33 Acquisitions in the Video industry - Flippa
Company acquisitions in the Video 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 32 acquisitions that took place in the Video industry.
Multi (Remotion) acquired by OpenAI (team acqui‑hire)
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: Undisclosed
Announcement: June 24 2024
Details about the company:
Small team building video‑first collaboration tooling for distributed teams; talent joined to enhance OpenAI’s enterprise UX initiatives.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Collaboration Software, Video Conferencing, Productivity
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
5minlab acquired by Krafton
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $19,900,000
Announcement: 14 February 2022
Details about the company:
A PC/mobile game development studio with headquarters in Seoul, South Korea is called 5minlab.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Casual Games, Gaming, Mobile Apps, PC Games, Video Games
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
AdColony acquired by Opera Mediaworks
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $75,000,000
Announcement: 24 June 2014
Details about the company:
AdColony is a mobile video advertising network that provides businesses and apps with full-screen, high-quality video ads via Instant Play.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Advertising, Advertising Platforms, Android, Apps, iOS, Video
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
ADYOULIKE acquired by OpenWeb
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $100,000,000
Announcement: 11 April 2022
Details about the company:
ADYOULIKE is an international ad network.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Advertising, Advertising Platforms, Mobile Advertising, Video
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Alictus acquired by SciPlay Corporation
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $100,000,000
Announcement: 1 March 2022
Details about the company:
Alictus is more than just a maker of casual video games.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Computer, PC Games, Video Games
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
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Appush acquired by Magic Software Enterprises
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $25,000,000
Announcement: 4 August 2022
Details about the company:
Appush is a platform that links publishers of mobile games with marketers.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Advertising, Marketing, Video Games
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
Aviwest acquired by Haivision
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $22,940,631
Announcement: 24 February 2022
Details about the company:
Over bonded unmanaged IP networks, Aviwest offers solutions for live and recorded video contributions.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Content Delivery Network, Internet, Telecommunications, Video
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
AxesInMotion acquired by Media and Games Invest
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $57,770,075
Announcement: 28 April 2022
Details about the company:
AxesInMotion is a video game firm that focuses on creating, curating, and disseminating mobile games.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Digital Entertainment, Gaming, Video Games
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Brainium Studios acquired by PLAYSTUDIOS
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $70,000,000
Announcement: 13 October 2022
Details about the company:
A Portland-based independent software publishing company, Brainium Studios. They create simple and enjoyable iPhone games.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Gaming, Social Media, Software, Video Games
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
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blinkbox acquired by TalkTalk
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $7,541,717
Announcement: 8 January 2015
Details about the company:
Users of the online video service blinkbox may view and download both movies and TV shows.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Advertising, Content, Publishing, Video
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Daedalic Entertainment acquired by Nacon
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $60,275,973
Announcement: 16 February 2022
Details about the company:
Adventure game publisher and developer Daedalic Entertainment creates both online and offline games.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Gamification, Gaming, Video Games
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Desetech Systems acquired by VeoShop
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $2,500,000
Announcement: 21 July 2022
Details about the company:
A Dominican technology and media business committed to the development of metaverse technology is called Desetech Systems SRL.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Cryptocurrency, Film Production, Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, Payments, Software, TV Production, Video Streaming
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Flying Sheep Studios acquired by iCandy Interactive Limited
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $2,163,155
Announcement: 8 June 2022
Details about the company:
A game development studio is called Flying Sheep Studios.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Gaming, Online Games, PC Games, Video Games
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
GMS Digital acquired by WhiteSmoke
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $1,200,000
Announcement: 5 June 2016
Details about the company:
Digital video advertising solutions are offered by GMS Digital.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Advertising, Marketing, Video
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
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Grouper Networks Inc acquired by Sony Pictures Entertainment
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $65,000,000
Announcement: 23 August 2006
Details about the company:
Internet business Grouper Networks Inc.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Broadcasting, Internet, Music, Video
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
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
Infinity Plus Two acquired by 505 Games
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $4,500,000
Announcement: 14 January 2021
