10 Acquisitions in the News industry - Flippa
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.
Akron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com acquired by GateHouse Media Inc.
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $16,000,000
Announcement: 11 April 2018
Details about the company:
Akron Beacon Journal is a publisher of newspapers that covers entertainment, lifestyle, and local news.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Media and Entertainment, News, Publishing
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Audioteka acquired by Grupa Wirtualna Polska
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $19,239,396
Announcement: 29 September 2022
Details about the company:
For smartphones and tablets, Audioteka is a multilingual audiobook application with a special platform for audiobooks in cars.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Audiobooks, Mobile, News
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
ATTN: acquired by Candle Media
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $100,000,000
Announcement: 17 May 2022
Details about the company:
A multimedia network called ATTN aims to educate viewers on how they can change the world.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Digital Media, News, Social Media, Video
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Casacanda acquired by Fab
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $11,000,000
Announcement: 20 February 2012
Details about the company:
An online purchasing club called Casacanda offers daily decorating ideas.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: E-Commerce, Fashion, News
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Daily Hive acquired by ZoomerMedia
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $16,399,999
Announcement: 12 September 2022
Details about the company:
Daily Hive, a 2008-founded online news outlet, produces intriguing, hyperlocal content in seven North American locations.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: News, Publishing
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
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Directed Sheet acquired by Qconcursos
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $1,081,242
Announcement: 17 March 2022
Details about the company:
A public tenders website called Directed Sheet provides training, jobs, civil servants, public exams, and career information.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: News
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Individual acquired by The MEDIACUBED Group
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $1,200,000
Announcement: 10 October 2020
Details about the company:
Publisher of news services with specific customization for big businesses.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: News, Personalization, Publishing
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Kooora acquired by Footballco
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $25,000,000
Announcement: 12 April 2022
Details about the company:
An online sports publisher located in Dubai is called Kooora.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Gaming, News, Publishing, Sports
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Shahiya acquired by Cookpad Japan
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $13,500,000
Announcement: 20 November 2014
Details about the company:
Shahiya is a list-based website that offers cooking instructions and the essential ingredients.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Advertising, Cooking, E-Commerce, Food and Beverage, Internet, News
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
The Brunswick News acquired by Postmedia Network
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $16,000,000
Announcement: 17 February 2022
Details about the company:
A daily community newspaper managed by a family, The Brunswick News features local and international news, sports, entertainment, and classifieds.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: News
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Making It Easy to Sell Online Businesses
Flippa provides owners and investors with the tools and expertise to sell.
400,000+ Weekly Active Buyers
15 In-house Brokers and 120 Broker Partners
Negotiate and Receive Offers Fast
Integrated Legal, Insurance and Payments
Ray is the VP of Sales at Flippa and has a passion for helping buyers find their dream digital asset, and helping sellers find a successful pathway to exit. Ray is motivated to create a more intuitive way to buy and sell online businesses, with success in managing multi-million dollar deals.
