Tracked deals
1472
1472 tracked deals across 1998-2026.
Top Media & Entertainment Acquirers (1998-2026)
Buyer mix
Strategic-led
1264 strategic · 462 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2022
259 tracked deals announced in 2022.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Private equity–style buyers appear alongside dedicated operators and brand owners, including Providence Equity Partners, Ithaca Holdings LLC, and Searchlight Capital Partners.
- Platform and media network assets recur—for example, National CineMedia, Inc. acquiring Captivate’s digital out-of-home elevator and lobby screens, and Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings selling its Spain business to Atresmedia.
- Sports and entertainment franchises are part of the mix: Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner (with Thrive Capital) acquire majority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers from Mark Walter.
- Brand and community-led media deals show up too, including Malar Group acquiring Freeda.
- Geographic reach is global but concentrated in familiar media markets, including the US (California, Louisiana), Australia (New South Wales), and Europe (Italy, Spain, UK).
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Top Buyers
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| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Equity Partners | 10 | Specialist private equity firm focused on growth-oriented... | PE |
| RedBird Capital Partners | 9 | Private investment firm focused on growth-oriented invest... | PE |
| Shamrock Capital | 9 | Los Angeles-based investment firm focused on private equi... | PE |
| Ziff Davis, Inc. | 9 | Vertically focused digital media and internet company wit... | Strategic |
| Growth Catalyst Partners | 8 | Middle‑market private equity firm investing in marketing,... | PE |
| Playmaker Capital Inc. | 8 | Toronto-based digital sports and entertainment media comp... | Strategic |
| TransPerfect | 8 | Global provider of language and AI solutions with a media... | Strategic |
| Valnet Inc. | 8 | Digital content investment company that acquires, operate... | Strategic |
| EagleTree Capital | 6 | Middle-market private equity firm that manages funds inve... | PE |
| Emerald Holding, Inc. | 6 | Largest U.S.-based B2B event organizer operating a curate... | Strategic |
Acquisition Volume in Media & Entertainment by Year
Last 10 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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September 17, 2026
- Buyer
- Banyan Group (Banyan Tree Holdings Limited)
- Target
- Newmark Hotels & Reserves
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Western Cape, South Africa
- Type
- Buyout
Banyan Group announced a strategic partnership and acquisition of a majority stake in Newmark Hotels & Reserves under a phased ownership structure that is intended to lead to full ownership over time. Newmark will join as a collection brand, bringing a managed portfolio of 26 hotels, lodges, and reserves across seven African countries while retaining its existing brand and leadership.
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September 17, 2026
- Buyer
- PBS Western Reserve, Ideastream Public Media
- Target
- PBS Western Reserve, Ideastream Public Media
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
PBS Western Reserve and Ideastream Public Media announced that their boards have approved an agreement to merge, creating a combined public media organization serving more than 4 million people across Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. The organizations plan to retain all existing staff and retain station and branding elements during the closing process, with PBS Western Reserve’s CEO roles shifting to a Chief Content Officer role at Ideastream Public Media.
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September 5, 2026
- Buyer
- Bain Capital Credit
- Target
- Playfly Sports
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Bain Capital Credit’s Private Credit Group provided a $250 million senior credit facility to Playfly Sports, with Bain acting as lead lender and administrative agent. The financing is intended to support Playfly’s continued growth for its revenue maximization services across sports media, sponsorship, and technology.
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- Buyer
- Lottomatica, Blackstone
- Target
- CIRSA
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Italy
- Type
- Buyout
Lottomatica and Blackstone-backed CIRSA have agreed to an all-share EU cross-border statutory merger where CIRSA will be absorbed by Lottomatica, making Lottomatica the surviving listed company. The combined group is expected to generate approximately €2 billion in pro forma Adjusted EBITDA and pursue about €115 million in annual pre-tax cash synergies, with completion targeted for Q2 2027.
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September 3, 2026
- Buyer
- ITP Media Group
- Target
- Heart Media Group
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Singapore
- Type
- Buyout
ITP Media Group acquired Singapore-headquartered Heart Media Group to expand across Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and broader Asia-Pacific markets. The combined group will operate across markets representing more than two billion people, with Heart Media’s luxury and lifestyle brands transitioning under the ITP Media name through a phased integration.
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August 26, 2026
- Buyer
- DAZN
- Target
- EverPass Media
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Connecticut, United States
- Type
- Buyout
DAZN has agreed to acquire EverPass Media, extending its U.S. commercial sports distribution and technology platform. After closing, EverPass will rebrand as DAZN for Business, with its IP-based multi-screen streaming platform serving as the foundation for DAZN’s next-generation commercial venue distribution.
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- Buyer
- Arctos
- Target
- Atlanta Falcons
- Seller
- Arthur M. Blank (or other limited partners, if applicable)
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Arctos has agreed to acquire a 10% stake in the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons in a deal that values the franchise at approximately $10.6 billion, according to CNBC sources. The investment is expected to occur over the next 18 months in two tranches and remains subject to approval by NFL ownership.
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August 21, 2026
- Buyer
- KKR
- Target
- BookMyShow
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Maharashtra, India
- Type
- Growth capital
KKR has agreed to acquire a minority stake in BookMyShow, investing through funds it manages. The investment is intended to support BookMyShow’s next phase of growth, with a particular focus on scaling live entertainment across India and its broader full-stack entertainment offering. The deal is subject to customary regulatory approvals, and financial terms were not disclosed.
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August 20, 2026
- Buyer
- 1892 Holdings, Amit Bhatia, Mittal Family Trusts, K5 Sports, K5 Global, EE Capital, Elaine and Eduardo Saverin
- Target
- Liverpool Football Club
- Seller
- Fenway Sports Group
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Growth capital
Fenway Sports Group (FSG) has entered into a definitive agreement to sell a minority equity stake in Liverpool Football Club to 1892 Holdings, a consortium led and managed by Amit Bhatia. FSG will retain majority ownership and operational control, with the investment intended to support Liverpool’s long-term growth strategy and add business, technology, and investment expertise. Closing is subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions.
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August 20, 2026
- Buyer
- 526 Media Group
- Target
- ARCHITECT, Journal of Light Construction, ProSales, Professional Deck Builder, Remodeling, Public Works, Residential Architect, Concrete Construction, Replacement Contractor, Tools of the Trade, Additional building industry title portfolio (award programs and continuing education assets)
- Seller
- Zonda
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
526 Media Group acquired ARCHITECT, Journal of Light Construction, and a portfolio of additional building-industry titles from Zonda. The deal expands 526 Media Group’s position as a unified independent B2B media and data platform serving the North American building materials and construction industry.
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August 19, 2026
- Buyer
- Static Media
- Target
- Mom.com
- Seller
- Bright Mountain Media
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Static Media acquired Mom.com, a digital parenting brand previously owned by Bright Mountain Media. The deal expands Static Media’s lifestyle portfolio and makes Mom.com its first brand solely dedicated to parenting, supporting goals around deeper reader engagement.
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August 19, 2026
- Buyer
- Rule42 Sports Group
- Target
- Softball America, Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL)
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Oregon, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Rule42 Sports Group announced a significant investment in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) and the acquisition of Softball America, a leading softball news, rankings, and player evaluation source. The complementary moves are intended to support the growth and expansion of amateur and professional softball by strengthening both league investment and the sport’s talent-discovery pipeline.
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- Buyer
- Providence Equity Partners, Varsity Healthcare Partners
- Target
- CheckedUp
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Providence Equity Partners has agreed to acquire a majority stake in CheckedUp, a specialty point-of-care education and engagement platform. Varsity Healthcare Partners will join as a strategic minority investor, with co-founders Dr. Richard Awdeh and Mark Awdeh continuing to lead the company.
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August 17, 2026
- Buyer
- Spin Master Corp.
- Target
- Hapiko Inc.
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Spin Master has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Hapiko Inc., a Brooklyn-based creative play technology company known for its AI-powered Stickerbox. Stickerbox converts children’s spoken ideas into printable, ink-free stickers to color, collect, and apply in the physical world.
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- Buyer
- Trustar Capital
- Target
- Lingxi Games
- Seller
- Alibaba Group
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Guangdong, China
- Type
- Buyout
Alibaba Group has agreed to sell video game developer Lingxi Games to Asia-focused private equity firm Trustar Capital in a deal valued at least $1.5 billion. The transaction would transfer Alibaba’s entire ownership interest in Lingxi to Trustar, as Alibaba refocuses capital and management attention toward artificial intelligence and cloud computing.
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August 17, 2026
- Buyer
- Graham Sports & Entertainment Partners (GSE), Bolt Ventures, Pin High Golf
- Target
- MyGolfSpy
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
MyGolfSpy received a strategic investment from Graham Sports & Entertainment Partners (GSE) and Bolt Ventures, the family office of sports investor David Blitzer. The transaction closed in May 2026 and was structured through Pin High Golf, a newly formed platform intended to build an independent golf media, data, and experiences company anchored by MyGolfSpy.
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- Buyer
- Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner, Thrive Capital
- Target
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Seller
- Mark Walter
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Bob Iger (former Disney CEO) and Joshua Kushner (Thrive Capital founder) acquired majority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers from Mark Walter, valuing the NBA franchise at $12.5 billion. The transaction follows Walter’s earlier controlling stake purchase in October 2025 at a $10 billion valuation.
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- Buyer
- National CineMedia, Inc.
- Target
- Captivate Holdings LLC, Captivate
- Seller
- Generation Partners
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Generation Partners announced the sale of its majority ownership position in Captivate Holdings LLC (Captivate) to National CineMedia, Inc. Captivate operates a digital out-of-home video network of elevator and lobby screens across office buildings and residential properties in North America.
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August 11, 2026
- Buyer
- Michael Harris (Godfather Entertainment)
- Target
- TBL Atlanta Attack franchise (license)
- Seller
- TBL Team Boxing League
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
TBL Team Boxing League (TBL) has closed a multi-million-dollar deal granting entrepreneur and entertainment executive Michael Harris of Godfather Entertainment the license to own and operate the Atlanta Attack franchise. The acquisition expands TBL’s franchise footprint in Atlanta and extends Harris’ community-focused involvement through his philanthropic arm, Our Community First Foundation.
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- Buyer
- Endeavour
- Target
- Slick City Franchise Group LLC, Slick Slide LLC
- Seller
- Gary Schmit, Kevin Van Hazel, Wade Stooks, Chuck Walton
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Endeavour, a private investment firm, has made a minority investment in Slick City Franchise Group LLC, Slick Slide LLC, and affiliated companies supporting Slick City’s growing franchise system. The investment is intended to help the companies enter their next phase of growth with board-level strategic guidance while leaving the existing senior leadership in place.
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- Buyer
- Bally's Corporation
- Target
- Sam's Town Shreveport
- Seller
- Boyd Gaming
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Louisiana, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Bally's Corporation has completed its acquisition of Sam's Town Shreveport from Boyd Gaming, adding the established gaming and hospitality property to Bally's regional portfolio in Louisiana. The property will be re-branded under the Bally's name in the near future, following Louisiana Gaming Control Board approval.
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- Buyer
- Atresmedia Corporación de Medios de Comunicación, S.A.
- Target
- Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings' business in Spain
- Seller
- Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Spain
- Type
- Divestiture
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings completed the sale of its business in Spain to Atresmedia for an enterprise value/purchase price of EUR €115 million (about US$132 million). The deal is subject to customary post-closing adjustments and transaction-related fees and expenses.
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August 3, 2026
- Buyer
- Troon
- Target
- Bobby Jones Links
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Troon, a golf and club-related leisure and hospitality management company, acquired Bobby Jones Links, a club management company based in Georgia. Bobby Jones Links will continue operating under its brand with support from Troon, including enhanced resources, expertise, and marketing support.
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July 31, 2026
- Buyer
- Providence Equity Partners L.L.C., THE•TEAM
- Target
- THE•TEAM, Casey Wasserman (remaining ownership interest in THE•TEAM)
- Seller
- Casey Wasserman
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Providence Equity Partners announced an additional investment in THE•TEAM to provide capital for a transaction in which THE•TEAM will acquire founder Casey Wasserman’s remaining ownership interest. The deal follows a competitive sale process and is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary conditions. Michael Watts will be elevated to CEO upon transaction close.
