Tiny Acquires Controlling Stake in Serato

Datatonic Acquires Syntio

April 26, 2025

Data & Analytics

Datatonic, a London-headquartered cloud data and AI consultancy, has acquired Syntio, a Zagreb-based data engineering specialist. The acquisition strengthens Datatonic’s data engineering capabilities and expands its European client base across telcos, central banks and retailers while augmenting its Generative AI and data platform services.

Tiny Acquires HappyFunCorp for $30M

July 3, 2023

IT Services

Canadian acquirer Tiny has purchased Brooklyn-based product engineering firm HappyFunCorp for $30 million in a deal combining cash and shares. HappyFunCorp — a profitable, bootstrapped app and product engineering shop (2022 revenue ~$12M) — will remain independently operated in Brooklyn with its leadership team staying on post-close.

Vector Capital to Acquire Bigtincan Holdings in A$183 Million Deal

December 5, 2024

Software

Vector Capital Management entered into a scheme implementation deed to acquire Bigtincan Holdings Limited for A$0.22 per share in cash, valuing the deal at approximately A$183 million. The acquisition will take Bigtincan private and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025, subject to customary approvals.

Square (SQ) to Acquire Majority Stake in TIDAL in $297 Million Deal

March 4, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Square Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority ownership stake in TIDAL for a total deal value of $297 million, funded with a mix of cash and stock. TIDAL is expected to operate independently within Square alongside the Seller and Cash App ecosystems, with existing artist shareholders remaining co-owners after closing.

TA Associates to Acquire TouchTunes

March 30, 2022

Media & Entertainment

TouchTunes, an in-venue interactive music and entertainment platform, announced that TA Associates has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the company. The deal is expected to close in early April, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, and financial terms were not disclosed.

The New York Times Company Acquires Serial Productions

July 22, 2020

Media & Entertainment

The New York Times Company acquired Serial Productions, the team behind the acclaimed "Serial" podcast, and announced a strategic alliance with "This American Life." The acquisition brings Serial's long-form audio storytelling into The Times' expanding audio portfolio to broaden audio capabilities, marketing and advertising collaboration, and audience reach.