Valnet Acquires Polygon from Vox Media
May 1, 2025
Valnet has acquired the premium gaming publication Polygon from Vox Media in an asset deal, which closed today. Polygon will join Valnet's Gaming Group, expanding Valnet's gaming media portfolio and audience reach while enabling Vox Media to focus investment on other flagship properties.
- Buyers
- Valnet
- Targets
- Polygon
- Sellers
- Vox Media
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- District of Columbia, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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