List of Vancouver technology acquirees
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The city of Vancouver, BC is one of North America's most resilient and active technology hubs.[1] It is increasingly an attractive place for foreign corporations to establish and maintain an active operational presence in the city.[2] This trend is reflected in the growing number of foreign technology companies that have acquired Vancouver based startups and maintained or grew their operational presence over the years.[3]
Acquisitions[edit]
| Date | Acquiring Company | Vancouver acquiree | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 14, 2001 | Best Buy | Future shop | [4] |
| June 17, 2015 | Intel | Recon Instruments | [5] |
| September 5, 2000 | Boeing | AeroInfo Systems | [6] |
| March 29, 2017 | Mastercard | NuData Security | [7] |
| April 8, 2010 | NetApp | Bycast | [8] |
| July 19, 1999 | Broadcom | HotHaus Technologies | [9] |
| May 3, 2002 | McKesson Corporation | ALI Technologies | [10] |
| July 19, 2003 | SAP - Business Objects | Crystal Decisions | [11][12] |
| February 1, 2005 | Eastman Kodak | Creo | [13] |
| February 1, 2005 | Ericsson - Redback Networks | Abatis Systems | [14][15] |
| June 19, 2018 | Paypal | Hyperwallet | [16] |
| May 7, 2020 | Unity Technologies | Finger Food Advanced Techology Group | [17] |
| March 22, 2021 | Quadient SA ADR | Beanworks Solutions | [18] |
| May 7, 2015 | Envysion | LightHaus Logic | [19] |
| July 27, 2021 | HP | Teradici | [20] |
References[edit]
- ↑ Chan, Kenneth (November 1, 2021). "Vancouver's tech industry adds 13,000 jobs, ranks 3rd in North America". Buzz Connected Media Inc.
- ↑ Wilson, Kate (July 2, 2019). "Why so many Silicon Valley companies are moving to Vancouver". The Georgia Straight.
- ↑ Orton, Tyler (February 23, 2021). "2021 mergers and acquisitions action heats up". Business In Vancouver.
- ↑ Staff. "Best Buy snaps up Future Shop for $580 million". CBC News Vancouver. Retrieved August 14, 2001.
- ↑ Tweney, Dylan (June 17, 2015). "Intel acquires successful Google Glass competitor Recon Instruments". VentureBeat.
- ↑ Staff (September 5, 2000). "Boeing Buys AeroInfo Systems". The Associated Press.
- ↑ Dignan, Larry (March 29, 2017). "Mastercard buys NuData Security, aims to beef up IoT payment security". ZDNet.
- ↑ Mellor, Chris. "NetApp buys small, large storage specialist". The Register. Retrieved April 8, 2010.
- ↑ Bloomberg News (July 19, 1999). "Broadcom to Buy Hothaus For $280 Million in Stock". The New York Times.
- ↑ Stuek, Wendy. "McKesson to buy B.C.'s ALI". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved May 3, 2002.
- ↑ Gilbert, Alorie. "Business Objects to acquire Crystal Decisions". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved July 19, 2003.
- ↑ Lohr, Steve (October 8, 2007). "SAP to Buy Maker of Business Software". The New York Times.
- ↑ Staff. "Kodak to buy Creo for $980M US". CBC News Vancouver. Retrieved February 1, 2005.
- ↑ Dow Jones (August 1, 2000). "COMPANY NEWS; REDBACK NETWORKS AGREES TO ACQUIRE ABATIS SYSTEMS". The New York Times.
- ↑ The Associated Press (December 20, 2006). "Ericsson to acquire Redback Networks". NBC News.
- ↑ Loizos, Connie. "PayPal is shelling out $400 million in cash for this 18-year-old company that helps gig workers get paid". TechCrunch. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
- ↑ Matney, Lucas. "Unity snaps up Vancouver-based studio building AR/VR tech". TechCrunch. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ↑ Orton, Tyler. "Vancouver fintech Beanworks to be acquired for $105m". Business In Vancouver. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
- ↑ Chuang, Tamara (May 7, 2015). "Envysion acquires Canadian firm that takes data out of videos". The Denver Post.
- ↑ "HP Inc. to Acquire Teradici". HP Press release. July 27, 2021.
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