Tracked deals
32
32 tracked deals across 2016-2026.
Media & Entertainment Buyers & Acquisitions in Texas
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
23 strategic · 11 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2024
10 tracked deals announced in 2024.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Sports and sponsorship platforms are a core theme, including college sports media and monetization capabilities, emerging sports leagues and teams, and Western sports channel rights.
- Data + monetization shows up in multiple subsectors, from collectibles grading/authentication to sports scheduling and brand/impact connectivity.
- Event and venue services remain active, including acquisitions focused on large-scale production systems and media for live experiences.
- Consolidation and roll-ups appear in niche verticals, such as regional community publishing and amusement facility services roll-up strategies.
- Houston and Texas operating footprints recur as locations for targets and platforms, especially in sports and live production-related deals.
| Buyer (recurring) | Notable deal focus in Texas (from listings) |
|---|---|
| TWG Global | Sports/entertainment ownership and major media transactions |
| Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. | Portfolio reshaping in outdoor media (including a Europe segment sale) |
| GENDA Inc. | Amusement facility services and regional sales expansion |
| Collectors | Consolidating collectibles grading/authentication data assets |
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Top Buyers
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Business Publishing Group | 1 | Publisher of more than 25 niche magazine titles and owner... | Strategic |
| Bauer Radio Limited | 1 | Radio/media operator within Bauer Media Group, focused on... | Strategic |
| Bumble Inc. | 1 | Operator of dating and social networking platforms (e.g.,... | Strategic |
| Callaway Golf Company | 1 | Premium golf equipment and active lifestyle company that ... | Strategic |
| Capitala Group | 1 | Private markets investment firm providing private credit ... | Investor |
| Carolwood L.P. | 1 | Independent multi-strategy private equity firm that acqui... | PE |
| Carpenter Media Group | 1 | Operator and consolidator of local newspapers and media p... | Strategic |
| Charlesbank Capital Partners | 1 | Middle-market private investment firm focused on manageme... | PE |
| Clair Global Group | 1 | Global live-production company specializing in audio/vide... | Strategic |
| Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. | 1 | Sector-focused private investment firm providing private ... | PE |
Acquisition Volume in Media & Entertainment in Texas by Year
Last 8 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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September 18, 2026
- Buyer
- Carolwood L.P.
- Target
- Thryv Holdings print directories business (Print Yellow and White Pages in the United States, Australia and New Zealand; digital editions; Australia White Pages online)
- Seller
- Thryv Holdings, Inc.
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Thryv Holdings agreed to sell its print directories business to private equity firm Carolwood L.P. for $142 million in cash. The sale includes Print Yellow and White Pages in the United States, Australia and New Zealand, the digital editions of those directories, and Australia White Pages online; it excludes Thryv’s Internet Yellow Pages and other online properties. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
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April 16, 2026
- Buyer
- TPG, TPG Capital, TPG Sports
- Target
- Learfield
- Seller
- Fortress Investment Group, Arctos Partners, other existing investors (unspecified)
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
TPG signed a definitive agreement to acquire Learfield, a major college sports media and technology company powering monetization for collegiate athletics. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026 and will invest additional capital through TPG Capital and TPG Sports to accelerate Learfield’s data, media, technology, ticketing, NIL, and sponsorship capabilities. Charlesbank Capital Partners will remain a minority investor while other investors are expected to exit their positions.
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March 5, 2026
- Buyer
- Synergy Sports Capital
- Target
- Atlético Dallas, High-growth emerging sports leagues and related sports ecosystem assets
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Synergy Sports Capital, a newly launched control-focused private equity firm based in Houston, plans to pursue controlling stakes in high-growth emerging sports leagues, teams, and related sports ecosystem ventures. The firm says it will use its Synergy Sports Operating System to integrate technology, data analytics, media strategy, and stadium-anchored real estate development, with earlier liquidity pathways via multiple monetization routes.
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December 16, 2025
- Buyer
- Collectors
- Target
- Beckett Collectibles
- Seller
- Collēctīvus Holdings
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Collectors, the parent company of PSA, has acquired Beckett Collectibles (Beckett Media) from Collēctīvus/Collectivus Holdings. The deal consolidates major grading, authentication and collectibles data assets under Collectors to expand grading, authentication and marketplace capabilities in the collectibles market.
