Gemspring Capital and Everberg Capital Invest in Crafty Apes
November 7, 2019
Gemspring Capital (with participation from Everberg Capital) completed an investment in Crafty Apes, a full-service visual effects and post-production company with studios in Los Angeles, Atlanta and New York. The transaction is intended to support geographic expansion, team investment and continued growth serving film, television/streaming and commercial production clients.
- Buyers
- Gemspring Capital, Everberg Capital
- Targets
- Crafty Apes
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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