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announced 9/30/2021 via Company Press Release

Sinch AB, will acquire Pathwire

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synopsis: Sinch AB, a global leader in cloud communications for mobile customer engagement, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Pathwire, the leading cloud-based email delivery platform, including its Mailgun, Mailjet and Email on Acid products for developers and marketers.
buyer: Sinch AB (OM:SINCH:$1,362.30)
Sweden-based Sinch brings businesses and people closer with tools enabling personal engagement. Its leading cloud communications platform lets businesses reach every mobile phone on the planet, in seconds or less, through mobile messaging, voice, and video. "
 target parent: Thoma Bravo, LLC
target: Pathwire
Pathwire empowers companies around the world to solve complex communication problems. Through its powerful email API and intuitive email marketing solutions, Pathwire delivers over 250 billion emails a year for companies like DHL, Wikipedia, Toast, Lyft, and Microsoft.
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announced 4/29/2021 via BusinessWire

MessageBird, will acquire SparkPost

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synopsis: MessageBird, the world’s leading global omnichannel communication platform, has entered into definitive documentation to acquire US based SparkPost, the world’s largest, first and only predictive email intelligence platform.
buyer: MessageBird
Amsterdam-based MessageBird connects companies to their customers on billions of devices through versatile and reliable communication APIs. MessageBird's SMS, Chat, and Voice APIs revolutionize company-customer interactions by making contact easier, more efficient, and more accessible. "
 target: SparkPost
SparkPost is the industry’s most trusted email optimization platform. SparkPost helps senders reliably reach the inbox with powerful solutions to help them plan, execute and optimize their email programs.
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$600
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closed 12/11/2019 via Company Press Release

Puzzel, acquired Logicalware

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synopsis: Puzzel, a leading European Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) provider, has announced the acquisition of Logicalware, a provider of email automation and customer service software. Logicalware’s best-in-class suite of customer service software solutions allow agents to efficiently and cost-effectively manage their customer support services
buyer parent: Marlin Equity Partners
buyer: Puzzel
Puzzel is a leading cloud-based contact center software provider. Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with offices in six European markets including the U.K., the company serves more than 900 customers across 40 countries. "
 target: Logicalware
Logicalware Ltd is a provider of email automation and customer service software headquartered in Scotland. Logicalware’s best-in-class suite of customer service software solutions allow agents to efficiently and cost-effectively manage their customer support services
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closed 4/3/2019 via Company Press Release

Thoma Bravo, LLC, acquired MailGun, Inc.

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synopsis: Thoma Bravo, a leading private equity investment firm, has acquired a majority stake in email delivery platform, Mailgun. Mailgun allows companies to send, receive, and track transactional and marketing emails without the need of an email server or an expert in email operations.
buyer: Thoma Bravo, LLC
Thoma Bravo is a leading private equity investment firm providing equity and strategic support to experienced management teams and growing companies. The firm currently manages a series of private equity funds representing more than $30 billion of equity commitments. "
 target parent: Turn/River Capital
target: MailGun, Inc.
Mailgun is an email delivery platform. It allows companies to send, receive, and track transactional and marketing emails without the need of an email server or an expert in email operations.
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closed 9/25/2018 via BNC Analysis

Slack Technologies, Inc, acquired Astro Technology, Inc.

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synopsis: Slack, a cloud-based set of proprietary team collaboration tools and services, has acquired Astro, the maker of an email app with a built-in smart assistant that helps sort through messages and elevate important items. They have intelligent email apps for Mac, iOS and Android.
buyer: Slack Technologies, Inc (WORK:$902.61)
Slack brings all employees' communication together in one place. It creates open channels for the projects, groups and topics that teams share including messages, files & comments, inline images & video, rich link summaries and integration with the services people use every day, like Twitter, etc. "
 target: Astro Technology, Inc.
Astro is the maker of an email app with a built-in smart assistant that helps sort through messages and elevate important items. They have intelligent email apps for Mac, iOS & Android.
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closed 10/1/2013 via Market Wire

Proofpoint, Inc., acquired Sendmail Inc.

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synopsis: Proofpoint announced that it has acquired Sendmail, Inc., a leading provider of solutions that simplify business messaging complexity and reduce IT infrastructure costs. The acquisition brings a unique set of technical talent to the Proofpoint engineering team and strengthens the company's position in enterprise security and messaging.
buyer: Proofpoint, Inc. (PFPT:$1,088.07)
Proofpoint provides messaging security solutions for large enterprises to stop spam, protect against email viruses, ensure that outbound messages comply with both corporate policies and external regulations and prevent leaks of confidential information via email and other network protocols. "
 target: Sendmail Inc.
Sendmail simplifies business email complexity and reduces IT infrastructure costs for large enterprises. The company’s solutions ensure global email connectivity, routing, and message delivery between people, systems, and applications located on-premises, in-cloud or on mobile devices.
price ($mm)
$23
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closed 2/9/2022 via Company Press Release

Ideagen Plc, acquired MailManager Limited

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synopsis: Leader in compliance software for regulated industries, Ideagen Plc, has acquired MailManager Limited, a London-headquartered email management provider that helps businesses manage emails more efficiently and significantly improve control, collaboration and compliance.
buyer: Ideagen Plc (AIM:IDEA:$75.28)
Ideagen is a global technology company and supplier of regulatory and compliance solutions. Ideagen provides a common software platform and an integrated risk-based approach to meet multi-industry standards, enabling compliance with relevant laws, policies, and regulations. "
 target: MailManager Limited
MailManager is a London-headquartered email management provider that helps businesses manage emails more efficiently and significantly improve control, collaboration and compliance.
price ($mm)
$36
rev ($mm)
$4
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
10.1x
EV / EBITDA
closed 5/13/2020 via PR Newswire

Simform, SoFriendly, acquired Newton Mail

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synopsis: Newton, an email management app, was relaunched after being acquired jointly by Simform and SoFriendly. The application is known for its searching capabilities, cross-platform abilities and user interface. It has been referred to as an email client better than Gmail's native app.
buyer: SoFriendly
buyer: Simform
Simform is a software development company with a mission to help successful companies extend their tech capacity. Simform's extended development team model helps with custom software development, QA and Testing, API design and integration, and product development services. "
 target parent: Essential
target: Newton Mail
Newton is an email management application for iOS, Android, MacOS, Windows and Chrome OS developed by CloudMagic, Inc. The application is known for its searching capabilities, cross-platform abilities and user interface. It has been referred to as an email client better than Gmail's native app.
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closed 3/7/2019 via BusinessWire

