Valnet Inc. Acquires CarBuzz
January 17, 2024
Montreal-based digital media owner Valnet Inc. has acquired CarBuzz, a prominent online automotive publication known for buyer guides, reviews and its BuzzScore rating system. The acquisition expands Valnet's automotive portfolio alongside TopSpeed and HotCars to strengthen audience, traffic and technology capabilities.
- Buyers
- Valnet Inc.
- Targets
- CarBuzz
- Sellers
- Slava Yevdayev
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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