Transaction · Mortgage Tech · 2021

Aurora Acquisition / Better 2021

Aurora Acquisition Corp. acquired Better for $6.9B on May 11, 2021.

Target
Better
Acquirer
Aurora Acquisition Corp.
Deal value
$6.9B
Announced
May 11, 2021
Sub-sector
Mortgage Tech

Transaction overview

  • Aurora Acquisition Corp. announced the acquisition of Better on May 11, 2021 for $6.9B.
  • The deal is expected to close pending customary conditions.

Strategic rationale

SPAC merger to take digital mortgage platform public with $1.5B capital injection to accelerate product innovation and B2B expansion.

Deal terms & multiples

Deal value
$6.9B
Target revenue
Target EBITDA
EV / Revenue
EV / EBITDA
Announcement
May 11, 2021
Acquirer
Aurora Acquisition Corp. (Strategic)
Sub-sector
Mortgage Tech

Frequently asked questions

How much did Aurora Acquisition Corp. pay for Better?

Aurora Acquisition Corp. acquired Better for $6.9B, announced on May 11, 2021.

When did Aurora Acquisition Corp. announce the acquisition of Better?

Aurora Acquisition Corp. announced the acquisition of Better on May 11, 2021.

What sub-sector is Better in?

Better is tracked in the Mortgage Tech sub-sector.

Sources

  • itbusinessnet.com /2021/12/correcting-replacing-digital-homeownership-platform-better-announces-up-to-1-5-billion-in-bridge-financing-and-convertible-notes-with-aurora-acquisition-corp-novator-capital-aurora-sponsor-and/