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December 1, 2025
- Buyer
- Easyfairs
- Target
- Energy Projects Conference & Expo (EPC)
- Seller
- Josh Bull (EPC founder), EPC founders and current organisers
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Easyfairs has acquired the Energy Projects Conference & Expo (EPC), marking its first acquisition in North America and supporting its expansion into the US energy events market. EPC, founded by Josh Bull, is a fast-growing energy projects tradeshow focused on LNG export, power generation, petrochemicals & refining, midstream and alternative energies.
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July 15, 2025
- Buyer
- GENDA Inc.
- Target
- Barberio Entertainment Company
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
GENDA Inc. acquired Barberio Entertainment Company, a San Antonio, Texas-based provider of amusement facility services for arcade operators. GENDA expects the transaction to significantly increase its North America sales volume and is positioning the deal as part of its roll-up strategy to expand in the region.
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- Buyer
- Bauer Radio Limited
- Target
- Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. Europe-North segment (businesses constituting the Europe-North segment)
- Seller
- Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. has closed the sale of its Europe-North segment to Bauer Radio Limited, a subsidiary of Bauer Media Group, for $625 million (subject to customary adjustments). Clear Channel used the transaction proceeds to prepay its outstanding CCIBV term loans and plans to prioritize retiring additional debt to reduce leverage.
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January 1, 2025
- Buyer
- Clair Global Group
- Target
- LD Systems
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Clair Global Group has acquired Houston-based LD Systems effective January 1, 2025. LD Systems provides audio, video and lighting production and installed systems for large-scale events and venues; the acquisition strengthens Clair Global's service capabilities and regional footprint in live event production and systems integration.
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December 6, 2024
- Buyer
- Carpenter Media Group
- Target
- M. Roberts Media
- Seller
- The Roberts family / M. Roberts Media (family-owned)
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Carpenter Media Group has acquired M. Roberts Media, a family-owned Texas publisher that owns seven newspapers and multiple magazines and marketing businesses serving South and East Texas. The deal transfers control of titles including the Victoria Advocate, Longview News-Journal and Tyler Morning Telegraph to Carpenter as it expands its community-news footprint; terms were not disclosed.
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November 20, 2024
- Buyer
- Teton Ridge, TWG Global
- Target
- The Cowboy Channel, The Cowgirl Channel, The Cowboy Channel+
- Seller
- Rural Media Group
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Teton Ridge has acquired The Cowboy Channel, the Cowgirl Channel and The Cowboy Channel+ from Rural Media Group, making Teton Ridge the largest rights holder in Western sports. The deal includes an exclusive licensing agreement with the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and retains existing distribution agreements across cable, satellite and streaming platforms.
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November 12, 2024
- Buyer
- Fastbreak.ai
- Target
- SEQL
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Fastbreak.ai, an AI-driven sports scheduling and logistics SaaS provider, has acquired SEQL, a youth sports impact company that connects student-athletes with brands, leagues, and cities. SEQL will be rebranded as Fastbreak Connect and its co-founders will join Fastbreak's leadership as the combined business expands Fastbreak.ai’s capabilities in brand engagement and social-impact programs for youth sports.
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- Buyer
- Eric Mullins, Milton Carroll
- Target
- BIG3 Houston franchise rights
- Seller
- BIG3
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Energy executives Eric Mullins and Milton Carroll have purchased the rights to a location-based BIG3 franchise and will base the team in Houston for the 2025 season. The deal represents an expansion of the BIG3 league into a Houston home market; the announcement was made by the league and its co-founders Ice Cube and Jeff Kwatinetz.
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- Buyer
- Sony Pictures Entertainment
- Target
- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
- Seller
- Altamont Capital Partners, Fortress Investment Group, Tim League
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Sony Pictures Entertainment has acquired Alamo Drafthouse Cinema; terms were not disclosed. Alamo CEO Michael Kustermann will remain in place and lead SPE's new experiences division, and Alamo will continue to operate 35 cinemas (including Fantastic Fest) with headquarters in Austin, Texas. The seller group included Altamont Capital Partners, Fortress Investment Group and founder Tim League.
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May 20, 2024
- Buyer
- Bumble Inc.
- Target
- Geneva
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Bumble Inc. announced its intention to acquire Geneva, a group and community app that helps people connect based on shared interests. The acquisition is expected to close in Q3 2024, subject to customary closing conditions, and is intended to expand Bumble For Friends from one-to-one connections into groups and community spaces.
