Marketplaces M&A Transactions

Delivery Hero SE is exploring the sale of its South Korean food delivery leader, Baedal Minjok, for approximately $5.4 billion. Potential buyers include Naver, Uber, Alibaba, and DoorDash.

Global PE firm CVC Capital Partners secures controlling stake in Mitra Adiperkasa (MAPI) for $775M, boosting Indonesia's retail sector with significant foreign investment.

Jiji makes its first international acquisition by purchasing Bikroy, the top classifieds site in Bangladesh, signaling significant global expansion.

LY Corp and Bain Capital increase Kakaku.com offer to $4B, surpassing EQT's bid in a competitive battle for the Japanese online services provider.

Jiji buys Bikroy in Bangladesh, its first South Asian move. Learn about the strategy behind this major online marketplace consolidation.

Apollo Global Management acquires Emerald Holding and Questex in a $1.5 billion deal, aiming to consolidate and enhance the B2B events industry through strategic integration.

EQT's BPEA Private Equity Fund IX proposes to acquire Kakaku.com at JPY 3,000 per share, signaling increased PE interest in Japan's digital sector.

Jiji strengthens its market position by acquiring Bikroy, consolidating its presence in Bangladesh's significant $6 billion e-commerce industry.

GameStop's $56 billion offer to acquire eBay was rebuffed by eBay's board, citing significant financial and operational risks.

EQT's BPEA Private Equity Fund IX launches tender offer for Japan's Kakaku.com at JPY 3,000 per share, targeting digital consumer platforms.

Classifieds giant Jiji makes its first acquisition outside Africa, purchasing Bangladesh's Bikroy. Learn about the strategic implications and market impact.

Bain Capital and LY Corp launch a joint $3.7B bid for Kakaku.com, intensifying competition with EQT for the Japanese price comparison platform.

EQT's BPEA Private Equity Fund IX targets Kakaku.com for privatization with a tender offer, signaling strong interest in Japan's digital services sector.

Blackstone invests in Skroutz, Greece's top online marketplace, from CVC Capital Partners, targeting significant growth in Southern Europe's digital retail sector.

Freo integrates IndiaLends, boosting its digital lending capabilities and market presence in India's dynamic fintech landscape. Explore the strategic implications.