SiriusXM Acquires 99% Invisible
April 26, 2021
SiriusXM has acquired 99% Invisible Inc., the Oakland-based podcast company founded and owned by Roman Mars. 99% Invisible will become part of Stitcher and continue operating under Mars and his team while SiriusXM integrates the show across its Stitcher, Pandora and SiriusXM platforms to expand its podcast content and creator capabilities.
- Buyers
- SiriusXM
- Targets
- 99% Invisible Inc.
- Sellers
- Roman Mars
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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