Towers Watson Overview

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 45,000

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 3

  • Investments
  • 16

Towers Watson General Information

Description

Towers Watson was a global professional services company that serves other organizations through people, risk and financial management. The company offered consulting, technology and services in the areas of benefits, talent management, rewards, and risk and capital management. It was established in 2010 through the merger of Towers Perrin and Watson Wyatt. The company grew by making periodic small acquisitions. The company was acquired by Willis Towers Watson on January 4, 2016.

Contact Information

Website
www.towerswatson.com
Formerly Known As
Jupiter Saturn Holding Co
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • 335 Madison Avenue
  • New York, NY 10017
  • United States
Primary Industry
Consulting Services (B2B)
Other Industries
Human Capital Services
Acquirer
Willis Towers Watson
Vertical(s)
Industrials
Former Stock Listing
WLTW
Corporate Office
  • 335 Madison Avenue
  • New York, NY 10017
  • United States

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Towers Watson Valuation & Funding

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Towers Watson was a global professional services company that serves other organizations through people, risk and financ
Consulting Services (B2B)
New York, NY
45,000 As of 2020

New York, NY
 

Dublin, CA
 
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Towers Watson Competitors (23)

One of Towers Watson’s 23 competitors is Mercer, a Corporation company based in New York, NY.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Mercer Corporation New York, NY
TriNet Group Formerly PE-Backed Dublin, CA
Bain & Company Corporation Boston, MA
Alvarez & Marsal Corporation New York, NY
Sequoia Benefits & Insurance Services Private Debt Financed San Mateo, CA
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Towers Watson Signals

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Towers Watson Investments & Acquisitions (16)

Towers Watson’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Willis Galicia Correduria de Seguros y Reaseguros for . The deal was made on 28-Jun-2016.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Willis Galicia Correduria de Seguros y Reaseguros 28-Jun-2016 Merger/Acquisition Insurance Brokers
Brovada Technologies 01-Oct-2015 Merger/Acquisition Business/Productivity Software
Acclaris 11-May-2015 Merger/Acquisition Other Healthcare Services
Saville Assessment 23-Apr-2015 Merger/Acquisition Business/Productivity Software
Towers Watson Insurance Brokers India 14-Jan-2015 Merger/Acquisition Insurance Brokers
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Towers Watson Exits (2)

Towers Watson’s most recent exit was on 01-Oct-2015 from Brovada Technologies. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Brovada Technologies 01-Oct-2015 Completed
Saville Assessment 23-Apr-2015 Merger/Acquisition Completed
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Affiliates

Subsidiaries (3)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Extend Health San Mateo, CA 2004
Willis Towers Watson Pension Plan For U.S. Employees Arlington, VA 1936
Towers Watson Australia Sydney, Australia

Towers Watson FAQs

  • Where is Towers Watson headquartered?

    Towers Watson is headquartered in New York, NY.

  • What is the size of Towers Watson?

    Towers Watson has 45,000 total employees.

  • What industry is Towers Watson in?

    Towers Watson’s primary industry is Consulting Services (B2B).

  • Is Towers Watson a private or public company?

    Towers Watson is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Towers Watson?

    The current valuation of Towers Watson is .

  • What is Towers Watson’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Towers Watson is .

  • Who are Towers Watson’s competitors?

    Mercer, TriNet Group, Bain & Company, Alvarez & Marsal, and Sequoia Benefits & Insurance Services are some of the 23 competitors of Towers Watson.

  • When was Towers Watson acquired?

    Towers Watson was acquired on 04-Jan-2016.

  • Who acquired Towers Watson?

    Towers Watson was acquired by Willis Towers Watson.

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