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Divestiture · Internet Software and Services · September 2016

Accel-KKR LLC and Goldman Sachs Alternatives acquire Smart Communications

On September 12, 2016, Accel-KKR LLC and Goldman Sachs Alternatives acquired Smart Communications, an internet software and services company in United Kingdom, from Thunderhead Ltd.

Deal at a glance

AnnouncedSeptember 12, 2016 TypeDivestiture TargetSmart Communications Buyers Accel-KKR LLC
Goldman Sachs Alternatives Seller Thunderhead Ltd. SectorInternet Software and Services LocationUnited Kingdom ValueNot disclosed

Target company

Smart Communications
United Kingdom
Internet Software and Servicessector
1988founded
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Buyers (2)

Accel-KKR LLC Lead
Private equity firm · 107 deals on record
Goldman Sachs Alternatives Co-investor
Private equity firm · 165 deals on record
  • 1st transaction for the lead buyer in internet software and services
  • 2nd transaction in United Kingdom
107deals, all time
17in this sector
2022latest

Seller

Thunderhead Ltd.
Company · 1 deal on record
1investments
1in this sector
1exits

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Questions about this deal

Who acquired Smart Communications?Accel-KKR LLC and Goldman Sachs Alternatives acquired Smart Communications on September 12, 2016.

Who sold Smart Communications?Thunderhead Ltd. was the seller.

What type of deal was it?It was a divestiture in the internet software and services sector in 2016.

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