MyGolfSpy Acquisition by GSE and David Blitzer’s Bolt Ventures

WeBrokr is pleased to announce the successful completion of the MyGolfSpy transaction. MyGolfSpy, one of the most well known and respected golf media brands in the world, has received strategic investment from Graham Sports & Entertainment Partners (GSE) and Bolt Ventures, the family office of David Blitzer. The transaction was completed through a newly formed entity called Pin High Golf and anchored by MyGolfSpy. WeBrokr acted as the exclusive advisor to the Founder of MyGolfSpy, Adam Beach, on this transaction.

Founded in 2008, MyGolfSpy has built one of the most trusted independent voices in golf media, known for its no-bias, data-driven equipment testing, robotic launch-monitor labs, proprietary testing data sets and a deeply engaged community of avid golfers. Over the past decade and a half, the business has grown into a category defining brand at the intersection of golf gear, performance content, and consumer advocacy. MGS reaches millions of golfers each year across its website, YouTube channel, podcast network, and member community.

The transaction combines GSE’s sports, media and entertainment investment expertise with Bolt Ventures’ fast-growing golf vertical, which already includes investments in Source Golf, the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, Jupiter Links Golf Club, TMRW Sports, L.A.B. Golf, KemperSports, and the Golf Source Network.

As the anchor asset of Pin High Golf, MyGolfSpy is positioned to expand its testing capabilities, scale its content and community, and pursue additional opportunities across golf media, data and experiences. Adam Beach continues as Founder and CEO under the new platform.

Logan Abner of WeBrokr had this to say regarding the acquisition:

“Golf is the sport closest to my heart, which made representing MyGolfSpy as personal as this work gets. Adam Beach built one of the most trusted independent golf brands in the game, and the process came with a real structural challenge: media acquirers who don’t speak golf, and golf acquirers who don’t speak media. GSE and Bolt Ventures were the only groups able to operate fluently in both. We couldn’t be more confident about what David Blitzer, Shervin Mirhashemi, and their teams will build through the Pin High Golf platform under Adam’s continued leadership.”

About MyGolfSpy
Founded in 2008, MyGolfSpy is a leading independent golf equipment media and testing platform. Through its in-house testing facility, community of 300+ volunteer testers, and industry-standard “Most Wanted” and “Tested & Approved” review frameworks, MyGolfSpy provides golfers with objective, data-driven equipment information.

About Pin High Golf
Pin High Golf is a platform formed by Graham Sports & Entertainment Partners and Bolt Ventures to build an independent golf media, data, and experiences business, anchored by MyGolfSpy.

About Graham Sports & Entertainment Partners
Graham Sports & Entertainment Partners (GSE) is a sports, media, and entertainment adjacencies investment firm operating within The Graham Group. GSE targets companies across the sports, media, and entertainment ecosystem.

About Bolt Ventures
Bolt Ventures is the family office of sports investor David Blitzer, with a portfolio spanning sports, media, live events, and consumer brands, including significant investments across the golf industry.

About WeBrokr
WeBrokr is a specialist M&A advisory firm dedicated to media and internet businesses. With deep category expertise across digital media and publishing, content, community, and creator businesses, and digitally-native consumer brands, WeBrokr has advised founders and operators on more than 250 transactions since 2012, ranging in size from approximately $1 million to $50 million in enterprise value.

 

WeBrokr Press Release – PRNewswire

Official MyGolfSpy Press Release – MyGolfSpy

Official Graham Sports & Entertainment Providers Press Release – GSE

Den of Geek acquisition by Literally Media

press release image showing the logos of WeBrokr, Den of Geek and Literally Media

WeBrokr is pleased to announce its role as exclusive advisor to Den of Geek in its successful acquisition by Literally Media.

Founded in 2007, Den of Geek has grown into one of the most recognizable voices in entertainment and pop culture, building a global audience through authentic, in-depth storytelling. Known for its commitment to high-quality editorial content, the brand has become a trusted destination for fans across film, television, comics, gaming, and more.