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May 9, 2024
- Buyer
- Experience Pinnacle Live
- Target
- Falcon Events
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Experience Pinnacle Live, a premium event experience and technology company, has acquired Falcon Events, a hybrid event production and platform services provider headquartered in Irving, Texas. The deal expands Pinnacle Live's production and digital platform capabilities to deliver integrated live and virtual event experiences; terms were not disclosed.
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April 18, 2024
- Buyer
- Pittco Management, LLC, Highmount Capital Management, LLC
- Target
- Dude Perfect
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Pittco Management, the single-family office of Joseph R. "Pitt" Hyde III, has made an equity investment in Frisco, Texas-based media and entertainment company Dude Perfect through a special purpose entity formed and managed by Highmount Capital Management. The capital is intended to support Dude Perfect’s next phase of growth across its digital content, brand partnerships and live entertainment business lines.
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- Buyer
- Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
- Target
- The Gearbox Entertainment Company, LLC
- Seller
- Embracer Group
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Take-Two Interactive Software entered into a definitive agreement with Embracer Group to acquire The Gearbox Entertainment Company for $460 million. The deal consideration will be entirely newly issued Take-Two common stock, and Gearbox will operate as a studio within 2K and be led by founder and CEO Randy Pitchford.
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October 16, 2023
- Buyer
- Equine Network, LLC
- Target
- The Patriot
- Seller
- Kevin Hall (former CEO of The Patriot)
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Equine Network, LLC has purchased The Patriot, a series of team ropings, barrel races, youth rodeo competitions and a premier junior horse sale, expanding its Western Sports Group event portfolio. Equine Network said it will integrate The Patriot into its data management and membership platform to drive growth and enhance event management and participant services.
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October 16, 2023
- Target
- Jurassic Quest Holdings, LLC
- Seller
- Capitala Group
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Capitala Group announced a successful exit from its investment in Jurassic Quest Holdings, LLC, a traveling family event business based outside Houston, Texas. Capitala first invested in May 2019 and said the partnership helped advance Jurassic Quest's growth; the press release did not disclose the buyer or transaction terms.
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September 13, 2023
- Buyer
- Clearlake Capital Group, L.P., Charlesbank Capital Partners, Fortress Investment Group LLC (funds managed by affiliates)
- Target
- LEARFIELD
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
LEARFIELD closed a comprehensive deleveraging and recapitalization transaction that reduced its outstanding debt by over $600 million and secured $150 million of new equity. The company's majority ownership is now comprised of lead capital providers Clearlake Capital Group, Charlesbank Capital Partners, and funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group, strengthening LEARFIELD’s balance sheet and funding continued growth across its media and technology businesses serving college athletics.
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- Buyer
- Private Investor
- Target
- Aramedia Group, Inc.
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Aramedia Group, the Austin-based media and digital marketing company behind the SHOWSIGHT brand, was sold to a private investor in a transaction that closed June 12, 2023. Generational Equity advised Aramedia on the sale; the investor was selected to provide growth resources and initiatives to expand the company's digital and marketing offerings.
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October 5, 2022
- Buyer
- Invincible Entertainment Partners
- Target
- YTA Broadcast Network
- Seller
- Ed Frazier
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Invincible Entertainment Partners, a Philadelphia-based production and distribution company, has acquired YTA Broadcast Network (formerly Youtoo America) to expand its FAST and streaming footprint. The deal brings YTA's traditional broadcast and cable reach into Invincible's portfolio of 18 owned FAST channels and aims to broaden distribution and advertising opportunities; financial terms were not disclosed.
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- Buyer
- Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
- Target
- The CW Network, LLC
- Seller
- Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount Global
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Nexstar Media Group entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 75% ownership interest in The CW Network, LLC from Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global. The deal closed shortly thereafter, with Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global retaining 12.5% minority stakes each and continuing to produce original, scripted content for The CW.
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- Buyer
- Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc., Discovery, Inc.
- Target
- WarnerMedia, Discovery, Inc.
- Seller
- AT&T (spinning off WarnerMedia interest to its shareholders)
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
AT&T determined to spin off its interest in WarnerMedia to its shareholders, followed by the merger of WarnerMedia with Discovery in an all-stock Reverse Morris Trust transaction. The deal was expected to close in the second quarter of 2022, creating a standalone global entertainment and streaming company, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD).
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November 23, 2021
- Buyer
- Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc.
