MediaFund

MediaFund | Specialist M&A Advisory & Broking for Media, Publishing & Digital Businesses

How Can MediaFund Help You Sell Your Business?

MediaFund completes deals. We are M&A advisers and brokers specialising in the publishing and media landscape. Our clients are sellers of all media formats, ranging from publishing business founders, shareholders in magazines and media groups, B2B, B2C and beyond. We focus on companies rich in intellectual property (IP), data, and engaged audiences across Digital Media & Tech (eg. NetDoctor.com, acquired on behalf of Hearst), B2B Publishing & Data Services (the sale of Crosby Holdings to Finelight), B2C Publishing & Arts (Scala Arts & Heritage to BT Batsford), Book Publishing & Health Sciences (Health Press to Karger SA), Live Events & Conference Organisers.

Founded in 1991 and based in London, MediaFund is recognised across the sector as a trusted transactional expert by traditional publishers, online media companies, and specialist investment banks alike. We advise on media deals ranging from under £1M to £25M.

Why Choose MediaFund to Sell Your Business?

Selling a company is one of the most critical financial events in a business owner’s life. MediaFund guides sellers through every step of the transaction to deliver maximum value with total confidentiality.

• We operate from an Unrivalled Global Network: Having worked with leading public media conglomerates as well as privately held boutique publishers, our up-to-date contact database gives us direct access to decision-makers across Europe, India, and the USA though our core competence is in the UK.
• We have a proven track record in buyer targeting: With first-hand knowledge of over 3,000 media industry players and access to specialist databases, we pinpoint the precise strategic buyers and investment partners most likely to value your company’s IP.
• We ensure streamlined deal management: We prepare your business for market, present it in a compelling, buyer-ready format, establish non-binding indicative valuations quickly, and lead negotiations all the way through to final completion.

About Piers Russell-Cobb

Prior to founding MediaFund in 1991, Piers Russell-Cobb served at Ansbacher Media, leading cross-border media M&A transactions across Europe. His background covers hands-on experience in book publishing, magazine management, and as a creative at a West Coast US advertising agency.

Combining deep commercial insight with hands-on negotiation skills, Piers has built MediaFund into one of the most respected names in media mergers and acquisitions.

Client Testimonials

“Piers’ advice throughout the acquisition was truly invaluable. His deep commercial understanding, industry knowledge, and skills of negotiation were all integral in us reaching an agreement which worked for all parties. Selling a company can seem like a lonely journey at times, but Piers’ good humour and availability kept us focused on the end goals throughout. We highly recommend Piers and MediaFund.” Fred Freeman & Betsy Reavley, Founders, Bloodhound Books

“It’s tempting to think that we can do everything ourselves with the skills we have within our business. However, we have grown to realise how beneficial it can be to work with specialist consultants. Over the past year, in the area of acquisitions and disposals, we have been delighted with the valuable insight and expertise demonstrated by Piers Russell-Cobb of MediaFund. His knowledge of the industry and ability to negotiate a deal to a swift completion played a fundamental part in the re-focusing of our business.” Steve Wright, CEO, Kelsey Media

Trusted by Leading Media Brands

MediaFund has advised and completed transactions involving many of the world’s leading publishers and media groups, including:

• BBC
• Bauer Media
• Bertelsmann
• Bloodhound Books
• DMGT
• The Economist Group
• Financial Times Group
• Future Publishing
• Hearst
• Hubert Burda Media
• John Brown Publishing
• Kelsey Media
• Warner Music Group
• Wiley Blackwell

Ready to Explore a Sale or Acquisition?

Whether you are looking to sell your media company, secure a valuation, or plan an exit strategy, MediaFund and Piers Russell-Cobb offer confidential, specialist advice to guide you home.