LiveScore's Strategic Acquisition of Developer Wonderlabz

LiveScore Group, the sports betting and data provider, has announced the purchase of Wonderlabz, the South Africa-based software development company.

Livescore is made up of three main brands: LiveScore Bet, Virgin Bet, and LiveScore, the sports data specialist. The Livescore Group already had a 25% share in Wonderlabz and has now taken full 100% ownership of the development studio.

The sports betting provider is promoting this strategically planned gambling acquisition, listing the Wonderlabz industry-leading products, Lithium PAM, and back-office platform services as reasons for the purchase. Plus, Wonderlabz played an important role in the development of the key digital platforms and apps for the LiveScore brands of LiveScore and LiveScore Bet.

I’m thrilled to announce our acquisition of Wonderlabz, one of the most exciting businesses in the global software development space. We have grown our relationship with the fantastic people and experts at Wonderlabz over many years, and their stand-out Lithium PAM platform has played a critical role in the ongoing success of our industry-leading convergence strategy. I’m personally excited to work even closer with the team in Cape Town to help continue to develop a world-class tech hub in the area, one which increases the technical capability of our business and will fuel the potential for further growth. Welcome to the LiveScore Group family, Wonderlabz.

Sam SadiCEO of LiveScore Group

LiveScore Group Progress after £50m Cash Injection

The LiveScore Group boasts of the rapid progress it has achieved in the past year. Just a year ago, Swiss-based media and tech firm Ringier AG made a strategic investment of £50 million into the LiveScore Group.

The 100% acquisition of Wonderlabz gives the group the capability of software development and brings technology services inhouse to the group.

This is a hugely exciting day for Wonderlabz as we officially join the pioneering LiveScore Group family. Over recent years, we have built an outstanding business centred on world-class software development talent, working with the likes of LiveScore Group to develop industry-leading tech solutions. There is no doubt that in LiveScore Group, we join one of the most forward-thinking and innovative businesses in the sports media and betting worlds. I cannot wait for our people to continue playing a key role in what comes next.

Ben JohansenCEO of the Wonderlabz Group