Growth Catalyst Partners Acquires The Equine Network from Active Interest Media

Equine Network Acquires The Horse

April 7, 2023

Media & Entertainment

Equine Network, a tech-enabled membership services platform backed by Growth Catalyst Partners, has acquired The Horse (TheHorse.com and The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care). The purchase adds The Horse’s vetted equine health content, digital library and custom marketing services to Equine Network’s information and membership offerings to expand audience reach and capability in equine health education.

Growth Catalyst Partners (with Peter Goldstone) Acquires Controlling Stake in Government Executive Media Group

March 17, 2020

Media & Entertainment

Growth Catalyst Partners (GCP), partnering with industry veteran Peter Goldstone, acquired a controlling stake in Atlantic Media’s Government Executive Media Group (GEMG). GCP will provide growth capital to build a data-driven platform across GEMG’s editorial brands and support strategic investments, acquisitions, and partnerships while Atlantic Media chairman David Bradley remains a board member and investor.

Equine Network Acquires Horse Radio Network

October 3, 2022

Media & Entertainment

Equine Network, a tech-enabled media and membership platform serving the equestrian industry, has acquired the Horse Radio Network, a long-running independent podcast network. The deal expands Equine Network’s podcast footprint (more than 30 podcasts combined) and gives smaller podcasters access to larger advertiser relationships and wider audience distribution.

The Equine Network Acquires Spalding Laboratories (with support from Growth Catalyst Partners)

February 10, 2021

Veterinary

The Equine Network has acquired Spalding Laboratories, a long-standing provider of all‑natural insect control products and recurring membership services for horses, livestock and pets, serving more than 60,000 customers annually. The transaction was completed with financial support from private equity firm Growth Catalyst Partners; founder Tom Spalding will remain involved in day‑to‑day strategic initiatives and product development. Terms were not disclosed.

Equine Network (GCP Portfolio) Acquires Pink Buckle and Ruby Buckle

June 6, 2023

Media & Entertainment

Equine Network, a portfolio company of Growth Catalyst Partners, acquired Pink Buckle and Ruby Buckle, a series of prestigious barrel-racing competitions. Stellus Capital Management provided senior debt financing to support the transaction as Equine Network expands its Western Sports Group offerings and member services.

Growth Catalyst Partners Invests in Dimension Studio

June 2, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Growth Catalyst Partners (GCP) has made a growth investment in Dimension Studio to support the company’s international expansion and the build-out of UK and global virtual-production capabilities. Dimension, a UK-based realtime/virtual production studio known for work on film, broadcast and location-based entertainment, will use the capital to scale production capacity and advance its realtime, volumetric and AI-driven pipelines.