Valnet Inc. Acquires Busy Pixel Media and Its Digital Publishing Portfolio
February 9, 2022
Valnet Inc. has acquired Busy Pixel Media (BPM), gaining ownership of BPM's flagship site XDA along with Pocketnow, AppAdvice, BackyardBoss and Hook&Bullet. The deal expands Valnet’s digital publishing portfolio and strengthens its presence in the technology and lifestyle content verticals.
- Buyers
- Valnet Inc.
- Targets
- Busy Pixel Media
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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