M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2017-04-03 |
| Target | Cheetah Digital |
| Sector | Internet Software and Services |
| Buyer(s) | Vector Capital |
| Sellers(s) | Experian |
| Deal Type | Divestiture |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| PE ASSETS | 4.0B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Focused |
Vector Capital is a private equity firm specializing in spinouts, buyouts and recapitalizations of established technology businesses. Vector targets both public and private company investments. Prospective businesses typically have strong customer bases, high gross margins, and at least $30 million in sales. Vector Capital was formed in 1997, after spinning out from Ziff Brothers Investments. The Firm is based in San Francisco, California.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 32 of 52 |
| Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A | 7 of 14 |
| Type: Divestiture M&A Deals | 4 of 4 |
| State: Illinois M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Country: United States M&A | 27 of 43 |
| Year: 2017 M&A | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-31 |
Gerber Technology
Tolland, Connecticut, United States Gerber Technology, Inc. is a provider of sophisticated hardware and software systems to automate and more effectively manage the product design and manufacturing process. Gerber Technology, Inc. was founded in 1968 and is based in Tolland, Connecticut. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-05-01 |
2020
Laval, Quebec, Canada 2020 is a provider of computer-aided design, business and manufacturing software tailored for the interior design and furniture industries. The company has developed an unmatched depth of knowledge of interior design and space planning to maintain an unbroken history of the market and thought leadership. Its customers include many of the world’s largest home improvement retailers and manufacturers, as well as tens of thousands of local, independent kitchen and bathroom dealers. 2020 was founded in 1987 and is based in Laval, Quebec. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1826 |
| Sector | Information Services |
| Employees | 23,300 |
| Revenue | 7.5B GBP (2025) |
Experian is a global information services group with operations in 40 countries. Experian was founded in 1826 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 10 of 10 |
| Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A | 5 of 5 |
| Type: Divestiture M&A Deals | 7 of 7 |
| State: Illinois M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 7 of 7 |
| Year: 2017 M&A | 3 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-01-06 |
LowerMyBills
Los Angeles, California, United States LowerMyBills, Inc. is a premier, free online service for consumers to compare low rates on monthly bills and reduce the cost of living. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-15 |
Clear Score Technology
London, United Kingdom Clear Score Technology is a provider of an UK consumer organization that matches individuals to personal financial products, offering free credit reports, scores and personal financial education, both online and through mobile devices. Clear Score Technology was founded in 2014 and is based in London, United Kingdom. |
Buy | £275M |
