Add-on Acquisition • Internet Software and Services

SumUp Acquires Fivestars

On October 15, 2021, SumUp acquired internet software and services company Fivestars for 317M USD

Acquisition Context
  • This is SumUp’s 1st transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is SumUp’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is SumUp’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is SumUp’s 1st transaction in California.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date October 15, 2021
Target Fivestars
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) SumUp
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 317M USD
Advisor(s) BMO Capital Markets (Financial)
Gunderson Dettmer (Legal)

Target Company

Fivestars

San Francisco, California, United States
Fivestars is a local commerce network, driving over $3 billion of sales and 100 million transactions annually. Fivestars offer vertically integrated payments, loyalty, and a marketing automation platform that brings more customers to local businesses. Fivestars was founded in 2011 and is based in San Francisco, California.
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Buyer

SumUp

London, United Kingdom

Category Company
Founded 2011
Sector Information Technology
DESCRIPTION

SumUp is a financial technology company that allows businesses of all sizes to receive payments quickly and simply, both in-store and online. SumUp supports over 3 million merchants globally and operates in 34 markets across Europe, the U.S., Brazil, and Chile. SumUp was founded in 2011 and is based in London, United Kingdom.


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Sector: Internet Software and Services 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition 1 of 1
State: California 1 of 1
Country: United States 1 of 1
Year: 2021 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1