M&A Deal Summary

The Blackstone Group Acquires Rover

On November 29, 2023, private equity firm The Blackstone Group acquired internet software and services company Rover for 2.3B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is The Blackstone Group’s 20th transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is The Blackstone Group’s 53rd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is The Blackstone Group’s 198th transaction in the United States.
  • This is The Blackstone Group’s 2nd transaction in Washington.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2023-11-29
Target Rover
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) The Blackstone Group
Deal Type Going Private
Deal Value 2.3B USD
Advisor(s) Goldman Sachs
Centerview Partners (Financial)
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (Legal)

Target

Rover

Olympia, Washington, United States
Rover is an online marketplace for pet care that connects pet parents with pet providers who offer overnight services, including boarding and in-home pet sitting, as well as daytime services, including doggy daycare, dog walking, drop-in visits, and grooming. Rover was founded in 2011 and is based in Olympia, Washington.

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Buyer

The Blackstone Group

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1987
PE ASSETS 131.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

The Blackstone Group is a global alternative investment management firm. The Firm's investment activities span real estate, secondary investments, hedge funds, credit, infrastructure, and private equity. Blackstone's private equity group targets opportunities globally including buyout acquisitions of established companies, development projects, growth equity financings, and industry consolidations. Sectors of interest include automotive, healthcare, chemicals, industrial, commercial property, lodging, communications, media/publishing, consumer & retail, packaging, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, energy, technology, entertainment, telecommunications, financial services, theme parks, food & beverage, and transportation. Blackstone's private equity real estate group looks for opportunities across North/South America, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, and Europe. The real estate group will consider both equity and debt investments. Areas of interest include healthcare, hotel, industrial, office, residential, and retail. The Blackstone Group was formed in 1987 and is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 317 of 335
Sector (Internet Software and Services) 20 of 23
Type (Going Private) 33 of 36
State (Washington) 2 of 3
Country (United States) 198 of 210
Year (2023) 5 of 8
Size (of disclosed) 53 of 171
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-11-22 Civica

London, United Kingdom

Civica is a business-critical software and technology-based outsourcing services to both public sector organizations and to commercial organizations in highly regulated sectors. The Company has a highly diversified customer base, including local and central governments, healthcare providers, housing associations, schools, and police and fire services, serving 2,000 major customers in ten countries. Its software and services support functions ranging from financial management and tax & benefits processing to medical records management and are used by over two million professionals every day, streamlining the services provided to 100 million people and businesses. Civica was founded in 2002 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-12-05 Power Grid Components

Bessemer, Alabama, United States

Power Grid Components was formed to acquire companies that supply products used in the North American electric power grid. The company supplies high-quality porcelain, glass, and polymer insulators, as well as instrument transformers for revenue metering and protective relaying to electric utilities, substation manufacturers, and other customers who support the grid. Power Grid Components is based in Bessemer, Alabama.

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