SaltWire Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1823

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 390

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 4

  • Investments
  • 1

SaltWire General Information

Description

Operator of a broadcasting and media production company based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The company provides an online platform for publishing daily news and events and its publications include The Journal Pioneer (Summerside), The Annapolis Valley Register (Annapolis, Kings N.S.), The News (New Glasgow), The Tri-County Vanguard (Digby, Shelburne, Yarmouth), The Truro News and The Valley Journal-Advertiser (West Hants, Kings N.S.), thereby enabling people with various types of news information.

Contact Information

Website
www.saltwire.com
Formerly Known As
SaltWire Network, Breton Business Center
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • 2717 Joseph Howe Drive
  • Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2T2
  • Canada
+1 (800)
Primary Industry
Publishing
Other Industries
Broadcasting, Radio and Television
Parent Company
Postmedia Network Canada
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • 2717 Joseph Howe Drive
  • Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2T2
  • Canada
+1 (800)

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SaltWire Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
EBITDA		 Post-Val Status Debt

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SaltWire Signals

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Key Data Points

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SaltWire Investments (1)

SaltWire’s most recent deal was a Corporate Asset Purchase with Transcontinental (Newspapers, news websites and printing plants). The deal was made on 13-Apr-2017.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Transcontinental (Newspapers, news websites and printing plants) 13-Apr-2017 Corporate Asset Purchase Buildings and Property
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SaltWire FAQs

  • When was SaltWire founded?

    SaltWire was founded in 1823.

  • Where is SaltWire headquartered?

    SaltWire is headquartered in Halifax, Canada.

  • What is the size of SaltWire?

    SaltWire has 390 total employees.

  • What industry is SaltWire in?

    SaltWire’s primary industry is Publishing.

  • Is SaltWire a private or public company?

    SaltWire is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of SaltWire?

    The current valuation of SaltWire is .

  • What is SaltWire’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for SaltWire is .

  • How much funding has SaltWire raised over time?

    SaltWire has raised $18.2M.

  • When was SaltWire acquired?

    SaltWire was acquired on 25-Aug-2024.

  • Who acquired SaltWire?

    SaltWire was acquired by Postmedia Network Canada.

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