2 Acquisitions of Companies in the Home Services Industry

January 15, 2023
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Company acquisitions in the Home Services 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 2 acquisitions that took place in the Home Services industry.

Homeserve acquired by LDC

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount:

$17,733,641

Announcement:

24 September 2009

Details about the company:

Homeserve is a consumer service business that offers landlords and house owners maintenance and repair services.

Headquarter:

Walsall, Walsall, United Kingdom

Where to find them:

Industry:

Commercial, Electrical Distribution, Home Improvement, Home Services, Housekeeping Service

Details about the buyer:

LDC is a private equity firm that offers financing for acquisition and development capital deals in unquoted UK firms.

Headquarter:

London, England, United Kingdom

Where to find them:

Oneflare acquired by Airtasker

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount:

$9,800,000

Announcement:

4 May 2022

Details about the company:

Oneflare is a brand-new web business that links clients with suppliers of home services.

Headquarter:

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Where to find them:

Industry:

Advertising, Consumer, Home Services, Local, Small and Medium Businesses

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: