M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2020-09-30 |
| Target | Pipeworks Studios |
| Sector | Digital Media |
| Buyer(s) | Sumo Group |
| Sellers(s) |
Northern Pacific Group
St. Cloud Capital DGB Investments |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Deal Value | 100M USD |
| Advisor(s) | Jefferies (Financial) |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2003 |
| Sector | Digital Media |
| Employees | 1,400 |
| Revenue | 69M GBP (2020) |
Sumo Group provides acclaimed development and design services to the video games and entertainment industries from studios in the UK, India, Canada, and the US. Sumo Group was founded in 2003 and is based in Sheffield, England.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 1 |
| Sector (Digital Media) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 1 of 1 |
| State (Oregon) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 1 of 1 |
| Year (2020) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 1 |
Northern Pacific Group is a private equity firm focused on acquiring and investing in lower middle-market companies with revenues between $10 and $100 million. Northern Pacific will consider opportunities throughout the US, however the Firm has a focus on businesses operating in the upper Midwest. Target companies typically exhibit possess recurring revenue, high gross margins, and opportunities for growth. Sectors of interest include technology and business services. Northern Pacific Group was formed in 2012 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 2 |
| Sector (Digital Media) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 1 of 2 |
| State (Oregon) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 1 of 2 |
| Year (2020) | 1 of 2 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-23 |
Pipeworks Studios
Eugene, Oregon, United States Pipeworks Studios is an independent studio specializing in advanced consumer and commercial games with innovative, “real world” scenarios for a diverse community of corporate partners. With high-tech projects ranging from Terraria to military simulations, Pipeworks expertly produces amazing game experiences and applications across a variety of industries, technologies, and platforms. Pipeworks Studios was founded in 1999 and is based in Eugene, Oregon. |
Buy | $20M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-11-01 |
OmniTeq
Bee Cave, Texas, United States OmniTeq is a vertically-integrated Space Systems and Space Applications company with a proven path to orbit that can provide a complete and ever-expanded picture of what is happening anywhere at any time. They leverage their turnkey solutions to engineer, design, build, manifest, launch, deploy, and operate spacecraft while providing a scalable, predictive, and comprehensive deep-learning platform. OmniTeq is based in Bee Cave, Texas. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 |
| PE ASSETS | 700M USD |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
St. Cloud Capital is an investment firm that invests in lower middle-market private and public companies. The Firm provides both debt and equity capital financing. St. Cloud targets well-managed, undervalued companies with successful products or services, proven technologies, and market niches. It looks to invest $5 to $20 million per transaction in companies with revenue of $10 to $150 million. Prospective transactions types include recapitalizations, buyouts, and growth capital financing. St Cloud Capital was formed in 2001 and is based in Los Angeles, California.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 12 of 13 |
| Sector (Digital Media) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 5 of 5 |
| State (Oregon) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 12 of 13 |
| Year (2020) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 2 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-01 |
AMP Smart
Lehi, Utah, United States AMP Smart is a residential security and smart home company that currently operates in 21 U.S. states, from California to New York. The company connects clients with their home using Smart products and services to make life easier and safer. AMP Smart was founded in 2007 and is based in Lehi, Utah. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-10-01 |
LashCo
Houston, Texas, United States LashCo is a platform of branded beauty products focused on the eye, selling both direct-to-consumer on its website and wholesale through prestige beauty retailers worldwide. LashCo is based in Houston, Texas. |
Buy | - |
DGB Investments is a diversified holding company of high growth technology investments, founded and managed by Doug Bergeron, the former Chairman and CEO of VeriFone, Inc. DGB Investments is based in Palo Alto, California.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 1 |
| Sector (Digital Media) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 1 of 1 |
| State (Oregon) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 1 of 1 |
| Year (2020) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-23 |
Pipeworks Studios
Eugene, Oregon, United States Pipeworks Studios is an independent studio specializing in advanced consumer and commercial games with innovative, “real world” scenarios for a diverse community of corporate partners. With high-tech projects ranging from Terraria to military simulations, Pipeworks expertly produces amazing game experiences and applications across a variety of industries, technologies, and platforms. Pipeworks Studios was founded in 1999 and is based in Eugene, Oregon. |
Buy | $20M |
