Pixieset Acquires Flothemes

WPBeginner Growth Fund (Awesome Motive) Acquires aThemes

April 15, 2025

Software

WPBeginner Growth Fund, backed by Awesome Motive, announced the full acquisition of aThemes, a WordPress theme company whose Sydney and Botiga themes power over 130,000 websites. The deal expands Awesome Motive's WordPress product portfolio and strengthens its ability to provide high-quality, conversion-focused website templates to small businesses and e-commerce users.

Nationwide Studios Acquires Pixami, Inc.

November 24, 2024

Education

Nationwide Studios Inc. has acquired Pixami, Inc., a provider of online yearbook software serving the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Pixami will operate as a separate business unit within the Nationwide family to expand software capabilities, integrate personalized photo products across Nationwide’s portfolio, and support international growth with added development, marketing and sales resources.

LFS Acquires Vimeography from Founder Dave Kiss

August 31, 2022

Software

LFS, led by Richard Chmura, has acquired Vimeography, a WordPress Vimeo video gallery plugin business founded by Dave Kiss. FE International advised the seller on the transaction; the business serves more than 10,000 websites and was acquired as a recurring-revenue digital product with plans for further growth under the new owner.

Zenfolio Acquires Format

November 11, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

Zenfolio, a Centre Lane Partners–backed provider of SaaS tools for photographers, acquired Format, a Toronto-based website-building platform and marketplace for professional photographers and artists. The deal combines Zenfolio’s workflow automation and commerce capabilities with Format’s website design strengths to expand services and accelerate product development while keeping both brands and workforces operating in their current locations.

Susquehanna Growth Equity Makes Growth Investment in Pixieset Media

September 13, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

Vancouver-based Pixieset Media Inc. has received a growth investment from Susquehanna Growth Equity (SGE). The minority growth capital will support Pixieset’s product and global expansion — including the upcoming Studio Manager — and SGE’s Martin Angert has joined Pixieset’s board alongside co-founders Simon Wong and Phoebe Jiang.

WeCommerce Acquires Archetype Themes

August 6, 2021

E-Commerce

WeCommerce Holdings Ltd. signed a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Archetype Themes Inc. for US$20.0 million upfront plus contingent consideration of up to US$12.0 million (total consideration up to US$32.0 million). Archetype is a leading designer of premium Shopify themes (used by over 60,000 merchants); the acquisition expands WeCommerce's portfolio of Shopify-focused technology businesses and theme offerings.