SugarCRM Inc, purchased Email Integration Products from Collabspot

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synopsis: SugarCRM, the company that helps organizations build better business relationships, announced that it has acquired the Collabspot email integration products from Collabspot Pte Ltd. These tools provide improved integration with email.
buyer parent: Accel-KKR
buyer: SugarCRM Inc
SugarCRM enables businesses to create extraordinary customer relationships with the most empowering, adaptable and affordable customer relationship management (CRM) solution on the market. "
 seller: Collabspot
The acquisition includes the email integration products from Collabspot. Collabspot integrates CRM systems with well-known email providers like Google and Microsoft, synchronizing emails, contacts and calendars to provide a 360-degree view of customers and communication with prospects.
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closed 12/7/2018 via BNC Analysis

Essential, acquired Newton Mail

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synopsis: Andy Rubin’s Essential has acquired CloudMagic, makers of the Newton email app. Newton is a subscription-based service that supercharges email with power features like Read Receipts, Send Later, Undo Send, Sender Profile, Connected Apps, Recap (Only English), Snooze, and more across all devices.
buyer: Essential
Essential was founded by Andy Rubin, one of the creators of Android. Essential Phone is unlocked and works on all major carriers. "
 target: Newton Mail
Newton is a subscription-based service that supercharges email with power features like Read Receipts, Send Later, Undo Send, Sender Profile, Connected Apps, Recap (Only English), Snooze, and more across all devices.
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announced 7/26/2018 via Reuters

Facebook, will acquire Redkix

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synopsis: Israel’s Redkix, whose product combines email and team messaging, said it has agreed to be acquired by Facebook, where it will join the Workplace team to help companies collaborate. Redkix was born to make great collaboration happen and aims to be the mission control for clients' work communication.
buyer: Facebook (FB:$94,399.00)
Facebook is a social utility that helps people better understand the world around them. Facebook develops technologies that facilitate the spread of information through social networks allowing people to share information online the same way they do in the real world. "
 target: Redkix
Redkix is a team messaging platform powered by email. It was born to make great collaboration happen and aims to be the mission control for clients' work communication. Founded by CEO Oudi Antebi and CTO Roy Antebi in 2014, the company has offices in San Mateo, California and Tel Aviv, Israel.
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announced 8/18/2015 via GlobeNewswire

Synacor, Inc., will acquire Zimbra, Inc.

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synopsis: Synacor Inc., the trusted multiscreen technology & monetization partner for video, internet & communications providers, device manufacturers, and enterprises, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets from Zimbra, Inc. The company is a global leader in open source email, calendaring, and collaboration software.
buyer: Synacor, Inc. (SYNC:$84.09)
Synacor is the trusted technology development, multiplatform services and revenue partner for video, internet and communications providers, device manufacturers, and enterprises. "
 target: Zimbra, Inc.
Zimbra connects people and information with unified collaboration software that includes email, calendaring, file sharing, activity streams, social networks and more. With technology designed for social, mobile and the cloud, Zimbra gives individuals the flexibility to work from virtually anywhere.
price ($mm)
$22
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closed 7/15/2013 via PR Newswire

Telligent Systems, Inc., acquired Zimbra, Inc.

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synopsis: Telligent, a market leader in enterprise social software, announced that it has acquired from VMware the assets of Zimbra, a leading messaging and collaboration solution. Upon closing, Telligent and Zimbra will merge to form Zimbra, a new software company offering a unified social collaboration suite.
buyer: Telligent Systems, Inc.
Telligent powers online communities and enterprise social networks that are essential to business. Telligent software helps companies empower their customers, employees and partners with social collaboration tools that drive real business value: higher sales, lower costs and bigger ideas. "
 target parent: EMC Corporation
target: Zimbra, Inc.
Zimbra is a robust messaging and collaboration solution designed for the post-PC era. Zimbra simplifies IT and sets the standard for web and cloud based collaboration with a smarter mailbox that enables users to connect to their personal clouds.
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closed 2/16/2010 via Market Wire

VMware Inc., acquired Zimbra, Inc.

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synopsis: VMware, Inc. the global leader in virtualization solutions from the desktop through the datacenter and to the cloud, announced the completion of its acquisition of Zimbra®, the leading vendor of next-generation, open source email and collaboration software, from Yahoo! Inc.
buyer parent: EMC Corp.
buyer: VMware Inc. (VMW:$11,338.00)
VMware is the global leader in virtual infrastructure software for industry-standard systems. Organizations of all sizes use VMware solutions to simplify their IT, fully leverage their existing computing investments and respond faster to changing business demands. "
 target parent: Yahoo! Inc.
target: Zimbra, Inc.
Zimbra is a leading provider of collaboration software for universities, businesses and ISP's. Zimbra's rich AJAX interface is available on or offline to dramatically improve the collaboration experience. Zimbra is available on-premise or on-demand through our extensive hosted partner program.
price ($mm)
$100
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closed 10/4/2007 via

Yahoo! Inc., acquired Zimbra, Inc.

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synopsis: Yahoo! Inc. a leading global Internet company, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Zimbra, Inc., a leader in next generation e-mail and collaboration software. Under the terms of the agreement, Yahoo! will acquire Zimbra for approximately $350 million.
buyer: Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO:$5,409.25)
Yahoo! Inc. is a leading global internet brand and one of the most trafficked Internet destinations worldwide. Yahoo!’s mission is to connect people to their passions, their communities and world’s knowledge. Yahoo! is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. "
 target: Zimbra, Inc.
Zimbra is a leading provider of collaboration software for universities, businesses and ISP's. Zimbra's rich AJAX interface is available on or offline to dramatically improve the collaboration experience. Zimbra is available on-premise or on-demand through our extensive hosted partner program.
price ($mm)
$290
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announced 5/18/2022 via PR Newswire

Smarsh, Inc., will acquire TeleMessage Ltd.

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synopsis: Smarsh, the industry leader in enabling organizations to easily manage risk and uncover the value within their communications data, announced that they have entered into an agreement to acquire TeleMessage, a global leader in mobile messaging and voice capture and archiving.
buyer parent: K1 Investment Management
buyer: Smarsh, Inc.
Smarsh is the industry leader in enabling organizations to easily manage risk and uncover the value within their communications data. "
 target: TeleMessage Ltd.
TeleMessage is widely recognized as an innovative messaging leader providing enterprises and mobile operators with mobility solutions and next-generation wireless communication technologies.
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announced 5/6/2022 via BNC Analysis

Techstep ASA, will acquire Crypho AS

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synopsis: Techstep ASA, a mobile technology enabler in Norway, will acquire Crypho AS, an end-to-end encrypted messaging and file-sharing application. Crypho enables businesses to securely communicate and share files online. Their SaaS platform encrypts all messages and files before being sent and they can only be decrypted by their intended recipient.
buyer: Techstep ASA (OB:TECH:$1,305.09)
Techstep is a complete mobile technology enabler in Norway. Techstep supplies hardware, software, connectivity and mobile device management bundled as a managed service. They enable businesses to work more effectively, securely and sustainably. "
 target: Crypho AS
Crypho is an enterprise end-to-end encrypted messaging and file-sharing application. Crypho enables businesses to securely communicate and share files online. Their SaaS platform encrypts all messages and files before being sent and they can only be decrypted by their intended recipient.
price ($mm)
$1.07
rev ($mm)
$0
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
5.3x
EV / EBITDA
announced 3/9/2022 via BNC Analysis

Airtime Partecipazioni S.p.A., will acquire eNgY Solutions GmbH

See 1739 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Airtime Partecipazioni, a Roman fintech company listed on the Euronext Growth Paris list, will acqcuire Engy Solutions, a German start-up that works with some of the most important international players wholesale in the world of messaging. The eNgY Solutions CPaaS Platform provides software, APIs, sample code and SDKs.
buyer: Airtime Partecipazioni S.p.A. (ENXTPA:ALAIR:$0.00)
Airtime Partecipazioni S.p.A. is a holding company, whose mission is the control of companies active in the telecommunications, ICT and Telemarketing sectors. Its mission is investing in small to medium businesses who show a high innovation outlook and sustainable profile. "
 target: eNgY Solutions GmbH
The eNgY Solutions CPaaS Platform provides software, APIs, sample code and SDKs. Clients receive detailed documentation and 5-star support throughout every phase of implementation. CPaaS thus helps support internal business applications or to intensify the B2B and B2C interactions.
price ($mm)
$33
rev ($mm)
$7
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
5.0x
EV / EBITDA
announced 2/4/2022 via Company Press Release

Route Mobile Limited, will acquire Mr Messaging

See 1707 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Route Mobile, a cloud communications platform service provider, will acquire Mr Messaging, a Communications platform as a Service (CPaaS) in Europe and South Africa. Mr Messaging's platform connects IT and telecommunication channels across the globe. They offer solutions for A2P messaging, number lookup and 2-way messaging.
buyer: Route Mobile Limited (BSE:543228:$185.05)
Route Mobile Limited, based in India, is a technology service provider for mobile communications industry with a focus on messaging & voice solutions. It has developed an indigenous technology platform to support Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), OTT Players, Enterprises, Aggregators and Resellers. "
 target: Mr Messaging
Mr Messaging is a Communications platform as a Service (CPaaS) in Europe and South Africa. Mr Messaging's platform connects IT and telecommunication channels across the globe. They offer solutions for A2P messaging, number lookup and 2-way messaging.
price ($mm)
$22
rev ($mm)
$64
EBITDA ($mm)
$11
EV / rev
0.7x
EV / EBITDA
4.0x
closed 12/8/2021 via BNC Analysis

Twitter, Inc., acquired Quill.chat

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synopsis: Twitter has acquired Quill, a business-focused messaging service meant to compete against the likes of Slack and keep people more focused. Quill was founded by Ludwig Pettersson, the former creative director of Stripe, who is much admired by many in the startup community. Quill believes messaging should be built for productivity, not engagement.
buyer: Twitter, Inc. (TWTR:$5,077.48)
Twitter, Inc. is a global social networking platform for public self-expression and conversation in real time. It also provides promoted products and services which enable its advertisers to promote their brands, products, and services. "
 target: Quill.chat
Quill is a business-focused messaging service meant to compete against the likes of Slack and keep people, well, more focused. Quill believes messaging should be built for productivity, not engagement.
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announced 9/30/2021 via Company Press Release

Sinch AB, will acquire Pathwire

See 2900 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Sinch AB, a global leader in cloud communications for mobile customer engagement, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Pathwire, the leading cloud-based email delivery platform, including its Mailgun, Mailjet and Email on Acid products for developers and marketers.
buyer: Sinch AB (OM:SINCH:$1,362.30)
Sweden-based Sinch brings businesses and people closer with tools enabling personal engagement. Its leading cloud communications platform lets businesses reach every mobile phone on the planet, in seconds or less, through mobile messaging, voice, and video. "
 target parent: Thoma Bravo, LLC
target: Pathwire
Pathwire empowers companies around the world to solve complex communication problems. Through its powerful email API and intuitive email marketing solutions, Pathwire delivers over 250 billion emails a year for companies like DHL, Wikipedia, Toast, Lyft, and Microsoft.
price ($mm)
$1,900
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closed 6/10/2021 via BusinessWire

Pathwire, acquired Email on Acid

See 91 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Pathwire, the leading provider of powerful email APIs and intuitive email marketing solutions, has acquired Email on Acid as part of its mission to become the most comprehensive email service provider (ESP) on the market. Email on Acid is an industry leader in email preparation, offering a robust automated email pre-deployment platform.
buyer parent: Thoma Bravo, LLC
buyer: Pathwire
Pathwire empowers companies around the world to solve complex communication problems. Through its powerful email API and intuitive email marketing solutions, Pathwire delivers over 250 billion emails a year for companies like DHL, Wikipedia, Toast, Lyft, and Microsoft. "
 target: Email on Acid
As the industry leader in email preparation, Email on Acid offers a comprehensive and flexible automated email pre-deployment platform. The company lets developers, marketers, and enterprise organizations deliver email perfection, improve marketing ROI, and protect brand reputation.
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closed 10/22/2019 via BusinessWire

MailGun, Inc., acquired Mailjet

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synopsis: Mailgun, a leading email delivery platform backed by Thoma Bravo, has acquired the Paris-headquartered Mailjet, a singular solution to send, track, and deliver both marketing and transactional emails. Together the two brands will serve over 290,000 companies in over 150 countries and make it easier for both developers and marketers to send smarter.
buyer parent: Thoma Bravo, LLC
buyer: MailGun, Inc.
Mailgun is a leading email delivery platform. With a cloud-native infrastructure and robust email API technology, Mailgun offers technically progressive teams the ability to send, receive, and track email easily from within their applications. "
 target: Mailjet
France-based Mailjet is an all-in-one solution to send, track and deliver both marketing and transactional emails. Its cloud-based infrastructure is unique and highly scalable with a proprietary technology that optimizes email deliverability.
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closed 4/3/2019 via Company Press Release

Thoma Bravo, LLC, acquired MailGun, Inc.

See 2899 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Thoma Bravo, a leading private equity investment firm, has acquired a majority stake in email delivery platform, Mailgun. Mailgun allows companies to send, receive, and track transactional and marketing emails without the need of an email server or an expert in email operations.
buyer: Thoma Bravo, LLC
Thoma Bravo is a leading private equity investment firm providing equity and strategic support to experienced management teams and growing companies. The firm currently manages a series of private equity funds representing more than $30 billion of equity commitments. "
 target parent: Turn/River Capital
target: MailGun, Inc.
Mailgun is an email delivery platform. It allows companies to send, receive, and track transactional and marketing emails without the need of an email server or an expert in email operations.
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announced 8/28/2012 via BusinessWire

Rackspace Hosting, will acquire MailGun, Inc.

