M&A Deal Summary

Naviga Acquires Abacus

On March 9, 2022, Naviga acquired internet software and services company Abacus from BGF

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Naviga’s 5th transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Naviga’s 3rd transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2022-03-09
Target Abacus
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) Naviga
Sellers(s) BGF
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Abacus

London, United Kingdom
Abacus is a Software as a Service (SaaS) provider with unique proprietary Customer Data Platform (CDP) and Digital eXperience Platform (DXP) offerings. It helps brands and communities improve revenue and engagement with personalized digital experiences and offers. Abacus e-Media was founded in 1997 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Naviga

Bloomington, Minnesota, United States

Category Company
Founded 2013
Sector Software
DESCRIPTION

Naviga provides a broad range of technology solutions for the global news media industry, including content management, digital advertising, circulation and audience relationship management. The Company’s innovative solutions and professional services help media organizations engage audiences through web, print, mobile and social media channels. Naviga helps more than 2,500 clients around the world compete for audience and revenue across the entire media landscape. Naviga was formed in 2013 and is based in Bloomington, Minnesota.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 11
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 5 of 5
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 9 of 9
Country: United Kingdom M&A 3 of 3
Year: 2022 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-04-06 RSG Media

New York, New York, United States

RSG Media is a media-tech supplier whose customers include industry-leading TV networks, studios, distributors, VOD & OTT services, and brand licensors located in 170+ countries. The company's solutions leverage deep analytics and expert advisory services to enable customers to manage their rights, license their content and assets globally, grow their audience, and optimize their advertising revenue. Its dedication to the future of software, technology, and artificial intelligence has allowed RSG Media to deliver real-world improvements that drive the evolution of the media ecosystem. RSG Media was formed in 1985 and is based in New York, New York.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

BGF

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 2011
PE ASSETS 2.5B GBP
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Business Growth Fund (BGF) is a private investment firm focused on early and growth-stage investing across the UK. The Firm also invests in publicly traded companies. BGF's growth team looks to invest £1 to £15 million in small to mid-sized companies looking for additional capital to pursue growth. BGF was established in 2011 and is headquartered in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 80 of 131
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 6 of 11
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 41 of 70
Country: United Kingdom M&A 76 of 125
Year: 2022 M&A 9 of 26
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-02-23 TEAM Accessories

Dublin, Ireland

TEAM Accessories is an MRO providing overhaul, testing and repair services for the aerospace and industrial sectors. TEAM provides services to the industry with clients including Alba Power and Electrabel. TEAM Accessories was established in 1995 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-03-21 Evolution Aqua

Wigan, United Kingdom

Evolution Aqua is a designer, manufacturer, and supplier of a wide range of water filtration products and associated equipment, primarily focused on the aquatics industry for both indoor and outdoor fish care. Evolution Aqua is based in Wigan, United Kingdom.

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