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Global Tech Acquisitions Dataset
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About
This dataset provides details on mergers and acquisitions made by major technology companies as of 2021. It focuses specifically on software companies and includes a list of acquisitions by entities such as Microsoft, Google, IBM, Apple, Amazon, Facebook, and Twitter, among others. Each entry includes the acquisition date, the acquired company's name, the acquisition's value or cost, its business use-case, and the country of acquisition.
Columns
- ID: A unique identifier for each acquisition record.
- Parent Company: The name of the acquiring tech company. Examples include Microsoft, Google, and Apple.
- Acquisition Year: The year in which the acquisition took place.
- Acquisition Month: The month in which the acquisition took place.
- Acquired Company: The name of the company that was acquired.
- Business: The business category or primary use-case of the acquired company.
- Country: The country or region from which the acquisition was made.
- Acquisition Price: The financial amount of the acquisition, stated in USD. Many entries are undisclosed.
- Category: An additional categorisation for the acquisition.
- Derived Products: Any products or services derived from the acquisition.
Distribution
The dataset is provided as a CSV file, named
acquisitions_update_2021.csv, and has a size of 103.56 kB. It comprises 10 columns and contains 1455 records or rows.Usage
This dataset is ideal for various analytical tasks and applications, including:
- Analysing which tech companies conduct acquisitions most frequently or rapidly.
- Identifying trends in business use-cases among acquired companies over different years.
- Forecasting future acquisition activities within the tech sector.
- Developing predictive models to identify potential future acquirers and acquisition timelines.
Coverage
The dataset covers mergers and acquisitions by leading tech companies globally, with a specific focus on those made as of 2021. While specific geographic and time breakdowns are available through the 'Country' and 'Acquisition Year' columns, the data primarily reflects acquisitions up to 2021. The scope includes acquisitions made by major players like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, providing insight into the strategies of key tech giants.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is suitable for:
- Data Analysts and Scientists looking to explore and model M&A activities.
- Business Strategists and Consultants interested in tech industry consolidation and growth patterns.
- Investors seeking insights into market dynamics and company expansion strategies.
- Academic Researchers studying corporate finance, economics, and technological innovation.
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Attributes
Original Data Source: Global Tech Acquisitions Dataset
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