M&A Deal Summary |
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| Date | 2021-04-05 |
| Target | AESL |
| Sector | Education |
| Buyer(s) | BYJU S |
| Sellers(s) | The Blackstone Group |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Deal Value | 1.0B USD |
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BYJU'S is an educational software company developing online learning solutions for K3, K10, K12, NEET, JEE, UPSC & Bank Exams. BYJU'S was established in 2008 and is headquartered in Bengaluru, India.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 6 of 10 |
| Sector (Education) | 4 of 7 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 5 of 9 |
| Country (India) | 5 of 6 |
| Year (2021) | 1 of 5 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 6 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-08-05 |
WhiteHat Jr.
Mumbai, India WhiteHat Jr. is a provider of live online coding classes for kids. WhiteHat Jr makes kids creators in the new world with the first structured coding curriculum in the world for early childhood. WhiteHat Jr. was formed in 2018 and is based in Mumbai, India. |
Buy | $300M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-21 |
Epic
Redwood, California, United States Epic is a digital reading platform for kids 12 and under. Epic!’s digital library includes many of the best kids' books, popular ebooks, and videos such as Fancy Nancy, Big Nate, Warriors, and National Geographic Kids. Epic is based in Redwood, California. |
Buy | $500M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 |
| PE ASSETS | 131.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
The Blackstone Group is a global alternative investment management firm. The Firm's investment activities span real estate, secondary investments, hedge funds, credit, infrastructure, and private equity. Blackstone's private equity group targets opportunities globally including buyout acquisitions of established companies, development projects, growth equity financings, and industry consolidations. Sectors of interest include automotive, healthcare, chemicals, industrial, commercial property, lodging, communications, media/publishing, consumer & retail, packaging, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, energy, technology, entertainment, telecommunications, financial services, theme parks, food & beverage, and transportation. Blackstone's private equity real estate group looks for opportunities across North/South America, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, and Europe. The real estate group will consider both equity and debt investments. Areas of interest include healthcare, hotel, industrial, office, residential, and retail. The Blackstone Group was formed in 1987 and is based in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 150 of 173 |
| Sector (Education) | 2 of 2 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 56 of 67 |
| Country (India) | 12 of 12 |
| Year (2021) | 6 of 16 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 40 of 57 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-23 |
GeoComply
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada GeoComply operates at the center of a new generation of cybersecurity companies, leveraging advanced geolocation data to make better risk-based decisions. GeoComply currently supports location verification requirements for market leaders in the iGaming, Broadcasting and FinTech industries. GeoComply is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-13 |
Sabre Industries
Alvarado, Texas, United States Sabre Industries is a producer of highly engineered products used for electric transmission and distribution and wireless telecommunications, offering a complete customer solution with a full range of engineered towers, poles, structures, and related services. The Company's vast array of product offerings, services, and extensive manufacturing capabilities has allowed Sabre to develop leading positions with a high-quality, diversified group of customers including the nation's largest utilities and wireless communications firms. |
Buy | - |
