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Dotdash, acquired Liquor.com

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synopsis: Dotdash, a digital media company, has acquired Liquor.com, the largest premium digital media company with a focus on cocktails, spirits, entertaining, and culture. Liquor.com is the premier resource for spirits content, recipes, advice, and recommendations. They offer unique content and experiences that inspire great living for millions of people.
buyer parent: IAC
buyer: Dotdash
Dotdash's vibrant brands help over 100 million users each month find answers, solve problems, and get inspired. Dotdash is among the largest publishers online, and its brands are the fastest-growing in their respective categories. "
 target: Liquor.com
Liquor.com is the leading media company dedicated to good drinking and great living. Liquor.com is the premier resource for spirits content, recipes, advice, and recommendations. They offer unique content and experiences that inspire great living for millions of people each month.
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closed 8/21/2019 via PR Newswire

IAC, acquired NurseFly

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synopsis: IAC, a leading media and Internet company, has acquired NurseFly, a fast-growing marketplace for healthcare staffing that empowers nurses and healthcare professionals by giving them unprecedented access to transparent and accurate information to aid in their job search.
buyer: IAC (IAC:$4,501.20)
IAC is a leading media and Internet company comprised of widely known consumer brands such as Vimeo, Dotdash, The Daily Beast and Investopedia, along with ANGI Homeservices Inc. which operates HomeAdvisor and Angie’s List, and Match Group’s online dating portfolio. "
 target: NurseFly
NurseFly is a fast-growing marketplace for healthcare staffing that empowers nurses and healthcare professionals by giving them unprecedented access to transparent and accurate information to aid in their job search.
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closed 8/7/2019 via BNC Analysis

Match.com, acquired Harmonica

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synopsis: Match Group, the online dating giant that owns different dating websites and apps, has acquired Harmonica, a mobile dating app in Egypt that has a strong focus on monogamy. Harmonica helps singles in the MENA region to find a potential life partner. Harmonica matches users to potential partners while respecting local traditions and cultures.
buyer parent: IAC
buyer: Match.com (MTCH:$1,863.89)
Match Group is a leading provider of dating products. They operate a portfolio of brands, including Tinder, Match, PlentyOfFish, OkCupid, OurTime, Meetic, and Pairs, each designed to increase their users' likelihood of finding a meaningful connection. "
 target: Harmonica
Harmonica is a mobile dating app in Egypt that has a strong focus on monogamy. Harmonica helps singles in the MENA region to find a potential life partner. Harmonica matches users to potential partners while respecting local traditions and cultures.
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closed 5/16/2019 via New York Times

Dotdash, acquired Brides Magazine

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synopsis: Condé Nast has sold Brides magazine to Dotdash, an American digital media company. Brides is an American bimonthly magazine. As with many similar bridal magazines, it is designed to be an in-depth resource for brides-to-be, with many photographs and articles on wedding dresses, cakes, ceremonies, receptions, and honeymoons.
buyer parent: IAC
buyer: Dotdash
Dotdash's vibrant brands help over 100 million users each month find answers, solve problems, and get inspired. Dotdash is among the largest publishers online, and its brands are the fastest-growing in their respective categories. "
 target parent: Advance, Inc.
target: Brides Magazine
Brides is an American bimonthly magazine. As with many similar bridal magazines, it is designed to be an in-depth resource for brides-to-be, with many photographs and articles on wedding dresses, cakes, ceremonies, receptions, and honeymoons.
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announced 4/15/2019 via Yahoo, Inc.

Vimeo, LLC., will acquire Magisto

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synopsis: Vimeo, an ad-free open video platform, will acquire Magisto, a video creation service with over 100 million users. Magisto is a one-of-a-kind, AI powered, video creation and marketing platform for entrepreneurs, marketers and business owners. Their SaaS platform provides smart AI assistance for video editing, publishing & marketing.
buyer parent: IAC
buyer: Vimeo, LLC.
Vimeo's mission is to empower creators to make, share and sell amazing videos directly to viewers worldwide, in the highest quality possible with no interruptive advertising. Vimeo is home to the world's leading video creators and the hundreds of millions of viewers who love them. "
 target: Magisto
Magisto is a one-of-a-kind, AI powered, video creation and marketing platform for entrepreneurs, marketers and business owners. Their SaaS platform provides smart AI assistance for video editing, publishing & marketing. Magisto makes it easy to drive business growth with attention-grabbing videos.
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closed 2/8/2019 via Market Watch

ANGI Homeservices, acquired Fixd Repair

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synopsis: ANGI Homeservices has acquired Fixd Repair, an innovative home warranty solution that is transforming the way homeowners file warranty claims, connect with service professionals, and schedule non-warranty home services. Their website and mobile app connect professionals with homeowners in need of repairs and maintenance.
buyer parent: IAC
buyer: ANGI Homeservices (ANGI:$1,132.24)
Through its collection of brands, ANGI Homeservices (ANGI) is creating the world’s largest digital marketplace for home services, connecting millions of homeowners across the globe with home service professionals. "
 target: Fixd Repair
Fixd is an innovative home warranty solution that is transforming the way homeowners file warranty claims, connect with service professionals, and schedule non-warranty home services. Their website and mobile app connect professionals with homeowners in need of repairs and maintenance.
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closed 1/9/2019 via PR Newswire

Dotdash, acquired Byrdie and MyDomaine

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synopsis: Dotdash announced that it has acquired Byrdie (www.byrdie.com), a leading digital beauty brand from Clique Brands. Dotdash has also acquired MyDomaine (www.mydomaine.com), a women's lifestyle property from Clique. Byrdie and MyDomaine will join Dotdash's award-winning family of brands.
buyer parent: IAC
buyer: Dotdash
Dotdash's vibrant brands help over 100 million users each month find answers, solve problems, and get inspired. Dotdash is among the largest publishers online, and its brands are the fastest-growing in their respective categories. "
 target parent: Clique Media Group
target: Byrdie and MyDomaine
Byrdie is a digital beauty publication and community dedicated to all things beauty, inside and out. MyDomaine is a shoppable lifestyle destination with beautiful inspiration for the home, as well as fresh recipes, smart career tips, and insider travel guides that awaken a life well lived.
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closed 11/28/2018 via Company Press Release

Quicken Loans Inc., acquired Dictionary.com

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synopsis: Rock Holdings, doing business as Quicken Loans, has acquired Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com. Dictionary.com is the world’s leading online source for English definitions, synonyms and more. Thesaurus.com is the world’s largest and most trusted free online thesaurus.
buyer: Quicken Loans Inc.
Rock Holdings, doing business as Quicken Loans, is the parent company of several FinTech businesses. They make solutions that help clients navigate the home buying process or creating new financial products. "
 target parent: IAC
target: Dictionary.com
Dictionary.com is the world’s leading online source for English definitions, synonyms, word origins, audio pronunciations, example sentences, slang phrases, idioms, word games, and more. Thesaurus.com is the world’s largest and most trusted free online thesaurus.
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closed 11/21/2018 via BNC Analysis

IAC, acquired TelTech Systems

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synopsis: IAC announced the acquisition of East Coast-based TelTech, the makers of an app called RoboKiller, which blocks spam calls and telemarketers. TelTech creates mobile applications and services that are highly unique, yet, they solve real world problems and ultimately enrich the ways people utilize their phones.
buyer: IAC (IAC:$4,501.20)
IAC is a leading media and Internet company comprised of widely known consumer brands such as Vimeo, Dotdash, The Daily Beast and Investopedia, along with ANGI Homeservices Inc. which operates HomeAdvisor and Angie’s List, and Match Group’s online dating portfolio. "
 target: TelTech Systems
TelTech creates mobile applications and services that are highly unique, yet, they solve real world problems and ultimately enrich the ways people utilize their phones. TelTech develops RoboKiller, the award winning app that gets even with robocalls by answering the calls it blocks.
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announced 10/12/2018 via GlobeNewswire

