Bending Spoons Acquires WeTransfer
2024年8月1日 - 1:30AM
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Technology company Bending Spoons today announced that it has
closed the acquisition of WeTransfer, the beloved brand and
Dutch-founded digital file-sharing and collaboration platform.
WeTransfer CEO, Alexandar Vassilev, said of the acquisition:
“Over the last decade, WeTransfer has grown from a beautifully
simple file-sharing tool into a highly profitable and impactful
platform trusted by millions of creative professionals and
creators. In the last few years, the business has seen a period of
accelerated growth, fueled by strategic product development,
resulting in the platform serving more than 600,000 subscribers and
80 million monthly active users. Additionally, nurturing creative
communities and amplifying their voices has been key to our
success. Some of Bending Spoons’ most successful products are tools
that serve creativity, therefore we are confident that this
milestone will complement both businesses, supercharge our growth,
and help us create even more value for creative industries at
large.”
Damian Bradfield, WeTransfer co-founder and CCO, added: “On the
surface, WeTransfer might look like a file-sharing business, but
it’s also an Oscar-winning editorial platform, the most striking
advertising billboard on the Internet and a fierce supporter of
creative industries. Getting out of the way and giving back to our
most loyal users—artists, musicians, photographers, filmmakers—has
fuelled our purpose from inception, and helped us build a global
brand with unprecedented levels of trust. Bending Spoons has been
consistently listed as one of the best companies to work for and
being one of the darlings of the Italian tech industry, we are very
optimistic about where this synergy can take us.”
Bending Spoons co-founder and CEO, Luca Ferrari, said:
“WeTransfer is a highly respected name in the technology and
creative spaces. We’re enthusiastic about becoming its new owner,
and we feel a strong sense of responsibility to help the brand and
the business thrive for many years to come.”
To celebrate the acquisition and affirm its commitment to the
creative community, Bending Spoons is pledging to donate at least
$3 million to The Supporting Act Foundation over the next two
years. The Foundation’s mission is to support emerging artists and
artist-led groups from under-represented communities.
Bending Spoons is also pledging to continue reserving 30% of
WeTransfer’s advertising space to give-back campaigns and editorial
content. Lastly, WePresent will continue to showcase the work of
deserving creators, including emerging artists.
WeTransfer was founded in the Netherlands by Bas Beerens, Nalden
and Damian Bradfield. It’s funded by Highland Capital Partners and
HPE Growth. Alongside the CEO, the acquisition was led by COO/CFO
Melissa Nussbaum. WeTransfer was assisted on legal matters by
Loyens & Loeff. Allen & Company LLC served as exclusive
financial advisor on the transaction.
Bending Spoons was assisted by A&O Shearman as M&A legal
advisor, Latham and Watkins as financing legal advisor, and EY
Advisory SpA, who provided financial and tax due diligence and
structuring services.
Banco BPM, BNP Paribas/BNL, and Intesa Sanpaolo acted with the
role of Global Coordinator, Mandated Lead Arranger, Bookrunner,
Underwriter, and Lender. Banco BPM, BNP Paribas, and Intesa
Sanpaolo acted also as Financial Advisors. Intesa Sanpaolo acted as
Facility Agent and Security Agent. Milbank and Legance assisted the
pool of banks involved in the financing of the transaction.
About WeTransfer
WeTransfer is the simplest way to share ideas, collaborate with
teams, and earn money, all in one platform. By offering fast, easy,
and sustainable tools, it helps tens of millions of creators,
entrepreneurs and businesses globally to make an economic impact
through creativity. WeTransfer is a long-time champion of using
business as a force for good and a certified B Corporation.™
For more information, visit wetransfer.com.
WeTransfer logos: https://we.tl/t-PK898u8opL
About Bending Spoons
Bending Spoons has served a billion people across the globe
through its suite of digital technology products, including
Evernote, Meetup, Remini, StreamYard, and Splice. Its products are
currently used by more than 200 million people each month.
For more information, visit bendingspoons.com.
Bending Spoons logos: https://we.tl/t-VJTJEkg41a
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