TheSoul Publishing Acquires Majority Stake in Underscore Talent
December 6, 2022
TheSoul Publishing acquired a majority stake in Underscore Talent, a next-generation creator management firm, to integrate Underscore's roster and services with TheSoul's global content production, distribution, and technology capabilities. The founders of Underscore will join TheSoul's board as the companies combine resources to expand creator services, production scale, and global reach.
- Buyers
- TheSoul Publishing
- Targets
- Underscore Talent
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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