ANGI Homeservices, will acquire Handy Technologies, Inc

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synopsis: ANGI Homeservices announced it has agreed to acquire New York-based Handy Technologies, Inc., an on-demand platform and gig marketplace connecting people looking for household services with independent, pre-screened professionals at a fixed price.
buyer parent: IAC
buyer: ANGI Homeservices (ANGI:$1,132.24)
Through its collection of brands, ANGI Homeservices (ANGI) is creating the world’s largest digital marketplace for home services, connecting millions of homeowners across the globe with home service professionals. "
 target: Handy Technologies, Inc
Handy is the leading platform for connecting individuals looking for household services with top-rated, pre-screened independent service professionals. From home cleaning to handyman services, Handy matches thousands of customers every week with professionals in cities all around the world.
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closed 6/20/2018 via PR Newswire

Match.com, acquired Hinge

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synopsis: Match Group Inc. announced that it has acquired a 51% ownership stake in Hinge, the New York City-based relationship app. Match Group has the right to acquire all the remaining shares of Hinge within the next 12 months.
buyer parent: IAC
buyer: Match.com (MTCH:$1,863.89)
Match Group is a leading provider of dating products. They operate a portfolio of brands, including Tinder, Match, PlentyOfFish, OkCupid, OurTime, Meetic, and Pairs, each designed to increase their users' likelihood of finding a meaningful connection. "
 target: Hinge
Hinge is the dating app for meaningful, lasting connections among millennials. Hinge, headquartered in New York City, is now the #1 mobile-first dating app mentioned in the NY Times Wedding section. It is available in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and India.
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closed 3/21/2018 via BNC Analysis

IAC, acquired iTranslate GmbH

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synopsis: Tinder owner IAC has acquired iTranslate, a translation app with over 80 million downloads. iTranslate enables travellers, students, business professionals, employers and medical staff to read, write and speak in over 100 languages, anywhere in the world.
buyer: IAC (IAC:$4,501.20)
IAC is a leading media and Internet company comprised of widely known consumer brands such as Vimeo, Dictionary.com, Dotdash, The Daily Beast and Investopedia, along with ANGI Homeservices Inc. which operates HomeAdvisor and Angie’s List, and Match Group’s online dating portfolio. "
 target: iTranslate GmbH
With over 80 million downloads iTranslate is the leading translation and dictionary App. They enable travellers, students, business professionals, employers and medical staff to read, write and speak in over 100 languages, anywhere in the world.
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closed 10/18/2017 via BNC Analysis

Vimeo, LLC., acquired Livestream

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synopsis: Vimeo, the world's largest ad-free open video platform, has acquired Livestream, the leading live video solution that powers over 10 million events a year. Livestream provides businesses and organizations with a powerful solution for connecting with their audiences in real-time.
buyer parent: IAC
buyer: Vimeo, LLC.
Vimeo's mission is to empower creators to make, share and sell amazing videos directly to viewers worldwide, in the highest quality possible with no interruptive advertising. Vimeo is home to the world's leading video creators and the hundreds of millions of viewers who love them. "
 target: Livestream
Livestream is a video live streaming platform that allows customers to broadcast live video content using a camera and a computer through the Internet, and viewers to play the content via the web, iOS, Android, Roku, and the Apple TV.
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announced 5/1/2017 via PR Newswire

Angie's List will be merged with HomeAdvisor, Inc.,

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synopsis: IAC and Angie's List, Inc. announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine IAC's HomeAdvisor and Angie's List into a new publicly-traded company, to be called ANGI Homeservices Inc. Nearly six million members nationwide use Angie's List, a leading provider of reviews, offers and information, to help them improve their homes.
buyer parent: IAC
buyer: HomeAdvisor, Inc.
HomeAdvisor is the operator of the largest home services marketplace across the globe, providing homeowners the tools and resources for home repair, maintenance and improvement projects. "
 target: Angie's List (ANGI:$312.61)
Finding a pro for a job well done is made easy online by visiting Angieslist.com. Nearly six million members nationwide use Angie's List, a leading provider of reviews, offers and information in over 700 service categories, to help them improve their homes.
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closed 3/27/2017 via PR Newswire

HomeAdvisor, Inc., acquired MyBuilder

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synopsis: HomeAdvisor, an IAC company and operator of the largest home services marketplaces across the globe, announced that it has acquired MyBuilder, a home services platform connecting homeowners and tradesmen in the United Kingdom. Its platform emphasizes accountability through feedback, allowing homeowners to view a tradesman's entire work history.
buyer parent: IAC
buyer: HomeAdvisor, Inc.
Owned and operated by IAC, HomeAdvisor is the leading home services marketplace in North America, and, through its HomeAdvisor International operating arm, the leading European home services marketplace. "
 target: MyBuilder
MyBuilder is an online marketplace that helps homeowners find high quality tradespeople, with a mission to change the building industry for good. MyBuilder's unique system makes finding quality tradesmen easier and helps quality builders to find better work.
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closed 2/16/2017 via BNC Analysis

Tinder, Inc., acquired Wheel

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synopsis: Dating app Tinder has acquired L.A.-based startup Wheel, which had developed a social network for sharing video stories. Wheel was originally founded in 2015 to offer a way for people to make mobile videos that were easy, fun and watchable, as well as to collaborate on videos with family and friends.
buyer parent: IAC
buyer: Tinder, Inc.
Tinder is one of the fastest growing social startups and mobile apps. Tinder was launched to address the social and physical barriers of forming new friendships and relationships. Using social data, Tinder anonymously finds people nearby that like each other and connects them if they are interested."
 target: Wheel
Wheel is a mobile app that lets users create and share video stories with their friends. Wheel was founded in 2015 to offer people a way to make mobile videos that were easy, fun and watchable.
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closed 2/9/2017 via PR Newswire

HomeAdvisor, Inc., acquired HomeStars

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synopsis: HomeAdvisor, an IAC company and the operator of the largest home services marketplaces across the globe, announced it has acquired HomeStars, the leading home services platform connecting homeowners with service providers throughout Canada.
buyer parent: IAC
buyer: HomeAdvisor, Inc.
HomeAdvisor provides homeowners the tools and resources they need to complete their home improvement, maintenance and repair projects. With HomeAdvisor, homeowners can view average project costs, find local pre-screened home professionals and instantly book appointments online. "
 target: HomeStars
HomeStars is the leading online community connecting homeowners and home improvement companies in Canada. It's a free service helping homeowners find reputable professionals through its database of two million companies and hundreds of thousands of reviews.
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closed 3/31/2017 via PR Newswire

ST Unitas Co. Ltd., acquired The Princeton Review

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synopsis: Match Group announced that it has completed its previously announced sale of all of its Non-dating business, which operates under the umbrella of The Princeton Review, to ST Unitas, a global education technology company. The Princeton Review is a leading tutoring, test prep and college admission services company.
buyer: ST Unitas Co. Ltd.
ST Unitas started in 2010 as an EduTech company with only 4 employees. ST Unitas provides effective learning contents and programs to assist preparation for university entrance exams or job searching to achieve people’s goals quicker. "
 target parent: IAC
target: The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review is a leading tutoring, test prep and college admission services company. It helps millions of college- and graduate school-bound students achieve their education and career goals through online and in-person courses delivered by a network of more than 4,000 teachers and tutors.
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closed 12/30/2016 via BNC Analysis

Jet, acquired Shoebuy.com Inc.

