Company acquisitions in the News industry always make headlines! Especially since related startups and technology companies have become very popular with private equity firms, strategic buyers and even family offices.
In this blog post, we are taking a closer look at 10 acquisitions that took place in the News industry.
Acquisition amount:
$19,239,396
Announcement:
29 September 2022
For smartphones and tablets, Audioteka is a multilingual audiobook application with a special platform for audiobooks in cars.
Headquarter:
Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Audiobooks, Mobile, News
One of the biggest Polish websites is Wirtualna Polska.
Headquarter:
Pomorskie, Zachodniopomorskie, Poland
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$11,000,000
Announcement:
20 February 2012
An online purchasing club called Casacanda offers daily decorating ideas.
Headquarter:
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
E-Commerce, Fashion, News
Online retailers Fab provide standard design items.
Headquarter:
New York, New York, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$1,200,000
Announcement:
10 October 2020
Publisher of news services with specific customization for big businesses.
Headquarter:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
News, Personalization, Publishing
a collection of creative firms inside.
Headquarter:
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$16,399,999
Announcement:
12 September 2022
Daily Hive, a 2008-founded online news outlet, produces intriguing, hyperlocal content in seven North American locations.
Headquarter:
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
News, Publishing
A print and internet media firm called ZoomerMedia targets persons 45 and older with its content.
Headquarter:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$1,081,242
Announcement:
17 March 2022
A public tenders website called Directed Sheet provides training, jobs, civil servants, public exams, and career information.
Headquarter:
Rio De Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
News
A quiz website called Qconcursos has more than 5 million users, 750 thousand questions, 50 thousand exams, and 20.000 courses.
Headquarter:
Rio De Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$16,000,000
Announcement:
11 April 2018
Akron Beacon Journal is a publisher of newspapers that covers entertainment, lifestyle, and local news.
Headquarter:
Akron, Ohio, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Media and Entertainment, News, Publishing
The primary source of local information and advertising in small and midsize areas is what GateHouse Media aspires to be.
Headquarter:
Pittsford, New York, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$16,000,000
Announcement:
17 February 2022
A daily community newspaper managed by a family, The Brunswick News features local and international news, sports, entertainment, and classifieds.
Headquarter:
Brunswick, Georgia, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
News
The largest publisher by revenue is Postmedia Network Inc., a fully owned subsidiary of Postmedia Network Canada Corp. (TSX:PNC.A, PNC.B).
Headquarter:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$100,000,000
Announcement:
17 May 2022
A multimedia network called ATTN aims to educate viewers on how they can change the world.
Headquarter:
Los Angeles, California, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Digital Media, News, Social Media, Video
Film, television, music, animation, and other types of video entertainment are produced and distributed by Candle Media.
Headquarter:
Los Angeles, California, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$13,500,000
Announcement:
20 November 2014
Shahiya is a list-based website that offers cooking instructions and the essential ingredients.
Headquarter:
Beirut, Beyrouth, Lebanon
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Advertising, Cooking, E-Commerce, Food and Beverage, Internet, News
A digital business called Cookpad is developing a community platform where individuals can exchange culinary advice and recipe ideas.
Headquarter:
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$25,000,000
Announcement:
12 April 2022
An online sports publisher located in Dubai is called Kooora.
Headquarter:
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Gaming, News, Publishing, Sports
Footballco is a publishing and media firm for football.
Headquarter:
London, England, United Kingdom
Where to find them:
Website
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