Novacap Acquires Cadent, LLC
August 9, 2023
Novacap has acquired Cadent, LLC, a New York–based provider of converged TV advertising platform solutions, from funds managed by Lee Equity Partners. The transaction will see Novacap partner with Cadent’s management to accelerate growth and expand the company’s converged TV and audience-targeting capabilities across CTV, traditional TV and digital inventory.
- Buyers
- Novacap
- Targets
- Cadent, LLC
- Sellers
- Lee Equity Partners
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- New York, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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