Nine Entertainment

Nine Entertainment Co. is Australia's largest media and entertainment conglomerate, providing a diverse range of content and services to millions of Australians. The company operates the Nine Network, a prominent free-to-air television network, along with 9Now, a leading broadcast video on demand platform. Nine's publishing division includes major newspapers such as The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and the Australian Financial Review, making it the second-largest newspaper group in the country. Additionally, Nine runs a successful subscription video on demand service called Stan and a talk-based radio network. The organization also has a significant stake in Domain Group, a key player in Australia's digital property listings. Through its various assets, Nine engages audiences and advertisers across multiple platforms, from digital properties to traditional media channels.

Peter Williams

CFO - Digital and Publishing

5 past transactions

Fairfax Media

Acquisition in 2018
Fairfax Media is a prominent media company in Australasia, formed through the merger of Fairfax Media and Rural Press Limited in 2007. This merger established it as the largest integrated provider of metropolitan, rural, and regional print and online digital media in the region, with a diverse array of publications and websites across Australia and New Zealand. Additionally, Fairfax Digital Ventures serves as its digital investment arm, focusing on early and growth stage internet-based companies. This division manages a portfolio that includes digital publishing and various online sectors such as dating, weather services, education, e-health, video streaming, job searches, and tenders. Fairfax Digital Ventures has historically partnered with both local and international businesses, enhancing its presence in the digital landscape.

CarAdvice

Acquisition in 2016
CarAdvice is a go-to source for car reviews, news, specifications, ratings, galleries, videos, and more. The website was launched in 2006.

LiteracyPlanet

Series A in 2015
LiteracyPlanet is an online platform designed to enhance literacy skills among students by providing a range of curriculum-aligned resources. The platform supports teachers and parents by offering engaging, audio-visual content that motivates students through gamified incentives. It aims to improve English literacy across various educational settings, making it accessible and affordable for all users. By harnessing the power of digital media, LiteracyPlanet seeks to transform the learning experience, ensuring that the educational needs of every child are met effectively.

Mi9

Acquisition in 2013
Mi9 is one of Australia’s leading digital media companies with the potential to reach up to 71%* of the population each month. A member of the Nine Entertainment Co family, Mi9 is an expansion of the ninemsn business including a range of products and brands across; online publishing, data strategies, consumer insights, digital design and advertising technologies. Our purpose is “to create the future of media” and imagination + intelligence underpins everything we do.

Styletread

Series C in 2012
Styletread is a shoe retailer based in Abbotsford, Australia, specializing in a wide range of footwear for men, women, and children. The company provides an extensive selection of styles, including casual, dress shoes, athletic footwear, and boots. Styletread aims to inspire customers by showcasing the latest fashion trends in footwear. Additionally, the retailer offers free delivery and a 365-day return policy, ensuring a convenient shopping experience for its clientele.
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