Rocket Internet €496 million acquisition of 30% of Delivery Hero

6/2/2015
Private acquisition

€ 496 million

$ 586 million

Announced

6/2/2015


Overview:

  • Rocket Internet secured a 30% stake in Delivery Hero for €496 million.
  • Berlin start-up Delivery Hero is an online food delivery company now operating in 33 countries. 
  • Rocket Internet is a Frankfurt listed company which invests in internet businesses. 

Ben Naylor - Regional Editor

Jurisdiction:

Germany

Deal type:

Private acquisition

Practice area:

M&A

Industry sectors:

Consumer goods and services
Technology and telecommunications
Food and beverage


Firms:

Party: Delivery Hero (Seller)

Lawyer: Reinhard Ege


Party: Delivery Hero (Seller)


Party: Rocket Internet AG (Acquirer)

Lawyer: Sascha Leske