Hibu

Carlsquare Advises on the Acquisition of Signpost's Software Division by Hibu, a Portfolio Company of H.I.G. Capital

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Friday, December 8, 2023
Communication, Growth, Automation, Acquisition, SAN, H.I.G. Capital, Direct-to-consumer, SMB, Software, Hibu, Asset management, Traffic sign

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carlsquare announced its role as exclusive financial advisor to New York-based Signpost, Inc. ("Signpost"), in the acquisition of its software division by Hibu, Inc. ("Hibu"), a portfolio company of H.I.G.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carlsquare announced its role as exclusive financial advisor to New York-based Signpost, Inc. ("Signpost"), in the acquisition of its software division by Hibu, Inc. ("Hibu"), a portfolio company of H.I.G.
  • Signpost is a portfolio company of HighBar Partners and Georgian.
  • John Cooper, Managing Partner at Carlsquare, commented, "The Signpost acquisition reflects continued SMB appetite for marketing automation solutions.
  • Carlsquare brings decades of experience in B2B software M&A to assist founders and investors seeking to capitalize on this trend within enterprise software."

Hibu, an H.I.G. Portfolio Company, Acquires Marketing Technology Platform of Signpost Inc.

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Monday, September 11, 2023
Professional Services, Communications, Digital Marketing, Small Business, Finance, Asset Management, H.I.G. Capital, Marketing, Luigi, Automation, SMB, Acquisition, Instant, Hibu, Investment, Marketing automation, Traffic sign

"), a leading global alternative investment firm with $58 billion of capital under management, is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, Hibu, Inc. (“Hibu” or the “Company”), has acquired the marketing technology platform, Signpost, Inc. (“Signpost”).

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  • "), a leading global alternative investment firm with $58 billion of capital under management, is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, Hibu, Inc. (“Hibu” or the “Company”), has acquired the marketing technology platform, Signpost, Inc. (“Signpost”).
  • Hibu is the leading provider of technology-enabled digital marketing solutions to small and medium-sized businesses (“SMBs”) across the United States.
  • This one-stop marketing and communication tool empowers its clients to efficiently acquire, retain, and enhance relationships with prospective and existing customers to increase conversions from digital marketing campaigns.
  • Kevin Jasper, Chief Executive Officer of Hibu, commented: “We are thrilled to add Signpost's marketing automation capabilities to our existing portfolio of proprietary technology, further enhancing our ability to deliver exceptional results to our SMB customers.

RM plc: Board Change

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Friday, January 14, 2022
Listing Rules, Technology, Disclosure, Committee, Mars, Incorporated, Time, Marketing, Company, Chemical engineering, Hibu, University of Cambridge, Wellington College, Skipton Building Society, Senior, Board, RM, Management

RM, a leading supplier of technology and resources to the education sector, is pleased to announce the appointment of Helen Stevenson as Non-Executive Chairman and Director of RM.

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  • RM, a leading supplier of technology and resources to the education sector, is pleased to announce the appointment of Helen Stevenson as Non-Executive Chairman and Director of RM.
  • John Poulter will cease to be Chairman and Director of RM at that time.
  • The Board would like to express its gratitude to John for his significant contribution to the Company since his appointment in 2013.
  • Helen is a Governor at Wellington College where she is also Chair of the Wellington College International Board and is a member of the Henley Business School Strategy Board.

H.I.G. Capital Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Hibu

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Friday, March 26, 2021
Banking, Technology, Professional services, Marketing, Communications, Other Technology, Search engine marketing, Other Professional Services, Networks, Internet, Finance, Finance, Money, Private equity firms, Hibu, Private equity, Hibu, H.I.G. Capital, Hibu Group Limited (the “Seller”)

"), a leading global alternative investment firm with over $43 billion of equity capital under management, is pleased to announce that an affiliate has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hibu Group (USA), Inc. (Hibu or the Company), a leading provider of digital marketing services to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across the United States.

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  • "), a leading global alternative investment firm with over $43 billion of equity capital under management, is pleased to announce that an affiliate has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hibu Group (USA), Inc. (Hibu or the Company), a leading provider of digital marketing services to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across the United States.
  • Headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Hibu is a leading provider of digital marketing solutions to SMBs across the United States.
  • Today, Hibu serves over 80,000 customers across a wide range of industries through a highly trained sales force with nationwide local coverage.
  • is a leading global private equity and alternative assets investment firm with over $43 billion of equity capital under management.

Localogy Announces Leaders in Localized Marketing and SMB-SaaS

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Hibu, Finance

Winners were to be announced on the final day of Localogy's annual event Localogy 20/20 which has been postponed amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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  • Winners were to be announced on the final day of Localogy's annual event Localogy 20/20 which has been postponed amid the coronavirus outbreak.
  • Among those honored were local digital marketing platform Hibu, which won for "Most Significant Business Transformation" as the company made the titanic shift from a print and Yellow Pages-driven business to a digital marketing solutions provider.
  • Following are the 2020 Localogy Excellence Award winners:
    Alongside these winners, Localogy would also like to recognize the leaders in Localized Marketing, per the results of the 2020 Localized Marketing Benchmark Report, conducted by Localogy in partnership with SOCi.
  • Localogy, formerly the Local Search Association (LSA), is a not-for-profit trade association comprised of technology, marketing and media service providers and multi-location brands that help small businesses thrive in an increasingly localized world.

Arrow Electronics Names W. Victor Gao to Its Executive Leadership Team

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Thursday, January 16, 2020
Consumer electronics, Technology, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Hardware, Companies, Arrow Electronics, Arrow, Hibu, Finance

Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:ARW) announced that W. Victor Gao has been named to its executive leadership team as senior vice president and chief marketing officer.

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  • Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:ARW) announced that W. Victor Gao has been named to its executive leadership team as senior vice president and chief marketing officer.
  • Long, chairman, president and chief executive officer, and leads Arrows global brand, customer experience, communications, and corporate social responsibility.
  • Prior to Arrow, Mr. Gao was vice president of digital for Yell Group plc, a spinoff of British Telecom and Telefnica, based in the United Kingdom.
  • Since joining Arrow in 2015, Victor has played an instrumental role in helping our suppliers and customers expand their businesses, said Mr. Long.