M&A activity has seen a steady increase across the globe over the past decade, especially in Sydney. 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 12 acquisitions that took place in Sydney .
Acquisition amount:
$6,348,254
Announcement:
26 July 2022
Healthcare industry software solutions and professional programs are GuildLink's area of expertise.
Headquarter:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Consulting, Health Care, Pharmaceutical, Professional Services, Software
Through an app, MedAdvisor links customers with pharmacies to offer a variety of medications.
Headquarter:
Camberwell, Victoria, Australia
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$94,443,421
Announcement:
12 July 2022
Infrastructure Capital Group (ICG) is a specialized infrastructure investment management established in Australia.
Headquarter:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Consulting, Crowdfunding, Financial Services
Infrastructure and private equity investment company Foresight handles money for corporate and individual customers.
Headquarter:
London, England, United Kingdom
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$10,000,000
Announcement:
2 June 2014
Yuruware offers solutions for AWS disaster recovery and migration.
Headquarter:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Cloud Computing, Homeland Security, Information Technology, Software
For physical, virtual, and cloud systems, Unitrends offers data protection solutions such as backup, archiving, and disaster recovery.
Headquarter:
Burlington, Massachusetts, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$3,590,000
Announcement:
10 August 2022
Hachiko is a marketing and advertising firm that offers brand marketing, channel engagement, sales incentives, and rewards programs.
Headquarter:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Advertising, Brand Marketing, Marketing
A technology startup called Gratifii helps companies use loyalty and incentives programs to increase consumer engagement.
Headquarter:
Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$2,435,726
Announcement:
17 March 2022
PhoenixHRIS is a provider of online software for HR administration and recruiting.
Headquarter:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
CRM, Human Resources, Recruiting, Software
Software-as-a-service and software solutions are offered by ReadyTech in the fields of employment and education.
Headquarter:
Pyrmont, New South Wales, Australia
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$34,467,218
Announcement:
3 October 2022
Specialized airborne services are offered by the aviation operation and engineering-based firm Air Affairs Australia.
Headquarter:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, Technical Support
International technology-based services and solutions for the defense, security, and associated areas are offered by QinetiQ.
Headquarter:
Cardigan, Ceredigion, United Kingdom
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$3,250,000
Announcement:
28 July 2022
Excite IT is a provider of cloud-based project management solutions in the information technology industry.
Headquarter:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Information Technology, Project Management, Software
Solutions from Cipherpoint assist organizations and authorities in locating, safeguarding, and restricting access to sensitive data.
Headquarter:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$9,800,000
Announcement:
4 May 2022
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:
Website
Industry:
Advertising, Consumer, Home Services, Local, Small and Medium Businesses
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:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$15,297,434
Announcement:
22 March 2022
SaaS
Headquarter:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Information Technology, Logistics, SaaS, Software
Connectivity across several carriers and carrier allocation are made simple with Shippit.
Headquarter:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$93,400,000
Announcement:
31 October 2022
Independent and specialized real estate agents can use the technological solutions offered by PropTech Group.
Headquarter:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Information Services, Information Technology
Innovative real estate software programs and hosted solutions are offered by MRI Software.
Headquarter:
Solon, Ohio, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$100,000,000
Announcement:
19 May 2022
Accounting software is provided by Reckon to accountants, bookkeepers, small and medium-sized enterprises, and individual consumers.
Headquarter:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Accounting, Billing, Computer Vision, Finance, Information Technology, Personal Finance, Software
Software development and consulting firm The Access Group offers completely integrated corporate management applications.
Headquarter:
London, England, United Kingdom
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$26,500,000
Announcement:
5 July 2022
The Network is a forward-thinking IT recruiter that specializes in the digital, cloud, and other new technologies that are primed for development.
Headquarter:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
IT Management, Recruiting
Information management, business process automation, and related support services are all provided by Insitec.
Headquarter:
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Where to find them:
Website
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