M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2022-05-31 |
| Target | Splash News |
| Sector | Digital Media |
| Buyer(s) | Shutterstock |
| Sellers(s) | Rcapital |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2003 |
| Sector | Digital Media |
| Employees | 1,274 |
| Revenue | 875M USD (2023) |
Shutterstock is a provider of high-quality licensed photographs, vectors, illustrations, videos and music to businesses, marketing agencies and media organizations around the world. Shutterstock was founded in 2003 and is based in New York, New York.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 13 of 16 |
| Sector (Digital Media) | 6 of 8 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 13 of 15 |
| State (California) | 2 of 2 |
| Country (United States) | 9 of 10 |
| Year (2022) | 2 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-11 |
Pond5
New York, New York, United States Pond5 is an online marketplace for royalty-free and editorial video, with customers including Netflix, Disney, NBC, BBC, Discovery Channel, and The Wall Street Journal. The company's comprehensive collection includes 30 million licensable video clips, 1.6 million music tracks, and 1.7 million sound effects assets. It serves the needs of creators across industries from individual users to major corporations with competitive pricing and an array of purchase options including a unique pay-per-item model. Purchases are backed by a broad and flexible license, the best price guarantee, and a dedicated team standing by to provide expert assistance. Pond5 was formed in 2006 and is based in New York, New York. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-23 |
GIPHY
New York, New York, United States GIPHY is a search engine that allows users to search, share and discover animated graphics on the internet. The content on GIPHY's website, app, and API includes the most popular GIFs on the web, along with content created by talented GIF artists and world-class brands. GIPHY was founded in 2013 and is based in New York City. |
Buy | $53M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
RCapital Partners LLP is a specialist private investment firms that targets turnaround and growth capital investments opportunities in a variety of industries. RCapital will consider companies across the UK and Europe and looks to commit £500,000 - £20 million in businesses generating sales of £5 - £100 million. RCapital Partners LLP was formed in 2004 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 26 of 26 |
| Sector (Digital Media) | 3 of 3 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 9 of 9 |
| State (California) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 1 of 1 |
| Year (2022) | 2 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-23 |
Archant Community Media
Norwich, United Kingdom Archant is a media company serving geographical and specialist interest communities with over 140 brands and associated websites. Its collection of more than 60 news brands includes the Eastern Daily Press in Norfolk, the East Anglian Daily Times in Suffolk, and the Ham & High in London. Archant was founded in and is based in Norwich, United Kingdom. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-13 |
Avonside Energy
Leicester, United Kingdom Avonside Energy is the insulation and solar PV service provider of choice for house builders across the UK. Avonside Energy has a strong national presence with operations in the West Midlands, East Midlands, Glasgow, Leeds, Newcastle, Warrington, and Stevenage. Avonside Energy is based in Leicester, United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |
