Category: Mergers and acquisitions

One of the most popular database engines used in web hosting services, MariaDB, has officially gone private after being acquired by K1 Investment Management. The acquisition marks a significant shift for the company, which was once publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange.

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…

SocialBee proudly announced its recent acquisition by WebPros, joining the ranks of industry giants like cPanel, Plesk, and WHMCS. This significant development marks a new chapter for SocialBee and promises exciting opportunities for both the company and the broader WebPros ecosystem.

In a significant move that marks its entry into the North American market, Your.Online, a leading platform of local online service brands, has announced the acquisition of Pair Networks Inc., a well-established web hosting provider based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Domai.io, an emerging name in the AI-powered domain name suggestion industry, has recently secured a strategic investment from NameSilo, a top-12 registrar worldwide with nearly 5…

In recent months, HostAfrica has demonstrated its strategic intent to dominate the African web hosting market through a series of calculated acquisitions. Following its recent acquisition of deepAfrica, HostAfrica has now added Web4Africa to its growing portfolio. This move solidifies HostAfrica's position as a formidable player in the industry.

In a significant development within the cloud and hosting sectors, UK start-up Opus Origin has acquired WHD Event GmbH from Equivia Partners. This acquisition marks a strategic expansion for Opus Origin, positioning them as key players in organizing large-scale international events within these industries.

WP Engine just announced on their LinkedIn profile an exciting acquisition: NitroPack, a Bulgarian company known for its comprehensive website performance solutions. This move is set to bring significant benefits to both WP Engine and its customers, further cementing WP Engine's position in the web hosting industry.

Just two weeks ago, HOSTAFRICA, a prominent web hosting provider, announced the acquisition of Naijawebhost, a leading Nigerian web hosting company. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance HOSTAFRICA’s footprint in the Nigerian market by leveraging Naijawebhost’s strong local reputation and extensive customer base.o

The Polish hosting company nazwa.pl (netart-group.com) has recently made headlines with its acquisition of two other hosting companies, atthost.pl and hostinghouse.pl. This series of acquisitions reflects…