See 2809 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Rackspace® Hosting announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mailgun, Inc. Mailgun provides a powerful set of APIs that allows users to send, receive, and track email easily from within their applications – without managing an email server or becoming an expert in email setup, operations and deliverability.
buyer: Rackspace Hosting (RAX:$2,948.40)
Rackspace Hosting is the open cloud company, delivering open technologies and powering more than 190,000 customers worldwide. Rackspace provides its renowned Fanatical Support® across a broad portfolio of IT products, including Public Cloud, Private Cloud, Hybrid Hosting and Dedicated Hosting. "
 target: MailGun, Inc.
Built for developers, Mailgun provides a powerful set of APIs that allows users to send, receive, and track email easily from within their applications – without managing an email server or becoming an expert in email setup, operations and deliverability.
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announced 9/30/2021 via Company Press Release

Sinch AB, will acquire Pathwire

See 2900 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Sinch AB, a global leader in cloud communications for mobile customer engagement, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Pathwire, the leading cloud-based email delivery platform, including its Mailgun, Mailjet and Email on Acid products for developers and marketers.
buyer: Sinch AB (OM:SINCH:$1,362.30)
Sweden-based Sinch brings businesses and people closer with tools enabling personal engagement. Its leading cloud communications platform lets businesses reach every mobile phone on the planet, in seconds or less, through mobile messaging, voice, and video. "
 target parent: Thoma Bravo, LLC
target: Pathwire
Pathwire empowers companies around the world to solve complex communication problems. Through its powerful email API and intuitive email marketing solutions, Pathwire delivers over 250 billion emails a year for companies like DHL, Wikipedia, Toast, Lyft, and Microsoft.
price ($mm)
$1,900
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announced 9/22/2021 via GlobeNewswire

Sinch AB, will acquire MessengerPeople GmbH

See 1732 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Sinch AB, a global leader in cloud communications for mobile customer engagement, will acquire MessengerPeople, a leading German software-as-as-service platform for conversational messaging. MessengerPeople offers a cloud-based software suite that makes it easy for businesses to engage with their customers via messaging apps.
buyer: Sinch AB (OM:SINCH:$1,362.30)
Sweden-based Sinch brings businesses and people closer with tools enabling personal engagement. Its leading cloud communications platform lets businesses reach every mobile phone on the planet, in seconds or less, through mobile messaging, voice, and video. "
 target: MessengerPeople GmbH
Based in Germany, MessengerPeople is a leading software-as-a-service provider for communication via messaging apps. The innovative Messenger Communication Platform enables companies to communicate professionally with customers via WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Instagram Messaging, and more.
price ($mm)
$56
rev ($mm)
$6
EBITDA ($mm)
$1
EV / rev
9.4x
EV / EBITDA
80.0x
announced 6/10/2021 via GlobeNewswire

Sinch AB, will acquire MessageMedia

See 97 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Sinch AB, a global leader in cloud communications for mobile customer engagement, is to acquire MessageMedia, a leader in mobile messaging solutions for small and medium-sized businesses in the United States and Australia, New Zealand, and Europe.
buyer: Sinch AB (OM:SINCH:$1,362.30)
Sweden-based Sinch brings businesses and people closer with tools enabling personal engagement. Its leading cloud communications platform lets businesses reach every mobile phone on the planet, in seconds or less, through mobile messaging, voice, and video. "
 target: MessageMedia
MessageMedia is Australia's largest business mobile messaging service provider. Through its reliable and innovative IT solutions and award-winning customer service, MessageMedia helps businesses of all sizes deliver business efficiencies, improve customer engagement and increase revenue.
price ($mm)
$1,300
rev ($mm)
$151
EBITDA ($mm)
$51
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8.6x
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25.5x
announced 6/15/2020 via GlobeNewswire

Sinch AB, will acquire ACL Mobile

See 53 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Sinch AB, a global leader in cloud communications for mobile customer engagement, is to acquire ACL Mobile Limited, a leading communications platform provider to businesses in Southeast Asia. Their platform enables large and leading enterprises to engage their customers over multiple channels including SMS, voice, email, IP messaging and WhatsApp.
buyer: Sinch AB (OM:SINCH:$1,362.30)
Sweden-based Sinch brings businesses and people closer with tools enabling personal engagement. Its leading cloud communications platform lets businesses reach every mobile phone on the planet, in seconds or less, through mobile messaging, voice, and video. "
 target: ACL Mobile
ACL Mobile is a leading communications platform provider to businesses in Southeast Asia. Their platform enables large and leading enterprises to engage their customers over multiple channels including SMS, voice, email, IP messaging and WhatsApp.
price ($mm)
$71*
rev ($mm)
$65
EBITDA ($mm)
$6
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1.3x
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13.6x
announced 5/5/2020 via GlobeNewswire

Sinch AB, will purchase SAP Digital Interconnect from SAP SE

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synopsis: Sinch AB, a global leader in cloud communications for mobile customer engagement, will acquire SAP Digital Interconnect (SDI) from SAP SE. SDI offers cloud-based communications products that help mobile network operators, enterprises and developers drive digital transformation with intelligent, interconnected, multichannel engagements.
buyer: Sinch AB (OM:SINCH:$1,362.30)
Sweden-based Sinch brings businesses and people closer with tools enabling personal engagement. Its leading cloud communications platform lets businesses reach every mobile phone on the planet, in seconds or less, through mobile messaging, voice, and video. "
 seller: SAP SE (SAP:$30,556.49)
SAP Digital Interconnect (SDI) provides cloud-based, API-driven engagement services that help mobile network operators, enterprises, and developers drive digital transformation with intelligent, interconnected, multichannel engagements.
price ($mm)
$243
rev ($mm)
$367
EBITDA ($mm)
$17
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0.7x
EV / EBITDA
14.6x
announced 3/26/2020 via GlobeNewswire

Sinch AB, will acquire Wavy Global

See 3444 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Sinch AB (publ), a global leader in cloud communications for mobile customer engagement, will acquire Wavy from Movile, an ecosystem of leading technology companies in Latin America. Wavy is a leading business messaging provider in Latin America. Their solutions enable their clients to interact with their customers through multiple channels.
buyer: Sinch AB (OM:SINCH:$1,362.30)
Sinch brings businesses and people closer with tools enabling personal engagement. Its leading cloud communications platform lets businesses reach every mobile phone on the planet, in seconds or less, through mobile messaging, voice and video. "
 target parent: Naspers Ltd.
target: Wavy Global
Wavy is a leading business messaging provider in Latin America. Wavy helps companies to strengthen their relationship with their customers using multiple channels. Wavy's customer service platform enables their clients to interact with their customers via WhatsApp, SMS, phone, chat, email, and more.
price ($mm)
$127
rev ($mm)
$99
EBITDA ($mm)
$10
EV / rev
1.3x
EV / EBITDA
12.5x
announced 3/19/2020 via Company Press Release

