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M&A Deal Summary

Google Acquires FameBit

On October 11, 2016, Google acquired internet software and services company FameBit

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Google’s 89th transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Google’s 147th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Google’s 95th transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-10-11
Target FameBit
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) Google
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

FameBit

Santa Monica, California, United States
FameBit LLC is a self-service marketplace where brands and YouTube stars collaborate for product or service endorsements. As one of the fastest growing marketplace startups, FameBit works with top brands such as Adidas, L'Oreal, Hint, JustFab, Dollar Shave Club and more. It is a convenient method to find, hire and work with YouTube Influencers and create brand awareness with tutorial videos.

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Buyer

Google

Mountain View, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 1998
Sector Internet Software and Services
Employees190,234
Revenue 350.0B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
View of Google's corporate campus in Mountain View, California.
View of Google's corporate campus in Mountain View, California.

Google is a global provider of search and advertising services. In addition to its search engine, Google offers online tools and platforms including: Gmail, Google Apps, Google Maps, and YouTube. Google was incorporated in 1998 and is based in Mountain View, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 186 of 226
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 89 of 104
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 181 of 217
State: California M&A 95 of 115
Country: United States M&A 147 of 178
Year: 2016 M&A 9 of 13
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Milpitas, California, United States

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