M&A Deal Summary

Paragon ID Acquires Thames Technology

On November 4, 2019, Paragon ID acquired technology hardware company Thames Technology from BGF

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Paragon ID’s 1st transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is Paragon ID’s 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2019-11-04
Target Thames Technology
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) Paragon ID
Sellers(s) BGF
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Thames Technology

Essex, United Kingdom
Thames Technology manufactures, personalizes, and fulfills plastic cards for customers all over the world from its MasterCard and Visa certified secure site in the UK. Thames Technology was founded in 1995 and is based in Essex, England.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Paragon ID

Argent sur Sauldre, France

Category Company
Sector Technology Hardware
Employees600
DESCRIPTION

Paragon ID engages in identification solutions, in the e-ID, transport, smart cities, traceability & brand protection, and payment sectors. Using the latest technologies such as RFID and NFC, Paragon ID provides smart cards, tickets, labels and tags to worldwide clients in diverse markets including public transport, manufacturing, logistics, gaming, and retail.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Technology Hardware M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: United Kingdom M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2019 M&A 1 of 1

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 31 of 131
Sector: Technology Hardware M&A 2 of 3
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 17 of 70
Country: United Kingdom M&A 30 of 125
Year: 2019 M&A 9 of 10
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-10-28 3sun Group

Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom

3sun Group is a specialist provider of products and services to the global energy industry. 3sun Group was founded in 2007 and is based in Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-11-18 Bar Soba Group

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Bar Soba Group Ltd. is a bar and restaurant chain. It offers drinkers and diners a combination of cocktails and freshly prepared street food inspired by the night markets of South East Asia. Bar Soba Group is based in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

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