We advised Civolution, the leading provider of technology and solutions for identifying, managing and monetizing content, on the sale of NexGuard Labs to Kudelski, who acquired 100% of all outstanding shares in the capital of NexGuard Labs BV. NexGuard Labs is a leader in digital content watermarking solutions. This transaction is the third and final successful exit of a Civolution business unit.

Previously, we advised Civolution on the sale of its Teletrax business to 4C Insights Inc., a data science software company that is powering the future of advertising. Teletrax provides the world’s most advanced and accurate solution for real-time television analytics and cross-screen synchronized marketing campaigns. 4C is backed by Jump Capital based in Chicago (USA). ^*

We also advised Civolution on the sale of its audio watermarking unit to Kantar Media (WPP), a world leader in audience measurement. Civolution’s audio watermarking technology is recognized as world leading and is deployed in hundreds of TV channels worldwide for the purpose of audience measurement and second screen synchronization. ^*

^*  Marcel van de Vorst led the latter two transactions whilst at previous law firm.