M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2024-05-06 |
| Target | Inkling |
| Sector | Software |
| Buyer(s) | Echo360 |
| Sellers(s) | Marlin Equity Partners |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Advisor(s) | Macquarie Capital (Financial) |
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Echo360 is a provider of active learning technology to enhance their educational experience before, during and after class. Echo360 turns classrooms and events into collaborative communities of learning and success by combining industry-leading video, engagement and analytics into one unified experience. Echo360 was founded in 2007 and is based in Youngstown, Ohio.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 3 |
| Sector: Software M&A | 3 of 3 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 3 of 3 |
| State: California M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 3 of 3 |
| Year: 2024 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-11-16 |
Astute Technology
Reston, Virginia, United States Astute Technology, Inc. is a provider of virtual meetings and online learning tools. Astute Technology testing and certification platform allows organizations and institutions to evaluate user comprehension of video content and generate cloud-based certificates as users master new skills and competencies. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 |
| PE ASSETS | 8.5B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Marlin Equity Partners is a private investment firm focused on acquiring distressed businesses with sales of $10 million to $2 billion. Marlin has a special interest in non-core or underperforming divisions of larger corporations, as well as companies facing some sort of financial, operational or market-related transition. Marlin is a generalist investor and will consider opportunities in technology (software, IT, payment systems, hardware, communications, internet), healthcare, consumer (apparel, retail, consumer products, food/beverage), services (business, financial, consumer, education), manufacturing (automotive, industrial, metals, plastics), aerospace, defense, and media. Marlin prefers businesses with scalable business models, strong installed customer bases, defensible market positions, and barriers to entry. Marlin Equity Partners was formed in 2005 and is based in Hermosa Beach, California with an additional office in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 62 of 65 |
| Sector: Software M&A | 25 of 25 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 41 of 43 |
| State: California M&A | 8 of 8 |
| Country: United States M&A | 45 of 48 |
| Year: 2024 M&A | 3 of 4 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-08 |
Talkwalker
Luxembourg, Luxembourg Talkwalker is a social data intelligence company through cutting-edge technology it provides actionable social media insights through real-time social listening and advanced social media analytics. Talkwalker helps marketers to prove the value of their social efforts and enhances the speed and accuracy of business decision-making. Talkwalker’s state-of-the-art social media analytics platform monitors and analyzes online conversations on social networks, news websites, blogs, and forums in 187 languages. Talkwalker was formed in 2009 and is based in Luxembourg. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-21 |
Baxter Planning
Austin, Texas, United States Baxter Planning is a supply chain software company, providing AI-powered solutions for service parts planning, execution, and resolution. The company serves industries such as high-tech, life sciences, telecommunications, aerospace and defense, oil and gas, and industrial machinery, helping clients optimize inventory, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction. Its flagship platform, BaxterPredict, integrates predictive analytics and automation to streamline service operations and improve supply chain performance. Baxter Planning was formed in 1993 and is based in Austin, Texas. |
Buy | - |
