Gemspring Capital Acquires Outform and Merges It with Rapid Displays
April 22, 2021
Gemspring Capital completed the acquisition of Outform, Inc., a Miami-based retail innovation agency, and merged it into its existing portfolio company Rapid Displays to create a global retail marketing and merchandising platform. Outform's founder and CEO Ariel Haroush remains in an executive role with a meaningful ownership stake; the combined company will provide end-to-end design, production and global execution services for major brands and retailers.
- Buyers
- Gemspring Capital
- Targets
- Outform, Inc.
- Platforms
- Rapid Displays
- Industry
- Marketing & Advertising
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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