M&A Deal Summary

Com Laude Acquires MarkMonitor

On September 24, 2025, Com Laude acquired internet software and services company MarkMonitor from Newfold Digital for 450M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Com Laude’s 1st transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Com Laude’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Com Laude’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Com Laude’s 1st transaction in Idaho.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-09-24
Target MarkMonitor
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) Com Laude
Sellers(s) Newfold Digital
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 450M USD

Target

MarkMonitor

Meridian, Idaho, United States
MarkMonitor is an enterprise-level provider of domain management solutions. The company uses a SaaS delivery model to provide advanced technology and expertise that protects the revenues and reputations of global brands. In the digital world, brands face new risks due to the web's anonymity, global reach, and shifting consumption patterns for digital content, goods, and services. Customers choose MarkMonitor for its combination of expertise, advanced technology, and extensive industry relationships to preserve their marketing investments, revenues, and customer trust. MarkMonitor was founded in 1997 and is based in Meridian, Idaho.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Com Laude

London, United Kingdom

Category Company
Founded 2004
Sector Internet Software and Services
DESCRIPTION

Com Laude provides corporate domain name management and advisory services to multinational corporate brand owners, enabling them to effectively manage their essential domain assets and protect them against brand as well as security infringements. Com Laude was founded in 2004 and is based in London, United Kingdom.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: Idaho M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-05-01 Valideus

London, United Kingdom

Valideus Ltd. is a market consultancy focused on delivering tailored and strategic advice and management services to brand and community owners who are seeking to create their own space on the internet through ICANN’s new gTLD program. Valideus is based in London.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Newfold Digital

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Category Company
Founded 1997
Sector Internet Software and Services
Revenue 1.1B USD (2019)
DESCRIPTION

Newfold Digital is a provider of shared web hosting services to small businesses. Newfield Digital helps customers of all sizes build a digital presence that delivers results. Newfold Digital has extensive product offerings and personalized support with customers to serve their online presence needs. Newfold Digital was founded in 1997 and is based in Jacksonville, Florida.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 2 of 2
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 2 of 2
State: Idaho M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-09-12 MarkMonitor

Meridian, Idaho, United States

MarkMonitor is an enterprise-level provider of domain management solutions. The company uses a SaaS delivery model to provide advanced technology and expertise that protects the revenues and reputations of global brands. In the digital world, brands face new risks due to the web's anonymity, global reach, and shifting consumption patterns for digital content, goods, and services. Customers choose MarkMonitor for its combination of expertise, advanced technology, and extensive industry relationships to preserve their marketing investments, revenues, and customer trust. MarkMonitor was founded in 1997 and is based in Meridian, Idaho.

Buy $303M