The Stable Acquires Shopify Agencies BVA and Zehner
December 13, 2021
The Stable, a commerce agency backed by Growth Catalyst Partners, has acquired Shopify-focused agencies Brand Value Accelerator (BVA) and Zehner. The deals—completed with financing support from Balance Point Capital—combine The Stable’s retail commerce capabilities with BVA’s and Zehner’s deep DTC and Shopify expertise to create a larger omnichannel commerce agency that now employs more than 500 people. BVA was previously a portfolio company of August Spark.
- Buyers
- The Stable, Growth Catalyst Partners, Balance Point Capital Advisors
- Targets
- Brand Value Accelerator (BVA), Zehner
- Sellers
- August Spark
- Platforms
- The Stable
- Industry
- Marketing & Advertising
- Location
- United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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