5 Acquisitions of Companies in the Communities Industry

January 15, 2023
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Company acquisitions in the Communities 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 5 acquisitions that took place in the Communities industry.

500px acquired by Visual China Group

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount:

$17,000,000

Announcement:

26 February 2018

Details about the company:

A worldwide photographic network and software, 500px enables aspiring and seasoned photographers to spread their work, receive criticism, and make money from it.

Headquarter:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Where to find them:

Industry:

Apps, Communities, Content, Internet, Photography

Details about the buyer:

One of the biggest image licensing firms in the world, Visual China Group is a visual communications and new media company in China.

Headquarter:

Beijing, Beijing, China

Where to find them:

MUA acquired by istyle

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount:

$9,000,000

Announcement:

5 June 2017

Details about the company:

MakeupAlley (MUA) began as a small group of passionate beauty lovers in 1999.

Headquarter:

Syosset, New York, United States

Where to find them:

Industry:

Beauty, Communities, Consumer Goods, E-Commerce, Information Services, Social Media

Details about the buyer:

Istyle is an online store that provides customers with a variety of media items and cosmetics and beauty-related products.

Headquarter:

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Where to find them:

Planet SuperHeroes acquired by NODWIN Gaming

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount:

$6,624,087

Announcement:

13 January 2022

Details about the company:

One of India's top character merchandise companies is called Planet Superheroes.

Headquarter:

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Where to find them:

Industry:

Communities, E-Commerce, Internet

Details about the buyer:

One of the major esports-focused sports content providers in the world is NODWIN Gaming.

Headquarter:

Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Where to find them:

ReCept Pharmacy acquired by Omnicell

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount:

$100,000,000

Announcement:

2 December 2021

Details about the company:

In the local community, ReCept Pharmacy provides patient care with an emphasis on 340B and Specialty Pharmacy Management.

Headquarter:

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Where to find them:

Industry:

Communities, Health Care, Medical, Pharmaceutical

Details about the buyer:

Hospitals and the healthcare industry are served by Omnicell, Inc. (NASDAQ: OMCL), a prominent provider of automated and corporate information solutions.

Headquarter:

Mountain View, California, United States

Where to find them:

firma acquired by MIOGROUP

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount:

$11,583,886

Announcement:

21 June 2022

Details about the company:

A full-service agency for branding and innovation is firma.

Headquarter:

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Where to find them:

Industry:

Advertising, Communities, Marketing, Social Media

Details about the buyer:

One of the marketing and advertising groups in the industry is MIOGROUP.

Headquarter:

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

Where to find them: