Vivendi

Vivendi is a French multinational company, founded in 1981 and based in Paris, that specializes in producing and distributing motion pictures, television films, and music. The company operates primarily in the entertainment and telecommunications sectors, providing a range of media services. In addition to its core business, Vivendi has a corporate social responsibility initiative called the Vivendi Create Joy Fund, which supports non-governmental organizations and charities aimed at helping at-risk teenagers and young people in need. This program funds over 30 projects annually, focusing on empowering youth to reach their full potential through engagement with the arts and communication. Vivendi's efforts extend across various regions, including the United States, Europe, Africa, and Brazil, reflecting its commitment to social impact alongside its business operations.

Delphine Maillet

Director of Relations Manager

Nathalie Pellet

Investor Relations Manager

Herve Phillippe

Chief Financial Officer

Arnaud Puyfontaine

Chief Executive Officer and Chairman

Xavier Le Roy

Executive Vice President and Head of Investor Relations

21 past transactions

Pernel Media

Corporate Round in 2021
Pernel Media is a creative and diverse independent TV production company. Pernel Media has created programmes across a wide range of genres including factual entertainment, game shows, entertainment, specialist factual and scripted for most French broadcasters.

PRISA

Post in 2021
PRISA is a prominent media group operating primarily in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking markets. The company focuses on education, information, and entertainment, aiming to foster cultural development and societal progress. Prisa encompasses various brands, including El País, 40 Principales, Santillana, and Alfaguara, reaching over 50 million users across 22 countries. Its operations include radio broadcasting through Prisa Radio, which offers both spoken-word and music programming, and manages events such as concerts, festivals, and conferences. The group's presence in Brazil, Portugal, and among the growing Hispanic community in the United States enhances its Ibero-American reach, tapping into a potential audience of 700 million people. Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, PRISA is dedicated to delivering enriching experiences across digital platforms and traditional media.

Prisma Media

Acquisition in 2020
Prisma Media was founded in 1978 under the leadership of Axel Ganz, sent to Paris by the German publisher Gruner + Jahr, to launch a French version of GEO. In March 1979 GEO 1 launch Prisma signed arrives on newsstands. Adapted from its German counterpart, the success was immediate; two months after its launch, the monthly already has more than 100,000 subscribers. With a portfolio of 26 titles and over twenty websites, the group is present in the main segments of the mainstream press magazine (female, kitchen, TV, celebrities, discovery, economy. Sales leadership, added to the power of its digital media brands, Prisma Digital ensures optimum potential audience Bimedia print-web of nearly 35 million people each month, or 70% of the population.

Lagardère

Post in 2020
Lagardère Group, based in Paris, France, is a prominent international player in content publishing, production, broadcasting, and distribution. The company operates through several key divisions, including Lagardère Publishing, which focuses on books and e-books, and Lagardère Travel Retail, which encompasses travel essentials, duty-free, and foodservice brands. Additionally, Lagardère Active provides services in digital and advertising sales, while Lagardère Sports and Entertainment covers sponsorship, content creation, and event management. By leveraging a combination of virtual and physical networks, Lagardère aims to forge lasting relationships between its diverse content offerings and its audience.

Paylogic

Acquisition in 2018
Paylogic Holding B.V. is a company that specializes in ticket sales and access management. Its Paylogic ticketing system facilitates the sale of tickets through various channels, including online ticket shops, social media, media portals, and mobile applications, in addition to offering physical ticket sales through retail outlets. The company caters to a diverse range of events, including concerts, festivals, sports events, exhibitions, trade fairs, and theatrical performances. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Groningen, the Netherlands, Paylogic also maintains offices in Berlin, Germany, and Antwerp, Belgium. The company operates both domestically and internationally, serving clients across several countries. Paylogic is a subsidiary of See Tickets as of April 2018.

Havas

Acquisition in 2017
Havas is one of the world's largest global communications groups, founded in 1835 in Paris and employing around 20,000 people across 700 agencies in over 100 countries. The company specializes in creating meaningful connections between people and brands through a combination of creativity, media, and innovation. Havas distinguishes itself with a unique operational model that eliminates traditional silos, allowing its media and creative teams to collaborate closely within shared spaces known as Havas Villages. This integration fosters seamless communication and enhances the overall effectiveness of their services, which include digital strategy, brand content, media, creative technology, and digital transformation. By prioritizing clients' needs, Havas aims to deliver tailored solutions that drive impactful results.

Social Project

Acquisition in 2017
Social Project LLC develops Flux, a social platform with fans participating across various Websites. It also offers third-party publisher network transition services. Social Project LLC was formerly known as Tagworld, Inc. and changed its name to Social Project LLC in September, 2007. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Santa Monica, California. Social Project LLC operated as former subsidiary of Viacom Media Networks. As of February 22, 2017, Social Project LLC operates as a subsidiary of Vivendi SA.

Flavorus

Acquisition in 2016
Flavorus is an online ticketing website that allows event organizers to sell tickets of various events. Using Flavorus’ self-service platform, users can list events and keep track of their statistics from any computer or mobile device. Another feature in this platform is its web-based box office with built in point-of-sale and entry systems. Flavorus also offers complete social media integration, including the ability to sell tickets directly from a user's Facebook account. The company is located in Los Angeles, California.

Gameloft

Acquisition in 2016
Gameloft is a prominent developer and distributor of video games, specializing in mobile platforms. The company offers a diverse range of games designed for various devices, including mobile phones, PCs, and gaming consoles such as Xbox and Nintendo DS. With a focus on creating engaging content for digital platforms, Gameloft provides a wide selection of titles that cater to different gaming preferences. Its expertise in mobile gaming positions the company as a key player in the industry, delivering innovative experiences to a global audience.

Fnac Darty Group

Funding Round in 2016
Fnac Darty ia a European leader in omni-channel distribution in home appliances, electronics and cultural products. The merger of Fnac and Darty in 2016 has created a leader in omnichannel distribution. This movement opens a new page in the history of Fnac and Darty, new perspectives for their employees and an enriched proposal for their customers. Fnac Darty represents more than 7.4 billion euros in sales, nearly 26,000 employees and more than 720 stores in eleven countries.

Radionomy

Acquisition in 2015
Radionomy SA is an online radio platform based in Brussels, Belgium, that enables users to create, manage, and share their own radio stations at no cost. Founded in 2008, the platform provides a variety of tools that allow users to personalize their broadcasts with features such as shoutouts, voice tracks, and interviews. As one of the largest user-generated online radio networks globally, Radionomy offers a diverse range of music and themed stations for listeners to discover and enjoy. The company operates as a subsidiary of Vivendi Village S.A.S., contributing significantly to the online radio landscape by empowering enthusiasts to broadcast, promote, and monetize their content.

Can't Stop Media

Acquisition in 2015
CAN'T STOP media is produces and distributes media content in scripted and unscripted formats, as well as finished programs. Its expertise ranges from clip show, comedy, documentary, drama, entertainment, extreme, factual entertainment, and game show programs to lifestyle, reality, science fiction, scripted format, sexy, unscripted format, and wildlife programs.

Dailymotion

Acquisition in 2015
Dailymotion is a prominent video platform that enables users to discover diverse content across four primary categories: news, sports, music, and entertainment. Launched in 2005, it attracts a global audience of approximately 300 million users who engage with a variety of professional video content tailored to their interests. In 2017, Dailymotion enhanced its platform to prioritize premium content from reputable publishers, forming partnerships with notable organizations such as Universal Music Group, BBC News, and VICE. The platform features a robust video player that allows publishers to provide high-quality viewing experiences across over 30,000 channels while also monetizing their video assets. With an impressive average of 600,000 video uploads each month, Dailymotion holds its position as the largest independent video sharing website worldwide. It is owned by Vivendi, a multinational media company based in Paris.

Flab Prod

Acquisition in 2015
Flab Prod is produces news and sports talk shows.

Seetickets

Acquisition in 2011
See Tickets is a ticket company in Europe providing tickets for music, festivals, theater, events, comedy, sports and more.

Digitick

Acquisition in 2010
Digitick SA provides advanced Web ticketing solutions for event producers for various concerts, festivals, sports, museums, monuments, and leisure parks. It offers 3RD ACT, a Web ticketing and audience management software for live performances; MUSEO, a ticketing and customer management software for museums and tourist sites; STORE, a software for points of sale's commercial administration; LEISURE, a Web ticketing and customer management software for leisure centers; and SPORTS, a Web ticketing and customer management software for clubs and sports arenas, as well as Web ticketing and audience management for movie theatres. The company provides its products through virtual stores, stores, call centers, and legal secondary ticketing channels. Digitick SA was founded in 2004 and is based in Paris, France. As of December 30, 2010, Digitick SA operates as a subsidiary of Vivendi.

Wengo

Acquisition in 2008
Wengo is an online shop in Europe dedicated to expert advice with the mission to enable people to contact experts to get doubts clarified.The company's platform helps users to ask questions and connect an expert capable of immediately answering their questions by phone, in writing or by chat, thereby enabling individuals or professionals to monetize their expertise through online services.

MP3

Acquisition in 2001
MP3.com, founded in 1997 by Michael Roberston and Greg Flores, started as a free, legal music-sharing website that gained popularity among independent musicians and bands. The platform served as an online music distributor, allowing users to download tracks and access promotional content related to digital music. MP3.com also published news items about artists, songs, and the evolving landscape of music technology. In 2001, the site was acquired by Vivendi Universal in a substantial deal, further solidifying its impact in the digital music industry. Located in San Diego, California, MP3.com continues to play a role in promoting artists and facilitating music distribution.

eMusic

Acquisition in 2001
eMusic.com Inc. operates a discovery-and-download destination for people who love music. It offers albums and audiobooks in electronic, hip-hop/R&B, classical, blues/jazz, and comedy genres. eMusic.com Inc. was formerly known as GoodNoise Corporation and changed its name to eMusic.com Inc. in June 1995. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in New York, New York. As of October 19, 2015, eMusic.com Inc. operates as a subsidiary of TriPlay Communications Ltd.

Houston Street Exchange

Venture Round in 2000
The HoustonStreet European electricity trading platform is now live, marking the first step in establishing a multi-commodity, online trading platform spanning all European markets. Initially, trading is focused on power, with trading floors for England and Wales, Germany, the Netherlands, Austria and Switzerland, then expanding into other regions and other commodities including crude oil, refined products and natural gas.

United States Filter Corp

Acquisition in 1999
United States Filter Corp is provides industrial, municipal, commercial, and consumer water and wastewater treatment systems, products, and services.