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M&A Deal Summary

GoDaddy Acquires Freedom Voice Systems

On May 17, 2016, GoDaddy acquired internet software and services company Freedom Voice Systems for 42M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is GoDaddy’s 12th transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is GoDaddy’s 5th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is GoDaddy’s 13th transaction in the United States.
  • This is GoDaddy’s 6th transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-05-17
Target Freedom Voice Systems
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) GoDaddy
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 42M USD

Target

Freedom Voice Systems

Encinitas, California, United States
Freedom Voice Systems, Inc. (FreedomVoice) is a provider of cloud-based communications products suite that delivers intuitive and affordable communications specifically for small businesses.

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Buyer

GoDaddy

Tempe, Arizona, United States
Category Company
Founded 1997
Sector Internet Software and Services
Employees5,518
Revenue 4.6B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
GoDaddy's corporate headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona.
GoDaddy's corporate headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona.

GoDaddy is a provider software and tools for consumers and businesses. GoDaddy's software solutions include a variety of domain name registration plans, website design and hosting packages, and cloud-based solutions. Specific products include SSL Certificates, Domains by Proxy private registration, ecommerce website hosting, blog software, search engine optimization utilities, email marketing tools, website design services, website security software and online storage solutions. GoDaddy was formed in 1997 and is based in Tempe, Arizona.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 13 of 26
Sector (Internet Software and Services) 12 of 23
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 10 of 22
State (California) 6 of 9
Country (United States) 13 of 20
Year (2016) 1 of 5
Size (of disclosed) 5 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-12-07 Worldwide Media - Domain Name Portfolio

United States

Worldwide Media - Domain Name Portfolio consists of approximately 70,000 domain names, including 373.com, Faculty.com, CarAuctions.com, and iBill.com. It also includes names targeted at small businesses such as BikeRentals.com, EventPlanning.co, and KitchenChef.com.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-09-06 ManageWP

Belgrade, Serbia

ManageWP is a WordPress site management tool. ManageWP enables web designers and developers to manage multiple WordPress sites from a single dashboard, no matter where they are hosted. ManageWP is based in Belgrade, Serbia.

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