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July 28, 2026
- Buyer
- MGME, InteleTravel
- Target
- Key Meetings & Events
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
InteleTravel’s meetings and events business, MGME, acquired Key Meetings & Events, a full-service agency with more than 35 years of experience serving corporate, association, and private equity clients. The deal is expected to double MGME’s revenue and team size while expanding Key Meetings & Events’ sector expertise and client relationships within North America and internationally.
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July 28, 2026
- Buyer
- Ts'elxwéyeqw Group (affiliated with Ts'elxwéyeqw Tribe Management Ltd.)
- Target
- Elements Casino Chilliwack
- Seller
- Great Canadian Entertainment
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- British Columbia, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
The Ts'elxwéyeqw Group, through an entity affiliated with Ts'elxwéyeqw Tribe Management Ltd., completed the acquisition of Elements Casino Chilliwack from Great Canadian Entertainment. The deal adds a major gaming and hospitality destination in British Columbia to the Ts'elxwéyeqw Group’s portfolio.
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July 28, 2026
- Buyer
- Malar Group
- Target
- Freeda
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Italy
- Type
- Buyout
Malar Group, an investment firm led by founder and CEO Sayan Navaratnam, acquired Freeda, a social-first media brand for Millennial and Gen Z women. The deal gives Malar Group worldwide ownership of the Freeda brand, including its Italian and Spanish social platforms and the freedamedia.com domain, with plans to relaunch and invest in the brand’s community and partnerships.
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July 24, 2026
- Buyer
- Midjourney
- Target
- Co-Star
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Type
- Buyout
Midjourney acquired Co-Star, a social astrology app with about 4.3 million monthly active users, in a deal whose terms were not disclosed. Co-Star’s roughly two-dozen-person team is joining Midjourney as part of the transaction.
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July 23, 2026
- Buyer
- Harbinger Sports Partners, Mark Cuban, Rashaun Williams
- Target
- Oakland Athletics (A's)
- Seller
- John Fisher
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Harbinger Sports Partners, a sports-focused private-equity firm, added Mark Cuban and Falcons minority owner Rashaun Williams to its investment group with a minority stake in the Oakland Athletics (A's). The deal terms, including stake size, price, and valuation, were not disclosed.
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July 21, 2026
- Buyer
- OnDeck Partners
- Target
- Wilmington Blue Rocks
- Seller
- Main Street Baseball (led by Dave Heller and partner Clark Minker)
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Delaware, United States
- Type
- Buyout
OnDeck Partners, the Minor League Baseball operating company backed by Marc Lasry’s Avenue Sports Fund, announced its acquisition of the Wilmington Blue Rocks, the High-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals. The transaction received final approval from Riverfront Development Corporation (RDC), which oversees Frawley Stadium.
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- Buyer
- Apax Partners LLP
- Target
- techoraco, Institutional Investor
- Seller
- Delinian
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Divestiture
Delinian announced the divestiture of two businesses, techoraco and Institutional Investor, to Apax Partners LLP. The transactions are subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions, and are intended to enable the businesses to develop further under Apax Funds’ ownership.
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- Buyer
- Infinity Hospitality
- Target
- Saint Elle, The Cordelle, Estelle
- Seller
- Nealy Glenn, Chandra Watson, Leigh Watson
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Tennessee, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Nashville-based special events space company Infinity Hospitality acquired the business operations of three event venues: Saint Elle, The Cordelle, and Estelle. Financial terms were not disclosed, and the sellers identified were Nealy Glenn, Chandra Watson, and Leigh Watson.
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July 17, 2026
- Buyer
- Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality, Inc.
- Target
- Eagle Wing Tours
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- British Columbia, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality acquired Eagle Wing Tours, a whale watching and marine wildlife operator based in Victoria, British Columbia. The transaction closed on July 14, 2026, and financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition expands Pursuit’s Canadian footprint into the Vancouver Island market and adds an iconic marine wildlife experience to its hospitality portfolio.
