M&A Deal Summary

Blackstreet Capital Management Acquires AWE Learning

On April 14, 2015, private equity firm Blackstreet Capital Management acquired software company AWE Learning

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Blackstreet Capital Management’s 1st transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is Blackstreet Capital Management’s 14th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Blackstreet Capital Management’s 1st transaction in Pennsylvania.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2015-04-14
Target AWE Learning
Sector Software
Buyer(s) Blackstreet Capital Management
Deal Type Special Situations/Distressed
Advisor(s) SSG Capital Advisors (Financial)

Target

AWE Learning

Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
AWE Learning is a provider of digital learning solutions for young children. AWE Learning was founded in 1994 and is based in Chester, Pennsylvania.

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Buyer

Blackstreet Capital Management

Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States
Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2003
PE ASSETS 200M USD
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Blackstreet Capital is a private equity firm focused on control buyouts of under-performing corporate orphans with $25 to $150 million in revenue. Industries of interest include niche manufacturing, distribution, specialty retail, education and training, healthcare services and devices, and restaurants. Blackstreet invests up to $15 million of equity capital in businesses valued up to $75 million. Blackstreet's average holding period is three to five years. Blackstreet Capital(formerly Milestone Capital Management was founded in 2003 and is based in Bethesda, Maryland.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 32 of 37
Sector (Software) 1 of 1
Type (Special Situations/Distressed) 4 of 4
State (Pennsylvania) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 14 of 18
Year (2015) 1 of 1
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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