M&A activity has seen a steady increase across the globe over the past decade, especially in Kitchener. 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 3 acquisitions that took place in Kitchener .
Acquisition amount:
$7,795,356
Announcement:
5 May 2022
Using real-time academic insights from curriculum and instruction, Chalk enables K–12 institutions to take action.
Headquarter:
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Analytics, Big Data, Education, Personalization
PowerSchool creates K–12 educational cloud-based software to support teachers and students in realizing their full potential.
Headquarter:
Folsom, California, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$5,000,000
Announcement:
4 April 2022
Product engineering design, testing, and compliance / certification services are provided by Swift Labs.
Headquarter:
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Wireless
Global pioneer in linked safety technologies, Blackline Safety uses a HeSaaS (hardware-enabled software-as-a-service) business model.
Headquarter:
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$47,573,664
Announcement:
14 April 2022
Remotely driven vehicles made by Deep Trekker are lightweight, inexpensive, and simple to operate (ROVs).
Headquarter:
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Robotics
Halma is a collection of firms that develop life-saving technologies to stop accidents, save lives, and safeguard people and property.
Headquarter:
Slough, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Where to find them:
Website
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