Mergers and acquisitions — Web Hosting News
Latest Mergers and acquisitions news, updates and analysis from the web hosting industry — 76 articles.
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Thirty Deals in Six Months: The H1 2026 Hosting Consolidation Map, and the Two Clocks Driving What Sells Next
H1 2026 produced a US$1B Polish hosting-commerce merger, a $450M registrar champion, serial buyers closing two deals apiece within a fortnight, and a $40B data-centre record, while Google's AdSense shutdown forced Sedo and Team Internet to market. The map, the multiples, and the debt walls pushed to 2028-2029.
GoDaddy Q2 2026: More Revenue From the Same Customers
Industry reports #airo#arpu
GoDaddy's Q2 2026: revenue up 6.6%, EPS up 30%, customers up by just 22,000. ARPU, upsell and an $851.8 million buyback are doing the work, and the segment split shows domains and hosting growing slowest of all.
The Hosting Price Squeeze, Part 3: The Playbook
Expert's Voice #control-panel#pricing
In the final part of the series, BrandForge CEO Michiel Grotenhuis turns to the practical question: what do you actually do about rising hosting costs? He borrows from streaming, SaaS, and retail, shares what the community is doing, and argues for reducing dependence on any single vendor.
The Renewal Multiplier Index: What Hosting Costs After the Intro Price
Pricing updates #bluehost#hostinger
First edition of our quarterly index, measured July 29: SiteGround renews at up to 5.3x, the price-lock club at 1.0x, and GoDaddy, HostGator, and Namecheap mid-band at 1.7–3.7x. At every provider with a full plan range, the entry plan renews at a higher multiple than the top plan.
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Your.online is entering the Nordic markets by acquiring Inleed
In early June 2025, your.online announced its acquisition of the Swedish hosting provider Inleed. The transaction is part of your.online’s broader strategy to expand in the Nordic region and reflects the ongoing
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Yola joins NetNation: a new chapter for the website builder
NetNation, a white-label provider of online business solutions, has officially announced on LinkedIn that it has acquired Yola, an AI-powered website builder. The deal brings Yola’s 17 years of experience and over 12 million users under the NetNation umbrella.
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A2 Hosting has officially rebranded as Hosting.com
In a move that marks a significant milestone for one of the web hosting industry's most recognized and respected names, A2 Hosting has officially rebranded as Hosting.com. This transformation isn't just a cosmetic change — it's a powerful leap into the future, backed by strategic vision, enhanced infrastructure, and global ambition.
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World Host Group acquires FastComet
World Host Group is on the move again. Just four months after partnering with A2 Hosting, the global platform has now acquired FastComet — a high-performance hosting provider known for its developer-first tools and hands-on support. But what’s driving these moves, and what does it mean for the industry?
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World Host Group Acquires A2 Hosting
The shift of World Host Group acquiring A2 Hosting marks a major event in the ever-evolving field of web hosting. Through this acquisition, A2 Hosting also complements the broader trends of the
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Miss Group prepares for sale. What lies ahead for the Nordic hosting giant?
Miss Group, a leading Swedish web hosting company, is reportedly preparing for a significant ownership change. Founder Mattias Kaneteg and majority shareholder Perwyn are said to be exploring a sale of the
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HOSTAFRICA takes the lead in Nigeria’s web hosting market
In December 2024, we shared the news of HOSTAFRICA's intent to acquire GO54 (formerly WhoGoHost), one of Nigeria’s key players in web hosting. Today, we are excited to report that the acquisition
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NetArt Group (nazwa.pl) plans €115 Million for acquisitions
NetArt Group, the parent company of nazwa.pl, has announced plans to invest €115 million (500 million PLN) in acquisitions, targeting up to 200,000 new users across Europe. This follows their aggressive consolidation
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HOSTAFRICA acquires GO54 – a new chapter in African web hosting
HOSTAFRICA, a web hosting company founded in 2016, has announced its plans to acquire GO54 (formerly WhoGoHost), one of Nigeria's leading web hosting providers. This acquisition is expected to finalize by January 2025, pending regulatory approvals.
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Kolsquare expands into the Nordics with Woomio acquisition
Kolsquare, Europe's leading influencer marketing platform belonging to team.blue, is taking its innovative approach to influencer marketing further by expanding into the Nordics through the acquisition of Woomio. This move marks an important milestone for the company, only months after joining the team.blue family in October 2024.
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group.one expands its reach in the CEE Region with C4 Webhosting acquisition
Group.one, a leading European provider of web services, has strengthened its position in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) through the acquisition of C4 Webhosting, a Czech hosting provider operating under Český hosting
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Cyber_Folks acquires 49.9% of Shoper – A strategic move to lead Central and Eastern European e-commerce
Cyber_Folks, a key player in the technology market, has recently signed a preliminary agreement to acquire 49.9% of Shoper shares for a total value of PLN 547.5 million. Shoper, known for its leading SaaS-based e-commerce solutions in Poland, will continue to be listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange.
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Group.one expands its reach in Finland with Wepardi acquisition
Group.one, a rapidly expanding European web services company, has taken another significant step in the Finnish market by acquiring Wepardi’s web hosting and domain business. This move strengthens Group.one's foothold in Finland,
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HOSTAFRICA expands in West Africa with Webmanager.ng
HOSTAFRICA continues to grow, sharing news of another acquisition on LinkedIn. The company has been steadily increasing its presence across Africa, and this move shows its aim to lead the web hosting market. After buying Web4Africa earlier this year, HOSTAFRICA has now acquired Webmanager.ng, a fast-growing web hosting provider in Nigeria.
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Permira completes acquisition of Squarespace for $7.2 Billion
Permira, a global investment firm, has completed its acquisition of website builder Squarespace in a deal worth $7.2 billion. This move takes Squarespace off the New York Stock Exchange, making it a private company again.
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Kolsquare joins team.blue
Quentin Bordage, CEO of Kolsquare, announced that the company is joining team.blue, a major tech group in Europe. This move is seen as an important milestone for the influencer marketing industry. He added that this partnership would help accelerate Kolsquare's growth and innovation.
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Absolute Hosting acquires ZA Domains
Absolute Hosting, a web hosting company from South Africa, has announced the acquisition of ZA Domains, a company that specializes in registering .za domain names for websites in South Africa. ZA Domains has been providing these services for over 11 years, helping people and businesses get their domain names registered and managed.
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Team.blue invests in Metricool, expands SaaS offerings for SMBs
team.blue, a European tech leader, recently announced on their LinkedIn profile the acquisition of Metricool, a social media management tool. Metricool, founded in 2015, serves over two million users globally and helps businesses optimize their social media presence through features like content scheduling, analytics, and engagement tracking.
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MariaDB enters a new era: K1 Acquisition paves the way for innovation
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.
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Miss Group acquires Domeneshop: boosting Nordic market share
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