M&A Deal Summary

Livingbridge Acquires Disguise

On April 23, 2018, private equity firm Livingbridge acquired software company Disguise from JAKKS

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Livingbridge’s 7th transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is Livingbridge’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Livingbridge’s 2nd transaction in California.
Investment Fate
  • Disguise was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2021.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2018-04-23
Target Disguise
Sector Software
Buyer(s) Livingbridge
Sellers(s) JAKKS
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Disguise

London, California, United States
Disguise is a technology platform that enables creatives and technologists to imagine, create and deliver spectacular visual experiences. The platform combines real-time 3D visualization software with high-performance media server hardware. The company is one of the main providers of XR and virtual production technology to film & TV studios, broadcasters, corporates, and the e-gaming sector globally. Disguise was founded in 2000 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Livingbridge

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1995
PE ASSETS 3.8B GBP
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Livingbridge is a UK-based investment group focused on investing in and growing mid-sized companies. The Firm targets businesses seeking £15 to £300 million of capital. Prospective companies should have 'ambitious mangement', scalable business models, and potential for market leadership. Sectors of interest include technology, media, communications, consumer products/services, healthcare, and education. Livingbridge was formed in 1995 and is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 113 of 150
Sector: Software M&A 7 of 11
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 3 of 5
State: California M&A 2 of 2
Country: United States M&A 3 of 3
Year: 2018 M&A 2 of 8
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-03-20 Helping Hands Home Care

Warwickshire, United Kingdom

Helping Hands Home Care provides a wide range of tailored home care services, ranging from its hourly visiting service to 24-hour live-in care. The company also offers a nurse-led clinical care service which enables individuals with complex conditions to be supported at home. Helping Hands Home Care was founded in 1989 and is based in Alcester, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-05-14 Jensten Group

Huntingdon, United Kingdom

Jensten Group is an independent insurance broker. Jensten Group was established in 2019 and is based in Huntingdon, United Kingdom.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

JAKKS

Santa Monica, California, United States

Category Company
Founded 1995
Sector Consumer Products
Employees680
Revenue 691M USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to JAKKS' corporate headquarters in Santa Monica, California.
Entrance to JAKKS' corporate headquarters in Santa Monica, California.

JAKKS is a multi-line, multi-brand toy company that designs, produces, markets and distributes toys and related products, pet toys, consumables and related products, electronics and related products, kids indoor and outdoor furniture, and other consumer products. JAKKS was formed in 1995 and is based in Santa Monica, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Software M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: California M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2018 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-10-17 C’est Moi

Singapore, Singapore

C’est Moi is the pioneer one-stop brand in the kids’ cosmetics industry. Targeting kids age 4 to 12 years old, the range includes makeup, skincare and accessories. The awareness for the need for a kids’ cosmetics line sparked in 2008 when the 5-year-old daughter of the founder had a ballet recital. The little 5-year-old experienced a rash break-out after using harsh adult cosmetics for her performance and there was no skincare available on the shelves for a 5-year old to assist in before, during and after care.

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