9 Story Media Group
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9 Story Media Group - overview
Established
2002
Location
Toronto, ON, Canada
Primary Industry
Media
About
Based in Toronto, Canada, and founded in 2002 by co-founder and CEO Vince Commisso, 9 Story Media Group, a. k. a. 9 Story operates as a media company that develops, produces, and releases animated material and characters for global media outlets and online platforms.
In June 2024, Scholastic Corp. acquired 9 Story Media Group from ZMC for CAD 250 million, comprising cash and a revolving credit facility. 9 Story’s animation studio, Brown Bag Films, focuses on cross-platform animation with engaging stories and characters. The company’s distribution arm, 9 Story Distribution International, manages programming, available to international broadcasters and digital platforms.
Additionally, 9 Story Brands, the consumer products division, develops global entertainment brands for children, handling creative, brand marketing, and licensing.
Current Investors
Primary Industry
Media
Sub Industries
Recreational & Entertainment Facilities, Multimedia & Graphics, Digital Media
Website
www.9story.com
Company Stage
Mature - Growth Capital
Total Amount Raised
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9 Story Media Group - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Sale | Completed | 9 Story Media Group | - | ||||||||
| Add-on, Spin-Off | Completed | Portfolio Entertainment’s Library, Production Slate, and Development Projects | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | BASE Studio | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | Out of the Blue Enterprises | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | Brown Bag Films | - |
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9 Story Media Group - key contacts
| Name | Position | Start Date | End Date | Vcard | Bio | ||
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| Board Member | BM |
BM Board Member
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