SVCV Holding Company (BCKD Capital) Acquires Hyped Media

Hakuhodo Acquires Majority Stake in Vietnam-Based Digital Agency BCM

February 2, 2026

Marketing & Advertising

Hakuhodo has acquired a majority stake in BCM Venture Integrated Co. Ltd., a Ho Chi Minh City–based integrated digital marketing agency, making BCM a consolidated subsidiary of the Hakuhodo Group. The deal is intended to strengthen Hakuhodo's digital and e-commerce capabilities in Vietnam and support its New One Vietnam network to deliver full-funnel marketing and DX services to Japanese and local clients across the region.

H.I.G. Capital Acquires Best Version Media

January 2, 2025

Marketing & Advertising

H.I.G. Capital (through an affiliate) has completed the acquisition of Best Version Media (BVM), a Brookfield, Wisconsin–headquartered provider of hyper-local print and digital advertising solutions serving over 30,000 SMB clients. The transaction represents an exit for prior investor Bertram Capital; financial terms were not disclosed. H.I.G. said the investment will support expansion of BVM's products and services for both customers and independent publishers.

Valnet Inc. Acquires SN&CK (Snack) Media Ltd.

October 18, 2022

Media & Entertainment

Valnet Inc. has completed the acquisition of SN&CK Media Ltd. (Snack Media), a UK-based digital sports publishing network and ad network. The deal gives Valnet a stronger foothold in the sports category and expands its UK and international publishing and advertising reach.

Hawke Media Acquires Seriously Creative

September 1, 2021

Marketing & Advertising

Hawke Media has acquired Canada-based digital marketing agency Seriously Creative, marking Hawke's first international acquisition and expanding its web design and development capabilities. The deal strengthens Hawke's ability to serve small- and medium-sized businesses with enhanced website building, graphic design, and SEO services across Canada.

BC Partners Acquires Keesing Media Group from Ergon Capital and Mediahuis

November 13, 2020

Media & Entertainment

BC Partners has signed an agreement to acquire Keesing Media Group, the leading European braintainment and puzzle publisher, from Ergon Capital and Mediahuis. The investment will support Keesing's digital expansion, continued consolidation across Europe and further international growth; terms were not disclosed and the deal is subject to regulatory approvals.

Sard Verbinnen & Co Acquires Oakhill Communications

September 8, 2020

Marketing & Advertising

Sard Verbinnen & Co (SVC), a global strategic communications consultancy headquartered in New York, has acquired UK-based public affairs and crisis communications firm Oakhill Communications. The acquisition expands SVC's public affairs capabilities in London and across Europe and integrates Oakhill's team into SVC's existing London office and Public Affairs practice.