Granite acquires digital design agency WONDR

Ireland’s leading full-service digital agency Granite, has announced that it has acquired WONDR, a global leading digital design agency. The acquisition will boost Granite’s global reach adding over 30 blue chip clients from across Ireland, the UK, and the Middle East, reinforcing Granite’s position as Ireland’s largest independent digital agency and expanding their presence overseas.

Founded in 2014 by Dermot O’Shea, WONDR is a global award-winning digital design agency that specialises in services that include strategy, user experience design, digital branding, and comprehensive enterprise solutions. Using advanced AI technologies, WONDR develops digital products that help clients to build a digital presence and foster growth. Among its clients are ESB, An Post, DCCI, 11Onze, Agthia, Perrett Laver and the Independent Pharmacy.

WONDR has won Best Small Agency two years in a row at the Digital Media Awards, Best eCommerce Website at the Spider Awards, and international awards from prestigious programmes such as the Webby Awards (USA), UX Design Awards (Germany) & the ADG Lau Awards (Spain).

Following the acquisition of WONDR Granite anticipates that annual revenues will grow to more than €16M in 2024. WONDR is the latest successful integration in Granite’s recent string of digital services acquisitions, which include Armour, Continuum, Willows Consulting, Connector, MediaOne and New York-based LCM Granite. With the addition of WONDR, Granite will grow its team to 140 digital specialists.

Dermot O’Shea will join Granite as a new business partner to drive innovation in design, and enhance business growth. His experience working with clients such as Fáilte Ireland, Google, KBC, Vodafone, National Lottery, and the GAA, will be of considerable benefit to Granite as it continues to expand its digital design services in Irish and international markets.

Conor Buckley, CEO of Granite, commented: “Merging WONDR into Granite’s expanding business marks a transformative milestone, laying a solid foundation for future innovations and growth in the digital landscape. WONDR’s impressive track record, helping clients generate over €500 million in additional client revenue, underscores our shared commitment to growth and innovation. This partnership elevates our offering, bringing cutting-edge and trendsetting design solutions to our clients. Together, we’re set to accelerate customer growth both in Ireland and internationally.”

Dermot O’Shea, Founder and Managing Director of WONDR, added: “Joining forces with Granite marks a significant leap in our growth journey. It allows us to redefine digital transformation, by seamlessly blending our creative strengths and technologicalexpertise. With the added skills and experiences from the Granite team, we look forward to combining our abilities to provide exceptional value to our clients worldwide.”

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