Sinch AB, will acquire Chatlayer bvba

See 2062 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Sinch AB, a global leader in cloud communications for mobile customer engagement, will acquire Chatlayer BV. Founded in Antwerp in early 2018, ChatLayer.ai is a cloud-based software platform that lets businesses create multi-lingual chatbots and voicebots using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Natural Language Understanding (NLU).
buyer: Sinch AB (OM:SINCH:$1,362.30)
Sinch brings businesses and people closer with tools enabling personal engagement. Its leading cloud communications platform lets businesses reach every mobile phone on the planet, in seconds or less, through mobile messaging, voice and video. "
 target: Chatlayer bvba
Founded in 2018, Chatlayer is a platform to build high-performing chat- and voicebots that work in 100+ languages. Its custom-built AI ensures superior Natural Language Understanding and provides business users with actionable insights and advice on how to improve bot performance.
price ($mm)
$7.81
rev ($mm)
$1
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
8.6x
EV / EBITDA
announced 9/26/2019 via GlobeNewswire

Sinch AB, will acquire myElefant

See 1848 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Sinch AB (publ), a global leader in cloud communications for mobile customer engagement, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire myElefant, a mobile messaging SaaS platform that allows brands to improve their customers’ engagement across all mobile messaging channels.
buyer: Sinch AB (OM:SINCH:$1,362.30)
Sinch is a trusted software provider to mobile operators, and its platform powers business-critical communications for many of the world’s largest companies. Sinch brings businesses and people closer with tools enabling personal engagement. "
 target: myElefant
Based in France, myElefant publishes a mobile messaging SaaS platform that allows brands to improve their customers’ engagement across all mobile messaging channels. The company is one of the first to adopt conversational messaging technologies such as RCS, Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp.
price ($mm)
$20
rev ($mm)
$12
EBITDA ($mm)
$1
EV / rev
2.0x
EV / EBITDA
26.9x
announced 12/9/2016 via Company Press Release

CLX Communications, will acquire Sinch

See 317 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: CLX Communications AB, a leading global provider of cloud-based communication services, announces that it has submitted a binding offer for the acquisition of all shares in Sinch AB. Sinch provides developers with a communications platform that enables iOS and Android developers to add a layer of voice and messaging to their application.
buyer: CLX Communications (OM:CLX:$369.54)
CLX Communications is a leading provider of cloud-based communications services and solutions to enterprises and mobile operators. Mobile communications services from CLX make it possible for enterprises to communicate globally with people and connected devices. "
 target: Sinch (OM:SINCH:$1,362.30)
Sinch AB provides developers with a communications platform that enables iOS and Android developers to add a layer of voice and messaging to their application.
price ($mm)
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EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 12/9/2020 via Company Press Release

CounterPath Solutions, Inc. will be merged with Alianza,

See 319 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: CounterPath Corporation, a global provider of award-winning Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC) solutions for enterprises and service providers, is to be acquired by Alianza, a leading cloud communications platform for service providers.
buyer: Alianza
Alianza connects people by powering a feature-rich and robust suite of cloud communications products for service providers. Alianza makes it easy, highly profitable, and future-proof with its cloud native, agile software-as-a-service solution. "
 target: CounterPath Solutions, Inc. (CPAH:$13.87)
CounterPath Solutions, Inc. is a developer of award-winning, carrier-grade VoIP and Video over IP SIP softphones for telecom and Internet telephony service providers, cable operators, IP-PBX manufacturers and infrastructure manufacturers.
price ($mm)[EV]
$25 [$25]
rev ($mm)
$14
EBITDA ($mm)
$2
EV / rev
1.9x
EV / EBITDA
16.8x
announced 10/23/2017 via Market Wire

Cisco Systems, Inc., will acquire Broadsoft, Inc.

See 319 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Cisco and BroadSoft announced a definitive agreement for Cisco to acquire BroadSoft, Inc. BroadSoft is the technology innovator in cloud PBX, unified communications, team collaboration, and contact center solutions for businesses. They are a market leader for cloud unified communications with an open, mobile and secure platform.
buyer: Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO:$49,818.00)
Cisco is the worldwide technology leader that has been making the Internet work since the company was established. Cisco's people, products, and partners help society securely connect and seize tomorrow's digital opportunity today. "
 target: Broadsoft, Inc. (BSFT:$354.53)
BroadSoft is the technology innovator in cloud PBX, unified communications, team collaboration, and contact center solutions for businesses. They are a market leader for cloud unified communications with an open, mobile and secure platform.
price ($mm)[EV]
$2,241 [$1,873]
rev ($mm)
$362
EBITDA ($mm)
$24
EV / rev
5.3x
EV / EBITDA
80.7x
announced 12/9/2016 via Company Press Release

CLX Communications, will acquire Sinch

See 317 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: CLX Communications AB, a leading global provider of cloud-based communication services, announces that it has submitted a binding offer for the acquisition of all shares in Sinch AB. Sinch provides developers with a communications platform that enables iOS and Android developers to add a layer of voice and messaging to their application.
buyer: CLX Communications (OM:CLX:$369.54)
CLX Communications is a leading provider of cloud-based communications services and solutions to enterprises and mobile operators. Mobile communications services from CLX make it possible for enterprises to communicate globally with people and connected devices. "
 target: Sinch (OM:SINCH:$1,362.30)
Sinch AB provides developers with a communications platform that enables iOS and Android developers to add a layer of voice and messaging to their application.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 1/20/2014 via BNC Analysis

Aastra Technologies Ltd., acquired Telepo

See 317 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Aastra Technologies Ltd's European subsidiary has acquired Telepo Ltd. Telepo AB provides enterprise mobility and converged communication solutions for businesses and service providers. It offers Business Communication Solution that provides mobile business users and enterprise voice administrators with various services.
buyer: Aastra Technologies Ltd. (AATSF:$692.99)
Aastra Technologies Limited is a global company at the forefront of the Enterprise Communication market. Headquartered in Concord, Ontario, Canada, Aastra develops and delivers innovative and integrated solutions that address the communication needs of businesses. "
 target: Telepo
Telepo AB provides enterprise mobility and converged communication solutions for businesses and service providers. It offers Business Communication Solution that provides mobile business users and enterprise voice administrators with various services.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 9/30/2008 via BNC Analysis

Tetco Technologies SA, acquired Voxpilot Ltd.

