Exile Content Studio Acquires Majority Interest in Lil' Heroes NFT Franchise

Candle Media Acquires Exile Content Studio

May 24, 2022

Media & Entertainment

Candle Media, the media company led by Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs and backed by Blackstone funds, has acquired Exile Content Studio, a Los Angeles-based Spanish-language content studio founded by Isaac Lee. Exile's management will remain in place as the studio continues producing film, scripted and unscripted television, podcasts and digital projects to expand Candle's Spanish-language and creator-driven content capabilities.

Ex Populus Acquires LAMO

November 22, 2022

Media & Entertainment

Ex Populus, a Web3 gaming studio and publisher, has acquired LAMO, a multimedia IP that includes a PC game, augmented reality experiences, and a collectible toy line. The acquisition brings LAMO's IP and development talent into Ex Populus' Web3 ecosystem to expand its gaming portfolio and phygital/Metaverse capabilities.

L Catterton-led Consortium Acquires Controlling Interest in Truck Hero

December 8, 2020

Consumer Products

A consortium led by consumer-focused private equity firm L Catterton — including a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), Mubadala Investment Company and StepStone Group — has agreed to acquire a controlling interest in Truck Hero, Inc. CCMP Capital and Truck Hero founder/CEO Bill Reminder will remain meaningful investors. Truck Hero, headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is a leading manufacturer and marketer of branded aftermarket truck and Jeep accessories and operates the direct-to-consumer site RealTruck.com; the deal was expected to close in Q1 2021.

AEA Investors Acquires Hero Digital from CI Capital

November 23, 2021

IT Services

AEA Investors LP's middle-market private equity team has acquired Hero Digital Holdings, LLC from CI Capital Partners. The investment will support Hero Digital's expansion of digital offerings, next-gen technology capabilities, and geographic growth while the existing management team, led by CEO David Kilimnik, remains in place.

Curios Acquires E-NFT.com

November 15, 2023

Media & Entertainment

Curios, a Web3 creator marketplace, has acquired E-NFT.com (the E‑NFT marketplace) following a transition of management from Vinco Ventures, Zash Global, and Emmersive Entertainment. Curios plans to integrate E‑NFT and its 100,000+ users into its Creator Marketplace to revive the E‑NFT marketplace and expand digital music NFT offerings for creators and collectors.

The Hershey Company Acquires LesserEvil

November 20, 2025

Consumer Products

The Hershey Company has completed its acquisition of LesserEvil, an organic snack brand known for popcorn and puffs made with better-for-you ingredients. The deal expands Hershey's better-for-you and salty snack portfolio while retaining LesserEvil's leadership team and brand positioning.