SXSW Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1987

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 175

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • 2ndary - Private

  • Financing Rounds
  • 5

  • Investments
  • 4

SXSW General Information

Description

Operator of a conference and festivals agency intended to celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film and music industries. The company offers sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions and a variety of networking opportunities to customers.

Contact Information

Website
www.sxsw.com
Formerly Known As
SXSW Accelerator
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • PO Box 685289
  • Austin, TX 78768
  • United States
+1 (512)
Primary Industry
Media and Information Services (B2B)
Other Industries
Movies, Music and Entertainment
Other Commercial Services
Parent Company
Penske Media
Corporate Office
  • PO Box 685289
  • Austin, TX 78768
  • United States
+1 (512)

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SXSW Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
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SXSW Signals

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Size Multiple

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Key Data Points

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SXSW Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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SXSW Investments (4)

SXSW’s most recent deal was a Accelerator/Incubator with digiLab. The deal was made on 08-Mar-2025.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
digiLab 08-Mar-2025 Accelerator/Incubator Business/Productivity Software
CUBE Studio 01-Jan-2024 Accelerator/Incubator Media and Information Services (B2B)
CricFlex 01-Jan-2019 Accelerator/Incubator Other Consumer Durables
Thriveon 01-Jan-2014 Accelerator/Incubator IT Consulting and Outsourcing
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SXSW FAQs

  • When was SXSW founded?

    SXSW was founded in 1987.

  • Where is SXSW headquartered?

    SXSW is headquartered in Austin, TX.

  • What is the size of SXSW?

    SXSW has 175 total employees.

  • What industry is SXSW in?

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

  • Is SXSW a private or public company?

    SXSW is a Private company.

  • What is SXSW’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for SXSW is .

  • Who are SXSW’s investors?

    Eldridge Industries has invested in SXSW.

  • When was SXSW acquired?

    SXSW was acquired on 28-Aug-2026.

  • Who acquired SXSW?

    SXSW was acquired by Penske Media.

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