AKQA
USAWho owns AKQA?
AKQA is an American TMT company, now owned by WPP, which acquired it in 2012 from Francisco Partners.
General Atlantic is still listed as an investor in AKQA, status not confirmed after the 2012 sale.
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Key facts
Ownership history
2 ownership periods
Francisco Partners sold AKQA to WPP in 2012.
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Questions
Who owns AKQA?
AKQA is now owned by WPP, which acquired it in 2012 from Francisco Partners. General Atlantic is still listed as an investor in AKQA, status not confirmed after the 2012 sale.
When did WPP acquire AKQA?
WPP acquired AKQA in 2012, buying from Francisco Partners.
Who did AKQA sell to?
Francisco Partners sold AKQA to WPP in 2012 (Trade Sale).
Who has owned AKQA over time?
AKQA has been through 2 private-equity ownership periods: Francisco Partners · via Francisco Partners Agility II, L.P. · sold to WPP · (Trade Sale); General Atlantic · via General Atlantic.