From a corporate finance point of view, we analyse the investments made in the M2M Industrial sector. In this case we will analyse the investment made in Cesar Software by Vixion Connected Factory.
From a corporate finance point of view, we analyse the investments made in the M2M Industrial sector. In this case we will analyse the investment made in Cesar Software by Vixion Connected Factory.
Industrial M2M sector analysis
Players in the global M2M services market are investing heavily in research and development to take advantage of advanced communication technologies by focusing on carefully designed collaborations and partnerships to expand their reach. Many market leaders are keen to take advantage of growth opportunities in emerging economies.
Large companies led the market in 2016 in terms of revenue. However, SMEs are expected to outperform in terms of growth rate during the forecast period between 2017 and 2025. The growth of SMEs is mainly due to the increasing use of the internet of things (IoT) by small businesses.
According to a report by Transparency Market Research, the global M2M services market is likely to expand at a CAGR of 27.2% between 2017 and 2025 and the market is likely to reach a value of US $ 83,616.1 million by the end of 2025 from US $ 9,695.1 million. in 2016.
Analysis of investment in Cesar Software
On 11 July, Vixion Connected Factory acquired Cesar Software for an undisclosed sum. With the incorporation of Cesar Software to its structure, Vixion strengthens its machine connectivity services area by incorporating to its portfolio, solutions of the software company such as: CNC/DNC industrial communications, machine data capture, production control or file multicopier (remote backup), among others.
Cesar Software is a company founded 25 years ago focused on the technology sector aimed at the production and manufacture of products for different industries. Therefore, its main service is the implementation of software in production processes.
Vixion is a company with an international vocation aimed at creating industrial 4.0 solutions and building advanced services for machine manufacturers and users. The company arises from the joint work of the company SPYRO and the Tecnalia research centre and has a star product: VIXION. Its aim is to offer superior levels of machine performance.
Other investments in the M2M sector
| Company | Description | Country | Number of Investments | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BP Venture | BP Ventures is a venture capital firm that identifies and invests in private, high-growth technology companies. | United States | 28 | |
| GE Ventures | GE Ventures combines capital, expertise, infrastructure and global network to help accelerate the growth of companies. | United States | 157 | |
| GXP Investments | GXP Investments provides investment capital and strategic value to companies within the energy ecosystem. | United States | 5 | |
| Innogy Innovation Hub | Innogy aims to innovate in energy to prepare for a smart, responsible, people-powered future. | Germany | 22 | |
| R/GA Ventures | R/GA Ventures helps companies build their brand. | United States | 76 | |
| The Global Invisions Group | GI is a diversified company with investments in multiple industries. | United States | - |