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Monotype Imaging Acquires Extensis

November 18, 2024

Software

Monotype Imaging Inc. has acquired Extensis, a provider of font management solutions, integrating Extensis’ Connect software and team into Monotype to create an all‑in‑one inventory and font software solution. The deal brings Extensis’ employees in the US, UK, and Germany into Monotype; Extensis’ CEO and CFO are stepping away as part of the transition. The acquisition aims to combine Monotype’s library of over 150,000 fonts with Extensis’ management capabilities to expand product offerings and customer value.

Typeface Acquires Treat and Narrato to Bolster Multimodal AI Capabilities

September 16, 2024

AI & Machine Learning

Generative AI startup Typeface has acquired Treat, a NYC-based AI company that creates personalized product images, and Narrato, an AI content-creation and workflow platform originally launched in Australia. The acquisitions are intended to expand Typeface’s multimodal (visual and textual) capabilities and accelerate its vision of end-to-end content lifecycle transformation for enterprise customers.

Monotype Acquires Colophon Foundry

December 20, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

Monotype has acquired London-based Colophon Foundry, an award-winning type foundry known for bespoke type design and a library of 85 type families. The small Colophon team of eight will join Monotype to broaden its creative capabilities and expand Monotype's premium type offerings for global brands and design platforms.

Monotype Acquires Hoefler&Co.

September 15, 2021

Professional Services

Monotype announced it has acquired Hoefler&Co., the New York–based type foundry known for iconic typefaces such as Gotham, Mercury and Sentinel. The deal expands Monotype’s library and distribution through Monotype Fonts while Hoefler&Co founders Jonathan Hoefler and Carleen Borsella will step away to pursue other projects.

Monotype Acquires URW Type Foundry

May 18, 2020

Software

Monotype has agreed to acquire URW Type Foundry GmbH from Global Graphics PLC, adding 513 typeface families (including Futura, Franklin Gothic and URW DIN) to its library. The acquisition expands Monotype’s IP and integrates URW designs into Monotype’s Mosaic solution and MyFonts.com to better serve enterprise and design customers.

HGGC Acquires Monotype Imaging for $825M

July 26, 2019

Software

HGGC, a Palo Alto-based private equity firm, agreed to acquire all outstanding shares of Monotype Imaging for $19.85 per share in cash, representing an aggregate equity value of approximately $825 million. The deal was approved by Monotype's board, completed in October 2019, and will take Monotype private so it can invest in its font technology, digital imaging capabilities and growth initiatives.