M&A Deal Summary

Kiteworks Acquires ownCloud

On November 21, 2023, Kiteworks acquired internet software and services company ownCloud from Eight Roads

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Kiteworks’ 2nd transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Kiteworks’ 2nd transaction in Germany.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2023-11-21
Target ownCloud
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) Kiteworks
Sellers(s) Eight Roads
Deal Type Merger

Target

ownCloud

Nuremberg, Germany
ownCloud is a provider of enterprise file sync and share that is hosted in your data center, on your servers, using your storage. ownCloud provides Universal File Access through a single front-end to all of your disparate systems. ownCloud was founded in 2011 and is based in Nuremberg, Germany.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Kiteworks

San Mateo, California, United States

Category Company
Founded 1999
Sector Safety/Security
DESCRIPTION

Kiteworks provides enterprise-class mobile file sharing solutions to enable secure, anytime, anywhere access to information while ensuring enterprise security and compliance. Kiteworks was founded in 1999 and is based in San Mateo, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 3
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 2 of 2
Type: Merger M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: Germany M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2023 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-01-11 Totemo

Zurich, Germany

Totemo is an email encryption gateway provider used by hundreds of the largest multinational enterprises in the German, Austrian, and Swiss markets. Totemo is based in Zurich, Germany.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-06-18 Zivver

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Zivver is a provider of secure communications and AI-powered email security solutions. Zivver was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Eight Roads

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1969
PE ASSETS 11.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Eight Roads is a private investment firm focused on a variety of investment opportunities across the US, Europe, and Asia. The Firm is divided into several investment strategies including venture, principal investing, and real estate. Within the principal investments group, Eight Roads backs established growth businesses with long-term capital. Eight Roads does not have any sector preferences, but has experience in fintech, business services, and healthcare. Eight Roads is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 106 of 124
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 25 of 26
Type: Merger M&A Deals 1 of 2
Country: Germany M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2023 M&A 5 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-08-20 Candee

Tokyo, Japan

Candee is an intermediary between an advertising agency and a production company. It focus on video advertisements and planning and production of LIVE content, and also support various brand activations such as campaign development and real events. Candee was founded in 2015 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-02-28 Shadowfax Technologies

Bengaluru, India

Shadowfax Technologies is a hyperlocal logistics service provider that takes care of delivery requirements of local businesses. Shadowfax Technologies was founded in 2015 and is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

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