Valnet, a Montreal, Canada-based digital publishing and media investment company, acquired Polygon, a gaming publication company, from Washington DC-based media company Vox Media.
The amount of the deal was not disclosed.
Polygon will join Valnet’s gaming portfolio, known as The Valnet Gaming Group, which collectively reaches over 1.2 billion users annually.
Founded in 2012, Polygon leverages an in-depth and analytical approach to video game journalism, publishing feature articles, essays, and reviews that delve into the cultural, social, and artistic aspects of gaming. While video games are a central focus, it also covers a broader spectrum of pop culture and entertainment topics -including movies, TV shows, and technology.
Founded by CEO Hassan Youssef, Valnet is a digital publishing and media investment company that owns and operates over 27 authoritative publications across diverse verticals, including entertainment, sports, technology, automotive, gaming, lifestyle, and travel. It is an acquirer in digital publishing, specializing in acquiring, operating, and growing digital publications that hold strategic importance in their respective markets.
The company operates offices in Montreal, Miami, New York, Virginia, and Halifax.
Vox Media is a media company reaching audiences everywhere via its editorial properties, including Vox, SB Nation, New York Magazine, Eater, and The Verge.
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05/05/2025