Company acquisitions in the Podcast 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 2 acquisitions that took place in the Podcast industry.
Acquisition amount:
$45,000,000
Announcement:
21 April 2014
A commercial educational website called HowStuffWorks offers advice, facts, and reviews along with videos and examples.
Headquarter:
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Electronics, Podcast, Video
Blucora is a company that offers internet-related services and manages a variety of online enterprises.
Headquarter:
Irving, Texas, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$34,000,000
Announcement:
17 July 2022
The largest podcast database in the world, Podchaser powers podcaster, brand, and listener discovery.
Headquarter:
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Advertising Platforms, Analytics, Audio, Big Data, Data Visualization, Database, Internet Radio, Podcast, Search Engine, Social Network
Acast is a podcasting and audio-on-demand platform that hosts, finances, and disseminates audio content internationally.
Headquarter:
Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
BitsForDigits and Uncapped have partnered to offer startup acquirers fast, tailored and flexible access to capital to fund acquisitions.