Telegraph Media Group
Telegraph Media Group, established in 1855 by Colonel Arthur B. Sleigh, is one of the largest media publishing companies in the UK. Known for its flagship publication, the Daily Telegraph, which is the UK's best-selling quality newspaper, the company rebranded itself from The Daily Telegraph to Telegraph Media Group in 2006 to reflect its expansion into technology and diverse media platforms. With a significant online presence, Telegraph.co.uk ranks among the leading news websites in the UK and has extended its coverage globally. The company, which launched Europe’s first online news portal in 1994, continues to be a prominent player in the print media industry, offering a range of publishing services for newspapers and magazines, and catering to a wide audience, including job seekers.
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4 past transactions
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
Caravan Digital Studios is a digital product studio that creates custom consumer brands and businesses. It identifies white spaces in popular culture and entertainment trends in order to brainstorm, co-found, and develop direct-to-consumer products, technology, and businesses. The company is using proprietary data and reach to identify unique opportunities and create authentic brands with a targeted audience.
East Bay Express
Acquisition in 2017
East Bay Express is a weekly newspaper and magazine based in Oakland, California, serving the communities of Berkeley, Oakland, and the broader San Francisco East Bay area. Founded in 1978, it is distributed every Wednesday throughout Alameda County and parts of Contra Costa County. The publication covers a wide range of topics, including news, opinion pieces, music, movies, food, and drink, along with blogs and special reports. Its website serves as a platform for these topics, providing readers with timely updates and insights into local events and cultural happenings.
Gojimo
Acquisition in 2017
Gojimo, founded by George Burgess in 2009, is a mobile learning application aimed at aiding students in exam preparation. The platform offers study guides and quizzes from renowned educational publishers, including Oxford University Press and McGraw-Hill Education. Initially developed out of frustration with the lack of quality educational apps, Gojimo gained traction among students, prompting Burgess to leave university in 2013 to focus on the company full-time. The application not only provides resources for studying but also serves as an interactive platform for students and teachers to discuss assignments. Gojimo has attracted investment from notable European investors and was acquired by Telegraph Media Group in March 2017.
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