Project Description
Pocket-lint is a leading consumer tech media company, attracting over 10 million unique users per month. With a passion for the latest developments in the tech industry, Pocket-lint has created a portfolio of the industry’s most respected editors and authors, to create an engaging media outlet which is enjoyed by users across the globe.
Valnet is a leading digital media group, serving over 4 billion sessions per annum through its extensive portfolio of leading content brands. The addition of Pocket-lint will continue this trajectory, and further cement their reputation as a global media brand at the forefront of the industries that matter in today’s modern world. This acquisition will accelerate Pocket-lint’s global growth trajectory and enable them to rival the world’s largest consumer tech brands.
Rafalie led the process and all of the negotiations on behalf of the Shareholders of Pocket-lint. Stuart Miles, owner of Pocket-lint, commented: “This is a transformative deal for the industry and we are very proud of the achievement. Darren played a pivotal role in helping us navigate the process, choose the right partner, and create a transaction which enabled both sides to meet their objectives. I would love to work with them again.”