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synopsis: ShoeBuy, the Boston-based e-commerce site that has been selling loafers, sneakers, and stilettos online since 1999, has been acquired by Jet.com, a shopping site dedicated to saving people more money, and its parent company, Walmart Stores Inc. The acquisition is part of Walmart’s aggressive strategy to go all-in with online shopping.
buyer parent: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
buyer: Jet
Jet.com is a shopping site dedicated to saving people more money. Combining a revolutionary pricing engine, a world-class technology and fulfillment platform, and incredible customer service, they’ve set out to create a new kind of e-commerce experience. "
 target parent: IAC
target: Shoebuy.com Inc.
Shoebuy is one of the largest retailers on the Internet focused on all categories of footwear and related apparel. They offer over 1,000,000 products from 1,200 brands including Aerosoles, Allen-Edmonds, Bass, Born, Bostonian, Brooks, etc. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Boston, MA.
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announced 10/10/2016 via PR Newswire

HomeAdvisor, Inc., will acquire MyHammer AG

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synopsis: HomeAdvisor, the operator of the leading home services marketplace in both North America and Europe and an operating business of IAC, announced that it has agreed to acquire a controlling interest in MyHammer AG, the leading home services marketplace in Germany. The stake will be acquired from Holtzbrinck Digital GmbH in a private transaction.
buyer parent: IAC
buyer: HomeAdvisor, Inc.
HomeAdvisor provides homeowners the tools and resources they need to complete their home improvement, maintenance and repair projects. With HomeAdvisor, homeowners can view average project costs, find local pre-screened home professionals and instantly book appointments online. "
 target parent: Verlagsgruppe Georg von Holtzbrinck GmbH
target: MyHammer AG (DB:MYRK:$9.89)
MyHammer is Germany's leading online destination for consumers to search for and find the right craftsman online. MyHammer has successfully connected over a million customers with qualified local service professionals for home improvement, renovations, gardening and moving services.
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announced 11/10/2008 via Market Watch

SpectrumDNA, Inc., will acquire Digital Design Firm Revyver, LLC

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synopsis: SpectrumDNA, Inc., announced that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire Seattle-based digital design firm Revyver. Revyver is slated to become a label within the SpectrumDNA family of companies and would operate as a subsidiary of SpectrumDNA, Inc. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
buyer: SpectrumDNA, Inc.
SpectrumDNA, Inc. is a social media studio that develops, incubates, accelerates and packages brand-able digital networking experiences called enginets. Enginets are branded web and wireless-based experiences - Web 2.0 applications - empowering users to take active roles in their online communities."
 target: Digital Design Firm Revyver, LLC
Revyver Labs is a repository of projects—from themes, to documents, to code—offered to the public, free of charge to learn from, utilize or contribute to.
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closed 12/5/2007 via Company Press Release

Warburg Pincus, acquired Centrum.cz

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synopsis: NetCentrum s.r.o., the second largest internet company in the Czech Republic and the operator of the leading web portal Centrum.cz, today announced that it has been acquired by Warburg Pincus, the global private equity firm.
buyer: Warburg Pincus
Warburg Pincus has been a leading private equity investor since 1971. The firm has more than $20 billion of assets under management in a range of sectors including technology, media and telecommunications, consumer and retail, industrial, healthcare, financial services, energy and real estate. "
 target: Centrum.cz
NetCentrum was founded to launch the web portal Centrum.cz, which quickly grew to become one of the leading portals in the Czech Republic. NetCentrum has since expanded and today runs web portals that are visited by 700,000 users daily and almost 3 million users monthly.
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closed 3/2/2017 via Company Press Release

gamigo AG, acquired MMO Games

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synopsis: gamigo AG continues to drive its growth and acquires the successful international gaming portal MMO Games from iQU Online B.V. as part of its capital-friendly, platform-driven M&A strategy. This English website perfectly complements the group’s existing portfolio of gaming portals with its editorial content and a strong social media segment.
buyer: gamigo AG (WKN:A1TNJY:$0.00)
The gamigo group is a publisher for free-to-play mobile and online games and also offers solutions for business customers within the scope of the gamigo platform strategy. Their platform helps game publishers and developers from all over the world publish and promote their products. "
 target parent: iQU
target: MMO Games
MMO Games is a successful international gaming portal. Their website also provides editorial content and a strong social media segment. MMO Games was formed in 2007 as MMO Hub and has more than 280,000 registered users and 800,000 page impressions per month.
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announced 8/16/2016 via BusinessWire

Twitch Interactive, Inc., will acquire Curse Inc.

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synopsis: Twitch, the world’s leading social video platform and community for gamers, announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Curse, a leading global multimedia and technology company focused on creating content and products specifically for gamers.
buyer parent: Amazon.com, Inc.
buyer: Twitch Interactive, Inc.
Twitch is the world’s leading live video platform and community for gamers where more than 60 million gather every month to watch and talk about video games with more than 1.1 million broadcasters. Twitch is the backbone of both live and on-demand video distribution for the video game ecosystem. "
 target: Curse Inc.
Curse is a portal for the MMO, or massively multiplayer online, community. The site provides resources for MMO gamers including forums, wikis, reviews, downloads, blogs, and video. Curse focuses on gamer-generated content and allows all gamers to create their own pages.
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announced 4/1/2014 via BNC Analysis

PieNetworks, will acquire Newzulu, Inc.

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synopsis: PieNetworks, Australian managed communications services provider, has entered into a non-binding agreement with Newzulu to buy 100 percent of the company, a crowd-sourced news and freelance journalism platform. Newzulu provides citizen journalists with an opportunity to participate in Newzulu publications.
buyer: PieNetworks
PieNetworks Limited is an ASX listed company (ASX:PIE) with offices in Perth and Sydney, Australia. They offer managed WiFi services and public Internet solutions to a wide range of customers, from small business through to large corporates across many industry sectors, and government. "
 target parent: Matilda Media Group LLC
target: Newzulu, Inc.
Newzulu is a digital media company that works with other news outlets to find and license validated user-generated news editorial, images and videos at a global, national, local, and hyper local level. Newzulu provides citizen journalists with an opportunity to participate in Newzulu publications.
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closed 3/7/2011 via BusinessWire

AOL Inc., acquired The Huffington Post

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synopsis: AOL Inc. has announced that it has closed its acquisition of The Huffington Post, the influential and rapidly growing news and opinion site with over 27 million unique monthly US visitors.
buyer: AOL Inc. (AOL:$2,569.00)
AOL Inc. is a leading global Web services company with an extensive suite of brands and offerings and a substantial worldwide audience. AOL's business spans online content, products and services that the company offers to consumers, publishers and advertisers. "
 target: The Huffington Post
HuffingtonPost.com is an online news site and group blog. Its services include an ongoing open competition for user-generated Web projects that involves reviewing entries, recruiting new contestants, providing tech support and encouragement to current contestants, and more.
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announced 5/18/2010 via New York Times

Yahoo! Inc., will acquire Associated Content, Inc.

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synopsis: Yahoo is buying the freelance news site Associated Content in a deal that will supplement its news coverage with advice and how-to reviews. Associated Content contains material including advice, reviews, opinion pieces and coverage about neighborhood events around the United States.
buyer: Yahoo! Inc. (AABA:$5,409.25)
Yahoo! Inc. is a leading global internet brand and one of the most trafficked Internet destinations worldwide. Yahoo!’s mission is to connect people to their passions, their communities and world’s knowledge. Yahoo! is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. "
 target: Associated Content, Inc.
Associated Content is a site that publishes user-generated content. Users can upload any content they like including text, video and audio.
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closed 6/13/2008 via BusinessWire

Macrovision Corporation, acquired ThoughtWorthy Media

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synopsis: Macrovision Solutions announced the acquisition of certain website and technology assets from ThoughtWorthy Media, a transaction that was previously entered into and executed by Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. in January 2008.
buyer: Macrovision Corporation (ROVI:$510.63)
Rovi Corporation (formerly Macrovision Solutions Corporation) is a leader in powering the discovery and enjoyment of digital entertainment—connecting consumers with the best entertainment experiences possible. "
 target: ThoughtWorthy Media
ThoughtWorthy’s technology platform allows TV viewers to identify, research, and purchase online the music, products and advertising they view on television.
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closed 1/9/2008 via BusinessWire

