The Ledger / Creator Media & Studios / Record 167
AcquisitionMoonbug Entertainment (CoComelon, Blippi)
Digital-first kids entertainment company built on YouTube IP.
| Date | Nov 4, 2021 (day precision, as published) |
|---|---|
| Target | Moonbug Entertainment (CoComelon, Blippi) |
| Buyer / investor | Candle Media (Kevin Mayer & Tom Staggs; backed by Blackstone) |
| Segment | Creator Media & Studios |
| Type | Acquisition |
| Stage | Announced |
| Value | Reported █████████ On record: a named outlet reported the price. The figure and its wording are in Pro. |
| Source | ██████████ 1 source linked on the record (Pro) |
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|---|---|---|
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