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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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SocialBee joins WebPros – what this means for the hosting industry
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.
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Your.Online expands into the US market with the acquisition of Pair Networks
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.
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NameSilo accelerates AI effort with Domai.io investment
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 million domains under management. This partnership
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hostafrica continues its acquisition spree: web4africa onboard
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, showcasing its relentless drive to expand and enhance its market presence.
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Opus Origin acquires WHD Event GmbH, expanding global hosting and cloud event portfolio
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.
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WP Engine acquires NitroPack
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.
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HOSTAFRICA acquires deepAfrica – expands in Africa
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. The integration promises improved performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction for both existing and new customers in Nigeria.
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Polish hosting company Nazwa.pl expands through acquisitions of AttHost.pl and HostingHouse.pl
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 broader trends in the web hosting
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Group.one expands Finnish market presence with acquisition of Telia
Group.one has announced on their LinkedIn page the acquisition of Telia Finland’s domain and web hosting business through their Finnish entity, Zoner Oy. This strategic move marks another significant acquisition for group.one, following their recent purchase of Webglobe.
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HOSTAFRICA Acquires Naijawebhost to strengthen market presence in Nigeria
HOSTAFRICA, a leading web hosting provider, has recently announced the acquisition of Naijawebhost, a prominent Nigerian web hosting company. This strategic acquisition aims to bolster HOSTAFRICA's presence in the Nigerian market by
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HostPapa acquires Brandpa, enhances domain services
I recently learned from HostPapa’s LinkedIn profile that the company has announced its acquisition of Brandpa’s premium domain marketplace. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in HostPapa's growth strategy. Although the financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed, the acquisition is set to close today.
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Consolidation season in Europe: group.one buys WebGlobe, Team.blue buys Loopia
The web hosting market in Europe is currently undergoing significant changes, driven by a wave of consolidation. Two high-profile acquisitions - the purchase of WebGlobe by group.one and the acquisition of Loopia
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Squarespace’s bold move: going private in a $6.9 billion deal
Squarespace, the popular website-building platform, is making waves with its decision to go private in a massive $6.9 billion all-cash deal with private equity firm Permira. After nearly three years of turbulence on the public market, this move comes as no surprise to industry insiders.
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Your.online acquires Heart Internet brand from GoDaddy
Significant changes have taken place in the web hosting industry that could affect the future of the UK web services market. Heart Internet, considered one of the UK's leading web hosting providers,
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Colohouse acquires Hivelocity: industry milestone
The internet is buzzing with news that Colohouse has announced the acquisition of Hivelocity today! This transaction, heralding the birth of next-generation services, has the potential to revolutionize the data center industry by offering cloud and bare-metal solutions on an unprecedented scale.
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As we might have expected, ICAAN finally approves the transfer of registrar Epik to a new owner.
In the ever-evolving landscape of the internet, domain registrars play a crucial role in shaping the accessibility and management of online spaces. Among these, Epik has stood out for its contentious practices.
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