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July 17, 2026
- Buyer
- Too Lost
- Target
- GYRO.Group
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Queensland, Australia
- Type
- Buyout
Too Lost, a global music technology and rights management company, acquired Australia’s GYRO.Group, the country’s largest independent music distribution and artist services provider. The deal is Too Lost’s first move into the Asia-Pacific region and adds GYRO.Group’s distribution and artist services capabilities (including DistroDirect’s white-label infrastructure) to Too Lost’s platform.
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July 17, 2026
- Buyer
- Wonderloom Media, Content Partners
- Target
- Dr. Insanity
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Content Partners launched Wonderloom Media with media executive Ed Simpson as CEO, and Wonderloom completed its first acquisition of Dr. Insanity, a large YouTube true crime channel with 5M+ subscribers and 1.3B+ total views. The platform is designed to acquire, operate, and scale YouTube-native/creator-led content businesses using institutional media-style infrastructure for creator growth; financial terms were not disclosed.
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- Buyer
- Bluestone Equity Partners
- Target
- Poolhouse
- Seller
- Founders of Poolhouse (Steve Jolliffe and Dave Jolliffe)
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Growth capital
Bluestone Equity Partners led a $55 million growth equity investment in Poolhouse, a technology-enabled cue sports company founded by Steve and Dave Jolliffe (creators of Topgolf and Puttshack). The capital will primarily fund the expansion of Poolhouse’s proprietary technology platform, BillyQ, and the rollout of premium, tech-enabled venues worldwide.
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- Buyer
- Paramount Skydance Corporation
- Target
- Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc., Discovery Global Holdings, Inc. (formerly WarnerMedia Holdings, Inc.), Discovery Communications, LLC
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Paramount Skydance Corporation extended the expiration dates for previously announced cash tender offers and exchange offers involving debt securities issued by Discovery Global Holdings, Inc. and Discovery Communications, LLC. The extensions are intended to align settlements with the closing date of Paramount’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. in the third quarter of 2026.
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- Buyer
- Gray Media
- Target
- American Spirit Media television stations (WUPW, WDBD, WSFX-TV, WXTX, KAUZ-TV, KVHP)
- Seller
- American Spirit Media
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Gray Media has agreed to acquire six television stations from American Spirit Media for $50 million, expanding Gray’s presence in multiple U.S. regional markets. The transaction is structured in two closings: Gray completed a first closing on July 1 (paying $40 million under a limited local management agreement), with the second closing expected in Q4 2026 subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions.
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July 12, 2026
- Buyer
- Ownership group led by the Khosla family (including Vinod Khosla)
- Target
- Seattle Seahawks
- Seller
- Estate of Paul G. Allen
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
The Estate of Paul G. Allen has entered into a formal sale agreement with an ownership group led by the Khosla family to acquire the Seattle Seahawks NFL franchise. The deal is expected to require NFL approval, and the reported transaction value is $9.612 billion.
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- Buyer
- CuriosityStream Inc.
- Target
- CuriosityStream German operations (German portfolio: Curiosity Stream, Curiosity Channel, SPIEGEL Geschichte, Curiosity Now)
- Seller
- SPIEGEL TV, Autentic
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Germany
- Type
- Buyout
CuriosityStream has completed the acquisition of the remaining ownership interests in its German operations from its longtime partners SPIEGEL TV and Autentic, giving it sole ownership of its key German-speaking market presence. The company plans to streamline operations and more tightly integrate its German portfolio—including subscription streaming, pay TV channels, and FAST offerings—into its global organization to unlock new monetization opportunities.
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July 9, 2026
- Buyer
- Ernie Ball Inc.
- Target
- Source Audio
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Ernie Ball entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Source Audio, a Massachusetts-based company behind effects pedals and effects processing software. Source Audio will continue to operate under its own brand as Ernie Ball expands global distribution, dealer support, and market reach for Source Audio’s premium effects.
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July 8, 2026
- Buyer
- Fattal Hotel Group
- Target
- The Blakely Hotel
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Fattal Hotel Group has signed an agreement to acquire The Blakely Hotel, a 117-room premium property in Midtown Manhattan. The acquisition represents Fattal’s first hotel investment in the United States, and the company plans to renovate and reopen the hotel in mid-2027 under one of its existing brands.
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July 7, 2026
- Buyer
- Primary Wave Music, Brookfield
- Target
- Kobalt, amra
- Seller
- Francisco Partners, Willard Ahdritz, MUSIC (Matt Pincus), Dundee Partners
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Primary Wave Music has completed its $1.5 billion acquisition of Kobalt, taking ownership of Kobalt’s worldwide operations, owned copyrights, and its digital collection society amra. The deal was closed on Tuesday, July 7, after regulatory clearance, with Kobalt continuing to operate as a standalone company under CEO Laurent Hubert.
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July 7, 2026
- Buyer
- Hyve
- Target
- LegalTechTalk
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
Hyve announced it has acquired LegalTechTalk, a European events business focused on legal technology and transformation. The deal marks Hyve’s entry into the legal “SuperVertical” and LegalTechTalk’s first acquisition exit since its 2024 founding; the founders will continue to lead the business. LegalTechTalk’s international expansion plans include launching a U.S. event in Miami Beach starting December 2027.
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- Buyer
- Blue Owl HomeCourt Partners Fund
- Target
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Blue Owl HomeCourt Partners Fund acquired a minority equity stake in the Cleveland Cavaliers and accompanying assets. Dan Gilbert will maintain his majority ownership of the franchise.
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- Buyer
- Sky
- Target
- ITV’s broadcast and streaming division (including ITVX and ITV free-to-air channels), ITVX, ITV free-to-air channels
- Seller
- ITV
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
ITV has agreed to sell its media and entertainment broadcast and streaming business to Sky in a deal valued at £1.6 billion, subject to shareholder and regulatory approval. The transaction includes ITVX and ITV’s free-to-air channels but excludes ITV Studios.
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July 7, 2026
- Buyer
- Rogers Communications Inc.
- Target
- Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE)
- Seller
- Kilmer Sports Inc.
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Rogers Communications signed an agreement to acquire the remaining 25% ownership stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) from Kilmer Sports for C$4.35 billion, bringing Rogers’ ownership to 100%. The deal is subject to league approvals and is expected to close in Q4 2026.
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- Buyer
- Griffin Gaming Partners
- Target
- tinyBuild
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Griffin Gaming Partners acquired a 3.24% equity stake in independent game publisher and developer tinyBuild. Financial terms beyond the disclosed stake were not announced. The investment is positioned as support for tinyBuild’s own-IP strategy and long-term growth in the global games market.
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- Buyer
- Avante Capital Partners, Brightwood Capital Advisors
- Target
- Museum of Illusions
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Croatia
- Type
- Growth capital
Avante Capital Partners invested in Museum of Illusions (MOI), the largest privately owned museum operator in the world, alongside longtime partner Brightwood Capital Advisors. The investment is intended to support MOI’s next phase of growth, including accelerating its global expansion and out-of-home entertainment platform buildout.
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June 30, 2026
- Buyer
- Authentic Brands Group
- Target
- Care Bears (intellectual property)
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Type
- Buyout
Authentic Brands Group (“Authentic”) signed a definitive agreement to acquire the intellectual property of Care Bears, expanding Authentic’s entertainment platform into character IP. The acquisition is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of companies are being acquired in Media & Entertainment?
The page highlights acquisitions across entertainment franchises, digital out-of-home and media networks, gaming and hospitality destinations, social-first media brands, and special events or tourism-related hospitality operators.
Where do the most recent Media & Entertainment acquisitions occur?
Recent deals are shown across multiple regions, including the United States (e.g., California, Louisiana), Australia (New South Wales), Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Canada (British Columbia).
Which recurring buyer names appear on this page?
Recurring names include Providence Equity Partners, Ithaca Holdings LLC, The Light Park, Searchlight Capital Partners, and Cosm, along with PIPE investors (unnamed) and other entities listed in the recurring buyer set.
Do any deals focus on media networks or advertising platforms?
Yes. Examples include National CineMedia, Inc. acquiring Captivate’s network of elevator and lobby screens, and Atresmedia buying Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings' Spain business.
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