M&A Deal Summary

Giacom Acquires Giacom World Networks

On November 19, 2020, Giacom acquired internet software and services company Giacom World Networks from Livingbridge

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Giacom’s 1st transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Giacom’s 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2020-11-19
Target Giacom World Networks
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) Giacom
Sellers(s) Livingbridge
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Giacom World Networks

Hessle, United Kingdom
Giacom World Networks Ltd. is a cloud IT and communications solutions provider. Giacom supports 3,300 partners who in turn look after over 70,000 end-user SMEs and over 1 million individual licences. Giacom World Networks was founded in 1999 and is based in Hessle, United Kingdom.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Giacom

London, United Kingdom

Category Company
Founded 2001
Sector Communications
DESCRIPTION

Giacom is an independent communication, IT, and cloud services provider to the Channel. Giacom is committed to supporting reseller partners in maximizing opportunities through its innovative, comprehensive, and value creating converged services portfolio. This includes Connectivity, Mobility, Voice Services, IP Communications, Cloud and Product Supply, all offered with flexible commercial terms to reduce credit risk. Giacom was founded in 2001 and is based in London, United Kingdom.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: United Kingdom M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2020 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Livingbridge

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1995
PE ASSETS 3.8B GBP
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Livingbridge is a UK-based investment group focused on investing in and growing mid-sized companies. The Firm targets businesses seeking £15 to £300 million of capital. Prospective companies should have 'ambitious mangement', scalable business models, and potential for market leadership. Sectors of interest include technology, media, communications, consumer products/services, healthcare, and education. Livingbridge was formed in 1995 and is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 85 of 102
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 3 of 4
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 39 of 44
Country: United Kingdom M&A 79 of 92
Year: 2020 M&A 5 of 6
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Teesside, United Kingdom

Visualsoft provides SMEs with an industry-leading end-to-end eCommerce solution, including initial site development and ongoing support, alongside wrap around digital marketing services. Visualsoft was founded in 1998 and is based in Teesside, United Kingdom.

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London, United Kingdom

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