M&A Deal Summary

HaystackID Acquires eTERA Consulting

On January 17, 2019, HaystackID acquired information technology company eTERA Consulting from Signet

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is HaystackID’s 2nd transaction in the Information Technology sector.
  • This is HaystackID’s 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is HaystackID’s 1st transaction in District of Columbia.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-01-17
Target eTERA Consulting
Sector Information Technology
Buyer(s) HaystackID
Sellers(s) Signet
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

eTERA Consulting

Washington, District of Columbia, United States
eTERA Consulting LLC is an independent technology consultancy company. eTERA Consulting is an international, award-winning organization selected by clients to help solve the challenges of complex, big data projects in the areas of information governance, investigations, litigation, regulatory compliance, and security breach response. eTERA provides customized data management solutions and services to Fortune 500 companies and the Am Law 100 at the intersection where legal, data analytics, security, and information technology meet. eTERA Consulting was formed in 2004 and is based in Washington, DC.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

HaystackID

Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Category Company
Founded 2011
Sector Software
DESCRIPTION

HaystackID is an international end-to-end eDiscovery and forensics services and solutions provider. The Company offers consultation and solutions to corporations and law firms that vastly improve legal hold, data collection and eDiscovery workflow. Haystack's goal is to work collaboratively to lower overall spend and minimize risk while improving efficiency.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 6
Sector (Information Technology) 2 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 5
State (District of Columbia) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 4 of 6
Year (2019) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-04-24 Inspired Review

New York, New York, United States

Inspired Review is a managed review firm. Inspired Review is based in New York, New York.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-08-04 NightOwl Global

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

NightOwl Global helps global organizations navigate the complex landscape of enterprise data for legal, security, and compliance teams. NightOwl differentiates itself by offering proprietary technology and program management combined with industry-leading third-party software. These tools streamline workflow and display key data, allowing in-house legal teams and outside counsel insight into the information that matters most. Reporting tools show measurable results and provide teams with data that drives the decision-making process.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Signet

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1995
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Signet is an investment firm focused on a variety of opportunities throughout the US and China. The Firm takes an operational approach when considering investments, looking to also assist portfolio companies expand to new markets and geographies. Signet was formed in 1995 and is based in Akron, Ohio.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Information Technology) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (District of Columbia) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2019) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-10-23 Blue Grass Chemical Specialties

New Albany, Indiana, United States

Blue Grass Chemical Specialties is a manufacturer engaged in contract manufacturing, toll production of custom proprietary products, and manufacturing. Its primary expertise is in the production of metal nitrates, principally ferric nitrate. Blue Grass Chemical Specialties was founded in 1969 and is based in New Albany, Indiana.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-03-04 Roswell Bookbinding

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Roswell Bookbinding is an Arizona-based company with almost 60 years of bookbinding experience. Roswell Bookbinding is proud to offer a variety of skillfully-crafted bookbinding solutions. Roswell Bookbinding is the only bindery in North America that incorporates the latest high-speed technology combined with Old World hand binding craftsmanship. Roswell Bookbinding is based in Phoenix, Arizona.

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