Monotype Acquires Colophon Foundry
December 20, 2023
Monotype has acquired London-based Colophon Foundry, an award-winning type foundry known for bespoke type design and a library of 85 type families. The small Colophon team of eight will join Monotype to broaden its creative capabilities and expand Monotype's premium type offerings for global brands and design platforms.
- Buyers
- Monotype
- Targets
- Colophon Foundry
- Industry
- Marketing & Advertising
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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