National Lampoon, acquired CollegeHangover.com

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synopsis: National Lampoon, Inc. the most widely recognized brand in comedy, it has acquired the website CollegeHangover.com for an undisclosed sum. CollegeHangover.com, which launched in 2005, allows users to browse and contribute to galleries of user-submitted photos and videos. The site is moderated by its college student editors.
buyer: National Lampoon (US:NLMP:$0.00)
National Lampoon is and has been one of the leading brands in comedy for the last 30 years. National Lampoon is active in a broad array of entertainment activities, including feature films, television programming, interactive entertainment, home video, comedy audio CDs and book publishing. "
 target: CollegeHangover.com
CollegeHangover.com, which launched in 2005, allows users to browse and contribute to galleries of user-submitted photos and videos. The site is moderated by its college student editors, who also post their own original photos and videos.
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Yahoo! Inc., acquired BuzzTracker

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synopsis: Internet search company Yahoo Inc. has purchased news-aggregation Web site BuzzTracker in a sale that closed earlier in the week, BuzzTracker Chief Executive Alan Warms said Friday.
buyer: Yahoo! Inc. (AABA:$5,409.25)
Yahoo! Inc. is a leading global internet brand and one of the most trafficked Internet destinations worldwide. Yahoo!’s mission is to connect people to their passions, their communities and world’s knowledge. Yahoo! is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. "
 target: BuzzTracker
BuzzTracker tracks 110,000 content sources (traditional media and blogs) to take the pulse of what’s happening in various topic areas on the Net. BuzzTracker has come up with a way to spotlight the hottest information and give users a tool that makes the information easily digestible.
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closed 9/11/2007 via PR Newswire

Weather Channel Interactive, Inc., acquired Weather Bonk

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synopsis: The Weather Channel Interactive announced the acquisition through an affiliate of the assets of Weather Bonk. The purchase also includes Golf Bonk and Ski Bonk outdoor sports sites each featuring innovative mashups similar to weatherbonk.com.
buyer parent: Landmark Communications, Inc.
buyer: Weather Channel Interactive, Inc.
The Weather Channel Interactive is the leading provider of broadband and wireless weather products including weather.com. weather.com helps users plan their lives by delivering timely current conditions, expert forecasts and relevant lifestyle content for 98,000 locations worldwide. "
 target: Weather Bonk
Weather Bonk is a Web 2.0 property that incorporates user generated and partner content, links to other sites, and current weather conditions and forecasts. The site features mashups, with the different information overlaid on Google maps. The company also owns Golf Bonk and Ski Bonk.
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announced 7/25/2007 via PR Newswire

Affinity Media International Corp., will be merged with Hotels At Home, Inc.

See 315 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Affinity Media International Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hotels At Home, Inc., an industry leading publisher of in-room retail catalogues and hotel-branded e-commerce Web sites for luxury hotels and resorts worldwide.
buyer: Affinity Media International Corp.
Affinity Media International Corp. is a publicly traded acquisition corporation focused solely on acquiring businesses in the publishing industry. Affinity Media raised gross proceeds of approximately $18.9 million through its IPO completed in June 2006 led by Maxim Group LLC. "
 target: Hotels At Home, Inc.
Hotels At Home, Inc. is an industry leading publisher of in-room retail catalogues and hotel-branded e-commerce Web sites for luxury hotels and resorts worldwide. Founded in 2000, Hotels At Home has established partnerships with 41 of the world's leading hotel brands.
price ($mm)
$36
rev ($mm)
$21
EBITDA ($mm)
$3
EV / rev
1.7x
EV / EBITDA
10.9x
closed 7/30/2007 via

ValueClick, Inc., acquired MeziMedia

See 315 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ValueClick, Inc. has agreed to acquire privately-held MeziMedia, Inc., a leading operator of U.S. comparison shopping websites. MeziMedia ranked fourth in the June 2007 comScore “Retail – Comparison Shopping” category with approximately 10.5 million U.S. unique visitors through its comparison shopping and online coupon websites.
buyer: ValueClick, Inc. (VCLK:$593.84)
ValueClick, Inc. is one of the world’s largest online marketing services companies, offering comprehensive and scalable solutions to deliver cost-effective customer acquisition for advertisers and robust revenue streams for publishers. "
 target: MeziMedia
MeziMedia is an independent online publisher of search, shopping and content websites in ten of the largest ecommerce markets in the world. We provide online advertisers with highly targeted opportunities to introduce their offers to more than 20 million consumers that visit our websites monthly.
price ($mm)[EV]
$96 [$86]
rev ($mm)
$64
EBITDA ($mm)
$20
EV / rev
5.3x
EV / EBITDA
17.0x
closed 1/9/2013 via Company Press Release

ExitReality, acquired Koinup Srl

See 300 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The 3D Internet company, ExitReality, announced that it is set to expand its virtual worlds offerings by acquiring the popular social network Koinup. The Italian based company Koinup is an image and video hosting site, web portal and online community for virtual worlds users.
buyer: ExitReality
ExitReality is the parent company for a group of 3D entertainment and learning focused businesses. The range of projects represents a complete functioning organism from the ground up. "
 target: Koinup Srl
Koinup S.r.l. offers a social network to share the user's virtual life by publishing user's machinima, screenshots, and virtual stories.
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closed 9/25/2019 via BNC Analysis

IOV Labs, acquired Taringa!

See 581 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: IOV Labs, the company behind the Bitcoin-powered Rootstock (RSK) network, has acquired Latin American social network site Taringa. Taringa! is a Latin American Internet company and the largest social network distributing Spanish content in the world. Taringa is a 30 million strong network with over 1,000 active online communities.
buyer: IOV Labs
IOVlabs builds low-cost, highly secure, easy-to-use platforms for the new global economy. Harnessing the benefits of Bitcoin with a suite of tools to create and protect growth, they're planting the seeds for global financial freedom. "
 target: Taringa!
Taringa! is a Latin American Internet company with more than 10 years of experience and presence in all the Spanish speaking countries. It is the largest social network distributing Spanish content in the world. Taringa is a 30 million strong network with over 1,000 active online communities.
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closed 3/13/2019 via Company Press Release

Hilco Streambank, acquired Tsu

See 581 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Hilco Streambank, an advisory firm specializing in the valuation, marketing, and sale of intangible assets, has acquired Tsu, an invite-only social media platform that rewards its community for being creative. Tsu awards content creators with a percentage of ad revenues based on their following and content engagement using a proprietary algorithm.
buyer: Hilco Streambank
Hilco Streambank is an advisory firm specializing in the valuation, marketing, and sale of intangible assets for businesses at all stages. Hilco Streambank identifies, preserves, and extracts value for clients through the application of experience, diligence, and creativity. "
 target: Tsu
Launched in 2014, Tsu is an invite-only social media platform that rewards its community for being creative. Tsu awards content creators with a percentage of ad revenues based on their following and content engagement using a proprietary algorithm.
price ($mm)
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closed 12/13/2017 via BusinessWire

American Films, Inc., acquired Paloozoo

See 581 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: American Films, Inc., an emergent entertainment industry company focused on opportunities for equity investors, has completed acquisition of Paloozoo.com, a fully operating social networking platform. The unique Paloozoo technology offers the member-users the ability to filter and control their content feed, thereby blocking unwanted postings.
buyer: American Films, Inc. (OTCPK:AMFL:$0.00)
American Films, Inc. is an emergent entertainment industry company focused on opportunities for equity investors. American Films seeks to create alternative investment participation vehicles that provide necessary funding to appropriate projects while offering reasonable return on investment. "
 target: Paloozoo
Paloozoo is a one-stop social media experience where members engage with the most diverse content on the planet - Reviews, Socialize (social posts), Classifieds and Lists. With their patent-pending Content Controls feature, Paloozoo members can control what content they see and share.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 11/28/2017 via Company Press Release

WeWork Management LLC, acquired Meetup Inc.

