M&A Deal Summary |
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Date | 2015-09-16 |
Target | Unruly Group |
Sector | Internet Software and Services |
Buyer(s) | News Corp |
Sellers(s) |
Amadeus Capital Partners
BGF |
Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
Deal Value | 58M GBP |
Advisor(s) | LUMA Partners LLC (Financial) |
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Category | Company |
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Founded | 2012 |
Sector | Diversified |
Employees | 25,000 |
Revenue | 9.9B USD (2023) |
News Corp is a diversified international media and entertainment company with operations in eight industry segments: filmed entertainment; television; cable network programming; direct broadcast satellite television; magazines and inserts; newspapers; book publishing; and other. The activities of News Corporation are conducted principally in the United States, Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, Asia and the Pacific Basin. News Corp was formed in 2012 and is based in New York City.
DEAL STATS | # |
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Overall | 19 of 24 |
Sector (Internet Software and Services) | 7 of 7 |
Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 14 of 16 |
Country (United Kingdom) | 2 of 3 |
Year (2015) | 2 of 2 |
Size (of disclosed) | 10 of 14 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2015-03-08 |
VCCircle Network
Noida, India VCCircle Network is an information services group, which includes VCCircle.com, Techcircle.in, VCCEdge, VCCircle Training. |
Buy | - |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2015-09-30 |
Amplify Education
Brooklyn, New York, United States Amplify Education (formerly Wireless Generation), makes online software that allows teachers to track student progress and tailor instruction individually. Amplify is reimagining the way teachers teach and students learn. We enable teachers to manage whole classrooms and, at the same time, empower them to offer more personalized instruction, so that students become more active, engaged learners. |
Sell | - |
Category | Venture Capital Firm |
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Founded | 1997 |
PE ASSETS | 1.0B USD |
Size | Large |
Type | Sector Focused |
Amadeus Capital Partners is an early late-stage investor in high growth European technology companies. Specific areas of interest include AI & machine learning, online consumer services, cybersecurity, digital health and medical technology, digital media, enterprise SaaS, fintech, and insurtech. Amadeus Capital Partners was formed in 1997 and is based in London.
DEAL STATS | # |
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Overall | 5 of 17 |
Sector (Internet Software and Services) | 2 of 5 |
Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 4 of 14 |
Country (United Kingdom) | 2 of 7 |
Year (2015) | 1 of 2 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2015-07-23 |
Magnetic Media Online
New York, New York, United States Magnetic is a digital technology company specializing in retargeting solutions that combine intent data with display advertising to power brand awareness and direct response campaigns. Magnetic uses billions of search data queries and a proprietary bidder to programmatically buy and reach audiences who have signaled either interest or purchase intent where they spend 96% of their time online – on news sites, blogs, e-commerce sites and social networks. Founded with a specialized focus on search retargeting, Magnetic’s advertising solutions also extend to site retargeting, and include advanced media optimization and buying and creative capabilities. |
Buy | - |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2015-10-02 |
VocalIQ
Cambridge, United Kingdom VocalIQ is a provider of artificial-intelligence software that helps computers and people speak to each other in a more natural dialogue. |
Sell | - |
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 | # |
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Overall | 2 of 93 |
Sector (Internet Software and Services) | 1 of 11 |
Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 1 of 53 |
Country (United Kingdom) | 2 of 88 |
Year (2015) | 2 of 3 |
Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 3 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2015-09-15 |
York Mailing
York, United Kingdom York Mailing Ltd. is comprises of two web offset printing companies: York Mailing Limited, which specialises in the production of retail flyers and media inserts; and Pindar Scarborough Limited, which specialises in the production of high quality catalogues, principally for the online retail market. |
Sell | - |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2015-09-17 |
Keenan Recycling
Aberdeen, United Kingdom Keenan Recycling is a provider of commercial food waste collection services. The business processes food and organic waste turning it into British Standards Institute accredited compost. Keenan Recycling was founded in 2003 and is based in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |