Bridgeside Capital Acquires Catalyst MXE with NewSpring Mezzanine Support; Catalyst Buys SPOON Events and Nomadic Agency
February 13, 2025
Bridgeside Capital acquired a control equity position in marketing and events agency Catalyst MXE, while NewSpring Mezzanine provided subordinated debt and equity to support the transaction. Proceeds were used to fund Catalyst’s simultaneous add-on acquisitions of SPOON Events and Nomadic Agency as part of a buy‑and‑build strategy to broaden creative, events, and experiential capabilities.
- Buyers
- Bridgeside Capital, NewSpring, Catalyst MXE
- Targets
- Catalyst MXE, SPOON Events, Nomadic Agency
- Platforms
- Catalyst MXE
- Industry
- Marketing & Advertising
- Location
- New York, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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