M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2018-12-07 |
| Target | Art.com |
| Sector | E-Commerce |
| Buyer(s) | Walmart |
| Sellers(s) |
Stripes
Polaris Partners |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
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Walmart is a discount retailer with operations across the globe. Walmart was formed in 1945 and is based in Bentonville, Arkansas.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 17 of 23 |
| Sector: E-Commerce M&A | 5 of 5 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 12 of 17 |
| State: California M&A | 3 of 5 |
| Country: United States M&A | 11 of 16 |
| Year: 2018 M&A | 3 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-10-02 |
Eloquii
Columbus, Ohio, United States Eloquii is a digitally native vertical brand that offers fashion and on-trend apparel starting at size 14 exclusively through its website and select wholesale accounts. The company offers on-trend, fast-fashion clothing and adds fresh, new runway-inspired styles. It introduces new collections and influencer collaborations regularly. Eloquii is based in Columbus, Ohio. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-25 |
Aspectiva
Jerusalem, Israel Aspectiva analyzes consumer opinions using artificial intelligence, turning them into comprehensive and valuable insights, helping eCommerce visitors make informed decisions and resulting in increased online conversion rates. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Growth Capital Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 |
| PE ASSETS | 7.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Stripes is a private investment firm focused primarily on making minority investments in rapidly growing, private companies. Stripes look to commit $10 to $150 million of equity capital per transaction to support acquisitions, growth equity needs, and provide shareholder liquidity. Target companies generally have high margins and operate in large markets. Sectors of interest include branded consumer products, financial services, medical devices, and technology. Stripes is formed in 2008 and is based in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 13 of 20 |
| Sector: E-Commerce M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 7 of 11 |
| State: California M&A | 2 of 4 |
| Country: United States M&A | 13 of 20 |
| Year: 2018 M&A | 3 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-30 |
Siete Foods
Austin, Texas, United States Siete Foods is a food brand, that makes grain-free products based in Austin, Texas. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-01 |
Erewhon
Vernon, California, United States Erewhon is a premium retailer of natural and organic foods. Erewhon was founded in 1968 and is based in Vernon, California. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Growth Capital Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| PE ASSETS | 5.0B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Polaris Partners is primarily a seed, first round, and early stage venture capital investor in information technology and life science businesses. However, Polaris also focuses on private equity investments in established companies. In this area, Polaris targets high growth middle market companies in industries including technology, healthcare, digital media, consumer products and services, and business services. The firm's investments include minority growth equity investments, recapitalizations with liquidity, and leveraged buyouts. Polaris Partners was formed in 1996 and has offices in Seattle, Washington and Waltham, Massachusetts.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 21 of 37 |
| Sector: E-Commerce M&A | 2 of 3 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 7 of 19 |
| State: California M&A | 3 of 6 |
| Country: United States M&A | 19 of 34 |
| Year: 2018 M&A | 6 of 6 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-07 |
TRG Screen
New York, New York, United States TRG Screen is a provider of software used to monitor and manage subscription spend and usage across the entire enterprise. TRG Screen’s clients realize immediate ROI and significant long-term cost savings, transparency into their purchased subscriptions, improvements of their workflows and a higher degree of compliance with their vendor contracts. TRG Screen was founded in 1998 and is based in New York City. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-30 |
Dewpoint Therapeutics
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Dewpoint Therapeutics, a company translating the emerging area of biomolecular condensates into drug discovery to uncover treatments for the toughest disease. Dewpoint Therapeutics is based in Boston, Massachusetts. |
Buy | - |
