MSQ Acquires New York Creative Agency SPCSHP
October 2, 2024
London-based MSQ has acquired New York-based creative agency SPCSHP (formerly Big Spaceship), adding roughly 140 employees and more than doubling MSQ's U.S. presence and North American revenues to $100 million. The deal, backed by private equity partners One Equity Partners and LDC, expands MSQ's capabilities and scale in North America and integrates SPCSHP into MSQ's global network of creative, media and technology agencies.
- Buyers
- MSQ, One Equity Partners, LDC
- Targets
- SPCSHP
- Industry
- Marketing & Advertising
- Location
- New York, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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