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Logistics software company Shippit has acquired like-minded last-mile tech company Premonition, as the players cash in on the pandemic-era e-commerce boom.

Aussie BNPL giant Zip is set to acquire SME-focused competitor Sezzle, in a deal valued at about $491 million.

Sydney entrepreneur Rhian Allen founded her business in her kitchen 12 years ago. This week she sold it for $17 million.

M&A deals in Australia have been wildly successful in the past year, bucking the conventional wisdom about deals during downturns, writes Michael Sonego.

Aussie-grown beauty and wellbeing marketplace Bookwell is set to be acquired by global competitor Fresha in a rumoured 'eight figure' deal.

Australian graphic design giant Canva is ramping up its expansion into Europe by acquiring UK-based data visualisation platform Flourish for an undisclosed sum.

The sale gives Microsoft ownership of blockbuster franchises such as Call of Duty, Diablo, Starcraft, Candy Crush and World of Warcraft.

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The global ride-sharing app Uber has acquired Aussie car-sharing service and previous Smart50 finalist Car Next Door for an undisclosed amount.

Bootstrapped startup Retail Express has been acquired by Canadian business Maropost, for a total consideration worth more than $55 million.

M&A activity has soared past pre-pandemic levels and dealmakers are bracing themselves for another big year in 2022.

Tradie marketplace hipages has acquired the New Zealand-based online trades platform Builderscrack in an $11.8 million sale.