M&A Deal Summary |
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| Date | 2014-01-07 |
| Target | Mobixell Networks |
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Buyer(s) | Flash Networks |
| Sellers(s) |
Apax
Escalate Capital Azini Capital Partners |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Advisor(s) | Raymond James - Investment Banking (Financial) |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| Sector | Technology Hardware |
Flash Networks is a provider of optimization solutions that enable telecommunications operators to improve Radio Access Network spectral efficiency, boost network speed, optimize video and web traffic, and generate over-the-top revenues from the mobile internet. Flash Networks was formed in 1996 and is based in Neptune, New Jersey.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 3 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 3 of 3 |
| State: New Jersey M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Year: 2014 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-01-01 |
Unipier
Netanya, Israel Unipier provides intelligent policy management will add value to the mobile Internet solutions provider Flash Network. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1981 |
| PE ASSETS | 77.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Apax Partners is a mega-sized private equity investment group, operating across the United States, Europe, Israel and Asia. Broad industry sectors of interest include tech & telecom, media, retail & consumer, healthcare, financial services, and business services. Apax will consider both minority and majority investment positions and prefers companies with strong market positions and growth potential. The Firm generally pursues platform acquisitions valued from $1 to $5 billion. Apax Partners was formed in 1981 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 91 of 173 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 6 of 17 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 36 of 60 |
| State: New Jersey M&A | 3 of 3 |
| Country: United States M&A | 35 of 65 |
| Year: 2014 M&A | 1 of 10 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-12-30 |
Bob s Discount Furniture
Manchester, Connecticut, United States Bob's Discount Furniture operates as a furniture retailer in the Northeast. It offers living room products, such as fabrics, leather, sectionals, and recliners, bedroom furniture and dining room products. Bob's Discount Furniture was founded in 1990 and is based in Manchester, Connecticut. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-03 |
Dealer.com
Burlington, Vermont, United States Dealer.com helps auto dealers and manufacturers market to potential customers by building websites and integrated solutions that together drive the industry's most comprehensive and effective online marketing platforms. These platforms significantly lower the cost of customer acquisition, enhancing dealers' efficiency and profitability. Today, Dealer.com is the auto retailing industry's technology and market share leader, working with 80% of the top 125 dealer groups recognised by Automotive News. |
Sell | $1.0B |
| Category | Mezzanine Finance Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 |
| PE ASSETS | 830M USD |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Escalate Capital Partners is a private investment firm focused on providing capital to expansion and late-stage companies. The Firm focuses its investment activity within the technology, life sciences, and service-based industries. Prospective financing solutions include senior, subordinated and mezzanine debt. Escalate's target investment size is $5 to $30 million. Escalate Capital Partners has offices in Menlo Park, California and Austin, Texas.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 14 of 39 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 2 of 6 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 8 of 25 |
| State: New Jersey M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 14 of 39 |
| Year: 2014 M&A | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-12-12 |
Accolade
Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, United States Accolade is a provider of employee benefit services that simplifies healthcare complexity for the employees of large employers. Each employee and their family get their own professional Accolade Health Assistant who knows them, knows their benefits, and helps them navigate the healthcare system. Accolade was founded in 2007 and is based in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-15 |
LiveIntent
New York, New York, United States LiveIntent is a provider of email advertising and trading desk solutions. LiveIntent offers a buying platform for emails and displays. LiveIntent was founded in 2009 and is based in New York City. |
Buy | - |
Azini Capital Partners LLP is a private investment group focused acquiring secondary interests in growth-oriented companies. The Firm looks to acquire minority positions (> 15%) in companies with at least $10 million in revenue. The Firm prefers acquiring interests in tech-oriented or tech-enabled companies. Azini Capital was established in 2004 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 11 of 21 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 9 of 18 |
| State: New Jersey M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 5 of 6 |
| Year: 2014 M&A | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-10-16 |
OB10
London, United Kingdom OB10 Ltd. is a global B2B e-Invoicing network. OB10 simplifies and streamlines the complex invoice-to-pay processes. |
Sell | £100M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-01 |
1Spatial
Cambridge, United Kingdom 1Spatial is a spatial data and the creators of the geospatial databases, helping them collect, store, manage and interpret location-specific information. 1Spatial was founded in 2005 and is based in Cambridge, the United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |
