Marlin Equity Partners has successfully completed the acquisition of Meltwater, enhancing its position in the media intelligence industry.
Information on the Target
Meltwater, listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker MWTR, is a renowned media intelligence and social listening platform. The company specializes in solutions designed to assess, manage, and enhance corporate reputations. Founded in Oslo, Norway in 2001, Meltwater has established a prominent presence, operating 50 offices globally and serving a diverse portfolio of 27,000 corporate clients.
The company employs around 2,300 individuals and leverages advanced analytics by scrutinizing approximately one billion online documents daily. This extensive capability enables Meltwater's clients, primarily in public relations, communications, and marketing, to make well-informed strategic decisions.
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Industry Overview in Norway
The media intelligence industry in Norway, where Meltwater originated, has exhibited substantial growth over recent years, driven by the increasing demand for data-driven decision-mak
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Marlin Equity Partners
invested in
Meltwater
in 2023
in a Public-to-Private (P2P) deal
Disclosed details
Transaction Size: $61M
Enterprise Value: $61M
Equity Value: $61M