The Athletic
USEntry
2017
Hold
5yr
Exit
2022
Who owns The Athletic?
The Athletic was owned by Bertelsmann Investments through Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments (BDMI) (2006 vintage) from 2017 to 2022, exited via Trade Sale.
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Exit Type
Trade Sale
Buyer
MOIC
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Exit Year
2022
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