Integrated Media Company Acquires Playstack (Balatro Publisher)

Genstar-backed Stack Sports Acquires PlayMetrics

June 11, 2025

Cloud & SaaS

Genstar Capital has backed a combination of PlayMetrics and Stack Sports, making Genstar the majority owner of the combined sports-technology business. As part of the transaction Genstar acquired PlayMetrics from Blue Star Innovation Partners and PSG and will fold it into Stack Sports (headquartered in Dallas) to create a larger SaaS platform for clubs, leagues, tournaments, and governing bodies.

Ziff Davis / IGN Entertainment Acquires Gamer Network

July 2, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Ziff Davis, through its IGN Entertainment division, acquired Gamer Network, a U.K.-based portfolio of gaming and entertainment publications including Eurogamer, GamesIndustry.biz, VG247 and Rock Paper Shotgun. The purchase (terms not disclosed) expands Ziff Davis/IGN's global audience, product lineup and presence in the U.K. gaming media market; the assets were acquired from ReedPop.

Playstack Acquires Magic Fuel Games

June 6, 2022

Media & Entertainment

London-based games publisher Playstack has acquired San Francisco/Bay Area studio Magic Fuel Games, bringing the studio's simulation and city-building expertise and IP into Playstack's portfolio. The deal adds development talent to Playstack's leadership team and is intended to accelerate new game releases and revenue growth.

StackCommerce Acquires BrandCycle

January 25, 2022

Marketing & Advertising

StackCommerce, the commerce-and-content platform backed by TPG’s Integrated Media, has acquired BrandCycle, an affiliate and influencer management platform that connects publishers and creators with major retailers and brands. The deal adds BrandCycle’s network of thousands of influencers and relationships with more than 500 retailers to StackCommerce’s publishing and merchant services, expanding its creator-commerce and affiliate capabilities.

TPG's Integrated Media Company Acquires Majority Stake in StackCommerce

February 2, 2021

E-Commerce

Integrated Media Company (IMC), a TPG platform, has acquired a majority stake in Venice, California-based StackCommerce, a commerce + content platform powering publishers and influencers. The investment will support further development of StackCommerce's marketplace and commerce tools to grow publisher revenue streams and expand partnerships with brands and publishers.

Uniguest Acquires Tripleplay

September 19, 2019

Software

Uniguest, an Atlantic Street Capital–backed provider of managed engagement technology, has acquired UK-based Tripleplay, a market leader in digital signage, IPTV, and video streaming solutions. The deal combines Tripleplay with Uniguest's prior acquisition ONELAN to expand the platform's global digital-signage and IPTV capabilities and accelerate product and market growth.