ProSiebenSat.1

ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE is a prominent German mass media company established in 2000, headquartered in Unterföhring, Germany. It operates a variety of television and radio stations, as well as print businesses, and is recognized as one of the largest independent media corporations in Europe, reaching approximately 42 million households across the region. The company runs 15 television stations in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and also offers a range of digital entertainment services through its subsidiary, ProSiebenSat.1 Digital.

Ralf Gierig

Deputy Group Chief Financial Officer. Executive Vice President Group Finance and Investor Relations

Nina Schmid

Manager of Investor Relations

Birte Stein

Senior Manager of Investor Relations

Dirk Voigtländer

Head of Investor Relations and Senior Vice President

Julia Zielcke

Senior Manager of Investor Relations

42 past transactions

Helpling

Venture Round in 2019
Helpling is an online platform that facilitates the booking and payment for on-demand home services, primarily focused on cleaning, outside the United States. Customers can easily schedule a vetted and insured cleaner through the website or mobile app, allowing them to reclaim valuable free time with minimal effort. For service providers, Helpling offers a streamlined way to connect with new clients while providing flexibility in managing their work schedules. Cleaners typically charge a flat rate of £10 per hour and incur a fee when securing regular customers through the platform, or a percentage of the booking value for one-time services. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Helpling aims to enhance the quality of life for users by enabling them to spend more time on personal pursuits.

esports.com

Corporate Round in 2019
eSports.com is a decentralized gaming ecosystem for gamers by gamers.

Neverthink

Venture Round in 2019
Neverthink Oy operates an online platform and a mobile application that aggregates video content from various online sources, including Reuters, YouTube, and Reddit. The platform organizes this content into dedicated channels such as news, music, food, beauty, technology, adventure, and talk shows, making it easy for users to find engaging videos without the hassle of searching or scrolling. Founded in 2016 and based in Helsinki, Finland, Neverthink aims to simplify the video viewing experience by providing a continuous stream of curated content across multiple categories. The service is available on both Android and iOS devices, catering to users looking for a convenient way to consume diverse video offerings.

HolodeckVR GmbH

Corporate Round in 2019
HolodeckVR GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Nuremberg, Germany, specializes in developing virtual reality software tailored for large-scale, multiplayer, free-roaming commercial applications within the location-based entertainment industry. The company focuses on creating immersive experiences that allow users to walk freely and interact dynamically within virtual environments. HolodeckVR's technology is designed to accommodate groups of up to 20 participants simultaneously, providing a unique and engaging form of entertainment. By collaborating with leading partners, HolodeckVR aims to enhance its offerings and deliver innovative virtual reality solutions to the market.

eHarmony

Acquisition in 2018
eHarmony, Inc. is an online dating platform founded in 2000 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California. The company operates in the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Brazil, providing matchmaking services designed to connect singles through a comprehensive Compatibility Matching System. This system utilizes a rigorous questionnaire of over 250 items to assess compatibility across 29 dimensions, including values, character, intellect, humor, and religious beliefs. By applying algorithms developed from 35 years of clinical research, eHarmony aims to facilitate meaningful, long-term relationships among its users. With over 20 million registered members, the platform claims that approximately 542 marriages occur daily in the U.S. as a result of its matchmaking services, highlighting its impact on modern relationships.

esome advertising technologies

Acquisition in 2017
Esome advertising technologies GmbH, based in Hamburg, Germany, specializes in social media advertising and marketing solutions through a SaaS platform. The company utilizes predictive data analysis and learning algorithms to enhance advertising effectiveness. Its primary product, the Esome Engine, offers a range of features including workflow automation, predictive optimization, deep data integration, and comprehensive reporting tools. Additionally, esome provides services for bid, budget, and targeting optimization, managing branding and performance campaigns at regional, national, and international levels. The company caters to various industries, including telecommunications, travel, e-commerce, fashion, and automotive, helping clients achieve their advertising objectives efficiently.

BuzzBird GmbH

Venture Round in 2017
BuzzBird to make influencer marketing easy and scalable. Only with the experience of technology, brands / agencies and influencers was this possible. The three of us share exactly these competencies.

Jochen Schweizer GmbH

Acquisition in 2017
Jochen Schweizer GmbH, founded in 2004 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in the online retail of gift coupons and vouchers for a variety of outdoor activities and adventure sports. The company provides individual events through its digital platform, which includes experiences such as pilot training, professional photo shoots, Husky workshops, and wilderness excursions. It caters to both private individuals and corporate clients, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional gifts and facilitating incentive planning and event bonus schemes. As a market leader in the experiences and adventure gifts sector, Jochen Schweizer GmbH is committed to advancing the digitization of the leisure industry. The company employs over 250 people and supports hundreds of thousands of customers annually, while also encompassing related businesses like Jochen Schweizer Technology Solutions GmbH, Spontacts GmbH, and Hip Trips GmbH. As of October 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of ProSieben Travel GmbH.

