Add-on Acquisition • Internet Software and Services

Identity Digital Acquires Afilias

On November 19, 2020, Identity Digital acquired internet software and services company Afilias

Acquisition Context
  • This is Identity Digital’s 2nd transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Identity Digital’s 1st transaction in Ireland.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date November 19, 2020
Target Afilias
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) Identity Digital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Advisor(s) Moelis & Co. (Financial)
Sidley (Legal)

Target Company

Afilias

Dublin, Ireland
Afilias Ltd. provides domain (TLD) registry services and managed DNS solutions in Ireland and internationally. Afilias is based in Dublin, Ireland.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Identity Digital

Bellevue, Washington, United States

Category Company
Founded 2010
Sector Internet Software and Services
DESCRIPTION

Identity Digital is a domain name registry offering new domain names in multiple languages and character sets. Identity Digital simplifies and connects a fragmented online world with domain names and related technologies that allow people and businesses to build, market, and own their digital identities. Identity Digital was founded in 2010 and is based in Bellevue, Washington.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Internet Software and Services 2 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition 2 of 2
Country: Ireland 1 of 1
Year: 2020 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-06-14 Rightside Group

Kirkland, Washington, United States

Rightside Group Ltd. is a provider of domain name services, offering comprehensive platforms for the discovery, registration, usage and monetization of domain names. Rightside Group Ltd. was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Kirkland, Washington.

Buy $213M