Consideration$600M
TypeAcquisition
AcquirerAkamai Technologies
Return multiple5.5×
AnnouncedSep 30, 2021
Strong
A strong outcome for investors and founders.
Deal size vs peers
A large Acquisition versus peers (3.0× the median).
Return multiple
Strong 5.5× return.
Liquidity type
Strategic acquisition — a clean liquidity event.
Heuristic read of deal size vs peers, return multiple, acquirer premium, and liquidity type. Not investment advice.
vs. Acquisition deals (999)
Deal size distribution63th pct
smaller Acquisition dealslarger
