Quartile Acquires Boutique Seller's Book of Business

Rockbridge Growth Equity Invests in Quartile Digital

September 29, 2020

Cloud & SaaS

Detroit-based private equity firm Rockbridge Growth Equity has made an investment in Quartile Digital to recapitalize the company and fund direct sales and marketing expansion, product enhancements and further international growth. Quartile is an AI/ML-driven advertising optimization and spend-management SaaS platform used by brands and sellers across Amazon and other online marketplaces; the deal closed on September 29, 2020, with CG Petsky Prunier advising Quartile.

Quartile Acquires Sidecar to Create Largest Cross-Channel E‑Commerce Advertising Platform

December 13, 2021

Marketing & Advertising

Quartile has acquired Sidecar, combining their machine-learning-driven ad optimization platforms to form the largest cross-channel e-commerce advertising solution and doubling ad spend under management to about $2 billion. The combined company will serve more than 5,000 brands across 26 countries; Rockbridge Growth Equity remains the lead institutional investor and existing Sidecar shareholders retain a meaningful stake in the post-acquisition entity. Terms were not disclosed.

Jacmel NYC Acquires eCommerce Brand The Boho Boutique

August 17, 2021

E-Commerce

Jacmel NYC, a major U.S. jewelry manufacturer and distributor, has acquired The Boho Boutique, an e-commerce DTC jewelry brand launched in December 2016, for an undisclosed amount. Jacmel said the deal will accelerate its digital and direct-to-consumer strategy; founder Saul Owide will move on to new projects including Rachel Bloom NYC.

Regent Acquires Zulily from Qurate Retail

May 24, 2023

Retail

Regent, a Los Angeles-based investment firm, has acquired Zulily from Qurate Retail as part of Qurate's portfolio optimization under its Project Athens strategy. The divestiture allows Qurate Retail to focus on its core video-commerce assets and improve liquidity while Regent aims to reposition Zulily as an independent, growth-focused online retailer.

Biggie Group Acquires 3QTZ

June 21, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

Biggie Group has acquired Paris-based digital marketing agency 3QTZ to strengthen its digital marketing, media buying and consulting capabilities. The deal, supported by investor Groupe HLD, expands the Group's integrated offering across its seven-country footprint and complements prior integrations such as Kazam! and Beastly.

Advantage Solutions Acquires Quantum Networks

January 8, 2020

E-Commerce

Advantage Solutions has acquired Quantum Networks, a New York City–based e-commerce retailer and agency that represents more than 100 brands across major online marketplaces. The acquisition brings Quantum's Amazon/marketplace selling and brand-management capabilities into Advantage Digital Technology to expand Advantage's omnichannel e-commerce and digital services offering; terms were not disclosed.