Technology Private Placement and M&A Transactions Review Week Ending January 15 2023

Oxbotica: The company raised GBP 115.8 million through a combination of debt and Series C venture funding from BP Ventures, Halma, and Tencent Holdings on January 11, 2023, putting the company’s pre-money valuation at GBP 491.7 million. The company is a developer of an AI-based platform to allow any vehicle, of any size, in any place to operate autonomously, safely and sustainably.

DeepL: The company raised $100 million of venture funding in a deal led by IVP on January 11, 2023, putting the company’s pre-money valuation at $900 million. The company is a developer of a translation platform designed to offer artificial intelligence systems for different languages and communication.

TOCA Football: The company raised $53.6 million of venture funding from Harry Kane on January 13, 2023. The company is an opeartor of technology-enabled soccer experiences and entertainment.

Inbenta: The company received $40 million of development capital from Tritium Partners on January 11, 2023. The company is a developer of AI-powered chatbots and a semantic search platform designed to specialize in conversational chatbots, virtual assistants, e-commerce search, hybrid chat, and knowledge management.

Morpheus Data: The company raised $21.6 million of venture funding from undisclosed investors on January 11, 2023. The company is a developer of cloud-based applications and infrastructures designed to manage hybrid clouds and modernize apps.

Weavix: The company raised $10 million of Series A venture funding from Koch Disruptive Technologies on January 12, 2023. The company is a developer and manufacturer of frontline radio communication devices designed to digitally connect the workforce to increase communication, safety, and productivity.

Canvas: The company raised $9 million of Series A1 venture funding in a deal led by Mendoza Ventures and eCoast Angels on January 13, 2023. The company is a developer of an interactive content and collaboration platform intended to use 2D and 3D models to share and understand essential product information with speed, ease, and precision.

FocalPoint: The company raised an undisclosed amount of venture funding from GM Ventures on January 13, 2023. The company is a developer of navigation and positioning software designed for smartphones, wearables, and the autonomous vehicle industry.

RaceAnalyse: The company is in the process of raising Series A venture funding on January 10, 2023. The company is a developer of analysis systems designed to serve the field of racing, driving, and sports activities.

Sierra Wireless / Semtech: The company was acquired by Semtech for $1.2 billion on January 12, 2023. Sierra Wireless Inc is a wireless communication equipment designer and provider of Device-To-Cloud Internet-of-Things solutions.

UntieNots / Eagle Eye Solutions Group: The company was acquired by Eagle Eye Solutions Group for EUR 38 million on January 12, 2023. The company is a developer of a promotion personalization platform designed to provide marketing services to make personalized promotions scalable, relevant and fun.

Assyst / Linctex Digital: The company was acquired by Linctex Digital for an undisclosed amount on January 11, 2023. The company is a developer of 3D software suite intended to bring real 3D data into the product development process.

C360 / Cosm: The company was acquired by Cosm for an undisclosed amount on January 11, 2023. The company is a developer of video products for the broadcast industry.

ClickDimensions / Volaris Group: The company was acquired by Volaris Group through an LBO on January 9, 2023 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a developer of marketing automation software that empowers marketers to generate and qualify leads while providing sales the ability to prioritize leads and opportunities.

Ember Entertainment / Gala Games: The company was acquired by Gala Games for an undisclosed amount on January 10, 2023. The company is a developer of a gaming platform for mobile games.

Fexy Studios / The Arena Group Holdings: The company, a subsidiary of Fexy, was acquired by The Arena Group Holdings for an undisclosed amount on January 12, 2023. The company is an operator of a digital production agency based in Mercer Island, Washington.

Kaskada / DataStax: The company was acquired by DataStax for an undisclosed amount on January 12, 2023. The company is a developer of a machine learning platform designed to help organizations make predictions and drive impact.

Puzzle Media / Endemol Shine France: The company was acquired by Endemol Shine France for an undisclosed amount on January 12, 2023. The company is a producer of action and adventure films based in Malakoff, France.

Qudini / Verint Systems: The company was acquired by Verint Systems for an undisclosed amount on January 12, 2023. The company is a developer of a virtual customer management platform intended to maintain customer relations.

Secret 6 / Catalis: The company was acquired by Catalis for an undisclosed amount on January 11, 2023. The company is a provider of software development services focused on 2D and 3D art.

Snigel / CBPE Capital: The company was acquired by CBPE Capital through an LBO on January 13, 2023 for an undisclosed amount. The company is a developer of advertising technology intended to create optimal revenue and performance outcomes.

Swrve / MessageGears: The company was acquired by MessageGears for an undisclosed amount on January 12, 2023. The company is a developer of a mobile marketing and customer engagement platform designed to facilitate digital brand building for enterprises.