Equine Network Acquires The Horse
April 7, 2023
Equine Network, a tech-enabled membership services platform backed by Growth Catalyst Partners, has acquired The Horse (TheHorse.com and The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care). The purchase adds The Horse’s vetted equine health content, digital library and custom marketing services to Equine Network’s information and membership offerings to expand audience reach and capability in equine health education.
- Buyers
- Equine Network, Growth Catalyst Partners
- Targets
- The Horse (TheHorse.com / The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care)
- Platforms
- Equine Network
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Kentucky, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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