M&A activity has seen a steady increase across the globe over the past decade, especially in Berlin. 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 10 acquisitions that took place in Berlin .
Acquisition amount:
$11,000,000
Announcement:
20 February 2012
An online purchasing club called Casacanda offers daily decorating ideas.
Headquarter:
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
E-Commerce, Fashion, News
Online retailers Fab provide standard design items.
Headquarter:
New York, New York, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$15,000,000
Announcement:
1 March 2020
Makerist is a portal for DIY and handicrafts.
Headquarter:
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Art, E-Commerce, E-Commerce Platforms, Fashion
The Creative Club is the top web retailer in Europe for Do-It-Yourself projects.
Headquarter:
Schenefeld, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$40,844,946
Announcement:
7 January 2014
Plista is a data-driven platform that offers options for distributing tailored digital content and advertising.
Headquarter:
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Ad Targeting, Advertising, Content, Mobile, Personalization
For WPP's media agencies, including Mindshare, MediaCom, Wavemaker, Essence, m/SIX, and Xaxis, there is a global firm that manages media investments.
Headquarter:
New York, New York, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$34,943,925
Announcement:
26 September 2014
Daily updates on the top offers, discounts, and knowledge on frugal internet shopping are provided by Sparwelt.de.
Headquarter:
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
E-Commerce, Internet
The RTL Group is a multinational media conglomerate with stakes in several radio stations and television networks across Europe.
Headquarter:
Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$3,300,000
Announcement:
4 April 2019
By combining the actual and virtual worlds, Stryking Entertainment focuses on monetizing and engaging sports fans.
Headquarter:
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Blockchain, Fantasy Sports, Gaming
To support the development of the open metaverse, Animoca Brands works on advancing digital property rights through NFTs and gaming.
Headquarter:
Cyberport, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$52,745,008
Announcement:
17 May 2022
SysEleven offers IT infrastructure support for business settings.
Headquarter:
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Web Hosting
Secunet provides goods and information technology security solutions to organizations and agencies.
Headquarter:
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$67,286,148
Announcement:
28 February 2022
VGL is an internet resource that focuses on creating testing and comparing goods and services.
Headquarter:
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Online Portals, Publishing, Test and Measurement
Through New gTLDs, ccTLDs, and SLDs, the Internet domain name space is being expanded by CentralNic, a global leader in customer-focused businesses.
Headquarter:
London, England, United Kingdom
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$6,568,664
Announcement:
22 February 2021
Wando Internet Solutions GmbH is a provider of advertising technology for social media marketing, display advertising, and search engine marketing (SEM).
Headquarter:
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Advertising, Marketing
Through New gTLDs, ccTLDs, and SLDs, the Internet domain name space is being expanded by CentralNic, a global leader in customer-focused businesses.
Headquarter:
London, England, United Kingdom
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$1,394,290
Announcement:
1 August 2021
A social media company called Granny is established in Berlin and focuses on influencer marketing and social media advertising campaigns.
Headquarter:
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Advertising, Social Media, Social Media Marketing
Company Holding
Headquarter:
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$29,814,997
Announcement:
19 October 2022
The campervan and RV sharing platform and community in Europe is called PaulCamper.
Headquarter:
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Internet, Marketplace, Rental, Travel
With the help of Camplify, RV owners may connect with travelers looking to rent campers, motorhomes, campervans, and caravans.
Headquarter:
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Where to find them:
Website
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