This transaction further highlights WeBrokr’s position as the leading M&A advisory firm for premium digital publishing brands, connecting influential media properties with strategic acquirers.

Logan Abner of WeBrokr had this to say regarding the acquisition:

“I think it’s fair to say Den of Geek is one of the few media brands that is synonymous with pop-culture. I sincerely respect their loyalty to long-form entertainment content and interviews that just about every other publication has decided to push to the wayside over the past few years. Den of Geek has always put their fans first by serving super quality content and exclusive reporting. It was a pleasure working with the Owners in this transaction.

I’d also like to extend a sincere congratulations to the Literally Media team on adding another premium brand to your growing portfolio.”

The official press release from Literally Media can be found – HERE

GM Authority and Ford Authority Acquisition

Press release image for the successful acquisition of GM Authority and Ford Authority by WeBrokr

WeBrokr is thrilled to announce the successful completion of the GM Authority and Ford Authority acquisition. GM Authority & Ford Authority, the largest GM and Ford focused media brands in the world, have been acquired in a partial equity acquisition of the holding company, Motrolix. WeBrokr represented and advised the Seller in this transaction.

Founded in 2010 by automotive enthusiast Alex Luft, GM Authority and Ford Authority have grown from passion-project blogs into the definitive voices on General Motors and Ford news. Over 15 years of steady expansion, both brands have earned a reputation for landing scoops first and delivering in-depth, data-driven coverage that resonates with everyday car buyers, die-hard enthusiasts, parts suppliers, and industry decision-makers alike. Today, they stand as indispensable resources for anyone seeking authoritative insight into the world of GM and Ford.

Logan Abner of WeBrokr had this to say regarding the acquisition:

“Over the past 15 years Alex built one of the largest and most reputable automotive portfolios in the world. He has helped millions of car buyers and automotive industry leaders with his expertly written content. Our listing process at WeBrokr led to a unique partnership outcome that will be highly beneficial for both parties. Congratulations to Alex and his team on this successful transaction.”

ITR Wrestling and TJR Wrestling acquisition by Sportskeeda

Press Release image of the ITR Wrestling and TJR Wrestling acquisition by Sportskeeda which was represented by WeBrokr

WeBrokr is excited to announce the successful completion of the ITR Wrestling and TJR Wrestling acquisition. ITR Wrestling & TJR Wrestling, two of the largest wrestling media brands in the world, have been acquired by Sportskeeda. WeBrokr represented and advised on this transaction.

ITR Wrestling was originally founded in 2012 as a weekly wrestling podcast by Dante Richardson and Kenny McIntosh. As the business grew, the Founders pivoted to cover wrestling on web, social media and video. In 2021 they acquired the TJR Wrestling brand and expanded their coverage. The two brands combined audience is one of the largest in all of wrestling media.

Logan Abner of WeBrokr had this to say regarding the acquisition:

“ITR Wrestling & TJR Wrestling is a very solid business within a vertical that is still super fragmented. They are one of the few publishing groups who have weathered the storms of Google Algo changes over the past two years. They are very diversified on Discover, Social Media and Direct Audience. This diversification played a key role in WeBrokr securing a successful outcome for the Ownership. We are confident this business is set up well for long term success with the acquirer Sportkeeda.

I’d also like to extend a sincere congratulations to the Sportskeeda team on another wonderful acquisition. We are excited to see the pairing between these brands and their already existing wrestling coverage on Sportskeeda.com.”

 

Official Sportskeeda Press Release – Here

Fextralife Acquisition by Valnet

Valnet acquisition of Fextralife which was represented by WeBrokr

WeBrokr is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Fextralife acquisition. Fextralife.com, one of the most visited gaming brands in the world, has been acquired by Valnet. WeBrokr represented and advised the Founder of Fextralife on this acquisition.

Fextralife.com was originally founded in 2013 as a boot strapped entertainment publication. As the business grew, the Founder pivoted the business to focus strictly on video game content. The brand is now a household name for gamers around the globe, and is considered by industry experts to have some of the most comprehensive guides, wiki’s, and gameplay tutorials on the web.

