2 Acquisitions of Companies in the Podcast Industry

January 15, 2023
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Company acquisitions in the Podcast industry always make headlines! Especially since related startups and technology companies have become very popular with private equity firms, strategic buyers and even family offices.

In this blog post, we are taking a closer look at 2 acquisitions that took place in the Podcast industry.

HowStuffWorks acquired by Blucora

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount:

$45,000,000

Announcement:

21 April 2014

Details about the company:

A commercial educational website called HowStuffWorks offers advice, facts, and reviews along with videos and examples.

Headquarter:

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Where to find them:

Industry:

Electronics, Podcast, Video

Details about the buyer:

Blucora is a company that offers internet-related services and manages a variety of online enterprises.

Headquarter:

Irving, Texas, United States

Where to find them:

Podchaser acquired by Acast

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount:

$34,000,000

Announcement:

17 July 2022

Details about the company:

The largest podcast database in the world, Podchaser powers podcaster, brand, and listener discovery.

Headquarter:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Where to find them:

Industry:

Advertising Platforms, Analytics, Audio, Big Data, Data Visualization, Database, Internet Radio, Podcast, Search Engine, Social Network

Details about the buyer:

Acast is a podcasting and audio-on-demand platform that hosts, finances, and disseminates audio content internationally.

Headquarter:

Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden

Where to find them: