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.
HowStuffWorks acquired by Blucora
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $45,000,000
Announcement: 21 April 2014
Details about the company:
A commercial educational website called HowStuffWorks offers advice, facts, and reviews along with videos and examples.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Electronics, Podcast, Video
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Podchaser acquired by Acast
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $34,000,000
Announcement: 17 July 2022
Details about the company:
The largest podcast database in the world, Podchaser powers podcaster, brand, and listener discovery.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Advertising Platforms, Analytics, Audio, Big Data, Data Visualization, Database, Internet Radio, Podcast, Search Engine, Social Network
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
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