M&A Deal Summary

Marconi Acquires Metapath Software International

On April 25, 2000, Marconi acquired communications company Metapath Software International from TCV for 618M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Marconi’s 1st transaction in the Communications sector.
  • This is Marconi’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Marconi’s 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2000-04-25
Target Metapath Software International
Sector Communications
Buyer(s) Marconi
Sellers(s) TCV
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 618M USD

Target

Metapath Software International

London, United Kingdom
Provided solutions that helped telecommunications companies manage mission-critical information by providing integrated, real-time network and user information.

Search 200,577 Deals Now

SEARCH BY

  • Buyer Type (PE or Strategic)
  • Deal Size ($10M to $10B+)
  • Sector (60 Sectors)
  • Deal Type
  • Geography
  • & More

Try For Free 7-Day Free Trial

Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Marconi

United States
Category Company
Founded 1999
Sector Communications
DESCRIPTION

Marconi plc a signal and wireless telegraph company.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Communications) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
Country (United Kingdom) 1 of 1
Year (2000) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

TCV

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1995
PE ASSETS 21.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Technology Crossover Ventures (TCV) is a private equity and venture capital firm focused on investments in growth technology companies. TCV looks to provide capital for growth, recapitalizations, acquisitions, and buyouts of technology companies in sectors such as internet, financial technology, infrastructure & communications, and software. TCV targets opportunities in North America and looks to commit between $10 and $500 million of equity capital per transaction. TCV was formed in 1995 and is based in Palo Alto, New York City, and London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 83
Sector (Communications) 1 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 43
Country (United Kingdom) 1 of 3
Year (2000) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 9 of 24
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2000-04-19 YOUcentric

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

YOUcentric is a leading supplier of eBusiness Relationship Management software. YOUcentric software allows businesses to manage information and interactions among customers, sales partners, employees and suppliers in real time using the Web-from a desktop, cell phone, palm device or pager. The Company’s open, Java-based application allows them to employ the principles of mass-customization in order to provide tailored solutions in a faster, more cost-effective way than could otherwise be achieved through a traditional software approach.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2000-08-01 Paciolan

Irvine, California, United States

Paciolan, Inc. engages in ticketing, fundraising, marketing, and analytics solutions with over 37 years of experience serving more than 500 live entertainment organizations. Paciolan enables the sale of more than 120 million tickets per year by powering over 120 college athletic programs, more than 100 professional sports and arenas organizations, 75 performing arts venues, and several regional ticketing partners who serve hundreds of venues.

Buy -
Mergr

Product

Company

Legal