PIPE • Internet Software and Services

General Atlantic Invests In Linx

On July 26, 2011, growth capital firm General Atlantic invested in internet software and services company Linx

Investment Context
  • This is General Atlantic’s 13th transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is General Atlantic’s 4th transaction in Brazil.
Investment Fate
  • Linx merged with another company in 2020.

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Investment Summary

Date July 26, 2011
Target Linx
Sector Internet Software and Services
Investor(s) General Atlantic
Deal Type PIPE

Target Company

Linx

Sao Paulo, Brazil
Linx is a provider of software and services to retailers in Brazil. Linx offers a complete solution to almost all retail verticals, including apparel, footwear, supermarkets, home centers, drug stores, electronics and appliances, accessories, jewelry, gifts, auto dealers, food service, entertainment, and eCommerce. Linx was founded in 1985 and is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Investor Overview 1

Investor

General Atlantic

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Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 1980
PE ASSETS 105.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

General Atlantic is a large private equity firm that invests globally in growth-oriented public and private companies. Broad areas of interest include financial services, media and consumer, healthcare, enterprise solutions, communications and electronics, and energy. General Atlantic looks to invest $40 to $400 million in transactions that support growth, expansions, buy-outs, consolidations and build-ups. General Atlantic seeks to make 8 to 12 investments per year with an investment horizon of five to ten years. The Firm's geographic coverage spans North America; Europe; Asia/Pacific; and India. General Atlantic was formed in 1980 and is based in New York, New York.


Deal Context for Investor #
Overall 92 of 365
Sector: Internet Software and Services 13 of 79
Type: PIPE 7 of 13
Country: Brazil 4 of 19
Year: 2011 8 of 12
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Align Networks is a provider of physical therapy services for the worker's compensation industry. Align's clients benefit from consistent case management support, improved efficiency, and reduced costs. Align Networks was formed in 2005 and is based in Jacksonville, Florida.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-08-03 Network Solutions

Herndon, Virginia, United States

Network Solutions LLC is a provider of online solutions for small businesses. Network Solutions provides a variety of Internet services, including domain name registration, e-mail services, Web-site hosting and creation tools, and other value-added services for its more than 4 million customers. Network Solutions LLC was established in 1979 and is based in Herndon, Virginia.

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