Bridgepoint Acquires MiQ from ECI Partners
September 13, 2022
Bridgepoint has acquired MiQ, a global programmatic media and analytics company, from ECI Partners after ECI’s 2017 minority investment, generating a 6.1x return for ECI. The deal positions MiQ to continue its growth under Bridgepoint’s ownership while realising value for ECI and MiQ’s founders.
- Buyers
- Bridgepoint
- Targets
- MiQ
- Sellers
- ECI Partners
- Industry
- Marketing & Advertising
- Location
- New York, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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