Primedia Overview
- Year Founded
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1994

- Status
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Private
- Employees
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1,470

- Latest Deal Type
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PE Growth
- Financing Rounds
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10
- Investments
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10
Primedia General Information
Description
Operator of a media and advertising group targeting premium consumers on the move. The company delivers innovative broadcasting, advertising and digital media services engaging content and digital solutions that connect brands to an informed and responsive audience by utilizing interactive multimedia technologies, enabling listeners and other customers access to its consolidated services that impact businesses and society positively.
Contact Information
Website
www.primedia.co.zaCorporate Office
- 6th Floor 5
- Gwen Lane
- Sandown, 2196
- South Africa
Corporate Office
- 6th Floor 5
- Gwen Lane
- Sandown, 2196
- South Africa
Primedia Valuation & Funding
Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Primedia Comparisons
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Primedia Competitors (6)
One of Primedia’s 6 competitors is Kagiso Media, a Corporation company based in Sandton, South Africa.
Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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Kagiso Media | Corporation | Sandton, South Africa | ||||
Axel Springer | Private Equity-Backed | Berlin, Germany | ||||
Digitas Liquorice | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Cape Town, South Africa | ||||
VaynerMedia | Venture Capital-Backed | New York, NY | ||||
Yonder Media | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Johannesburg, South Africa |
Primedia Signals
Primedia Investors
Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Primedia Investments & Acquisitions (10)
Primedia’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with eXactmobile. The deal was made on 03-Aug-2006.
Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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eXactmobile | 03-Aug-2006 | Merger/Acquisition | Media and Information Services (B2B) | ||
Cyclelogic | 31-May-2001 | PIPE | Other Communications and Networking | ||
Gurl.com | 29-May-2001 | Merger/Acquisition | Social Content | ||
Petersen Publishing | 01-Jan-2001 | Merger/Acquisition | Publishing | ||
Ster Century Cinemas | 23-Oct-2000 | Merger/Acquisition | Movies, Music and Entertainment |
Primedia Exits (7)
Primedia’s most recent exit was on 31-May-2001 from Cyclelogic. The exit was categorized as with 3 buyers.
Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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Cyclelogic | 31-May-2001 | Completed |
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Gurl.com | 29-May-2001 | Completed |
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Ster Century Cinemas | 23-Oct-2000 | Completed |
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Hookup.com | 01-Jan-2000 | Completed |
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Cover Concepts | 01-Jan-1997 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
Primedia FAQs
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When was Primedia founded?
Primedia was founded in 1994.
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Where is Primedia headquartered?
Primedia is headquartered in Sandown, South Africa.
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What is the size of Primedia?
Primedia has 1,470 total employees.
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What industry is Primedia in?
Primedia’s primary industry is Broadcasting, Radio and Television.
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Is Primedia a private or public company?
Primedia is a Private company.
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What is Primedia’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Primedia is
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Who are Primedia’s investors?
Firstrand, Old Mutual Alternative Investments, and Mineworkers Investment Company have invested in Primedia.
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Who are Primedia’s competitors?
Kagiso Media, Axel Springer, Digitas Liquorice, VaynerMedia, and Yonder Media are some of the 6 competitors of Primedia.
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