Miss Group, backed by private equity firm Perwyn, has recently strengthened its position as a leader in the Nordic market by acquiring Domeneshop, Norway’s largest domain registrar. This acquisition makes Miss Group the dominant shared hosting provider in Norway, controlling over 50% of the .no domains.
Founded in 2014, Miss Group is an international provider of digital solutions, offering a variety of hosting services at competitive prices. These services include web hosting, domain registration, VPS, dedicated servers, site builders, SSL certificates, SEO tools, web security, and domain management. Additionally, Miss Group is an ICANN-accredited domain name registrar through Name SRS. The company is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with offices in Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, Finland, India, Lithuania, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland, the US, and the UK.
Key acquisitions by Miss Group:
- Miss Hosting (Sweden) – A core brand offering web hosting and related services across multiple regions.
- PrivateVPN (Sweden) – A service focusing on secure VPN solutions.
- Hoststar (Switzerland) – A Swiss provider of web hosting, domains, and email services.
- IV.lt (Lithuania) – A leading Lithuanian hosting provider.
- Sered.net (Spain) – A Spanish web hosting and domain registration company.
- Funio (Canada) – A Canadian provider specializing in hosting and cloud solutions.
- Hostek (US and UK) – Offering hosting services primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom.
The acquisition of Domeneshop is a strategic step in Miss Group’s plan to dominate the Nordic region. Mattias Kaneteg, CEO and Founder of Miss Group, expressed his enthusiasm about this expansion, stating, “We’re excited to welcome Domeneshop into the Miss Group family. This acquisition not only strengthens our presence in the Nordic region but also aligns with our global strategy to provide comprehensive digital services to our customers.”
Miss Group’s growth strategy revolves around acquiring companies that complement its existing services while maintaining high standards of service quality. Each brand within Miss Group operates with a degree of autonomy, allowing them to retain their local identity and cater to specific market needs.
As Miss Group expands internationally, they continue to strengthen their position in key markets, especially in their home region. The recent acquisition of Domeneshop in Norway demonstrates their focus on solidifying leadership in the Nordic region. This move not only helps them maintain their growth but also reinforces their commitment to offering reliable digital services. By integrating Domeneshop, Miss Group ensures they stay competitive in their core markets while still pushing forward with global expansion plans.
Check out the marketplace for mergers and acquisitions in the hosting industry at webhosting.today. Stay ahead of the latest deals and opportunities!
