M&A Deal Summary

Experian Acquires Clear Score Technology

On March 15, 2018, Experian acquired information services company Clear Score Technology from Lead Edge Capital for 275M GBP

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Experian’s 3rd transaction in the Information Services sector.
  • This is Experian’s 3rd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Experian’s 16th transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-03-15
Target Clear Score Technology
Sector Information Services
Buyer(s) Experian
Sellers(s) Lead Edge Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 275M GBP

Target

Clear Score Technology

London, United Kingdom
Clear Score Technology is a provider of an UK consumer organization that matches individuals to personal financial products, offering free credit reports, scores and personal financial education, both online and through mobile devices. Clear Score Technology was founded in 2014 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Experian

Dublin, Ireland
Category Company
Founded 1826
Sector Information Services
Employees22,500
Revenue 7.1B GBP (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Experian is a global information services group with operations in 40 countries. Experian was founded in 1826 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 58 of 64
Sector (Information Services) 3 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 51 of 55
Country (United Kingdom) 16 of 16
Year (2018) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 17
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-04-03 Cheetah Digital

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Cheetah Digital is an enterprise cross-channel marketing software company. Cheetah Digital Marketing Suite combines superior data management capabilities and cross-channel execution with in-house professional services expertise and dedicated support to help brands execute complex marketing programs at scale and achieve profitable brand outcomes. Cheetah Digital was founded in 1998 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-12-10 Compuscan Holdings South Africa

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Compuscan Holdings South Africa (Pty) Ltd. is a provider of total credit reporting and risk management solutions throughout the credit life-cycle. Compuscan Holdings South Africa (Pty) Ltd. was founded in 1994 and is based in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Buy $263M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Lead Edge Capital

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 2009
PE ASSETS 5.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Lead Edge Capital is a growth capital firm focused on software, internet, consumer, and tech-enabled services companies. The Firm has no geographic preferences and will consider both private and public company investments. Leading Edge's investment size is $10 to $200 million. Lead Edge Capital was established in 2009 and is headquartered in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 7
Sector (Information Services) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 2
Country (United Kingdom) 1 of 2
Year (2018) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-02-15 GlobalVetLink

Ames, Iowa, United States

GlobalVetLink is a provider of platform connects animal health stakeholders to simplify regulatory compliance by offering real-time, web-based solutions to improve animal wellness and safety. GlobalVetLink is based in Ames, lowa.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-10-29 Second Nature

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Second Nature is a home air filter subscription service, delivering high-quality, USA-manufactured furnace and air conditioning filters straight to customers' doors. Second Nature was founded in 2012 and is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Buy -
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