- Target
- Outplayed, Inc. (U.GG)
- Seller
- Outplayed, Inc., Shinggo Lu, Alan Liang, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. acquired Outplayed, Inc., the owner of U.GG, for approximately $45 million in cash and stock plus up to $12 million in earnouts. The acquisition brings U.GG's ~8 million monthly active League of Legends users and data-driven analytics capabilities into Enthusiast Gaming's media and esports platform to expand its reach in the League of Legends community.
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- Buyer
- Callaway Golf Company
- Target
- Topgolf International, Inc.
- Seller
- Former Topgolf shareholders (excluding Callaway)
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Callaway Golf Company and Topgolf International have completed their previously announced merger to form a combined, tech-enabled golf and entertainment leader. Under the terms of the deal Callaway issued approximately 90 million shares to Topgolf shareholders; immediately post-close Callaway shareholders owned ~51.3% and former Topgolf shareholders owned ~48.7% of the combined company, which is headquartered in Carlsbad, California with Topgolf operations based in Dallas, Texas.
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November 17, 2020
- Buyer
- Five Legged Stool LLC, Arkansas Business Publishing Group (ABPG)
- Target
- Scott Publishing LLC
- Seller
- Scott Publishing LLC (publisher Jerry Scott and editorial director Meda Kessler)
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Five Legged Stool LLC, the owner/operator of Arkansas Business Publishing Group, has acquired the niche magazines and ancillary marketing products of Scott Publishing LLC, publisher of 360 West and several other regional titles. The acquisition brings the Fort Worth-based publications into ABPG's portfolio as the buyer plans to continue the titles and expand products, events and marketing solutions for advertisers and readers in Tarrant County.
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September 1, 2020
- Buyer
- Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA)
- Target
- Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show
- Seller
- Chemicals America, Tom Leahy
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) has acquired the Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show from Chemicals America (produced by Tom Leahy). SOCMA will assume ownership of the trade show and plans to run the 2021 Specialty & Custom Chemicals event in Fort Worth, Texas as part of its strategic effort to reconnect the specialty chemical supply chain and provide commercial growth opportunities for members.
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- Buyer
- RedBird Capital Partners
- Target
- Main Event Entertainment
- Seller
- Ardent Leisure Group Limited
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
RedBird Capital Partners will invest US$80 million for a 24.2% preferred equity stake in Main Event Entertainment, valuing the business at an implied enterprise value of US$424 million. The transaction provides Main Event with near-term financial flexibility and a strategic partner to support U.S. growth; RedBird also holds an option to acquire an additional 26.8% interest from Ardent Leisure between July 2022 and July 2024.
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May 22, 2019
- Buyer
- L2 Capital Partners, Capitala Group
- Target
- Jurassic Quest Holdings, LLC
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
L2 Capital Partners has acquired Jurassic Quest Holdings, a leading family entertainment company that produces large-scale interactive dinosaur-themed touring events. Capitala Group provided senior secured debt and co-invested to support the transaction; Jurassic Quest is based outside Houston, Texas, employs roughly 100 full-time staff, and attracts over 1 million attendees annually. Terms were not disclosed.
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April 9, 2019
- Buyer
- GSRX Industries Inc.
- Target
- Buzznog, LLC
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
GSRX Industries Inc. purchased units representing membership interests in Buzznog, LLC, taking an equity position in the direct-to-fan social engagement platform. The investment is intended to support Buzznog’s growth as it expands artist access, fan engagement and its branded mobile app offerings.
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May 4, 2016
- Buyer
- Riomar Capital
- Target
- HousingWire
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Riomar Capital acquired HousingWire in a recapitalization announced May 4, 2016. The investment positions Riomar to expand HousingWire’s media, audience, data and analytics capabilities across the mortgage and related B2B markets while key founders remain in advisory and leadership roles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of Media & Entertainment acquisitions are happening in Texas?
Common themes include sports media and sponsorship platforms, collectibles grading/authentication and marketplace capabilities, live events/venue production systems, and community or regional publishing consolidation.
Which subsectors related to sports show up most often?
Sports-adjacent acquisitions include college sports media and technology, rights holders for sports channels, emerging leagues and teams, and youth sports platforms that connect student-athletes with brands, leagues, and cities.
Are Texas deals mainly centered in specific cities?
Houston appears frequently as an operating base in the listed transactions (for example, live production and sports-related footprint expansion). The page also includes Texas-wide deal activity beyond a single metro area.
Do the listings include both majority acquisitions and take-private transactions?
Yes. The page features control acquisitions (including acquiring controlling stakes or buying 100% of outstanding shares in a take-private structure) as well as acquisitions that consolidate specific assets or business lines.
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