Mediaburst Limited
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Mediaburst Limited - overview
Established
2000
Location
Manchester, England, UK
Primary Industry
Marketing/Advertising
About
Mediaburst Limited is a UK-based company specializing in SMS marketing solutions, designed to enhance customer engagement and communication for businesses across various sectors. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Manchester, UK, Mediaburst Limited provides SMS marketing services. In March 2019, the company was acquired by Commify UK Ltd. , a portfolio company of Hg, marking a significant strategic shift.
The company has completed one deal to date. Mediaburst Limited operates through its brand TextAnywhere, offering SMS marketing solutions that include Bulk SMS, Email to SMS, SMS Alerts, and Automated SMS. Their services are utilized by over 35,000 clients across multiple industries, facilitating the dispatch of over 3 billion SMS messages annually, primarily targeting markets in the UK, Europe, and select regions in North America. In 2019, Mediaburst Limited reported revenues of USD 71,382.
70 and an EBITDA of USD -208,214. 30. The company's revenue model is transactional, focused on the sale of SMS services priced competitively, allowing clients to choose from subscription-based or pay-as-you-go plans. Following the acquisition in March 2019, Mediaburst Limited aims to enhance its product suite by developing new SMS marketing tools.
Future expansion plans include targeting additional regions in Europe and North America, with specific timelines to be determined. The recent acquisition is expected to support growth initiatives through increased market reach and product innovation.
Current Investors
The Commify Group of Companies
Primary Industry
Marketing/Advertising
Sub Industries
eMarketing/Digital Marketing, Email, Social Networking & Communication Platform
Website
www.mediaburst.co.uk
Verticals
Mobile Apps
Company Stage
Add-on
Total Amount Raised
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Mediaburst Limited - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Sep 29, 2014 | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 1,515,128 | 2,293,684 | - | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | (267,226) | 589,339 | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | (296,320) | 550,422 | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | (19.6%) | 24.0% | - | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | (17.6%) | 25.7% | - | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | (328,156) | 428,643 | - | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | (21.7%) | 18.7% | - | - | - | - |
Mediaburst Limited - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Add-on | Completed | Mediaburst Limited | - |
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Mediaburst Limited - employee data
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