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The Knot Worldwide Acquires Spain-Based Zankyou Ventures

PRIVATEFeb 03, 2023

Acquiring Company

The Knot Worldwide

Acquired Company

Zankyou

New YorkInformation TechnologyEventsMarketplaceEvent ManagementWeddingEventsMarketplaceEvent ManagementWedding

Description

The Knot Worldwide group, a global authority in the wedding planning industry, today announces the acquisition of Zankyou, a global wedding marketplace company based in Madrid, Spain. Founded in 2008 and serving ~50M visitors annually across more than 20 countries, Zankyou offers wedding planning tools and vendor marketplaces, connecting 350,000+ couples per year with ~150,000 vendors across its global brands. The acquisition did not include Zankyou’s business in Portugal or any joint ventures.

Quick answer

The Knot Worldwide is acquiring Zankyou, announced February 3, 2023. The Knot Worldwide is based in New York, New York, United States.

How much did The Knot Worldwide pay for Zankyou?
The deal value was not disclosed.
What does The Knot Worldwide do?
The Knot Worldwide operates across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia, championing the power of celebration.
Where are The Knot Worldwide and Zankyou based?
The Knot Worldwide is based in New York, New York, United States.
Who are the decision-makers at The Knot Worldwide?
Fundz holds 2 contacts at The Knot Worldwide. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Company Information

Company

The Knot Worldwide

Location

New York, New York, United States

About

The Knot Worldwide operates across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia, championing the power of celebration. Its global family of brands delivers best-in-class products, services, and content to help people turn inspiration into action. Through wedding brands like The Knot, WeddingWire, Bodas.net, Hitched.co.uk, Mariages.net, Matrimonio.com, and more, the company connects couples with hundreds of thousands of wedding professionals to make planning their special day seamless. Beyond weddings, The Knot Worldwide offers a brand for every celebration—from birthdays to parenthood and every milestone in between.

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Who acquired Zankyou?

Zankyou was acquired by The Knot Worldwide, based in New York. The deal was reported on February 3, 2023. The Knot Worldwide operates across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia, championing the power of celebration. The Knot Worldwide is privately held and operates in Information Technology.

When did The Knot Worldwide acquire Zankyou?

The Knot Worldwide's acquisition of Zankyou was reported on February 3, 2023. The Knot Worldwide group, a global authority in the wedding planning industry, today announces the acquisition of Zankyou, a global wedding marketplace company based in Madrid, Spain. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Zankyou do?

Founded in 2008, Zankyou is a global digital wedding planning company serving couples and wedding professions in more than 20 countries across the globe. It is privately held, operating in Events.

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