MessageBird’s founder Robert Vis on acquisition hunt; here’s what he’s looking for
Bird's CEO Robert Vis
In an unprecedented move, Robert Vis, the founder of Amsterdam’s unicorn MessageBird, announced via LinkedIn that he is seeking $0- $5M revenue companies with Electronic Money Institution (EMI) and/or Payment Institution (PI) licenses to be acquired. The founder calls this a “once in a lifetime” opportunity.
This strategic move suggests MessageBird’s interest in expanding its reach and capabilities within the financial technology sector through targeted acquisitions.
Entrepreneurs meeting the specified criteria can contact MessageBird via email at payments@bird.com.
Brief about MessageBird
MessageBird is a cloud communications platform that connects enterprises to their global customers. The company was founded in 2011 by Adriaan Mol and Robert Vis.
The company’s platform and APIs facilitate conversations across diverse channels—WhatsApp, Email, SMS, Voice, WeChat, Messenger, Instagram, and more.
With functionality and omnichannel expertise, MessageBird empowers knowledge workers to enhance productivity and create engaging experiences.
The company processes over 5 trillion+ messages, calls, and emails for 29k+ customers, including industry giants like Google, Facebook, and Uber.
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