See 335 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Tetco Technologies, a French company dedicated to unified communications and voice and data convergence, has acquired Voxpilot, a major player in VoiceXML technology for interactive voice and video applications.
buyer: Tetco Technologies SA
Group Tetco is fully dedicated to the telecommunication market and has become a major actor in development, integration and distribution of Value Added Services and Solutions for both Telecom Operators and Enterprises. "
 target: Voxpilot Ltd.
Voxpilot is a provider of IMS-Ready, VoiceXML and Video-In-VoiceXML technology. Voxpilot brings the next generation of interactive telecommunication services to enterprises, integrators, carriers and service providers.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 6/8/2020 via PR Newswire

Orion Innovation, acquired Zodiac Systems

See 310 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Orion Innovation, a global business and technology services firm that provides digital transformation, announced the acquisition of Zodiac Systems, a New York-based video service delivery software company.  Zodiac provides advanced cloud and device software and engineering services for Tier 1 media and telecom operators globally.
buyer parent: One Equity Partners
buyer: Orion Innovation
Orion is a premier, global business and technology services firm that provides digital transformation, automation and digital product development services. Rooted in engineering and design thinking, its team of over 4,000 associates help Fortune 1,000 companies increase efficiencies. "
 target: Zodiac Systems
Zodiac Systems is a global leader in cloud and device video service delivery software. For 17 years, Zodiac's software has been quietly powering the video service delivery networks of Tier I operators.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 5/14/2020 via BNC Analysis

Microsoft Corporation, will acquire Metaswitch Networks

See 242 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Microsoft is moving to expand its cloud communications portfolio. The tech giant announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire cloud communications specialist Metaswitch. Metaswitch provides cloud-based voice, data, and communication software solutions for telecommunication providers.
buyer: Microsoft Corporation (MSFT:$184,903.00)
Microsoft is the leading software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services. They offer Business Software, Design Tools, Developer Tools, Home & Educational Software, Tablets, Search, Advertising, Cloud Computing and more. "
 target: Metaswitch Networks
Metaswitch is the world’s leading cloud native communications software company. The company develops commercial and open-source software solutions that are constructively disrupting the way that service providers build, scale, innovate and account for communication services.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 4/6/2015 via PR Newswire

Akamai Technologies, acquired Octoshape, ApS

See 310 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Akamai Technologies, Inc. announced that it has acquired Octoshape. Octoshape's services are designed to help optimize the quality of video streams for over-the-top (OTT) content and to enable Internet Protocol television (IPTV) solutions.
buyer: Akamai Technologies (AKAM:$3,461.22)
Akamai makes the Internet fast, reliable and secure for its customers. The company's advanced web performance, mobile performance, cloud security and media delivery solutions are revolutionizing how businesses optimize experiences for any device, anywhere. "
 target: Octoshape, ApS
Octoshape is a revolutionary cloud over-the-top (OTT) IPTV service provider that focuses on delivering broadcast, enterprise, and carrier solutions. Octoshape's cloud technologies are adopted worldwide to enable the evolution of broadcast TV to broadband TV.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 10/10/2008 via Company Press Release

PEQAB, acquired EmblaCom AB

See 1856 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: PEQ Invest has signed an agreement to acquire the Mobile Office business unit from Teligent AB. The Mobile Office operations will be carved out from Teligent into a standalone company named EmblaCom AB. EmblaCom is a provider of enterprise telephony solutions to telecom network operators and service providers.
buyer: PEQAB
PEQAB is a private equity fund firm focused on investing in and developing companies in the SME segment in Sweden. The first fund, PEQ Invest 1 AB, was set up during 2008 with a capital of SEK 280 million, and investors include e.g. the Söderberg family (founders of Ratos). "
 target parent: Teligent Telecom AB
target: EmblaCom AB
The EmblaCom Mobility Suite enables companies the ability to integrate mobile telephony with their existing fixed telephony environments or to fully replace fixed telephony with mobile telephony all with no deterioration in service levels.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 5/30/2018 via BNC Analysis

Unikie Oy, acquired Silta

See 314 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Unikie, a Finnish software development company, has acquired Neusoft Mobile Solutions from Neusoft, a leading IT solutions & services company. Neusoft Mobile Solutions is a Finnish company that developed Silta, a whitelabel IP based voice and messaging application for telco businesses.
buyer: Unikie Oy
Unikie is a Finnish software development company that develops demanding software solutions. Unikie offers a simulation and testing environment for LiDAR based systems and self-controlling technologies. For carriers they offer the latest IP based voice and messaging solutions. "
 target parent: Neusoft Corporation
target: Silta
Neusoft Mobile Solutions is a company in Finland that delivers mobile solutions to telco customers. They offer Silta, a whitelabel IP based voice and messaging application that creates value for their customer's business. They offer full branding services to customize Silta to a client's brand.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 9/4/2014 via BusinessWire

Taqua, LLC, acquired Kineto Wireless

See 305 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Taqua®, LLC, a leading supplier of mobile and fixed IP convergence systems, applications, and services announced the acquisition of Milpitas-based Kineto Wireless, the market leader in mobile client solutions that enable smartphones to deliver high quality voice and messaging services over Wi-Fi networks, commonly referred to as VoWiFi.
buyer: Taqua, LLC
Taqua enables service providers to deliver next generation IP-based communications while pragmatically transitioning their legacy networks to LTE and IMS architectures. Since 1998, Taqua’s mobile and fixed IP convergence solutions have been used by hundreds of wireline, cable and wireless carriers. "
 target: Kineto Wireless
Kineto strives to assist mobile operators in the transition to IP-based services. Their solutions help operators respond to the growing threat from over-the-top (OTT) service providers and remain competitive as communications service providers.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
cancelled 5/22/2007 via

Harbinger Capital Partners, cancelled an acquisition of Openwave Systems, Inc.

See 283 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Harbinger today announced its intention to acquire 40,389,560 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of Openwave Systems Inc. and the associated Rights issued under the Rights Plan to purchase certain shares of Openwave preferred stock. The acquisition consideration will be approximately $335 million.
buyer: Harbinger Capital Partners
Harbinger Capital Partners Master Fund I, Ltd. is a Cayman Islands corporation (the "Harbinger Master Fund") and Harbinger Capital Partners Special Situations Fund, L.P. is a Delaware limited partnership. "
 target: Openwave Systems, Inc.
Openwave Systems Inc. is one of the world's leading innovators of software applications and infrastructure designed to enable revenue-generating, personalized services, including merchandising and advertising, which converge the mobile and broadband experience across all of a user's devices.
price ($mm)[EV]
$287 [$112]*
rev ($mm)
$338
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
1.2x
EV / EBITDA
closed 12/3/2013 via BusinessWire

TEOCO Corporation, acquired AIRCOM International

See 240 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: TEOCO, the leading provider of Assurance, Analytics and Optimization solutions to communications service providers (CSP) worldwide, announced it has completed its acquisition of AIRCOM International, the leading provider of network planning, optimization and management software for mobile networks.
buyer: TEOCO Corporation
TEOCO is the leading provider of Assurance, Analytics and Optimization solutions to Communication Service Providers worldwide. Teoco's product portfolio includes Customer Analytics, Margin Assurance, Service Assurance and Network Optimization solutions. "
 target parent: H.I.G. Capital
target: AIRCOM International
Aircom is the leading independent provider of network planning, optimization and management software for mobile networks. AIRCOM’s products, all of which are LTE capable, enable operators to regain visibility and control of their network, which in turn drives efficiency and profitability.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 4/8/2013 via Reuters