Details about the company:
An online video game was made by Infinity Plus Two.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: PC Games, Video Games
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Innova acquired by Games Mobile ST
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $21,000,000
Announcement: 23 September 2022
Details about the company:
Publisher of video games with a lot of MMORPG expertise is Innova.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Publishing, Video Games
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Lorex Technology acquired by FLIR Systems
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $60,000,000
Announcement: 20 December 2012
Details about the company:
For households and companies, Lorex Technology provides video monitoring and surveillance systems.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: CRM, Information Technology, Security, Software, Video
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
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ManyCam acquired by Paltalk
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $2,700,000
Announcement: 9 June 2022
Details about the company:
With the help of the free webcam program ManyCam, you may concurrently utilize your camera for video chatting and live streaming on other platforms.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Apps, Information Technology, Messaging, Software, Video
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
MediaSite acquired by Sonic Foundry
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $5,600,000
Announcement: 7 September 2001
Details about the company:
A video platform for companies called Mediasite offers video recording, streaming, publication, and administration.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Social Media, Video, Video Streaming
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
OnSIP acquired by Ooma
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $9,750,000
Announcement: 1 September 2022
Details about the company:
Leading company OnSIP offers enterprises real-time communications services.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Internet, PaaS, SaaS, Telecommunications, Unified Communications, Video Chat, VoIP
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Sezmi Corporation acquired by Piksel
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $27,000,000
Announcement: 6 January 2012
Details about the company:
For television companies to offer services through IP devices, Sezmi is a cloud-based video delivery platform.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Broadcasting, Media and Entertainment, Video
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Slightly Mad Studios acquired by Codemasters
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $30,000,000
Announcement: 28 November 2019
Details about the company:
Our multi-award-winning developer was established in 2008. Over 150 different titles have been produced by us together.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Video Games
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
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Soyuan acquired by BizConf Telecom
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $7,890,791
Announcement: 22 March 2018
Details about the company:
Services for video surveillance and intelligence training are offered by Soyuan.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Education, Information Services, Video
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
SSIMWAVE acquired by IMAX
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $20,500,000
Announcement: 22 September 2022
Details about the company:
For broadcast and streaming operators, SSIMWAVE offers perceptual quality measurement and optimization tools.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Broadcasting, Digital Media, Information Technology, Software, Video
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
SundaySky acquired by Clearhaven Partners
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $100,000,000
Announcement: 11 July 2022
Details about the company:
The SmartVideo Platform from SundaySky blends the scalability of customized storytelling with the power of video.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Advertising Platforms, Digital Media, Personalization, Software, Video
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
The Filter acquired by 24i
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $5,200,000
Announcement: 4 April 2022
Details about the company:
For some of the biggest broadcasters and TV firms in the world, The Filter leverages data to personalize TV content discovery.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Content, Content Discovery, Digital Media, Information Technology, Music, Product Search, Social Media, TV, Video
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
The Switch acquired by Teleena
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $58,800,000
Announcement: 22 December 2022
Details about the company:
A media firm called The Switch offers media marketplaces customer-controlled video switching services.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Broadcasting, Media and Entertainment, Video, Video Streaming
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
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Vidillion acquired by Sabio
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $3,000,000
Announcement: 22 February 2022
Details about the company:
TV viewers and advertisers may communicate with one another thanks to Vidillion.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Advertising, Marketing, Video
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
WildWorks acquired by Nazara Technologies
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $10,400,000
Announcement: 30 August 2022
Details about the company:
leading creator of free-to-play games available online for users of all ages.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Developer Tools, Gaming, Video Games
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Yippee! Entertainment Ltd acquired by Team17 Software
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $1,850,000
Announcement: 2 January 2020
Details about the company:
Based in the center of MediaCityUK, Yippee Entertainment is a multi-award-winning software developer and digital publisher.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Software, Video Games
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
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