M&A Deals

Attica Ventures exits Antcor

Attica Ventures has sold its stake in Antcor SA to u-blox AG. The value of the transaction may go up to 8.5 million euros. Based in Greece, Antcor is a Wi-Fi tech firm.

Slyce buys VC-backed Pounce app

Toronto-based visual search tech firm Slyce said Tuesday that it has acquired BuyCode for a total consideration of $5 million. Based in Tel Aviv, BuyCode is the developer of the Pounce mobile commerce app, which was backed by Entrée Capital, Gigi Levy and Plus Ventures.

Google buys anti-tremor spoon maker Lift Labs

Google announced today that it has acquired Lift Labs, a venture-backed startup that makes a spoon and other devices to help people with tremors, such as those living with Parkinson's. The acquisition price is undisclosed. The San Francisco-based company launched a year ago, disclosing it raised $1 million in seed funding from Rock Health and undisclosed angel investors in Silicon Valley. Lift Labs had previously raised $800,000 from the National Institutes of Health.

Apple reportedly on trajectory to scoop up VC-backed Path

Apple reportedly is eyeing a purchase of VC-backed Path, according to tech blog PandoDaily.

Mixpo buys VC-backed marketing startup ShopIgniter

Mixpo has acquired ShopIgniter, the latter firm announced in a post on its site. No financial terms were disclosed. Based in Portland, Oregon, ShopIgniter is a marketing platform provider. Its backers included Madrona Ventures and Trinity Ventures. To read the announcement, visit here.

PE-backed Accella Performance Materials acquires Zeus

Accella Performance Materials, which is backed by Arsenal Capital, has acquired Zeus Tyrefill Systems GmbH. No financial terms were disclosed. Zeus is a maker of polyurethane and related tire fill products and systems.

3D Systems completes VC-backed Simbionix acquisition for $120 mln

3D Systems has closed its buy of Simbionix for $120 million in cash. Headquartered in Cleveland, Simbionix is a provider of 3D surgical simulation and training solutions. Its backers included River Cities Capital Funds and Early Stage Partners.

Amazon pays $970 mln for Twitch, nearly 10x last VC valuation

(Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc snapped up live-streaming gaming network Twitch Interactive for about $970 million in cash, marking the largest deal in the U.S. e-commerce company's 20-year history.

Google buys VC-backed JetPac

According to an announcement on its site, San Francisco-based photo app JetPac has been acquired by Google. No financial terms were disclosed. JetPack's backers included Khosla Ventures, Morado Venture Partners and AME Cloud Ventures. To read the post, visit here.

NRG buys solar power products maker Goal Zero

According to a blog post on its site, NRG has agreed to acquire Goal Zero, a maker of solar power products. No financial terms were disclosed. Goal Zero was backed by Mercato Partners. To read the announcement, visit here.