2026
Sector:
Lifestyle
Transaction Type:acquisition
United States
M&A Program
History
At Ziff Davis, we employ a systematic, repeatable, and disciplined acquisition program designed for consistency in results. We are patient and highly deliberate in our origination and underwriting efforts. Once we develop a high level of conviction in an opportunity, we execute our transactions with speed and certainty. Through $3.3B1 of capital deployed on M&A, Ziff Davis today represents a premier portfolio of digital media and software businesses that have been selectively acquired, enhanced, and scaled since 2013. Our success stems from our rigorous and analytical approach to M&A, which leverages deep industry knowledge, technological expertise, operational excellence, and significant investment acumen.
Philosophy
Our primary focus is to deploy capital dynamically to maximize long-term, per-share value. We invest in businesses that we expect will generate predictable, growing free cash flow over long horizons. Our M&A Program is designed specifically to support this pursuit of compounding growth, operational optimization, and free cash flow generation – resulting in long-term shareholder value creation. We also view active monetization, including divestitures, spinoffs, and joint ventures, as part of our holistic capital allocation strategy to unlock value in our portfolio.
Targets
We invest in businesses and brands with the following characteristics:
- Trusted, category-leading brands which carry premium authority and potential in the AI era
- High-value verticals with large and growing TAMs
- Leading or a highly competitive position in its sector
- Clear opportunities where Ziff Davis can uniquely create value
- High recurring or subscription revenues
- High operating margins
- Low capital intensity with strong cash flow conversion
- Attractive purchase multiples that deliver Adjusted EBITDA growth and strong cash-on-cash returns
(1) Includes acquisitions from 2013 through 1H2026, plus the Ziff Davis acquisition from late 2012. Reflects the businesses that comprised the Ziff Davis portfolio following the spin of Consensus in 2021 and excludes assets that traveled with the spin of Consensus. Includes acquisitions that comprised the divested Connectivity business.
Contact our Corporate Development team for more information on our Acquisition System.
Transactions
2026
Sector:
Technology
Transaction Type:acquisition
United States
2025
Sector:
Cybersecurity
Transaction Type:acquisition
United Kingdom
2025
Sector:
Health & Wellness
Transaction Type:acquisition
New York, NY
2025
Sector:
Gaming & Entertainment
Transaction Type:acquisition
Netherlands
2024
Sector:
Martech
Transaction Type:acquisition
Denver. CO
2024
Sector:
Technology
Transaction Type:acquisition
San Francisco, CA
2024
Sector:
Gaming & Entertainment
Transaction Type:acquisition
United Kingdom
2024
Sector:
Shopping
Transaction Type:acquisition
Los Angeles, CA
2023
Sector:
Health & Wellness
Transaction Type:acquisition
Houston, TX
2023
Sector:
Technology
Transaction Type:acquisition
New York, NY
2022
Sector:
Connectivity
Transaction Type:acquisition
Sweden
2022
Sector:
Gaming & Entertainment
Transaction Type:acquisition
Los Angeles, CA
2022
Sector:
Health & Wellness
Transaction Type:acquisition
Boston, MA
2022
Sector:
Health & Wellness
Transaction Type:acquisition
United Kingdom
2021
Sector:
Technology
Transaction Type:spinoff
Los Angeles, CA
2021
Sector:
Connectivity
Transaction Type:acquisition
Bellevue, WA
2021
Sector:
Connectivity
Transaction Type:acquisition
Denver, CO
2021
Sector:
Health & Wellness
Transaction Type:acquisition
Cleveland, OH
2021
Sector:
Cybersecurity
Transaction Type:divesture
Worldwide
2021
Sector:
Cybersecurity
Transaction Type:divesture
Worldwide
2021
Sector:
Cybersecurity
Transaction Type:divesture
Worldwide
2021
Sector:
Marketing Technology
Transaction Type:acquisition
Seattle, WA
2021
Sector:
Health & Wellness
Transaction Type:acquisition
Santa Barbara, CA
2021
Sector:
Marketing Technology
Transaction Type:divesture
United Kingdom
2020
Sector:
Cybersecurity
Transaction Type:acquisition
San Antonio, TX
2020
Sector:
Technology
Transaction Type:acquisition
Waltham, MA
2020
Sector:
Shopping
Transaction Type:acquisition
Austin, TX
2020
Sector:
Marketing Technology
Transaction Type:divesture
Australia
2020
Sector:
Connectivity
Transaction Type:acquisition
United Kingdom
2020
Sector:
Marketing Technology
Transaction Type:acquisition
Dallas, TX
2020
Sector:
Health & Wellness
Transaction Type:acquisition
Irvine, CA
2019
Sector:
Cybersecurity
Transaction Type:acquisition
Gibraltar
2019
Sector:
Health & Wellness
Transaction Type:acquisition
San Francisco, CA
2019
Sector:
Technology
Transaction Type:acquisition
Austin, TX
2019
Sector:
Cybersecurity
Transaction Type:acquisition
Israel
2019
Sector:
Cybersecurity
Transaction Type:acquisition
Dallas, TX
2019
Sector:
Marketing Technology
Transaction Type:acquisition
Raleigh, NC
2018
Sector:
Health & Wellness
Transaction Type:acquisition
New York, NY
2018
Sector:
Marketing Technology
Transaction Type:acquisition
London, UK
2018
Sector:
Connectivity
Transaction Type:acquisition
Finland
2018
Sector:
Connectivity
Transaction Type:acquisition
Memphis, TN
2018
Sector:
Technology
Transaction Type:acquisition
India
2018
Sector:
Cybersecurity
Transaction Type:acquisition
Clearwater, FL
2018
Sector:
Marketing Technology
Transaction Type:acquisition
San Francisco, CA
2018
Sector:
Health & Wellness
Transaction Type:acquisition
Fort Lauderdale, FL
2017
Sector:
Gaming & Entertainment
Transaction Type:acquisition
San Francisco, CA
2017
Sector:
Technology
Transaction Type:acquisition
New York, NY
2017
Sector:
Shopping
Transaction Type:acquisition
Vancouver, BC
2017
Sector:
Health & Wellness
Transaction Type:acquisition
Denver, CO
2017
Sector:
Health & Wellness
Transaction Type:divesture
Cambridge, MA
2017
Sector:
Health & Wellness
Transaction Type:divesture
Roswell, GA
2016
Sector:
Marketing Technology
Transaction Type:acquisition
Australia
2016
Sector:
Technology
Transaction Type:acquisition
India
2016
Sector:
Health & Wellness
Transaction Type:acquisition
New York, NY
2016
Sector:
Shopping
Transaction Type:acquisition
Austin, TX
2015
Sector:
Cybersecurity
Transaction Type:acquisition
San Mateo, CA
2014
Sector:
Connectivity
Transaction Type:acquisition
Seattle, WA
2014
Sector:
Cybersecurity
Transaction Type:acquisition
United Kingdom
2013
Sector:
Gaming & Entertainment
Transaction Type:acquisition
San Francisco, CA
