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Acquia
Acquia is a Boston-based company founded in 2007. It operates a cloud-based platform offering commerce, content, community, and contextual solutions for...
Acquia
Acquia is a Boston-based company founded in 2007. It operates a cloud-based platform offering commerce, content, community, and contextual solutions for various industries, including government, consumer brands, higher education, high tech, media/entertainment, life sciences, and financial services. Acquia has secured $173.5 million in total funding.
General information
Firm type
Digital Experience Platform (DXP) / SaaS
Year founded
2007
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Boston
Corporate office
Boston, MA, United States
Principals
Dries Buytaert
Founder
Tom Erickson
Former CEO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who created Drupal, and how does Acquia relate to the open-source project?
Dries Buytaert, who also founded Acquia in 2007, created the Drupal open-source content management framework. Acquia remains the primary commercial backer of Drupal, employing many of its core contributors and directing ongoing development of the platform.
Is Acquia a venture-funded startup or a private equity portfolio company?
Acquia was venture-backed from 2007 through 2019, raising over $55M from investors including North Bridge Venture Partners and Sigma Partners. In 2019, Vista Equity Partners acquired the company for roughly $1B, and it now operates as a portfolio company within Vista's enterprise software holdings.
What products does Acquia offer beyond Drupal hosting?
Acquia's product line includes the Acquia Digital Experience Platform (DXP), Acquia Site Factory for multisite management, Acquia Campaign Studio for marketing automation, and Acquia Cloud for infrastructure management. The company has also acquired complementary technologies like Cohesion (a low-code DXP builder) and Acquia Cloud (a migration tool).
Which types of clients does Acquia typically serve?
Acquia focuses on large enterprises, government agencies, universities, and nonprofits that require secure, scalable digital experiences. Notable clients include Warner Music Group, Australian Red Cross, and the University of Oxford. The company has particular strength in the public sector and higher education, where Drupal's open-source nature and security features are valued.
How did Vista Equity Partners change Acquia's strategy after acquisition?
Vista Equity Partners acquired Acquia in 2019 as a platform investment for the digital experience market. Under Vista, Acquia has pursued a roll-up strategy, acquiring complementary software companies like Cohesion and Acquia Cloud. The company has also shifted more aggressively toward AI-powered features, including personalization and predictive analytics capabilities announced in 2023.
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