Baidu Acquires JOYY's YY Live Business in China

LiveU Acquires easylive.io

May 12, 2022

Media & Entertainment

LiveU has acquired easylive.io to integrate the browser-based, cloud live-streaming production studio into its end-to-end cloud video workflow. The acquisition expands LiveU’s cloud production capabilities — enabling remote, collaborative mixing, graphics, localization and multi-destination distribution — to better serve broadcasters, sports, enterprise and other live-streaming customers.

Carlyle Acquires LiveU from Francisco Partners

July 20, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Global investment firm Carlyle has acquired LiveU, the live video streaming and remote production solutions provider, from Francisco Partners. Financial terms were not disclosed; Carlyle said it will use its CETP IV fund to support LiveU's growth, pursuing organic expansion and M&A to broaden its footprint in broadcast, sports and cloud production as 5G and cloud-based media production accelerate.

Youlife Group Inc. Goes Public in Business Combination with Distoken Acquisition Corporation

July 9, 2025

Staffing & HR

Youlife Group Inc. completed a business combination with Distoken Acquisition Corporation and its ADSs are expected to begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker "YOUL" on July 10, 2025. The transaction included a PIPE financing that generated approximately $27.0 million of gross proceeds to fund Youlife's strategic development and expansion of its blue-collar vocational training and talent services in China.

Banyan Software Completes Majority Investment in Indee.TV

February 2, 2026

Software

Banyan Software has completed a majority investment in Indee.TV, a secure video distribution platform used by studios, streamers, and guilds. Indee will continue operating independently under its existing management while Banyan provides long-term support to accelerate growth and preserve product and cultural integrity.

Wondr Gaming Corp. Acquires JoyBox Media Inc.

October 22, 2021

Marketing & Advertising

Wondr Gaming Corp. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all issued and outstanding common shares of JoyBox Media Inc., a media network and influencer marketing agency, in a transaction comprised of common shares of Wondr and cash payments tied to revenue milestones. The acquisition is intended to add viral content, influencer marketing and campaign capabilities to Wondr’s NFT, loyalty and media offerings and is expected to close around early November 2021 (closing later announced in March 2022).

JW Player Acquires InPlayer to Expand Monetization and Audience Insights

January 17, 2023

Cloud & SaaS

JW Player has acquired InPlayer to add subscription management, payments, and identity management capabilities to its video platform, enhancing end-to-end monetization and audience insights. The deal builds on JW Player's prior $100M investment from LLR Partners to expand subscription and other monetization tools for broadcasters, publishers, and video-driven businesses.