Sandbox & Co / Figjam Group Acquires Constructive Media (CoolmathGames) from H.I.G. Capital
November 15, 2018
Sandbox & Co, on behalf of Figjam Group Ltd., has acquired Constructive Media, the New York–headquartered owner of CoolmathGames, from H.I.G. Capital. The acquisition brings Constructive Media's large edutainment and casual gaming audience into Sandbox/ Figjam's portfolio to expand its network of children- and family-focused learning and entertainment properties.
- Buyers
- Sandbox & Co, Figjam Group Ltd.
- Targets
- Constructive Media, LLC
- Sellers
- H.I.G. Capital
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- New York, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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