M&A Deal Summary

NerdWallet Acquires On the Barrelhead

On June 23, 2022, NerdWallet acquired information technology company On the Barrelhead for 120M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is NerdWallet’s 1st transaction in the Information Technology sector.
  • This is NerdWallet’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is NerdWallet’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is NerdWallet’s 1st transaction in Colorado.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2022-06-23
Target On the Barrelhead
Sector Information Technology
Buyer(s) NerdWallet
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 120M USD
Advisor(s) Solomon Partners (Financial)

Target

On the Barrelhead

Durango, Colorado, United States
On the Barrelhead is a data-driven platform that provides consumers and SMBs with credit-driven product recommendations to help improve their financial lives. The Barrelhead’s platform is built on four sophisticated technology solutions: Plinko, Maestro, Recast and Squid, which combine to create an engine that leads to better outcomes for consumers, partners and their business. On the Barrelhead was formed in 2017 and is based in Durango, Colorado.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

NerdWallet

San Francisco, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 2009
Sector Business Services
Employees730
Revenue 599M USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

NerdWallet is focused on providing clarity for all of life's financial decisions. As a personal finance website and app, the company provides consumers with trustworthy and knowledgeable financial information so they can make smart money moves. From finding the best credit card to buying a house, NerdWallet is there to help consumers make financial decisions with confidence. Consumers have free access to our expert content and comparison shopping marketplaces, plus a data-driven app, which helps them stay on top of their finances and save time and money, giving them the freedom to do more. NerdWallet was formed in 2009 and is based in San Francisco, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector (Information Technology) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 3
State (Colorado) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 3
Year (2022) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
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2020-10-30 Fundera

New York, New York, United States

Fundera, Inc. is an online marketplace that connects small business owners with the best funding providers for their businesses by working with prescreened lenders to assemble the highest quality funding sources. Fundera was established in 2013 and is based in New York City.

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