Active Interest Media Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2003

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 278

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 5

  • Investments
  • 37

Active Interest Media General Information

Description

Provider of content, events and multimedia experiences for consumers and businesses in the boating, shelter, hobby and home arts categories. The company produces consumer and trade events, websites, magazines, podcasts, and TV shows that reach million of readers, fans and attendees in multiple countries.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 5710 Flatiron Parkway
  • Suite A
  • Boulder, CO 80020
  • United States
Primary Industry
Media and Information Services (B2B)
Other Industries
Publishing
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • 5710 Flatiron Parkway
  • Suite A
  • Boulder, CO 80020
  • United States

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Active Interest Media Valuation & Funding

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Active Interest Media Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Provider of content, events and multimedia experiences for consumers and businesses in the boating, shelter, hobby and h
Media and Information Services (B2B)
Boulder, CO
278 As of 2021

New York, NY
 

Washington, DC
 
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Active Interest Media Competitors (7)

One of Active Interest Media’s 7 competitors is F+W Media, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in New York, NY.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
F+W Media Formerly PE-Backed New York, NY
Vox Media Venture Capital-Backed Washington, DC
Gannett Company Formerly PE-Backed New York, NY
A360 Media Private Equity-Backed Smyrna, GA
Yahoo Private Equity-Backed New York, NY
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Active Interest Media Signals

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Active Interest Media Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Active Interest Media Investments & Acquisitions (37)

Active Interest Media’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Taunton Press. The deal was made on 30-Nov-2023.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Taunton Press 30-Nov-2023 Merger/Acquisition Publishing
Kovels.com 23-Mar-2023 Merger/Acquisition Publishing
Fly Fishing Film Tour 04-Oct-2018 Buyout/LBO Media and Information Services (B2B)
United States Team Roping Championships 12-Jul-2017 Buyout/LBO Other Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure
IDEA Health and Fitness Association 24-Oct-2016 Buyout/LBO Other Services (B2C Non-Financial)
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Active Interest Media Exits (7)

Active Interest Media’s most recent exit was on 02-Jun-2016 from Yonder (Woodstock). The exit was categorized as with 2 buyers.

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Yonder (Woodstock) 02-Jun-2016 Completed
  • 2 buyers
Soundings Trade Only 25-Jul-2011 Completed
  • 2 buyers
Climbing Magazine 01-Jun-2010 Completed
  • 2 buyers
Equine Network 24-Feb-2010 Completed
  • 2 buyers
Urban Climber 16-Sep-2008 Buyout/LBO Completed
  • 2 buyers
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Active Interest Media Affiliates

Subsidiaries (17)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Fly Fishing Film Tour Boulder, CO 2007
World Series of Team Roping Albuquerque, NM 2006
Cabin Life Boulder, CO 2001
USRider Longmont, CO 2001
Stable Management (Publishing) Santa Barbara, CA 2000
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Active Interest Media FAQs

  • When was Active Interest Media founded?

    Active Interest Media was founded in 2003.

  • Where is Active Interest Media headquartered?

    Active Interest Media is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

  • What is the size of Active Interest Media?

    Active Interest Media has 278 total employees.

  • What industry is Active Interest Media in?

    Active Interest Media’s primary industry is Media and Information Services (B2B).

  • Is Active Interest Media a private or public company?

    Active Interest Media is a Private company.

  • What is Active Interest Media’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Active Interest Media is .

  • How much funding has Active Interest Media raised over time?

    Active Interest Media has raised $128M.

  • Who are Active Interest Media’s investors?

    Wind Point Partners has invested in Active Interest Media.

  • Who are Active Interest Media’s competitors?

    F+W Media, Vox Media, Gannett Company, A360 Media, and Yahoo are some of the 7 competitors of Active Interest Media.

  • When was Active Interest Media acquired?

    Active Interest Media was acquired on 16-Feb-2021.

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