M&A activity has seen a steady increase across the globe over the past decade, especially in Atlanta. 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 5 acquisitions that took place in Atlanta .
Acquisition amount:
$45,000,000
Announcement:
21 April 2014
A commercial educational website called HowStuffWorks offers advice, facts, and reviews along with videos and examples.
Headquarter:
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Electronics, Podcast, Video
Blucora is a company that offers internet-related services and manages a variety of online enterprises.
Headquarter:
Irving, Texas, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$13,000,000
Announcement:
2 October 2009
Enterprise customer relationship management platform as a service provided by EM Technologies.
Headquarter:
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
CRM, Information Technology, SaaS, Sales
The enterprise relationship management tool xRM Global helps firms to change.
Headquarter:
Bridgetown, Saint Michael, Barbados
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$5,257,410
Announcement:
17 August 2016
The top global supplier of GRC and Smart Government solutions is Modulo Security Solutions.
Headquarter:
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Information Services, Information Technology, Risk Management
Leading comprehensive risk management solutions, assurance, and property services are all offered by SAI Global.
Headquarter:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$22,000,000
Announcement:
19 July 2022
Curriculum is an entertaining online learning environment with phishing simulation and security awareness training.
Headquarter:
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Content, Content Creators, Corporate Training, E-Learning, Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, Network Security, Privacy, SaaS, Security
A cybersecurity business called Huntress assists in thwarting covert attacks that evade detection by preventative security measures.
Headquarter:
Ellicott City, Maryland, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$5,600,000
Announcement:
30 August 2010
Hospitals, healthcare organizations, and others may get consumer health information and benefits technology solutions from A.D.A.M INC.
Headquarter:
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Health Care, Medical, Wellness
Ebix, Inc. and its subsidiaries primarily serve customers in North America with their software and e-commerce solutions for the insurance business.
Headquarter:
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Where to find them:
Website
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