Tracked deals
1493
1493 tracked deals across 1998-2026.
Top Media & Entertainment Acquirers (1998-2026)
Buyer mix
Strategic-led
1280 strategic · 468 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2022
259 tracked deals announced in 2022.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Sports media and technology platforms feature prominently, including DAZN’s acquisition of EverPass Media (rebranded as DAZN for Business) and Bain Capital Credit’s senior credit facility to Playfly Sports.
- Specialized B2B publishing roll-ups appear, including 526 Media Group’s acquisition of multiple building-industry titles from Zonda.
- Public media consolidation is underway, with PBS Western Reserve and Ideastream Public Media planning a merger while retaining staff and station/branding elements.
- International gaming and entertainment combinations include an all-share EU cross-border merger between Lottomatica and Blackstone-backed CIRSA.
- Deal structures vary from majority ownership (e.g., Banyan Group / Newmark Hotels & Reserves) to minority stakes (e.g., KKR / BookMyShow, 1892 Holdings / Liverpool FC).
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| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Equity Partners | 10 | Specialist private equity firm focused on growth-oriented... | PE |
| RedBird Capital Partners | 10 | Private investment firm focused on growth-oriented invest... | PE |
| Shamrock Capital | 10 | 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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October 15, 2026
- Buyer
- AEG Presents
- Target
- Auguri Productions
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- France
- Type
- Buyout
AEG Presents acquired Auguri Productions, a Paris-based artist development and concert production company founded by Charles Bensmaine. The acquisition strengthens AEG Presents’ presence in France and connects Auguri’s local artist-development expertise with AEG Presents’ international network.
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October 10, 2026
- Buyer
- Premiere Digital
- Target
- Vubiquity
- Seller
- Amdocs
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Premiere Digital acquired Amdocs' Vubiquity business, adding media supply-chain, content-licensing, and monetization capabilities to its digital media platform. Amdocs divested the business to sharpen its focus on its agentic software strategy.
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October 9, 2026
- Buyer
- Informa, Blackstone
- Target
- Clarion
- Seller
- Blackstone
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
Informa has agreed to acquire Clarion from Blackstone for an enterprise value of £2.24 billion. The deal is intended to significantly expand Informa’s B2B Live Events portfolio with more than 100 specialist brands and accelerate growth across electronics, defense and security, gaming, energy, and technology.
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- Buyer
- eFormed Ventures
- Target
- Outdoor Life
- Seller
- Recurrent Ventures
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Oregon, United States
- Type
- Buyout
eFormed Ventures acquired Outdoor Life from Recurrent Ventures and will immediately own and manage the publication. The deal combines Outdoor Life’s editorial content with eFormed’s Resonance 2.0 AI search, discovery, and pricing technology to expand into a wholly owned outdoor retail marketplace.
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October 7, 2026
- Buyer
- Connect Media
- Target
- RENTV
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Connect Media acquired RENTV, including RENTV.com, The REview video platform, the CRE Talk podcast, and RENTV’s conference business. The acquisition adds approximately 50,000 readers and expands Connect Media’s commercial real estate media and events presence across the West Coast; financial terms were not disclosed.
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October 6, 2026
- Buyer
- Skydance Corporation
- Target
- Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Skydance Corporation (f/k/a Paramount Skydance Corporation) announced the completion of its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc., after obtaining all required regulatory approvals and satisfying customary closing conditions. The transaction closed on Oct. 6, 2026, and WBD shares ceased trading on Nasdaq as Skydance began trading on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "SKYD."
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October 2, 2026
- Buyer
- Flexpoint Ford, Shamrock Capital, GoldState Music
- Target
- Podium Entertainment
- Seller
- Presidio Investors
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Presidio Investors sold Podium Entertainment to Flexpoint Ford and Shamrock Capital, completing a transaction announced as part of Presidio’s investment that began in 2019. GoldState Music joined the new ownership group as a minority investor. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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- Buyer
- Madison Square Garden Sports
- Target
- New York Rangers, Hartford Wolf Pack, MSG Training Center, New York Knicks, Westchester Knicks
- Seller
- Madison Square Garden Sports shareholders (receiving distribution of MSG Rangers shares)
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Madison Square Garden Sports’ board approved the spin-off of its New York Rangers business from its New York Knicks business. Completion is targeted for October 26, 2026, with MSG Sports renamed MSG Knickerbockers Corp. (owning Knicks and Westchester Knicks) and a newly created MSG Rangers Corp. (owning Rangers, Hartford Wolf Pack, and MSG Training Center) slated to begin trading in late October.
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October 1, 2026
- Buyer
- Legacy Distribution
- Target
- Vision Films
- Seller
- Lise Romanoff
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Legacy Distribution has acquired Vision Films, bringing together both companies’ global content distribution operations and libraries under the “Vision Films” brand. Vision’s founder and managing director, Lise Romanoff, will transition to a consultant role, while Dana Webber becomes CEO of the expanded company.
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September 30, 2026
- Buyer
- Paramount Skydance Corporation
- Target
- Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery announced the anticipated closing date for their merger contemplated under the February 27, 2026 merger agreement. The parties expect the transaction to close on October 6, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
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September 30, 2026
- Buyer
- Volo Sports
- Target
- Fray, CLUBWAKA Miami
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
Volo Sports announced two acquisitions—Fray and the Miami operations of CLUBWAKA—expanding its community-focused adult recreational sports platform to 17 markets. The Fray acquisition brings Volo into Phoenix and Jacksonville for the first time while deepening its existing Washington, D.C. presence, and the CLUBWAKA Miami acquisition strengthens Volo’s Miami footprint with established field space and an experienced player base.
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September 29, 2026
- Buyer
- Scholastic Corporation
- Target
- Cottage Door Press
- Seller
- Dick Maddrell and one of the sellers (shareholder approval required)
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Scholastic has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cottage Door Press, an independent early childhood and novelty children's publisher, for approximately $71 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. The Luna StoryTime interactive electronic toy business will be separated prior to closing and is not included in the acquisition.
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September 29, 2026
- Buyer
- Avex Inc.
- Target
- S10 Entertainment
- Seller
- Silverstein and his partners
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Avex increased its ownership in S10 Entertainment by acquiring an 85% stake from Brandon Silverstein and his partners. Silverstein continues as CEO of S10 and Avex Music Group, and Avex plans to reach 100% ownership over time as the businesses are further integrated into Avex Music Group.
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September 22, 2026
- Buyer
- Forge
- Target
- Becker's Healthcare
- Seller
- Pamlico Capital
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Forge, a B2B events and media company backed by Apollo, agreed to acquire Becker's Healthcare, a media and events platform backed by Pamlico Capital. The deal is intended to expand Forge’s healthcare and life sciences presence by combining Becker’s with its existing Fierce Healthcare and Life Sciences portfolio.
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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 15, 2026
- Buyer
- Amuze
- Target
- Sweet Attractions, Paramount Amusement Group
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Amuze announced it has acquired the operations of Sweet Attractions, a California-based amusement operator serving family entertainment centers and other venues. The transaction also brings affiliated Paramount Amusement Group operations into Amuze, with financial terms not disclosed.
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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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September 1, 2026
- Buyer
- SOCAN
- Target
- Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency Ltd. (CMRRA)
- Seller
- SoundExchange
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
SOCAN completed its acquisition of the Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency (CMRRA) from SoundExchange. CMRRA will continue operating with its existing reproduction rights services, now as part of SOCAN’s rights management platform in Canada.
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August 26, 2026
- Buyer
- DAZN, RedBird Capital Partners, 32 Equity, TKO Group Holdings
- Target
- EverPass Media
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
DAZN has agreed to acquire EverPass Media to accelerate its U.S. expansion and establish EverPass' technology as the foundation for DAZN for Business. EverPass brings exclusive commercial distribution rights to NFL Sunday Ticket and a multi-screen streaming platform for bars, restaurants, hotels, and other commercial venues.
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August 25, 2026
- Buyer
- Backcast Partners, Raven Capital Management, Cloverlay
- Target
- Crossroads Live, Inc.
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Backcast Partners provided a strategic senior secured debt investment to support the recapitalization of Crossroads Live, Inc. Crossroads is an existing portfolio company of Raven Capital Management and Cloverlay, which have built the company through incremental acquisitions in theatrical IP touring.
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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 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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- Buyer
- 1892 Holdings, Amit Bhatia, K5 Sports, EE Capital, Mittal Family Trusts
- Target
- Liverpool Football Club
- Seller
- Fenway Sports Group
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Growth capital
Fenway Sports Group (FSG) entered into a definitive agreement to sell a minority equity stake in Liverpool FC to 1892 Holdings, a consortium led and managed by Amit Bhatia. FSG will retain majority ownership and operational control, and the investment is intended to support Liverpool’s long-term growth strategy by adding business, technology, and investment expertise to the ownership group.
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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
- KKR
- Target
- BookMyShow
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- India
- Type
- Growth capital
KKR has agreed to acquire a minority stake in BookMyShow, an India-based ticketing and live entertainment platform. The investment is intended to accelerate BookMyShow’s live entertainment expansion and deepen its full-stack offering across India, with terms not disclosed and the deal subject to regulatory approvals.
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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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- 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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August 14, 2026
- Buyer
- Justice Family Group, Kennedy Lewis Investment Management
- Target
- The Greenbrier
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- West Virginia, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
The Justice Family Group and Kennedy Lewis Investment Management announced the completion of a transformational joint venture for The Greenbrier, providing additional capital and expertise to strengthen and preserve the resort. As part of the deal, Kennedy Lewis appointed Lloyd Nathan as Chairman of The Greenbrier’s Board of Directors to support long-term investment in the property and guest experience.
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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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August 12, 2026
- Buyer
- WTSL
- Target
- Unwell
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
WTSL made a strategic investment in creator-led digital media company Unwell at a $500M valuation. Deal terms, including ownership stake and check size, were not disclosed, and founders Alex Cooper and Matt Kaplan retained majority control.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of Media & Entertainment acquisitions are showing up in the latest deals?
Recent activity includes sports media and distribution technology, B2B media title acquisitions, public media mergers, gaming consolidations, and minority-stake investments tied to growth strategies.
Do these transactions focus only on the United States?
No. Recent announcements span multiple geographies, including the U.S., U.K., Italy, Singapore, South Africa, and India.
Are deal structures mostly full buyouts?
Not exclusively. The page facts show a mix of majority stake acquisitions, full acquisitions, and minority investments, often with phased integration or growth-oriented financing.
What recurring capability themes appear across the deals?
Several deals emphasize growth through distribution and technology platforms (e.g., DAZN for Business and Playfly’s revenue maximization services) and portfolio expansion in specialized media and publishing.
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