See 591 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: WeWork announced that it has acquired Meetup Inc. MeetUp Inc. owns and operates a social networking platform that provides local groups with various resources to organize groups and create a network. Meetup helps people find others who share their interest or cause, and form lasting local community groups that regularly meet face-to-face.
buyer: WeWork Management LLC
WeWork is a global network of workspaces. WeWork provides businesses with the space, community, and services they need. They transform buildings into beautiful, collaborative workspaces and provide infrastructure, services, events and tech so their members can focus on doing what they love. "
 target: Meetup Inc.
MeetUp Inc. owns and operates a social networking platform that provides local groups with various resources to organize groups and create a network. Meetup helps people find others who share their interest or cause, and form lasting local community groups that regularly meet face-to-face.
price ($mm)
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announced 6/20/2017 via Company Press Release

MTGx International AB, will acquire Kongregate Inc.

See 1241 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: MTG is acquiring 100% of U.S. games publisher and developer Kongregate Inc. from current owner GameStop Corp. San Francisco based Kongregate was founded in 2006. Kongregate started as a browser based web gaming platform and has since expanded into publishing for both mobile and Steam games, and now into first party game development.
buyer parent: Modern Times Group MTG AB
buyer: MTGx International AB
MTGx delivers next generation entertainment experiences in esports & online gaming, & innovative content through social media influencers on multiple platforms. MTGx is the digital accelerator of MTG. Their mission is to lead the transformation from a traditional media house to a digital power hub. "
 target parent: GameStop.com Inc.
target: Kongregate Inc.
Kongregate Inc. is a games publisher and developer. Kongregate started as a browser based web gaming platform and has since expanded into publishing for both mobile and Steam games, and now into first party game development.
price ($mm)
$55
rev ($mm)
$35
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
1.6x
EV / EBITDA
closed 11/30/2016 via Company Press Release

Falcon Global Acquisitions LLC, acquired MegaHoot

See 581 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Falcon Global Acquisitions LLC (“FGA”) announced that it has acquired the assets of defunct social media company Megahoot. The social media company established a networking platform that allowed users to interact both on the network and on other social media networks. This acquisition gives FGA an entry point into the social networking arena.
buyer: Falcon Global Acquisitions LLC
Falcon Global Acquisitions is a private equity firm that focuses on the acquisition of underperforming assets in need of restructuring. Falcon Global Acquisitions also provides clients with various consulting services. "
 target: MegaHoot
MegaHoot is a social media network for individuals, corporations, brands, and sports and entertainment properties. MegaHoot was founded in an effort to create a global community where its members actually feel as if they are part of it and not just a user of it; they feel a sense of true community.
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announced 11/10/2008 via Market Watch

SpectrumDNA, Inc., will acquire Digital Design Firm Revyver, LLC

See 300 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: SpectrumDNA, Inc., announced that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire Seattle-based digital design firm Revyver. Revyver is slated to become a label within the SpectrumDNA family of companies and would operate as a subsidiary of SpectrumDNA, Inc. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
buyer: SpectrumDNA, Inc.
SpectrumDNA, Inc. is a social media studio that develops, incubates, accelerates and packages brand-able digital networking experiences called enginets. Enginets are branded web and wireless-based experiences - Web 2.0 applications - empowering users to take active roles in their online communities."
 target: Digital Design Firm Revyver, LLC
Revyver Labs is a repository of projects—from themes, to documents, to code—offered to the public, free of charge to learn from, utilize or contribute to.
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closed 12/5/2007 via Company Press Release

Warburg Pincus, acquired Centrum.cz

See 300 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: NetCentrum s.r.o., the second largest internet company in the Czech Republic and the operator of the leading web portal Centrum.cz, today announced that it has been acquired by Warburg Pincus, the global private equity firm.
buyer: Warburg Pincus
Warburg Pincus has been a leading private equity investor since 1971. The firm has more than $20 billion of assets under management in a range of sectors including technology, media and telecommunications, consumer and retail, industrial, healthcare, financial services, energy and real estate. "
 target: Centrum.cz
NetCentrum was founded to launch the web portal Centrum.cz, which quickly grew to become one of the leading portals in the Czech Republic. NetCentrum has since expanded and today runs web portals that are visited by 700,000 users daily and almost 3 million users monthly.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$15
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
closed 3/2/2017 via Company Press Release

gamigo AG, acquired MMO Games

See 368 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: gamigo AG continues to drive its growth and acquires the successful international gaming portal MMO Games from iQU Online B.V. as part of its capital-friendly, platform-driven M&A strategy. This English website perfectly complements the group’s existing portfolio of gaming portals with its editorial content and a strong social media segment.
buyer: gamigo AG (WKN:A1TNJY:$0.00)
The gamigo group is a publisher for free-to-play mobile and online games and also offers solutions for business customers within the scope of the gamigo platform strategy. Their platform helps game publishers and developers from all over the world publish and promote their products. "
 target parent: iQU
target: MMO Games
MMO Games is a successful international gaming portal. Their website also provides editorial content and a strong social media segment. MMO Games was formed in 2007 as MMO Hub and has more than 280,000 registered users and 800,000 page impressions per month.
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announced 8/16/2016 via BusinessWire

Twitch Interactive, Inc., will acquire Curse Inc.

See 368 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Twitch, the world’s leading social video platform and community for gamers, announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Curse, a leading global multimedia and technology company focused on creating content and products specifically for gamers.
buyer parent: Amazon.com, Inc.
buyer: Twitch Interactive, Inc.
Twitch is the world’s leading live video platform and community for gamers where more than 60 million gather every month to watch and talk about video games with more than 1.1 million broadcasters. Twitch is the backbone of both live and on-demand video distribution for the video game ecosystem. "
 target: Curse Inc.
Curse is a portal for the MMO, or massively multiplayer online, community. The site provides resources for MMO gamers including forums, wikis, reviews, downloads, blogs, and video. Curse focuses on gamer-generated content and allows all gamers to create their own pages.
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announced 4/1/2014 via BNC Analysis

PieNetworks, will acquire Newzulu, Inc.

See 5 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: PieNetworks, Australian managed communications services provider, has entered into a non-binding agreement with Newzulu to buy 100 percent of the company, a crowd-sourced news and freelance journalism platform. Newzulu provides citizen journalists with an opportunity to participate in Newzulu publications.
buyer: PieNetworks
PieNetworks Limited is an ASX listed company (ASX:PIE) with offices in Perth and Sydney, Australia. They offer managed WiFi services and public Internet solutions to a wide range of customers, from small business through to large corporates across many industry sectors, and government. "
 target parent: Matilda Media Group LLC
target: Newzulu, Inc.
Newzulu is a digital media company that works with other news outlets to find and license validated user-generated news editorial, images and videos at a global, national, local, and hyper local level. Newzulu provides citizen journalists with an opportunity to participate in Newzulu publications.
price ($mm)
$3.68
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closed 3/7/2011 via BusinessWire

AOL Inc., acquired The Huffington Post

See 61 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: AOL Inc. has announced that it has closed its acquisition of The Huffington Post, the influential and rapidly growing news and opinion site with over 27 million unique monthly US visitors.
buyer: AOL Inc. (AOL:$2,569.00)
AOL Inc. is a leading global Web services company with an extensive suite of brands and offerings and a substantial worldwide audience. AOL's business spans online content, products and services that the company offers to consumers, publishers and advertisers. "
 target: The Huffington Post
HuffingtonPost.com is an online news site and group blog. Its services include an ongoing open competition for user-generated Web projects that involves reviewing entries, recruiting new contestants, providing tech support and encouragement to current contestants, and more.
price ($mm)[EV]
$315 [$296]
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announced 5/18/2010 via New York Times

Yahoo! Inc., will acquire Associated Content, Inc.

