Moonbug Entertainment Limited
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Moonbug Entertainment Limited - overview
Established
2018
Location
London, -, UK
Primary Industry
Media
About
Founded in 2018 and based in London, UK, Moonbug Entertainment Limited produces online educational content for children in the form of videos and music. The firm also acquires the intellectual properties of child-friendly shows and channels. Rene Rechtman is the co-founder and CEO of the firm. In July 2020, Moonbug Entertainment Limited raised USD 120 million in venture funding co-led by Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division and Fertitta Capital, and in November 2021, Blackstone's Next-Generation Media Company agreed to acquire Moonbug Entertainment Limited for an undisclosed amount.
The company creates, produces, and publishes thousands of minutes of video and audio content. The firm provides shows for kids that include little baby bum, lellobee city farm, go buster, cocomelon, playtime with twinkle, and more. Moonbug's music is a specialist label that creates and distributes music for kids across the worlds leading digital music platforms. The organization also provides online shops that consist of apparel, toys, items of clothing, and accessories for kids.
The November 2021 acquisition intends to help Moonbug Entertainment Limited to expand its portfolio of titles and further extend its franchises across digital platforms and key licensing and merchandising channels.
Current Investors
Candle Media, LLC, The Raine Group, Felix Capital
Primary Industry
Media
Sub Industries
Education & Training Website, Digital Media, Music Production & Distribution
Website
www.moonbug.com
Verticals
E-commerce, EdTech
Company Stage
Add-on
Total Amount Raised
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Moonbug Entertainment Limited - 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Add-on, Trade Sale | Completed | One Animation Pte Ltd | - | ||||||||
| Add-on, Trade Sale | Completed | Moonbug Entertainment Limited | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | Little Angel Youtube Channel | - |
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