7 years ago

Moonbug raises $145 million to acquire kids' media brands

  • Moonbug, a kid-focused media business founded by entertainment executives, has raised $145 million in a Series A funding round led by The Raine Group

  • Venture capital firms Felix Capital and Fertitta Capital also participated in the financing

  • Moonbug, headquartered in London, acquires and distributes media content made for kids

  • The company recently acquired Little Baby Bum, a children's sing-along show popular on YouTube, Amazon and Netflix

  • With its Series A investment, Moonbug will amp up its M&A activity to expand its portfolio of content.

      • ProblemMedia and Entertainment

      "Kids today need engaging and high-quality content to help them develop essential life skills, and traditional media companies aren't always able to provide that."

      Solution

      "Moonbug is building a portfolio of high-quality children's media brands by acquiring existing popular content that's already proven successful on platforms like YouTube, Amazon, and Netflix."

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