M&A Deal Summary |
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| Date | 2021-07-06 |
| Target | eSafe Global |
| Sector | Software |
| Buyer(s) | Smoothwall |
| Sellers(s) | Maven Capital Partners |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
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Smoothwall is a provider of dynamic web filtering technology for the education and public sectors. With both on-premise and cloud-based offerings, it has an established presence in the UK and a growing footprint in both the US and international markets. Smoothwall pioneered real-time, content-aware analysis that filters incoming web traffic to protect school children and other audiences from inappropriate, illegal, or harmful websites. Smoothwall was founded in 2001 and is based in Leeds, United Kingdom.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 1 |
| Sector: Software M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Year: 2021 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Category | Asset Manager |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 |
| PE ASSETS | 760M GBP |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Maven Capital Partners UK LLP (MCP) invests in lower mid-market companies throughout the UK. The Firm also provides mezzanine financing. MCP focuses on profitable companies with proven track records, balanced management teams, and diverse products and services. Maven looks to invest £2 - £20 million in businesses valued from £10 - £40 million. Sectors of interest include specialist manufacturing, health/pharmaceuticals, energy services, leisure, financial services, software and computer services, communication/IT, chemicals, food/beverage, media, consumer products, and support services. Types of transactions include MBOs, MBIs, BIMBOs, take privates, recapitalizations, and growth capital financings. Maven Capital Partners UK LLP was formed in 2009, following a management buyout of Aberdeen Asset Management's Private Equity division. Maven is based in Glasgow with additional offices in Aberdeen, Birmingham, Edinburgh, London and Manchester.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 45 of 86 |
| Sector: Software M&A | 6 of 9 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 21 of 40 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 44 of 84 |
| Year: 2021 M&A | 3 of 8 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-30 |
AVID Technology
Northumberland, United Kingdom AVID Technology is a provider in the design and manufacture of electrified powertrain components and systems for heavy-duty and high-performance electric (EV) and hybrid vehicles (HEV). AVID manufactures a range of electrified powertrain components including electric pumps and fans, battery systems, traction motors and power electronics used in electric and hybrid vehicles. AVID Technology was founded in 2004 and is based in Northumberland, United Kingdom. |
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| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-07 |
Snappy Shopper
Dundee, United Kingdom Snappy Shopper’s affordable tech solutions and operating model connects consumers with their local businesses, in a way that is very different to delivery aggregators, enabling local retailers to compete effectively in the fast evolving convenience market. Convenience stores are provided with a technology solution which allows customer to take advantage of in-store pricing and special offers, tailored to the needs of each individual neighbourhood. Snappy Shopper is based in Dundee, United Kingdom. |
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