Pluto TV

Venture Round in 2016
Pluto TV is a free streaming television service that offers over 100 live channels and a vast library of on-demand movies. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the platform partners with major television networks, movie studios, publishers, and digital media companies to provide a diverse range of content, including news, sports, lifestyle programming, cartoons, and trending digital series. Accessible via mobile apps, web browsers, and connected TV devices, Pluto TV attracts millions of viewers each month, making it a leading choice for free entertainment in the United States. As a subsidiary of Viacom International Inc., Pluto TV continues to expand its offerings and reach a broad audience.

Aroundhome

Private Equity Round in 2016
Aroundhome is a online broker for household products and services.

Pluto TV

Series B in 2016
Pluto TV is a free streaming television service that offers over 100 live channels and a vast library of on-demand movies. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the platform partners with major television networks, movie studios, publishers, and digital media companies to provide a diverse range of content, including news, sports, lifestyle programming, cartoons, and trending digital series. Accessible via mobile apps, web browsers, and connected TV devices, Pluto TV attracts millions of viewers each month, making it a leading choice for free entertainment in the United States. As a subsidiary of Viacom International Inc., Pluto TV continues to expand its offerings and reach a broad audience.

Parship

Acquisition in 2016
PARSHIP.co.uk is the UK's first compatibility-based online dating service, specifically for people who are serious about forming a lasting relationship. It is the British subsidiary of Europe's largest and most successful serious online dating service with millions of members, who are predominantly affluent, educated men and women between 28 and 55 years old. Since its launch in Germany in 2001, PARSHIP has matched thousands of single people who are serious about forming a long-lasting relationship. The first step is an 80-question psychometric test, which is free of charge and takes about 20 minutes to complete. The results of the test create a fascinating profile of each member's personality. Using methods based on years of scientific research, this profile is then carefully matched with the profiles of other members whose balance of similar and complementary characteristics marks them out as a potential partner for the new member. PARSHIP.co.uk operates a 3-tiered pricing system: £35 for 1 month, £57 for 3 months, £84 for 6 months. 75% of people who register with the PARSHIP site go on to complete the psychometric compatibility test. In fact, 2,500 people across Europe complete the test every day. PARSHIP GmbH, headquartered in Hamburg, is 87%-owned by Holtzbrinck networXs AG, part of the Georg von Holtzbrinck publishing group, one of Germany's largest publishing companies with financial interests in more than 80 companies including the Macmillan Group. Driven primarily by revenue-share partnerships with leading names in print and online media, including Express Newspapers, Hellomagazine.com, FAZ, Die Zeit and Der Spiegel, as well as Tiscali and T-online, PARSHIP GmbH has expanded to cover UK, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and France.

Windstar Medical

Acquisition in 2016
Windstar Medical GmbH is a manufacturer and supplier of healthcare products, catering to both private label and branded markets in Germany and beyond. The company offers a diverse range of products, including pharmaceutical travel kits, weight reduction items, and various health-related products such as heat patches, laxatives, wound care solutions, allergy treatments, and sanitizing products. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Wehrheim, Germany, Windstar Medical also has offices in Bielefeld and Würzburg. The company focuses on providing accessible medicines and supports clients in their development and international expansion. Windstar Medical operates an online platform for product sales, ensuring a wide reach to consumers and industrial partners.

Teatox

Corporate Round in 2016
teatox believes in the wholesome benefits of natural ingredients.

tink

Seed Round in 2016
They founded tink because they want to get everyone excited about Connected Home products. They focus on products that are easy to install, attractively priced and offer real added value for the customer. Example 1: In the past, an alarm system cost several thousand euros, today there is a smart security system at tink starting at 150 euros. Example 2: Thanks to smart solutions, your heating automatically shuts off when you open a window or leave home. So you can save up to 30% heating costs. So far, a comparison and advisory platform lacking navigation through the jungle of new products and applications was missing. With tink they have created exactly this platform. tink is your cross-brand contact for your Connected Home and helps you to make your home smart.

Stylight

Acquisition in 2016
Founded in 2008, Stylight is the leading aggregation platform for the fashion and lifestyle industry worldwide. They help online shoppers worldwide search more than 1,250 online shops at once, compare prices of more than 27 million products, get inspired and find all the best deals. They are not an online shop, and they don't sell products. They are an inspiration and aggregation platform that allows shoppers to price compare products and proceed with their order with one easy click. More than a search engine, the Stylight online magazine offers the best in beauty, fashion, and home & living inspiration. If you have questions concerning an order, please contact the respective online shop directly.