Ericsson AB, will acquire Microsoft Mediaroom

See 347 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Telecom equipment maker Ericsson said it had struck a deal to buy Microsoft Corp's Mediaroom IPTV business, which makes software used by phone companies to deliver television over the Internet. The deal would make Ericsson, already the world's biggest mobile networks maker, the leading provider of IPTV with a 25 percent market share.
buyer: Ericsson AB (OM:ERIC B:$25,481.40)
Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment and services to mobile and fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use our network equipment, and more than 40 percent of the world's mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. "
 target parent: Microsoft Corporation
target: Microsoft Mediaroom
Microsoft Mediaroom is the world’s most deployed IPTV platform. Mediaroom-powered TV services are being offered by more than 40 of the world’s leading operators, delivering services to more than eleven million consumer households.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 7/21/2011 via BusinessWire

Taqua, LLC, acquired Tatara Systems

See 240 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Taqua, LLC, a leading supplier of convergence switching and small cell deployment solutions, has completed the acquisition of Acton, MA-based Tatara Systems, the leading provider of SIP-based mobile telephony convergence solutions. Tatara Systems has focused exclusively on developing applications for the mobile convergence market.
buyer: Taqua, LLC
Taqua is a leading supplier of next-generation fixed and mobile convergence switching, IP peering, backhaul systems, and enhanced applications. hundreds of carriers utilize Taqua to provide a full array of revenue generating, broadband and mobile applications to all types of communication devices. "
 target: Tatara Systems
Tatara Systems is the leading provider of SIP-based mobile telephony convergence solutions. Founded in 2001, Tatara Systems has focused exclusively on developing applications for the mobile convergence market, the first of which is for femtocells.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 1/21/2010 via PR Newswire

724 Solutions, Inc. merged with Mobixell Networks,

See 240 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Mobixell Networks, announced the acquisition of mobile internet company, 724 Solutions. The merged company will create a global organization with local sales and support capability in the US, UK, China, Switzerland, India, Israel, and other countries, and with a customer base of over 350 mobile oper
buyer: Mobixell Networks
Mobixell Networks provides innovative multimedia technologies and business solutions that facilitate the expansion of mobile operators, content and service providers' mobile multimedia services by enabling content consumption, Peer-2-Peer content sharing, and User Generated Content communities. "
 target parent: Austin Ventures, L.P.
target: 724 Solutions, Inc.
724 Solutions delivers reliable, scalable technology and solutions that allow mobile network operators to rapidly deploy flexible and open, next-generation IP-based network and data services.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 12/10/2009 via BusinessWire

VocalTec Communications, Ltd., acquired Outsmart

See 240 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: VocalTec Communications Ltd., a global provider of carrier-class multimedia and voice-over-IP solutions for communication service providers, announced that it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Outsmart, a pioneer and provider of telecommunications convergence solutions.
buyer: VocalTec Communications, Ltd. (VOCL:$6.41)
VocalTec Communications is a global provider of carrier-class multimedia and voice-over-IP solutions for communication service providers. VocalTec provides proven trunking, peering and residential/enterprise VoIP application solutions. "
 target: Outsmart
Founded in 2001, Outsmart is a leading mobile solutions provider of convergence technologies. The Company offers its flagship product, the Plug ‘n Talk™ solution that allows mobile operators to reach out across national borders to tap into new user segments.
price ($mm)
$0.23
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 2/28/2017 via BusinessWire

Xura, Inc., acquired Mitel Mobility, Inc.

See 224 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Xura Inc, a leading provider of digital communications services, announced the completion of the acquisition of Mitel Mobility, a division of Mitel Networks Corporation. Mitel Mobility is a leading provider of Voice-over-Long-Term Evolution, Voice-over-WiFi, video, Rich Communication Services, messaging, radio access and packet core solutions.
buyer parent: Siris Capital Group
buyer: Xura, Inc. (MESG:$292.74)
Xura, Inc. offers a portfolio of digital services solutions that enable global communications across a variety of mobile devices and platforms. They help communication service providers and enterprises navigate and monetize the digital ecosystem to create innovative, new experiences. "
 target parent: Mitel Networks Corporation
target: Mitel Mobility, Inc. (MVNR:$123.22)
Mitel Mobile, formerly Mavenir Systems, is a leading provider of Voice-over-Long-Term Evolution (“VoLTE”), Voice-over-WiFi (“VoWiFi”), video, Rich Communication Services (“RCS”), messaging, radio access and packet core solutions.
price ($mm)
$385
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 4/29/2015 via GlobeNewswire

Mitel Networks Corporation, acquired Mavenir Systems, Inc.

See 224 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Mitel®, a global leader in business communications, announced the completion of its acquisition of Mavenir Systems, Inc, a leading provider of software-based networking solutions for mobile carriers.
buyer: Mitel Networks Corporation (MITL:$1,059.10)
Mitel is a global provider of unified communications and collaboration (UCC) software, solutions and services that enable organizations to conduct business anywhere, over any medium with the device of their choice. "
 target: Mavenir Systems, Inc. (MVNR:$123.22)
Mavenir Systems provides software-based networking solutions that enable mobile service providers to deliver next generation services over 4G LTE networks. Mavenir™ has a fully virtualized end to end portfolio of Voice/Video, Messaging and Mobile Core products.
price ($mm)
$560
rev ($mm)
$130
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
4.3x
EV / EBITDA
closed 11/19/2014 via BusinessWire

Mavenir Systems, Inc., acquired Stoke, Inc.

See 224 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Mavenir Systems®, a leading provider of software-based networking solutions, announced that it has acquired Stoke, Inc., subject to customary closing conditions. Stoke provides mobile gateway solutions to the broadband network industry and has been a market leader in deployed LTE Security Gateways.
buyer: Mavenir Systems, Inc. (MVNR:$123.22)
Mavenir Systems provides software-based networking solutions that enable mobile service providers to deliver next generation services over 4G LTE networks. Mavenir™ has a fully virtualized end to end portfolio of Voice/Video, Messaging and Mobile Core products. "
 target: Stoke, Inc.
Stoke provides mobile gateway solutions to the broadband network industry and has been a market leader in deployed LTE Security Gateways. STOKE® products have been selected by the world's leading mobile network operators for technical excellence and quality.
price ($mm)
$4.80
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
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EBIT ($mm)
$9.73
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
1063
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Ticker: DGII
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Digi International
Digi International
Digi International is a global provider of mission-critical machine-to-machine and Internet of Things connectivity products and services. They help their customers create next-generation connected products and deploy and manage critical communications infrastructures in demanding environments.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$302.69
EBITDA ($mm)
$36.43
EBIT ($mm)
$16.09
Net Income ($mm)
$10.21
Employees
656
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Ticker: TSXV:STC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sangoma Technologies Corp.
Sangoma Technologies Corp.
Sangoma is a leading provider of hardware and software components that enable or enhance IP Communications Systems for voice, data and video applications. Sangoma’s connectivity solutions are used in leading unified communications, PBX, IVR, contact center and data-communication applications.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$133.76
EBITDA ($mm)
$14.60
EBIT ($mm)
$6.33
Net Income ($mm)
$0.61
Employees
330
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Ticker: NasdaqCM:CXDO
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Crexendo, Inc.
Crexendo, Inc.
Crexendo, Inc. is an award-winning premier provider of UCaaS (Unified Communications as a Service), call center, collaboration services, and other cloud business services that are designed to provide enterprise-class cloud services to any size business at affordable monthly rates.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$15.79
EBITDA ($mm)
$1.31
EBIT ($mm)
$1.18
Net Income ($mm)
$1.01
Employees
56
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Ticker: OTCPK:WILS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wiless Controls Inc.
Wiless Controls Inc.
Wiless Controls is a pioneer in the market for embedded wireless tracking solutions that enable consumers and companies to reduce cost and increase control of remote assets.
year
2014
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
($0.35)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
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Ticker: OM:SINCH
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sinch AB
Sinch AB
Sweden-based Sinch brings businesses and people closer with tools enabling personal engagement. Its leading cloud communications platform lets businesses reach every mobile phone on the planet, in seconds or less, through mobile messaging, voice, and video.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$1,362.30
EBITDA ($mm)
$136.32
EBIT ($mm)
$81.04
Net Income ($mm)
$57.33
Employees
1716
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Ticker: XTRA:TLIK
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Teles AG
Teles AG
TELES is a company that develops and maintains software for infrastructure providers (telecommunications, pharmaceuticals). Millions of people in around 50 countries use TELES products. TELES is the German leader of innovative, highly scaleable, high-performance, georedundant softswitch platforms.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$2.94
EBITDA ($mm)
($0.18)
EBIT ($mm)
($0.21)
Net Income ($mm)
$0.87
Employees
18
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Ticker: NGM:CHAL B
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Challenger Mobile
Challenger Mobile
Challenger Mobile is a Swedish provider of IP-based mobile telephony services and solutions. Challenger Mobile offers a white label solution that enables operators to offer mobile IP telephony to their customers. Their technology helps operators to build a stronger brand and increase their revenue.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$0.02
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
($0.20)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
0
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Ticker: ENXTPA:EKI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EKINOPS S.A.
EKINOPS S.A.
EKINOPS is a leading provider of open and fully interoperable Layer 1, 2 and 3 solutions to service providers around the world. Their programmable and highly scalable solutions enable the fast, flexible and cost-effective deployment of new services.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$113.27
EBITDA ($mm)
$7.28
EBIT ($mm)
$4.95
Net Income ($mm)
$4.47
Employees
432
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Ticker: SNCR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.
Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.
Synchronoss Technologies is the leader in mobile cloud innovation and software-based activation for mobile carriers around the world. The company’s technology solutions allow customers to connect, synchronize and activate connected devices and services that empower enterprises and consumers.
year
2022
rev ($mm)
$280.62
EBITDA ($mm)
$10.20
EBIT ($mm)
($24.56)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
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Ticker: TSXV:MTLO
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Martello Technologies, Inc.
Martello Technologies, Inc.
Martello’s solutions manage and optimize the performance of real-time services on cloud and enterprise networks. Their solutions allow over the top (OTT) service providers and enterprises around the world to deliver better service quality and a reliable user experience.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$9.40
EBITDA ($mm)
($2.58)
EBIT ($mm)
($3.28)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
92
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Ticker: DZSI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DZS Inc.
DZS Inc.
DZS Inc. is a global leader of intelligent, packet-based mobile transport, broadband access and network orchestration and cloud-native automation solutions.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$350.21
EBITDA ($mm)
($14.21)
EBIT ($mm)
($18.60)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
840
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Ticker: NMSS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NMS Communications
NMS Communications
NMS Communications is a leading provider of technologies and solutions for mobile applications and infrastructure. NMS develops products that enable new mobile voice, data and video applications and improve the performance and quality of wireless networks.
year
2007
rev ($mm)
$82.45
EBITDA ($mm)
($4.80)
EBIT ($mm)
($8.81)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
347
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Ticker: SIX:MYRN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Myriad Group AG
Myriad Group AG
Myriad Group AG is a global leader in mobile technology and has shipped software in more than 2 billion devices. Its comprehensive portfolio includes browsers, messaging, Java, user interfaces and middleware for all types of mobile phones, from ultra-low cost handsets to advanced smartphones.
year
2012
rev ($mm)
$56.29
EBITDA ($mm)
($6.06)
EBIT ($mm)
($25.97)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
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Ticker: NYSE:NABL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
N-able Technologies Inc.
N-able Technologies Inc.
N-able is the leading global provider of complete IT management and Automation solutions for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). N-able has a proven track record of helping MSPs standardize and automate the setup and delivery of IT services in order to achieve true scalability.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$346.46
EBITDA ($mm)
$61.35
EBIT ($mm)
$33.33
Net Income ($mm)
$0.11
Employees
1392
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Ticker: OM:ENEA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Enea AB
Enea AB
Enea is a global supplier of network software platforms and world class services, with a vision of helping customers develop amazing functions in a connected society.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$103.15
EBITDA ($mm)
$27.79
EBIT ($mm)
$22.90
Net Income ($mm)
$20.05
Employees
660
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Ticker: TEUM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pareteum Corporation
Pareteum Corporation
Pareteum Corporation is a leading provider of mobile networking software and services. Pareteum empowers Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) and Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) by providing a patented cloud based mobile communications infrastructure, operating software and managed services.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$32.44
EBITDA ($mm)
($1.96)
EBIT ($mm)
($7.38)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
138
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Ticker: XTRA:CYR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
cyan AG
cyan is a European provider of intelligent, white labeled IT security solutions. Their main business areas are mobile security solutions for the end customers of mobile network operators and fixed line internet service providers, the insurance & financial services sector and government institutions.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
0
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Ticker: AKAM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Akamai Technologies
Akamai Technologies
Akamai, the leader in Content Delivery Network services, makes the Internet fast, reliable and secure for its customers. Their advanced web performance, mobile performance, cloud security and media delivery solutions are revolutionizing how businesses optimize experiences for any device, anywhere.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$3,461.22
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,161.17
EBIT ($mm)
$807.20
Net Income ($mm)
$651.64
Employees
8368
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Ticker: SONS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ribbon Communications Inc.
Ribbon Communications Inc.
Ribbon delivers global communications software and network solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors. Ribbon helps customers modernize their networks for improved competitive positioning and business outcomes in today's smart, always-on, and data-hungry world.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$667.24
EBITDA ($mm)
$46.64
EBIT ($mm)
$16.41
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
2209
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