Logan Abner of WeBrokr had this to say regarding the acquisition:

“We could not be more excited to announce the successful Sell-Side representation of Fextralife. It’s always a pleasure to represent a business that I myself have personally used on numerous occasions during my gaming journey. Myself and millions of avid gamers are thankful for the extremely comprehensive wiki and guides the team at Fextralife.com have built over the past decade-plus.

I’d also like to extend a sincere congratulations to the Valnet team on this superb acquisition. We are excited to see what they have in store for future growth initiatives.”

 

Official Valnet Press Release – Here

YGOPRODeck Acquisition by BiFrost Entertainment

YGOPRODeck.com acquisition by BiFrost Entertainment

WeBrokr is excited to announce the successful acquisition of the popular Yu-Gi-Oh! publisher YGOPRODeck, which has been acquired by BiFrost Entertainment, a Norwegian gaming publisher. The sale price and terms of the deal were not publicly disclosed.

YGOPRODeck.com was founded in 2016 as a passion project by talented developer Alan O’Connor.

As the business grew, the Founder added more and more features to the website which have become staple tools within the greater Yu-Gi-Oh! community.

YGOPRODeck is now one of the most authoritative destinations on the web for Yu-Gi-Oh! collectors, enthusiasts and competitive players.

WeBrokr represented and advised the Founder and YGOPRODeck from listing through successful completion of the acquisition.

Logan Abner of WeBrokr had this to say regarding the acquisition:

“We are very pleased to announce the successful Sell-Side representation of YGOPRODeck. Alan is one of the most talented developers and programmers we’ve had the pleasure of working with. He boot strapped his business from the ground up, and ended up creating one of the most visited Yu-Gi-Oh! and TCG web properties in the world. We are really excited to see what BiFrost Entertainment has in store for this wonderful brand going forward.”

DeltiasGaming.com Acquisition by Absolute Sports

DeltiasGaming.com Acquisition by Absolute Sports & Sportskeeda

WeBrokr is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of the popular gaming publisher Deltia’s Gaming, which has been acquired by Absolute Sports, a Nazara Technologies subsidiary and parent company of Sportskeeda. The business was acquired for $900,000.

Deltia’s Gaming was originally founded in 2014 as a standalone YouTube channel. As the business grew, the Founder expanded from video-first into a more holistic digital web publishing approach.

DeltiasGaming.com is now one of the most authoritative destinations on the web for MMO gaming guides, walkthroughs, builds and reviews.

WeBrokr represented and advised the Founder and DeltiasGaming.com from listing through successful completion of the acquisition.

Logan Abner of WeBrokr had this to say regarding the acquisition:

“We are very pleased to announce the successful Sell-Side representation of Deltia’s Gaming. Deltia is probably the hardest working individual I’ve had the pleasure of doing business with. Through sheer willpower and perseverance he scaled his boot strapped YouTube channel into a nearly 7-figure digital media acquisition. We are really excited to see what Deltia and Absolute Sports are able to accomplish together post-acquisition. We feel they will be an amazingly complimentary team together.

We couldn’t be more pleased with the acquirer in this transaction. Absolute Sports is a well regarded company who continues to expand their business into all sectors of digital media. We look forward to completing many more transactions with their team.

Deltia, the Founder of DeltiasGaming.com, had this to say regarding his experience working with WeBrokr:

“Running Deltia’s Gaming was a passion of mine, but I realized I needed help to take it to the next level. Logan connected me with the right buyers, secured a fair deal, and ensured that the site’s identity and my role remained intact. I had been searching for months, but thanks to a mutual connection, we finalized the sale within a couple of months, and the process was smooth and straightforward. If you’re looking for an industry expert to broker your deal, I highly recommend Logan and WeBrokr.”

Ajay Pratap Singh, CEO of Absolute Sports, had this to say in the company’s official press release:

“With this acquisition, Absolute Sports will now serve upwards of 5 million US gaming enthusiasts with high-quality gaming and esports-related news and analysis content on our various properties.”

