M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2009-11-09 |
| Target | m-Qube |
| Sector | Communications |
| Buyer(s) | Mobile Messenger |
| Sellers(s) | HarbourVest Partners |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Deal Value | 19M USD |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 |
| Sector | Internet Software and Services |
| Employees | 160 |
Mobile Messenger provides turnkey technology and services solutions to small and mid-sized direct marketers and mobile content providers that enable the marketing and distribution of digital content to mobile communication consumers.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 1 |
| Sector (Communications) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 1 of 1 |
| State (Massachusetts) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 1 of 1 |
| Year (2009) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 1 |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1978 |
| PE ASSETS | 86.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
HarbourVest Partners, LLC is an investment firm that makes investments in new private equity partnerships, acquires secondary interests, and makes direct investments in operating companies. HarbourVest's largest investment area is investments in private equity funds, comprising of approximately 2/3 of HarbourVest's assets. HarbourVest's direct investment group looks for investments in growth oriented businesses at a variety of stages. The Group generally targets co-investments of $5 to $100 million, growth capital financings of $5 to $40 million, or mezzanine commitments of $5 to $20 million. Sectors of interest include software, hardware, data communications, telecommunications, and financial services. HarbourVest was formed in 1997 to assume the business of Hancock Venture Partners which was formed in 1982. HarbourVest Partners is based in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, and Hong Kong.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 16 of 134 |
| Sector (Communications) | 3 of 11 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 5 of 58 |
| State (Massachusetts) | 2 of 6 |
| Country (United States) | 9 of 85 |
| Year (2009) | 5 of 5 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 40 of 40 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-09 |
Datatel
Fairfax, Virginia, United States Datatel has focused exclusively on helping colleges and universities manage their business processes. Datatel today provides fully integrated enterprise information management software solutions to more than 600 colleges, universities and other higher education institutions serving almost 4 million students |
Sell | $570M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-03-16 |
Spectrum
Selmer, Tennessee, United States Spectrum Corp. is an independent compunder, blender, packager, and marketer of specialty lubricants. Products include 2-cycle and small engine 4-cycle oils, bar and chain oil, and hydraulic fluid, which are commonly used in power lawn and garden equipment. |
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