M&A Deal Summary

Microsoft Acquires Ally

On October 7, 2021, Microsoft acquired software company Ally

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Microsoft’s 112th transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is Microsoft’s 149th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Microsoft’s 19th transaction in Washington.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-10-07
Target Ally
Sector Software
Buyer(s) Microsoft
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Ally

Bellevue, Washington, United States
Ally is an operator of the OKR platform that aligns the work an entire company is doing to the outcomes that are critical to its success. It connects each individual employee's projects and key results to the company's most important objectives. This allows teams to identify risks quickly and opportunities proactively, maintaining an orchestrated focus on their biggest priorities. Ally's comprehensive professional services offer continuous support, dedicated training, and coaching to ensure best practices for implementation and successful change management. Ally was founded in 2017 and is based in Bellevue, Washington.

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Buyer

Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States
Category Company
Founded 1975
Sector Software
Employees221,000
Revenue 211.9B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Microsoft's corporate headquarters in Redmond, Washington.
Entrance to Microsoft's corporate headquarters in Redmond, Washington.

Microsoft is a global technology company that offers a broad spectrum of software products, services, and devices designed to help individuals and organizations across various sectors. Its extensive portfolio includes the Windows operating systems, the Microsoft Office suite for productivity, and the Azure cloud computing platform, providing solutions for computing, analytics, storage, and networking. Microsoft also delves into enterprise applications with Dynamics 365, connects professionals via LinkedIn, and engages gamers through its Xbox brand and related services. Additionally, it offers internet services such as Bing for web search, Outlook.com for email, and Skype for communication. Microsoft was formed in 1975 and is based in Redmond, Washington.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 206 of 213
Sector (Software) 112 of 113
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 193 of 199
State (Washington) 19 of 19
Country (United States) 149 of 153
Year (2021) 7 of 9
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-09-07 Clipchamp

Brisbane, Australia

Clipchamp is the online video editor that empowers anyone to tell stories worth sharing. Clipchamp in-browser platform gives users access to professional video editing tools and features from simple cropping and resizing to special effects like transitions, motion titles, and even Green Screen. Clipchamp was founded in 2014 and is based in Brisbane, Australia.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-10-29 Two Hat

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

Two Hat is a content moderation solution provider offering protection measures for online communities with a vision to build better experiences for everyone. Two Hat was formed in 2012 and is based in Kelowna, British Columbia.

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