PricewaterhouseCoopers Acquires Surfaceink In Strategic Transaction

ACQUISITION IMAGE: Bob Moritz & Eric Bauswell DATE: 12/11/2023 BUYER: PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) SELLER: Surfaceink SALE PRICE: XXX,XXX,XXX NOTE: PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is acquiring Silicon Valley tech company Surfaceink, once a key Apple hardware engineering partner during Steve Jobs' CEO tenure. While the acquisition price remains undisclosed, Surfaceink, renowned for hardware design, will bring its expertise and CEO Eric Bauswell to PwC, along with about 50 Bay Area employees. Surfaceink's clientele includes tech giants like Amazon, Apple, Google, and Microsoft. PwC, traditionally not in hardware, aims to utilize Surfaceink's capabilities to engage with hardware-focused clients, reflecting industry dynamics and aligning with PwC's growth strategy. Founded in 1999, Surfaceink played a vital role in Apple collaborations, and this acquisition, occurring during a strategic refresh, opens new opportunities for both companies. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) HQ: #London #UnitedKingdom Surfaceink: #SiliconValley #California #VentureCapital #BobMoritz #EricBauswell #PricewaterhouseCoopers #PwC #Surfaceink #TradedVC