Observed Signal · Sep 14, 2026 · M&A - Completed · Source: Trending Topics (DACH/CEE Innovation & Tech) · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Vienna Stock Exchange Acquires 80% Stake in North Data
The Vienna Stock Exchange has acquired an 80% majority stake in Hamburg-based North Data, a search engine for European company data. The purchase price remains undisclosed. North Data aggregates data from over 160 public sources, covering about 100 million private companies in 26 European countries. The investment expands the stock exchange's business beyond exchange data, providing additional revenue streams. North Data's founder and CEO Frank Felix Debatin expressed enthusiasm for the long-term partnership, noting that the existing offerings, including premium services and API access, will remain largely unchanged, with continued support for investigative journalism.
Acquisition of a company data provider by a stock exchange, relevant to data and identity in the business information sector, but not directly impacting AdTech.
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- Vienna Stock Exchange acquires 80% of North Data, purchase price not disclosed.
- North Data covers around 100 million private companies in 26 European countries.
- North Data aggregates data from more than 160 public sources including trade registers and EU databases.
- North Data offers premium services and API data access; offers will continue largely unchanged.
- Deal aims to diversify Vienna Stock Exchange's revenue beyond exchange data.
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