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Thompson Street Capital Partners Portfolio Company Wevideo Acquires Playposit To Pioneer The Next Evolution Of Video Creation

PRIVATEAug 16, 2022

Acquiring Company

WeVideo

Acquired Company

PlayPosit

Mountain ViewSocial MediaSoftwareEducationE Learning

Description

Thompson Street Capital Partners (TSCP), a private equity firm based in St. Louis, today announced the acquisition of PlayPosit by TSCP portfolio company WeVideo. PlayPosit is a software company that offers an online interactive environment that seamlessly integrates layered learning experiences directly into video content. WeVideo is a leading cloud-based and collaborative multimedia creation platform with more than 38 million users. IKONA Partners, a technology-focused boutique investment bank, acted as exclusive financial advisor to PlayPosit in this transaction. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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WeVideo is acquiring PlayPosit, announced August 16, 2022. WeVideo is based in Mountain View, California, United States.

How much did WeVideo pay for PlayPosit?
The deal value was not disclosed.
What does WeVideo do?
WeVideo is the leading cloud-based multimedia creation platform revolutionizing video creation experiences worldwide.
Where are WeVideo and PlayPosit based?
WeVideo is based in Mountain View, California, United States.
Who are the decision-makers at WeVideo?
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Company Information

Company

WeVideo

Location

Mountain View, California, United States

About

WeVideo is the leading cloud-based multimedia creation platform revolutionizing video creation experiences worldwide. Trusted by over two-thirds of the top 100 school districts in the U.S. and by thousands of higher education institutions and private sector enterprises in over 50 countries, WeVideo empowers users with robust editing, collaboration and sharing capabilities. In 2022, WeVideo acquired PlayPosit, adding interactive video capabilities to further enhance engagement, content retention and productivity for its diverse customer base. This integration allows users to create dynamic and interactive video projects and promotes active user participation, comprehension and enhanced outcomes. With an intuitive interface and robust functionality, WeVideo enables seamless collaboration and teamwork while offering a centralized multimedia creation platform that empowers users to maximize their time and inspire with compelling, engaging and easy-to-build content.

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Who acquired PlayPosit?

PlayPosit was acquired by WeVideo, based in Mountain View. The deal was reported on August 16, 2022. WeVideo is the leading cloud-based multimedia creation platform revolutionizing video creation experiences worldwide. Trusted by over two-thirds of the top 100 school districts in the U.S. WeVideo is privately held and operates in Social Media.

When did WeVideo acquire PlayPosit?

WeVideo's acquisition of PlayPosit was reported on August 16, 2022. Thompson Street Capital Partners (TSCP), a private equity firm based in St. Louis, today announced the acquisition of PlayPosit by TSCP portfolio company WeVideo. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does PlayPosit do?

It is privately held, operating in Software.

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