See 300 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Yahoo is buying the freelance news site Associated Content in a deal that will supplement its news coverage with advice and how-to reviews. Associated Content contains material including advice, reviews, opinion pieces and coverage about neighborhood events around the United States.
buyer: Yahoo! Inc. (AABA:$5,409.25)
Yahoo! Inc. is a leading global internet brand and one of the most trafficked Internet destinations worldwide. Yahoo!’s mission is to connect people to their passions, their communities and world’s knowledge. Yahoo! is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. "
 target: Associated Content, Inc.
Associated Content is a site that publishes user-generated content. Users can upload any content they like including text, video and audio.
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closed 6/13/2008 via BusinessWire

Macrovision Corporation, acquired ThoughtWorthy Media

See 314 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Macrovision Solutions announced the acquisition of certain website and technology assets from ThoughtWorthy Media, a transaction that was previously entered into and executed by Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. in January 2008.
buyer: Macrovision Corporation (ROVI:$510.63)
Rovi Corporation (formerly Macrovision Solutions Corporation) is a leader in powering the discovery and enjoyment of digital entertainment—connecting consumers with the best entertainment experiences possible. "
 target: ThoughtWorthy Media
ThoughtWorthy’s technology platform allows TV viewers to identify, research, and purchase online the music, products and advertising they view on television.
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closed 1/9/2008 via BusinessWire

National Lampoon, acquired CollegeHangover.com

See 1052 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: National Lampoon, Inc. the most widely recognized brand in comedy, it has acquired the website CollegeHangover.com for an undisclosed sum. CollegeHangover.com, which launched in 2005, allows users to browse and contribute to galleries of user-submitted photos and videos. The site is moderated by its college student editors.
buyer: National Lampoon (US:NLMP:$0.00)
National Lampoon is and has been one of the leading brands in comedy for the last 30 years. National Lampoon is active in a broad array of entertainment activities, including feature films, television programming, interactive entertainment, home video, comedy audio CDs and book publishing. "
 target: CollegeHangover.com
CollegeHangover.com, which launched in 2005, allows users to browse and contribute to galleries of user-submitted photos and videos. The site is moderated by its college student editors, who also post their own original photos and videos.
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closed 9/14/2007 via Company Press Release

Yahoo! Inc., acquired BuzzTracker

See 5 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Internet search company Yahoo Inc. has purchased news-aggregation Web site BuzzTracker in a sale that closed earlier in the week, BuzzTracker Chief Executive Alan Warms said Friday.
buyer: Yahoo! Inc. (AABA:$5,409.25)
Yahoo! Inc. is a leading global internet brand and one of the most trafficked Internet destinations worldwide. Yahoo!’s mission is to connect people to their passions, their communities and world’s knowledge. Yahoo! is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. "
 target: BuzzTracker
BuzzTracker tracks 110,000 content sources (traditional media and blogs) to take the pulse of what’s happening in various topic areas on the Net. BuzzTracker has come up with a way to spotlight the hottest information and give users a tool that makes the information easily digestible.
price ($mm)
$5.00
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EBITDA ($mm)
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closed 9/11/2007 via PR Newswire

Weather Channel Interactive, Inc., acquired Weather Bonk

See 86 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Weather Channel Interactive announced the acquisition through an affiliate of the assets of Weather Bonk. The purchase also includes Golf Bonk and Ski Bonk outdoor sports sites each featuring innovative mashups similar to weatherbonk.com.
buyer parent: Landmark Communications, Inc.
buyer: Weather Channel Interactive, Inc.
The Weather Channel Interactive is the leading provider of broadband and wireless weather products including weather.com. weather.com helps users plan their lives by delivering timely current conditions, expert forecasts and relevant lifestyle content for 98,000 locations worldwide. "
 target: Weather Bonk
Weather Bonk is a Web 2.0 property that incorporates user generated and partner content, links to other sites, and current weather conditions and forecasts. The site features mashups, with the different information overlaid on Google maps. The company also owns Golf Bonk and Ski Bonk.
price ($mm)
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announced 7/25/2007 via PR Newswire

Affinity Media International Corp., will be merged with Hotels At Home, Inc.

See 315 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Affinity Media International Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hotels At Home, Inc., an industry leading publisher of in-room retail catalogues and hotel-branded e-commerce Web sites for luxury hotels and resorts worldwide.
buyer: Affinity Media International Corp.
Affinity Media International Corp. is a publicly traded acquisition corporation focused solely on acquiring businesses in the publishing industry. Affinity Media raised gross proceeds of approximately $18.9 million through its IPO completed in June 2006 led by Maxim Group LLC. "
 target: Hotels At Home, Inc.
Hotels At Home, Inc. is an industry leading publisher of in-room retail catalogues and hotel-branded e-commerce Web sites for luxury hotels and resorts worldwide. Founded in 2000, Hotels At Home has established partnerships with 41 of the world's leading hotel brands.
price ($mm)
$36
rev ($mm)
$21
EBITDA ($mm)
$3
EV / rev
1.7x
EV / EBITDA
10.9x
closed 7/30/2007 via

ValueClick, Inc., acquired MeziMedia

See 315 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ValueClick, Inc. has agreed to acquire privately-held MeziMedia, Inc., a leading operator of U.S. comparison shopping websites. MeziMedia ranked fourth in the June 2007 comScore “Retail – Comparison Shopping” category with approximately 10.5 million U.S. unique visitors through its comparison shopping and online coupon websites.
buyer: ValueClick, Inc. (VCLK:$593.84)
ValueClick, Inc. is one of the world’s largest online marketing services companies, offering comprehensive and scalable solutions to deliver cost-effective customer acquisition for advertisers and robust revenue streams for publishers. "
 target: MeziMedia
MeziMedia is an independent online publisher of search, shopping and content websites in ten of the largest ecommerce markets in the world. We provide online advertisers with highly targeted opportunities to introduce their offers to more than 20 million consumers that visit our websites monthly.
price ($mm)[EV]
$96 [$86]
rev ($mm)
$64
EBITDA ($mm)
$20
EV / rev
5.3x
EV / EBITDA
17.0x
closed 1/9/2013 via Company Press Release

ExitReality, acquired Koinup Srl

See 300 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The 3D Internet company, ExitReality, announced that it is set to expand its virtual worlds offerings by acquiring the popular social network Koinup. The Italian based company Koinup is an image and video hosting site, web portal and online community for virtual worlds users.
buyer: ExitReality
ExitReality is the parent company for a group of 3D entertainment and learning focused businesses. The range of projects represents a complete functioning organism from the ground up. "
 target: Koinup Srl
Koinup S.r.l. offers a social network to share the user's virtual life by publishing user's machinima, screenshots, and virtual stories.
price ($mm)
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closed 9/25/2019 via BNC Analysis

IOV Labs, acquired Taringa!

See 581 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: IOV Labs, the company behind the Bitcoin-powered Rootstock (RSK) network, has acquired Latin American social network site Taringa. Taringa! is a Latin American Internet company and the largest social network distributing Spanish content in the world. Taringa is a 30 million strong network with over 1,000 active online communities.
buyer: IOV Labs
IOVlabs builds low-cost, highly secure, easy-to-use platforms for the new global economy. Harnessing the benefits of Bitcoin with a suite of tools to create and protect growth, they're planting the seeds for global financial freedom. "
 target: Taringa!
Taringa! is a Latin American Internet company with more than 10 years of experience and presence in all the Spanish speaking countries. It is the largest social network distributing Spanish content in the world. Taringa is a 30 million strong network with over 1,000 active online communities.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 3/13/2019 via Company Press Release

Hilco Streambank, acquired Tsu

See 581 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Hilco Streambank, an advisory firm specializing in the valuation, marketing, and sale of intangible assets, has acquired Tsu, an invite-only social media platform that rewards its community for being creative. Tsu awards content creators with a percentage of ad revenues based on their following and content engagement using a proprietary algorithm.
buyer: Hilco Streambank
Hilco Streambank is an advisory firm specializing in the valuation, marketing, and sale of intangible assets for businesses at all stages. Hilco Streambank identifies, preserves, and extracts value for clients through the application of experience, diligence, and creativity. "
 target: Tsu
Launched in 2014, Tsu is an invite-only social media platform that rewards its community for being creative. Tsu awards content creators with a percentage of ad revenues based on their following and content engagement using a proprietary algorithm.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
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closed 12/13/2017 via BusinessWire

