3 Acquisitions of Companies in Boston

January 15, 2023
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M&A activity has seen a steady increase across the globe over the past decade, especially in Boston. Startups and technology companies have become very popular with private equity firms, strategic buyers and even family offices.

In this blog post, we are taking a closer look at 3 acquisitions that took place in Boston .

BA Insight acquired by Upland BlueVenn

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount:

$33,400,000

Announcement:

24 February 2022

Details about the company:

Organizations may improve their use of Microsoft SharePoint® thanks to integrated search tools developed by BA Insight.

Headquarter:

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Where to find them:

Industry:

Search Engine, Software, Web Development

Details about the buyer:

A cloud-based corporate application called Upland aids companies in connecting with customers across important digital channels.

Headquarter:

Austin, Texas, United States

Where to find them:

edu.com acquired by Student Advantage

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount:

$5,930,000

Announcement:

18 March 2001

Details about the company:

A web-based resource that helps students locate schools and institutions is called edu.com.

Headquarter:

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Where to find them:

Industry:

E-Commerce, Education

Details about the buyer:

The mission of Student Advantage is to meet the needs of college students.

Headquarter:

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Where to find them:

Putnam Associates acquired by UDG Healthcare

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount:

$88,600,000

Announcement:

21 May 2019

Details about the company:

A consultancy called Putnam Associates works with customers in the biopharmaceutical, diagnostic, and medical device industries.

Headquarter:

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Where to find them:

Industry:

Consulting, Management Consulting, Medical, Medical Device, Pharmaceutical

Details about the buyer:

One healthcare services provider, UDG Healthcare, offers a range of clinical, business, communication, and packaging services.

Headquarter:

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Where to find them: