Media and Entertainment

ScribbleLive in its acquisition by Rock Content

On December 10, 2019, ScribbleLive announced it has been acquired by Rock Content. The acquisition will enable the growth of both companies as Rock Content will add Scribble Live’s content marketing platforms to its existing portfolio while providing complementary marketing services....

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: December 10, 2019 Value: -

Trive Capital Management in its acquisition of Finalé Post Production

In November of 2019, Picture Head Holdings, a portfolio company of Trive Capital Management, acquired Finalé Post Production.   Finalé  is located in Vancouver, Canada, and offers post production services to major studios, networks and independent producers. With...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: November 15, 2019 Value: -

Corus Radio in its successful injunction motion over station-naming

In November 2019, Corus Radio brought forward an injunction to restrict Calgary-based Harvard Broadcasting from using the POWER 107 name and logo after it rebranded its Edmonton HOT 107 radio station to POWER 107 earlier this year. While Corus is not currently using the POWER brand in...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Closed: -- Value: -

The Logic in its $1.8 million Seed financing

On November 1, 2019 , The Logic announced it has raised $1.8 million in seed financing from Postmedia, Relay Ventures, and angel investors. The funding will enable The Logic to expand its editorial staff and news bureaus in Canada, invest in sales and marketing, provide further support for...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: -- Value: $1.8 million

Behaviour Interactive Inc. in its strategic partnership agreement with NetEase Games

On July 15, 2019, NetEase Games, one of China’s leading internet and online game services providers, announced that it has acquired a strategic minority stake in Behaviour Interactive Inc. Behaviour will continue to operate independently under the leadership of its current President. Founded in...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: -- Value: -

Prodigy Games in its investment by Canadian Business Growth Fund.

On May 24 2019, The Canadian Business Growth Fund announced its minority investment in Prodigy Games, an education software platform that helps students from grades 1-8 practice mathematics.  Canadian Business Growth Fund is a private equity firm specializing in growth...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 24, 2019 Value: -

The Logic Inc. in its minority stake acquisition by Postmedia Network

On May 22, 2019, Postmedia Network, the largest publisher by circulation of paid English-language daily newspapers in Canada, announced its minority stake acquisition in The Logic Inc. Terms of the acquisition are undisclosed. The Logic, founded in 2018, provides in-depth reporting on the...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: -- Value: -

Entertainment One in its US$215 million proposed acquisition of Audio Network

On April 11, 2019, Entertainment One (eOne) announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire UK-based Audio Network Limited, one of the world’s largest independent creators and publishers of original high-quality music for approximately US$215 million. The cash consideration for...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: 11 April 2019 Value: US$215 million

Uken Games in the sale of Bingo Pop to Jam City

On November 28, 2018, Jam City, a leader in mobile entertainment, announced its acquisition of Bingo Pop, one of the top bingo mobile games worldwide, from Uken Studios, Inc. (Uken Games). The Bingo Pop team has joined Jam City and will continue to manage game operations from Jam City’s new...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: November 28, 2018 Value: -

Scientific Games Corporation in its acquisition of Don Best Sports

On November 1, 2018, Scientific Games Corporation ("Scientific Games") announced that it had acquired Don Best Sports Corporation and DBS Canada Corporation (together, "Don Best"), a leading global supplier of real-time betting data and pricing for North American sporting...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: November 1, 2018 Value: -