 

Official Absolute Sports Press Release – Here

Scam Detector acquisition by Guiding Tech Media

WeBrokr press release logo showing the Scam Detector logo and the Guiding Tech Media logo

WeBrokr is delighted to announce the successful acquisition of Scam Detector, which has been acquired by well known publisher Guiding Tech Media.

Scam Detector was founded in 2011 by Sorin Mihailovici in order to help a friend who had just been scammed online. His relentless passion for helping others fueled the growth of Scam-Detector.com over the next decade (plus) into one of the most visited technology related web properties in the world. The propriety Scam Detector Validator helps millions of users each month in preventing financial fraud.

WeBrokr represented and advised Sorin and Scam Detector from listing through successful completion of the acquisition.

Logan Abner of WeBrokr had this to say regarding the acquisition:

“We are very excited to announce the successful Sell-Side representation of Scam Detector. Sorin was able to build a very unique business that not only allowed him to help millions of people save hundreds of millions of dollars, but he did so while traveling the globe filming his own TV show! It was truly a pleasure to get to know Sorin throughout this process, and help him exit the business he had built from the ground up over so many years.

As an added bonus, we couldn’t be more pleased with the acquirer in this transaction. Guiding Tech Media is a well regarded company who own a number of premium digital brands that will pair very nicely alongside Scam Detector.”

Sorin Mihailovici, Founder of Scam-Detector.com, had this to say in the official Guiding Tech Media press release:

“Joining forces with Guiding Tech Media represents a milestone in our journey to create a safer online environment for consumers. Their expertise in technology guidance complements our vision of scam prevention, and together, we will continue to innovate and expand our reach to protect users around the globe.”

Dan Brian, CEO of Guiding Tech Media, had this to say in the company’s official press release:

“We are excited to welcome Scam Detector into the Guiding Tech Media family. This acquisition is a testament to our dedication to providing comprehensive technological guidance and protection to our users.”

 

Official Guiding Tech Media Press Release – Here

Bloody Elbow acquisition by GRV Media

WeBrokr is excited to announce the successful acquisition of Bloody Elbow, which has been acquired as of February 2024 by UK-Based GRV Media. Bloody Elbow was founded in 2007 by Nate Wilcox, and grew to become one of the most respected sources in MMA journalism.

Nate sold the brand to media conglomerate Vox Media in the late 2000’s. Vox Media operated Bloody Elbow for over a decade under their SBNation umbrella before selling the site and IP back to Nate Wilcox in early 2023.

WeBrokr advised on the acquisition of Bloody Elbow.

Logan Abner of WeBrokr had this to say regarding the BloodyElbow.com acquisition:

“We are thrilled to announce the successful sale of Bloody Elbow. BloodyElbow.com has long been known as the brand which produces the hardest hitting MMA journalism in the world. They are one of the few brands left that produces real, investigative journalism, and that is what made this acquisition so exciting to work on.”

Official GRV Media Press Release on the BloodyElbow.com acquisition – Here

TalkAndroid.com acquisition by Bigger Canopy

WeBrokr is excited to announce the successful acquisition of TalkAndroid.com, which was acquired on December 14, 2023 by Bigger Canopy. TalkAndroid.com was founded in 2008 as one of the original Android publishing brands. The business grew rapidly and was one of the top Android publishers in the world for a period of time through the mid 2010’s.

Howard Ha acquired TalkAndroid around that time, and continued to grow the TalkAndroid brand authority on social and other avenues outside of search.

WeBrokr advised and represented Arran Rice of Bigger Canopy in this transaction through WeBrokr’s Buy-Side service offering.

Logan Abner of WeBrokr had this to say regarding the TalkAndroid acquisition:

“We are thrilled to announce the purchase of TalkAndroid.com which WeBrokr facilitated through our Buy-Side service. WeBrokr was tasked with finding a turn around opportunity for our client Bigger Canopy within the tech publishing category, and after an extensive search it became clear TalkAndroid.com was the best fit. We are extremely excited to witness all that Arran and the Bigger Canopy team have in store for the legacy brand TalkAndroid.com.”

Official Bigger Canopy Press Release – Here