The Chelsea Magazine Company
Acquisition in 2023
The Chelsea Magazine Company is a distinguished boutique publisher located on Kings Road in Chelsea, London. It specializes in producing high-quality magazines across various portfolios, including travel and leisure, lifestyle and parenting, and specialist sports. With a dedicated team of 80 professionals led by seasoned publishing experts, the company emphasizes premium content available in both luxury print editions and digital formats. To enhance its reach, The Chelsea Magazine Company operates additional offices in Cheltenham and North Carolina, USA, catering to a growing audience in North America while maintaining a commitment to excellence in consumer specialist brands.
Caravan Digital Studios
Venture Round in 2017
Creative Labs Co is a Canadian company based in Vancouver, established in 2017, that specializes in developing consumer-facing technology and media experiences. The company focuses on creating businesses in various innovative sectors, including over-the-top content, virtual and augmented reality, gaming, artificial intelligence, and messaging. Additionally, Creative Labs Co is involved in digital consumer brands across e-commerce, mobile, social media, and publishing. By leveraging a global talent network, the company forges promotional partnerships that enhance brand exposure and drive user acquisition through highly engaged audiences on social platforms. Their mission is to identify emerging trends in popular culture and develop direct-to-consumer products and services that resonate with these trends.
East Bay Express
Acquisition in 2017
East Bay Express is a weekly newspaper and magazine based in Oakland, California, serving the Berkeley, Oakland, and San Francisco East Bay area. Founded in 1978, it is distributed throughout Alameda County and parts of Contra Costa County every Wednesday. The publication covers a wide range of topics, including local news, opinions, music, movies, food and drink, and cultural events. In addition to its print edition, East Bay Express maintains a website that offers news articles, blogs, and special reports, providing readers with comprehensive insights into the happenings of the region.
Gojimo
Acquisition in 2017
Gojimo, founded in 2009 by George Burgess, is a mobile learning application aimed at assisting students in exam preparation. The platform offers study guides and quizzes sourced from leading educational publishers, enhancing the learning experience for students. Gojimo also serves as an interactive space where students and teachers can engage in discussions about assignments, fostering collaboration in the educational process. The application gained popularity among students and, after forming partnerships with prominent educational publishers like Oxford University Press and McGraw-Hill Education, it quickly established itself in the market. In 2013, Burgess decided to focus solely on Gojimo, leading to its growth and success. The company attracted investment from notable European investors and was acquired by Telegraph Media Group in 2017.