American Films, Inc., acquired Paloozoo

See 581 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: American Films, Inc., an emergent entertainment industry company focused on opportunities for equity investors, has completed acquisition of Paloozoo.com, a fully operating social networking platform. The unique Paloozoo technology offers the member-users the ability to filter and control their content feed, thereby blocking unwanted postings.
buyer: American Films, Inc. (OTCPK:AMFL:$0.00)
American Films, Inc. is an emergent entertainment industry company focused on opportunities for equity investors. American Films seeks to create alternative investment participation vehicles that provide necessary funding to appropriate projects while offering reasonable return on investment. "
 target: Paloozoo
Paloozoo is a one-stop social media experience where members engage with the most diverse content on the planet - Reviews, Socialize (social posts), Classifieds and Lists. With their patent-pending Content Controls feature, Paloozoo members can control what content they see and share.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 11/28/2017 via Company Press Release

WeWork Management LLC, acquired Meetup Inc.

See 591 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: WeWork announced that it has acquired Meetup Inc. MeetUp Inc. owns and operates a social networking platform that provides local groups with various resources to organize groups and create a network. Meetup helps people find others who share their interest or cause, and form lasting local community groups that regularly meet face-to-face.
buyer: WeWork Management LLC
WeWork is a global network of workspaces. WeWork provides businesses with the space, community, and services they need. They transform buildings into beautiful, collaborative workspaces and provide infrastructure, services, events and tech so their members can focus on doing what they love. "
 target: Meetup Inc.
MeetUp Inc. owns and operates a social networking platform that provides local groups with various resources to organize groups and create a network. Meetup helps people find others who share their interest or cause, and form lasting local community groups that regularly meet face-to-face.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 6/20/2017 via Company Press Release

MTGx International AB, will acquire Kongregate Inc.

See 1241 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: MTG is acquiring 100% of U.S. games publisher and developer Kongregate Inc. from current owner GameStop Corp. San Francisco based Kongregate was founded in 2006. Kongregate started as a browser based web gaming platform and has since expanded into publishing for both mobile and Steam games, and now into first party game development.
buyer parent: Modern Times Group MTG AB
buyer: MTGx International AB
MTGx delivers next generation entertainment experiences in esports & online gaming, & innovative content through social media influencers on multiple platforms. MTGx is the digital accelerator of MTG. Their mission is to lead the transformation from a traditional media house to a digital power hub. "
 target parent: GameStop.com Inc.
target: Kongregate Inc.
Kongregate Inc. is a games publisher and developer. Kongregate started as a browser based web gaming platform and has since expanded into publishing for both mobile and Steam games, and now into first party game development.
price ($mm)
$55
rev ($mm)
$35
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
1.6x
EV / EBITDA
closed 11/30/2016 via Company Press Release

