M&A Deal Summary

DarkPulse Acquires Optilan

On August 10, 2021, DarkPulse acquired communications company Optilan from Blue Water Energy

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is DarkPulse’s 1st transaction in the Communications sector.
  • This is DarkPulse’s 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-08-10
Target Optilan
Sector Communications
Buyer(s) DarkPulse
Sellers(s) Blue Water Energy
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Advisor(s) Eversheds LLP
Dechert (Legal)

Target

Optilan

Warwick, United Kingdom
Optilan is an independent security and communications systems provider for a range of blue-chip clients. Optilan is an established international provider of specialist security technologies and techniques that protect businesses and organizations from external threats.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

DarkPulse

Houston, Texas, United States
Category Company
Sector Information Technology
Revenue 9M USD (2022)
DESCRIPTION

DarkPulse uses advanced laser-based monitoring systems to provide rapid and accurate monitoring of temperatures, strains, and stresses. The Company’s technology excels when applied to live, dynamic critical infrastructure and structural monitoring, including pipeline monitoring, perimeter, and structural surveillance, aircraft structural components, and mining safety. DarkPulse's fiber-based monitoring systems can assist markets that are not currently served, and its unique technology covers extended areas and any event that is translated into the detection of a change in strain or temperature. In addition to the Company’s ongoing efforts with respect to the marketing and sales of its technology products and services to its customers, the Company also continues to explore potential strategic alliances through joint venture and licensing opportunities to further expand its global market position. DarkPulse is based in Houston, Texas.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 6
Sector (Communications) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 6
Country (United Kingdom) 1 of 1
Year (2021) 4 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-06-30 TerraData Unmanned

Gainesville, Florida, United States

TerraData Unmanned provides unmanned aircraft system (UAS) and remotely operated vehicle (ROV) services and consulting to both commercial and government clients. Using largely proprietary UAS, TerraData provides photogrammetry and modeling services to the mining and construction industries in the form of 3D modeling and mapping, volumetric analysis of stockpiles, and erosion calculations for mine ponds. TerraData Unmanned was founded in 2017 and is based in Gainesville, Florida.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-08-24 TJM Electronics

Warminster, Pennsylvania, United States

TJM Electronics specializing in electro-mechanical assembly, utilizing both electrical and mechanical components to perform specific functions. Offering cable harness assembly and box build assembly, TJM can provide a complete package under one roof for maximum efficiency and effective communication. TJM Electronics was founded in 1989 and is based in Warminster, Pennsylvania.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Blue Water Energy

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
PE ASSETS 861M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Blue Water Energy is a private equity firm focused on building energy companies. Blue Water looks to invest up to $150 million per project with a focus on production, upstream equipment and services, and midstream/downstream equipment and services. Blue Water typically invests in partnership with experienced management teams that have a track record of value creation. Blue Water Energy was formed in 2011 and is based in London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 8
Sector (Communications) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 6
Country (United Kingdom) 2 of 3
Year (2021) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-05-01 GES

Singapore, Singapore

GES is an independent energy storage company that develops and operates first-class energy storage assets to create a global terminal network. Their strategic focus is to facilitate the energy transition by developing the infrastructure needed to move towards ever more sustainable and low carbon energy use. GES is based in Singapore.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-09-15 IMServ

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

IMServ is an independent energy data management provider with end-to-end energy data solutions that help organizations across all sectors make intelligent use of their energy. The company offers a range of specialist metering technology for electricity, gas, and water along with highly accurate energy data collection services. All of this is incorporated within an easy-to-view online data management analysis and reporting software platform. IMServ is based in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom.

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