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Viola-backed Matomy buys e-mail optimization platform AvenloIsraeli digital advertising company Matomy Media Group (LSE: MTMY) has bought a controlling interest in Maven Marketing Group Inc, a Toronto-based e-mail marketing and ad targeting company that operates under the name Avenlo. The deal's financial terms were disclosed. Matomy said it has acquired a 70 percent stake in Avenlo to leverage ad targeting and media buying capabilities and to enhance its e-mail acquisition marketing solution. The transaction includes an option for Matomy to acquire the remaining 30 percent of the business. Matomy is a portfolio investment of Israeli private equity firm Viola Private Equity.
PE-backed Matomy acquires AvenloIsraeli digital advertising company Matomy Media Group has acquired a controlling stake in Avenlo, a Toronto-based email optimization platform provider. No financial terms were disclosed. Matomy's shareholders include Viola Private Equity.
- Exclusive: Apax nears $250m first close on Israeli fund
The fund, which came to market earlier this year, is targeting $300m
- PE-backed digital ad firm Matomy acquires MobFox for $17.6 mln
Israeli digital advertising firm Matomy, which is backed by Viola Private Equity, has bought MobFox for a total consideration of $17.6 million. MobFox is a provider of mobile ad solutions for publishers and advertisers.
- Exclusive: Viola in partial exit after first close
The firm, which invests in Israeli-based tech companies, recently held a $100m first close for its Fund II
- Raveh joins Commerce Ventures
Dan Raveh has joined Commerce Ventures, a firm focused on mobile, payments and retail. Raveh is a Wharton 14' MBA graduate. Prior to Wharton, he spent 3 years executing technology investments at Viola Private Equity.
- Viola Group invests $9.4 mln for additional stake in RRsat Global Communications
Viola Group, an Israeli tech-focused private equity firm, has acquired an additional 6.6 percent stake in RRsat Global Communications Network, which provides digital content management and global content distribution services to the broadcasting industry. Viola acquired the stake from Kardan Communications for a total investment of $9.4 million. Viola Group, following the investment, owns about 28.6 percent of RRsat's shares.
- Israeli digital ad firm Matomy seeks London listing-Reuters
Digital advertising firm Matomy Media Group said on Monday it plans an initial public offering on the main market of the London Stock Exchange with the aim of raising $100 million, Reuters reported.
- Pitango Venture Capital Leads $8 Mln Round for OpTier
OpTier said Tuesday that it has closed $8 million in financing. The lead investor was Pitango Venture Capital. Viola Group and Gemini Israeli Funds also participated in the round. Headquartered in New York City, OpTier is a provider of cloud and big data solutions.