Ziff Davis Acquires RootMetrics and Wireless LAN Professionals

Ookla Acquires RootMetrics

December 14, 2021

Telecommunications

Ookla has acquired RootMetrics to combine Ookla's Speedtest crowdsourced measurement data with RootMetrics' controlled drive- and walk-test network measurement capabilities. The combined offering will provide mobile operators, network infrastructure providers and governments with integrated network performance analytics, leveraging Ookla's Wind platform alongside RootMetrics' testing and RootScore reporting.

Ziff Davis Acquires Equity Stake in CNET

October 1, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Ziff Davis, Inc. announced it completed an acquisition of equity in CNET in Q3 2024. Terms were not disclosed; Ziff Davis said the deal grows its global customer base, provides access to new markets and expands its product lineup, with no material financial impact expected.

Right Networks Acquires Rootworks

May 7, 2020

Accounting & Tax

Right Networks acquired Rootworks to broaden its support for accounting firms by adding Rootworks’ education, coaching and Modern Firm Performance Platform to Right Networks’ technology and managed services. The acquisition brings Rootworks’ 700+ member peer community and firm-improvement capabilities into Right Networks’ offering to provide both technology and business guidance to accounting firms.

Ziff Davis Acquires Lose It!

July 7, 2022

Healthcare Services

Ziff Davis, Inc. completed the acquisition of Lose It!, a Boston-based mobile weight-loss and nutrition app, in the second quarter of 2022. Terms were not disclosed; Ziff Davis said the deal expands its health product lineup, grows its global customer base and provides access to new markets.

Spiceworks Ziff Davis Acquires Aberdeen

November 23, 2020

Data & Analytics

Spiceworks Ziff Davis (SWZD) has acquired Aberdeen, a provider of behavioral-based intent data, demand generation programs, and industry research, from Halyard Capital. Aberdeen will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of SWZD and the deal expands SWZD's intent-data capabilities and research offerings to better connect technology buyers and sellers.

Sensor Tower Acquires Pathmatics with Growth Investment from Riverwood Capital

May 24, 2021

Data & Analytics

Sensor Tower has acquired marketing intelligence firm Pathmatics, combining Pathmatics' paid digital and social media analytics with Sensor Tower's mobile app and publisher analytics. Riverwood Capital provided a growth investment to support the combined company's expansion of digital and mobile advertising intelligence and global coverage.