4 Acquisitions of Companies in the Android Industry

January 15, 2023
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Company acquisitions in the Android industry always make headlines! Especially since related 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 4 acquisitions that took place in the Android industry.

YoYo Games acquired by Playtech

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount:

$16,400,000

Announcement:

16 February 2015

Details about the company:

YoYo Games offers StudioTM, a cross-platform game creation tool that allows programmers to produce games using a single code base.

Headquarter:

Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom

Where to find them:

Industry:

Android, Apps, Mobile, Search Engine

Details about the buyer:

Playtech is a B2B software developer for online gambling.

Headquarter:

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

Where to find them:

Zaarly acquired by Airtasker

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount:

$3,400,000

Announcement:

21 May 2021

Details about the company:

American private startup Zaarly is working to create a platform for the market that is powered by buyers in real time and based on proximity.

Headquarter:

San Francisco, California, United States

Where to find them:

Industry:

Android, E-Commerce, Internet, iOS, Mobile

Details about the buyer:

A mobile and online marketplace called Airtasker links customers and vendors with individuals and organizations in the neighborhood.

Headquarter:

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Where to find them:

NOBOT acquired by mediba

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount:

$19,287,028

Announcement:

28 July 2011

Details about the company:

AdMaker, a platform for mobile application advertising, is a solution that NOBOT offers for mobile advertising.

Headquarter:

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Where to find them:

Industry:

Advertising, Advertising Platforms, Android, Consumer Electronics, iOS, Mobile

Details about the buyer:

Advertising, business research, media creation, and company development services are all offered by Mediba Inc.

Headquarter:

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Where to find them:

AdColony acquired by Opera Mediaworks

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount:

$75,000,000

Announcement:

24 June 2014

Details about the company:

AdColony is a mobile video advertising network that provides businesses and apps with full-screen, high-quality video ads via Instant Play.

Headquarter:

Los Angeles, California, United States

Where to find them:

Industry:

Advertising, Advertising Platforms, Android, Apps, iOS, Video

Details about the buyer:

For the worldwide mobile market, Opera Mediaworks offers advertising, content delivery, and monetization services.

Headquarter:

San Mateo, California, United States

Where to find them: