Sandbox Acquires Fingerprint to Form Sandbox Kids
March 30, 2021
London-based Sandbox & Co. has acquired San Francisco-based Fingerprint to create a new Sandbox Kids division that combines Kidomi with Sandbox's Hopster and Curious World brands. The deal consolidates digital kids' edutainment content and subscription capabilities to scale distribution through mobile carriers, OEMs, OTT/pay TV partners and direct-to-consumer channels worldwide.
- Buyers
- Sandbox & Co.
- Targets
- Fingerprint
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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