Falcon Global Acquisitions LLC, acquired MegaHoot

See 581 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Falcon Global Acquisitions LLC (“FGA”) announced that it has acquired the assets of defunct social media company Megahoot. The social media company established a networking platform that allowed users to interact both on the network and on other social media networks. This acquisition gives FGA an entry point into the social networking arena.
buyer: Falcon Global Acquisitions LLC
Falcon Global Acquisitions is a private equity firm that focuses on the acquisition of underperforming assets in need of restructuring. Falcon Global Acquisitions also provides clients with various consulting services. "
 target: MegaHoot
MegaHoot is a social media network for individuals, corporations, brands, and sports and entertainment properties. MegaHoot was founded in an effort to create a global community where its members actually feel as if they are part of it and not just a user of it; they feel a sense of true community.
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Ticker: IAC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
IAC
IAC
IAC is a leading media and Internet company comprised of some of the world’s most recognized brands and products, such as HomeAdvisor, Vimeo, About.com, Dictionary.com, The Daily Beast, Investopedia, and Match Group’s online dating portfolio, which includes Match, OkCupid and Tinder.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$4,501.20
EBITDA ($mm)
$799.46
EBIT ($mm)
$640.26
Net Income ($mm)
$539.69
Employees
7800
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Ticker: ASX:NWZ
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Newzulu, Inc.
Newzulu, Inc.
Newzulu International is a groundbreaking news platform with a community of over 100,000 professional and citizen journalists that publishes photos, videos and articles from around the world.
year
2015
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
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Employees
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Ticker: FB
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Facebook
Facebook
Facebook is a social utility that helps people better understand the world around them. Facebook develops technologies that facilitate the spread of information through social networks allowing people to share information online the same way they do in the real world.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$62,604.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$26,732.00
EBIT ($mm)
$21,543.00
Net Income ($mm)
$17,064.00
Employees
39651
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Ticker: SEHK:700
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tencent Holdings Ltd.
Tencent Holdings Ltd.
Tencent Holdings Limited is an investment holding company involved in providing internet and mobile value-added services (VAS), online advertising services and e-commerce transactions services
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$46,983.28
EBITDA ($mm)
$16,822.78
EBIT ($mm)
$12,097.11
Net Income ($mm)
$11,960.20
Employees
54623
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Ticker: TSE:2121
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mixi, Inc.
Mixi, Inc.
mixi, Inc. is an information technology (IT) company that has two business segments. The Social Net segment operates a Website for social networking services (SNSs) under the site name mixi. The Find Job! segment operates a job advertising site under the name Find Job!
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$1,780.46
EBITDA ($mm)
$770.46
EBIT ($mm)
$681.33
Net Income ($mm)
$393.47
Employees
742
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Ticker: LSE:MAIL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mail.Ru LLC
Mail.Ru LLC
Mail.Ru Group develops Internet communications and entertainment services in Russia and globally. Today, the company operates Russian language social networks Vkontakte (VK), Odnoklassniki (OK) and Moi Mir (My World), instant messenger services in Russia — Agent Mail.Ru and ICQ and more.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$1,091.82
EBITDA ($mm)
$26.09
EBIT ($mm)
($73.95)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
3463
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Ticker: TSE:3632
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gree, Inc.
Gree, Inc.
GREE develops games at its studios in Japan, North America, and South Korea, producing high-ranking titles in the app markets of each region. The company was founded in 2004.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$703.90
EBITDA ($mm)
$97.60
EBIT ($mm)
$85.11
Net Income ($mm)
$42.53
Employees
1416
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Ticker: BSE:532368
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lycos Internet Limited
Lycos Internet Limited
Lycos Internet Limited has evolved from one of the first search engines on the web into a digital media powerhouse with three major divisions: LYCOS Media, LYCOS Advertising, and LYCOS Life (consumer products division). The company employs over 500 people working out of 24 offices worldwide.
year
2015
rev ($mm)
$325.42
EBITDA ($mm)
$91.06
EBIT ($mm)
$88.24
Net Income ($mm)
$58.21
Employees
1000
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Ticker: RENN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Renren Inc.
Renren Inc.
Renren Inc. operates a leading real-name social networking internet platform in China. Renren enables users to connect and communicate with each other, share information, create user generated content, play online games, watch videos and enjoy a wide range of other features and services.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$125.37
EBITDA ($mm)
($77.83)
EBIT ($mm)
($76.85)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
988
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Ticker: OTCBB: MMEGD
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Momentous Entertainment Group, Inc.
Momentous Entertainment Group, Inc.
Momentous Entertainment Group, Inc. (MMEG) is a social platform gaming, ecommerce and digital media company focused on providing unique and entertaining experiences for its subscribers and members on a global scale.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$0.14
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
($1.51)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
3
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Ticker: EDWY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
eDoorways International Corporation
eDoorways International Corporation
eDoorways International Corp engages in the creation of a lifestyle information/entertainment platform. It provides eDOORWAYS platform, a Web-based personal lifestyle information enhancement and problem solving gateway, lifestyle information source, and business-to-consumer marketplace.
year
2008
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
($4.40)
EBIT ($mm)
($4.40)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
1
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Ticker: MOMO
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Momo Inc.
Momo is a leading mobile social networking platform in China. Momo enables users to connect with each other and expand relationships from online to offline. Users can maintain and strengthen their relationships through private and group communication tools, content creation and sharing functions.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$1,178.03
EBITDA ($mm)
$352.56
EBIT ($mm)
$342.15
Net Income ($mm)
$304.84
Employees
924
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Ticker: RNWK
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RealNetworks, Inc.
RealNetworks, Inc.
RealNetworks, Inc. is a leader in personal digital media solutions that make it easier for people to access, share and enjoy video, audio and digital entertainment on virtually any device and platform.
year
2015
rev ($mm)
$134.21
EBITDA ($mm)
($64.35)
EBIT ($mm)
($75.06)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
769
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Ticker: CRWG
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CrowdGather, Inc.
CrowdGather, Inc.
CrowdGather provides a highly interactive and informational social network for members, a management and revenue-sharing resource for third-party forum owners, and a largely untapped advertising network for marketers worldwide.
year
2014
rev ($mm)
$1.69
EBITDA ($mm)
($1.94)
EBIT ($mm)
($2.09)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
9
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Ticker: BIT:TB
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Triboo S.p.A.
Triboo S.p.A.
Triboo, public company listed on AIM, is the Digital Transformation Factory that supports clients in developing & managing their digital activities worldwide. Triboo is the "one stop solution" able to foster the digital trasformation process for its clients, through an integrated offer of services.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$75.15
EBITDA ($mm)
$4.26
EBIT ($mm)
$2.15
Net Income ($mm)
$1.97
Employees
1
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Ticker: IAC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
IAC
IAC
IAC is a leading media and Internet company comprised of some of the world’s most recognized brands and products, such as HomeAdvisor, Vimeo, About.com, Dictionary.com, The Daily Beast, Investopedia, and Match Group’s online dating portfolio, which includes Match, OkCupid and Tinder.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$4,501.20
EBITDA ($mm)
$799.46
EBIT ($mm)
$640.26
Net Income ($mm)
$539.69
Employees
7800
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Ticker: ASX:NWZ
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Newzulu, Inc.
Newzulu, Inc.
Newzulu International is a groundbreaking news platform with a community of over 100,000 professional and citizen journalists that publishes photos, videos and articles from around the world.
year
2015
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
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Ticker: FB
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Facebook
Facebook
Facebook is a social utility that helps people better understand the world around them. Facebook develops technologies that facilitate the spread of information through social networks allowing people to share information online the same way they do in the real world.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$62,604.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$26,732.00
EBIT ($mm)
$21,543.00
Net Income ($mm)
$17,064.00
Employees
39651
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Ticker: SEHK:700
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tencent Holdings Ltd.
Tencent Holdings Ltd.
Tencent Holdings Limited is an investment holding company involved in providing internet and mobile value-added services (VAS), online advertising services and e-commerce transactions services
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$46,983.28
EBITDA ($mm)
$16,822.78
EBIT ($mm)
$12,097.11
Net Income ($mm)
$11,960.20
Employees
54623
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Ticker: TSE:2121
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mixi, Inc.
Mixi, Inc.
mixi, Inc. is an information technology (IT) company that has two business segments. The Social Net segment operates a Website for social networking services (SNSs) under the site name mixi. The Find Job! segment operates a job advertising site under the name Find Job!
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$1,780.46
EBITDA ($mm)
$770.46
EBIT ($mm)
$681.33
Net Income ($mm)
$393.47
Employees
742
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Ticker: LSE:MAIL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mail.Ru LLC
Mail.Ru LLC
Mail.Ru Group develops Internet communications and entertainment services in Russia and globally. Today, the company operates Russian language social networks Vkontakte (VK), Odnoklassniki (OK) and Moi Mir (My World), instant messenger services in Russia — Agent Mail.Ru and ICQ and more.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$1,091.82
EBITDA ($mm)
$26.09
EBIT ($mm)
($73.95)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
3463
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Ticker: TSE:3632
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gree, Inc.
Gree, Inc.
GREE develops games at its studios in Japan, North America, and South Korea, producing high-ranking titles in the app markets of each region. The company was founded in 2004.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$703.90
EBITDA ($mm)
$97.60
EBIT ($mm)
$85.11
Net Income ($mm)
$42.53
Employees
1416
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Ticker: BSE:532368
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lycos Internet Limited
Lycos Internet Limited
Lycos Internet Limited has evolved from one of the first search engines on the web into a digital media powerhouse with three major divisions: LYCOS Media, LYCOS Advertising, and LYCOS Life (consumer products division). The company employs over 500 people working out of 24 offices worldwide.
year
2015
rev ($mm)
$325.42
EBITDA ($mm)
$91.06
EBIT ($mm)
$88.24
Net Income ($mm)
$58.21
Employees
1000
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Ticker: RENN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Renren Inc.
Renren Inc.
Renren Inc. operates a leading real-name social networking internet platform in China. Renren enables users to connect and communicate with each other, share information, create user generated content, play online games, watch videos and enjoy a wide range of other features and services.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$125.37
EBITDA ($mm)
($77.83)
EBIT ($mm)
($76.85)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
988
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Ticker: OTCBB: MMEGD
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Momentous Entertainment Group, Inc.
Momentous Entertainment Group, Inc.
Momentous Entertainment Group, Inc. (MMEG) is a social platform gaming, ecommerce and digital media company focused on providing unique and entertaining experiences for its subscribers and members on a global scale.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$0.14
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
($1.51)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
3
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Ticker: EDWY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
eDoorways International Corporation
eDoorways International Corporation
eDoorways International Corp engages in the creation of a lifestyle information/entertainment platform. It provides eDOORWAYS platform, a Web-based personal lifestyle information enhancement and problem solving gateway, lifestyle information source, and business-to-consumer marketplace.
year
2008
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
($4.40)
EBIT ($mm)
($4.40)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
1
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Ticker: MOMO
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Momo Inc.
Momo is a leading mobile social networking platform in China. Momo enables users to connect with each other and expand relationships from online to offline. Users can maintain and strengthen their relationships through private and group communication tools, content creation and sharing functions.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$1,178.03
EBITDA ($mm)
$352.56
EBIT ($mm)
$342.15
Net Income ($mm)
$304.84
Employees
924
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Ticker: RNWK
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RealNetworks, Inc.
RealNetworks, Inc.
RealNetworks, Inc. is a leader in personal digital media solutions that make it easier for people to access, share and enjoy video, audio and digital entertainment on virtually any device and platform.
year
2015
rev ($mm)
$134.21
EBITDA ($mm)
($64.35)
EBIT ($mm)
($75.06)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
769
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Ticker: CRWG
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CrowdGather, Inc.
CrowdGather, Inc.
CrowdGather provides a highly interactive and informational social network for members, a management and revenue-sharing resource for third-party forum owners, and a largely untapped advertising network for marketers worldwide.
year
2014
rev ($mm)
$1.69
EBITDA ($mm)
($1.94)
EBIT ($mm)
($2.09)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
9
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Ticker: BIT:TB
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Triboo S.p.A.
Triboo S.p.A.
Triboo, public company listed on AIM, is the Digital Transformation Factory that supports clients in developing & managing their digital activities worldwide. Triboo is the "one stop solution" able to foster the digital trasformation process for its clients, through an integrated offer of services.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$75.15
EBITDA ($mm)
$4.26
EBIT ($mm)
$2.15
Net Income ($mm)
$1.97
Employees
1
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