Ripple Entertainment

Angel Round in 2015
Ripple Entertainment is a digital media company that is focused on the development and management of online video networks for millennial audiences. The networks are categorized according to FXated and Snarled. Ripple Entertainment offers Swell that provides businesses and brands with research and insights to find producers. Ripple Entertainment was founded by Jason Ziemianski in November 2015. It is based in Santa Monica, California.

Etraveli

Acquisition in 2015
Etraveli is an Online Travel Agent in the Nordic region, offering a wide range of airline tickets, hotel accommodations, and other travel related services. It operates in 46 countries on 5 continents through brands such as Supersaver/Supersavertravel, Gotogate, and Travelstart. In Sweden, the company also operates the price comparison website Flygresor.se. With a booking value of over 10 billion SEK in 2015, Etraveli is one of Europe’s three largest air-centric Online Travel Agents.

MinuteMedia

Series C in 2015
Minute Media is a global, digital, sports media company, powered by socially driven content created by the fans, for the fans. Their products let fans create, publish, share and distribute content to more than 85 million people per month. Their content fuses sports stories with everyday culture, creating a fresh new voice in the world of sports media.

Jaunt

Series C in 2015
Jaunt, Inc. specializes in augmented reality software that facilitates the creation, production, and distribution of volumetric video content. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Chicago, the company offers XR Cast, a portable volumetric capture solution designed to capture and publish human subjects in augmented reality. Jaunt is also focused on developing tools and applications for cinematic virtual reality, empowering content creators with advanced software solutions. Its proprietary algorithms for computational photography enable the production of immersive VR experiences using existing production tools. The company has garnered investment from notable entities, including The Walt Disney Company, Google Ventures, and British Sky Broadcasting.

Fineartmultiple

Venture Round in 2015
Fineartmultiple AG operates an online platform dedicated to the discovery, collection, and education of exclusive contemporary art editions, including prints, serigraphs, lithographs, and photographs. Founded in 2015 and based in Lucerne, Switzerland, the platform serves as a marketplace where collectors can buy and sell contemporary art from around the world. Fineartmultiple aims to make exceptional contemporary and modern artworks accessible to art enthusiasts by collaborating with prestigious galleries. The platform offers a carefully curated selection of original artworks, all of which are either signed by the artist or come with a certificate of authenticity, ensuring their significance in contemporary art discourse and long-term value.

Wrap

Series B in 2015
Wrap Media, LLC is a digital transformation platform that specializes in mobile engagement technology, providing a web-based native app alternative for brands, publishers, and digital businesses. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, Wrap enables companies to deliver app-like experiences through its SaaS platform without requiring users to download an application. Its offerings include tools for commerce, storytelling, lead generation, and content publishing, allowing for deeper customer engagement and activation. Wrap’s unique authoring tools facilitate the creation of interactive, multi-functional web experiences that are easily shareable and portable across various digital platforms. This approach empowers businesses to develop new models, foster customer loyalty, and ultimately enhance revenue and profitability. As a subsidiary of DXC Technology Company, Wrap continues to innovate within the mobile engagement landscape.

SMARTSTREAM TV

Acquisition in 2015
SMARTSTREAM.TV was founded in 2012. With 20 employees in Munich and Dusseldorf, They serve over 150 advertisers and all major media agencies and media networks. Each month They supply more than 100 national and international video campaigns - in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway Denmark, the Netherlands, Italy and Spain. Their team supports any time your campaign objectives with concepts and special solutions

Studio71

Acquisition in 2015
Studio71 is a prominent multi-platform entertainment company that focuses on developing, producing, and distributing original programming. Recognized as a leading provider of web productions in the German-speaking market, Studio71 serves as a collaborative partner for digital creators seeking to enhance their video content. The company aims to support both creators and advertisers by offering strategic guidance and resources tailored to navigating the online landscape effectively. By prioritizing the unique needs of its partners, Studio71 fosters a creative environment where talent can thrive, making it an ideal choice for those looking to expand their reach and impact in the digital entertainment industry.

Virtual Minds

Acquisition in 2015
virtual minds AG is a technology holding company specializing in the fields of media technologies, digital advertising and hosting. Our companies are young, innovative, led by specialists and are among the top players in their respective business segments across Europe.

Yieldlab AG

Acquisition in 2015
Yieldlab was the first company in Germany to develop its own optimization technology for providers of advertising space which integrates Real Time Bidding (RTB). The Yieldlab AG was founded in September 2010 as a technology and consultancy company in Hamburg. Yieldlab develops the operating system for real time trade and the processing of advertising in digital channels with a long-term strategy. This assists websites, marketers, media companies and publishers in increasing revenue generated from online activities.

Verivox Holdings Ltd.

Acquisition in 2015
Verivox is the largest independent consumer portal for energy in Germany. Besides offering Verivox comparisons of telecommunications, insurance and finance. Consumers can compare to www.verivox.de quickly and easily tariffs and directly go to the best suppliers for you. Since 1998 Verivox has helped more than 6 million consumers changing providers. No suppliers from the industries they compare, is involved in Verivox. This gives Verivox the necessary independence to be able to compare the offers of companies objectively and clearly can. The largest shareholder of Verivox is Oakley Capital, a private equity firm from England, which owns a 51 percent stake. The remaining shares are held by the two founders Andrew Goodwin and Alexander Preston. Verivox represents in its collective compare the respective market objective and neutral. While all providers are the same sustainable criteria and apply consumer protection directives . The use of price comparisons is Verivox-free. These services financed by Verivox agency commissions of their business partners and advertising. But they ask of course also represents providers and tariffs, of which Verivox receives no commission. So we provide the comprehensive overview of the market safely. The price comparisons in Verivox daily updated several times and kept up to date. Tenders will be mathematically sorted, what are easy to track with the calculator kann.Nicht only we ourselves, also compared companies continually monitor the presentation of their offers in the price comparison. The keen competition between providers, thus ensuring additional transparency. Consumer protection is very important to Verivox. We have strict guidelines for consumer protection and develop them further, in order to protect customers from unfair tariff condition. For this they draw if need be before court. They are committed to national and European level for better consumer protection. Verivox is a sustaining member of the conciliation body energy and advises the EU on regulatory issues.

RapidApe

Acquisition in 2015
RapidApe GmbH offers RapidApe, a TV analytics and monitoring platform for advertisers and agencies to track the performance of their TV campaigns and monitor their competitors. The company’s RapidApe enables users to access detailed spot and brand profiles with airing information and media budgets, get industry benchmarks, and compare their TV marketing to their competition. Its RapidApe also connects the tracking and monitoring data source to various external data sources, such as weather, public holiday calendars, news feeds for special events (elections, soccer tournaments, etc.), and more. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Berlin, Germany. As of May 27, 2015, RapidApe GmbH operates as a subsidiary of ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG.

Amorelie

Acquisition in 2015
Amorelie is an e-commerce retailer specializing in sensual lifestyle products. The company offers a diverse selection of items, including sex toys such as vibrators and dildos, as well as lingerie, corsages, cosmetic products, books, and massage oils. By providing a wide range of intimate products, Amorelie aims to enhance customers' love lives while maintaining affordability. The platform is designed to cater to various preferences and needs, creating an accessible shopping experience for individuals seeking to explore and improve their intimate relationships.

Flaconi

Acquisition in 2015
Flaconi GmbH is an online retailer based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in perfumes, cosmetics, and beauty products. Founded in 2011, the company provides a diverse selection of items through its e-commerce platform, catering to the needs of beauty enthusiasts. With a focus on convenience and variety, Flaconi aims to enhance the shopping experience for customers seeking quality beauty products.

Travador

Venture Round in 2014
Travador, based in Munich and founded in 2013, operates an online travel platform that specializes in event travel across Europe. The company offers a variety of holiday packages tailored to different interests, including wellness, music, sports, and the arts. By focusing on unique experiences at competitive prices, Travador aims to transform short trips into memorable adventures. With a well-organized and thoroughly researched approach, the platform caters to travelers seeking both relaxation and excitement, having served over 100,000 customers to date.

Dynamic Yield

Series B in 2014
Dynamic Yield Ltd. is a technology company that specializes in an AI-powered personalization platform designed to enhance customer engagement by delivering individualized experiences across various touchpoints, including web, mobile, email, kiosks, and IoT devices. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, the company's platform integrates data management capabilities that provide a unified view of the customer, enabling marketers to create highly targeted digital interactions. Dynamic Yield's solutions encompass areas such as segmentation, omnichannel personalization, optimization, behavioral messaging, and product recommendations. The platform allows users to launch personalization campaigns, conduct A/B testing, and utilize machine learning for smartly triggered communications. Serving over 300 brands globally, Dynamic Yield caters to diverse industries, including e-commerce, media, travel, and gaming, as well as B2C and B2B markets. As of March 2019, Dynamic Yield operates as a subsidiary of McDonald's Corporation.

Talenthouse

Series C in 2014
Talenthouse brings brands together with artists who create content that connects with people. The company’s suite of products and services unlock opportunity for artists, major brands and mainstream audiences. A powerful community of Talenthouse ARTISTS retain ownership of their work, earn compensation, and grow their reach. BRANDS connect authentically through premium content. PEOPLE worldwide engage with inspiring art across the leading social networks. Major brands on Talenthouse include: Absolut, adidas, BCBG, bing, Coca-Cola, Dolce & Gabbanna, Glaceau VitaminWater, HP, Intel, Kleenex, Microsoft, Nikon, Nine West, Nokia, P&G, Samsung, Sony, Spotify, Virgin Mobile, Volkswagen and more. Celebrated talent who have worked with Talenthouse to promote their tours, album or film releases, and other projects include: A$AP Rocky, deadmau5, Eric Clapton, Tom Ford, Lady Gaga, Nas, Stan Lee, Paul McCartney, Linkin Park, Rankin, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, and U2, among others. Talenthouse was co-founded in 2009 by Co-CEOs Amos Pizzey and Roman Scharf. It is based in West Hollywood, California and London, England. The privately-held company is funded by prominent investment groups including ProSiebenSat.1, Reliance Entertainment, Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt’s Innovation Endeavors, 3TS Cisco Growth Fund, as well as high-profile individuals including Chris DeWolfe, William Lauder, Brett Ratner, Eurythmics Dave Stewart, Jean Pigozzi and Gerard Butler. For more information, please visit about.talenthouse.com business.talenthouse.com

Aeria Games GmbH

Acquisition in 2014
Aeria Games is a leading publisher of free-to-play online multiplayer games with a rapidly growing community of over 70 million registered players and a deep portfolio of development partners. A wholly-owned subsidiary of ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE, Aeria Games is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with offices in San Francisco and Seoul. Aeria Games publishes and develops high-quality online PC, mobile, and browser games in nine languages across the world. The company’s diverse portfolio includes titles like the popular anime MMORPG Aura Kingdom, action-packed shooter A.V.A., mobile soccer manager Goal One, and dozens more in a multitude of game genres. For more information, visit http://www.aeriagames.com.

ferien.de

Acquisition in 2013
ferien.de is Germany's holiday portal. Whether last minute or package holidays, hotels, holiday apartments, rental cars, city or ski holidays - ferien.de offers millions of offers with low price guarantee. The portfolio of ferien.de includes millions of last minute offers, package tours and air fares from more than 60 tour operators. In addition, hotels and holiday homes, cruises, wellness, city, sports and round trips, travel insurance and car hire can be booked at ferien.de.

weg.de

Acquisition in 2013
weg.de is one of the most famous online travel portals in Germany and the main brand of COMVEL GmbH. We make holiday dreams come true! In test and customer surveys, we regularly convince with top grades and have already been voted test winner several times. The secret of our success? Our 70-member team, the In addition to concentrated expertise and a decent portion of humor brings.

tropo GmbH

Acquisition in 2012
Tropo is the most dynamic tour operator for low-cost and high-quality travel packages, last-minute vacations, and hotel reservations. Each day, Tropo offers up to 200 million vacation options to every popular beach as well as every vibrant city around the world. With us, you can travel to destinations such as Spain (from Mallorca to Fuerteventura), Turkey, Egypt, Italy, Portugal, Greece, Dubai, and many other beautiful locations.

Preis24

Acquisition in 2012
preis24.de GmbH operates a deal platform for mobile and broadband solutions in Europe. Its platform allows users to compare and order low-cost contracts in smartphones, tariffs without a mobile phone, car insurance, electricity and gas, and consumer electronics; and broadband contracts for Internet, landline, and TV. The company is based in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Booming

Acquisition in 2012
Booming is specializes in search engine marketing (SEM) and search engine optimization (SEO).

meetOne

Corporate Round in 2011
meetOne GmbH owns and operates a social discovery network/an online contact portal. It enables its users to create profile pages; participate in rating games; upload media, such as photographs, texts, and games; and purchase virtual items or other services. The company also enables its users to meet new people and make friends; rate photos, pictures, and videos; make personality tests; learn about their personalities; and play games. meetOne GmbH was founded in 2011 and is based in Hamburg, Germany.

Burda: ic

Acquisition in 2011
Burda: ic is develops online multiplayer video games, interactive games and role playing games.

Lokalisten

Acquisition in 2008
Lokalisten is a social network originally started by 5 friends from munich. compared to facebook or studivz it has strong local ties with "homebases" in cities and villages in germany, austria, turkey, ....