing, consumer products, retailing, transportation, communications and business services. Berkshire Partners was formed in 1984 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 90 of 101
Sector (Software) 2 of 3
Type (Secondary Buyout) 17 of 21
State (Massachusetts) 14 of 16
Country (United States) 79 of 89
Year (2021) 2 of 9
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-01-05 NCS

Grimes, Iowa, United States

NCS is a full-service fluids and systems provider to the vehicle care industry, including car wash systems, aftermarket parts, cleaning fluids, and vacuums all supported through its industry-leading distribution and services footprint. NCS was founded in 1973 and is based in Grimes, Iowa.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-04-08 Mielle Organics

Merrillville, Indiana, United States

Mielle Organics is a hair care and beauty brand that believes healthier ingredients encourage healthier hair and skin. Mielle Organics products have taken the hair care industry by storm and have been widely recognized for results-driven products and excellent customer service. Mielle Organics is based in Merrillville, Indiana.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Alpine Investors

San Francisco, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2001
PE ASSETS 17.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Alpine Investors is a private investment firm that principally targets small to mid-sized, software and service company acquisitions in the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Alpine looks for businesses with cash-flow of $1 to $50 million and will consider both control and non-control positions. Alpine prefers businesses with recurring revenues, identifiable growth opportunities, sustainable margins, and significant barriers to entry. Alpine Investors was established in 2001 and is based in San Francisco, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 18 of 24
Sector (Software) 4 of 6
Type (Secondary Buyout) 7 of 9
State (Massachusetts) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 18 of 24
Year (2021) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-04-05 AlpineX

San Francisco, California, United States

AlpineX is an investment platform focused on lower middle-market services businesses. AlpineX invests deeply in four to five selected verticals, acquiring asset-light services companies with durable customer value propositions, high-quality revenue, and attractive markets.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-04-19 YDesign Group

San Francisco, California, United States

YDesign Group, LLC operates as an online retailer of lighting products. It offers lighting, furnishings, and decorative plumbing products to consumers and trade professionals; and furniture and accessories. YDesign Group, LLC was formerly known as YLighting LLC.

Sell -