Highbridge Audio
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Highbridge Audio - overview
Location
-, MD, US
Primary Industry
Media
About
Highbridge Audio is a US-based company specializing in the production and distribution of audiobooks and original audio content, enhancing the listening experience with high-quality narrations across various genres. Highbridge Audio focuses on producing and distributing audiobooks and original audio content. The company was acquired by RBmedia in May 2014 from Workman Publishing, with the financial terms undisclosed. Highbridge Audio operates from the US.
HighBridge Audio specializes in the production and distribution of audiobooks, public radio collections, and original audio content. Their core offerings include a diverse range of fiction and nonfiction audiobooks that cater to various genres and audience preferences. The company's products are designed to enhance the listening experience for book enthusiasts by providing high-quality audio narrations, making literature more accessible to consumers who prefer auditory learning or entertainment. These products are marketed primarily to individual consumers, libraries, educational institutions, and businesses seeking audio content for their clients.
HighBridge Audio products are distributed across multiple geographical markets, including North America, Europe, and select regions in Asia, ensuring a wide reach within the global audiobook market. HighBridge Audio generates revenue through a combination of direct-to-consumer sales and partnerships with retailers and libraries. The company structures its transactions around audiobook purchases and subscriptions, offering customers the flexibility to choose between individual titles and bundled offerings. In this model, consumers can purchase specific audiobooks or opt for subscription plans that provide access to a broader catalog of audio content.
Additionally, HighBridge Audio partners with various platforms for distribution, allowing for seamless access to their products across multiple channels. Their flagship offerings include notable titles that have received critical acclaim, further solidifying their position in the market and driving revenue through both individual sales and collaborative agreements with other entities in the audio publishing sector. HighBridge Audio's future growth strategy includes plans for launching new audiobooks and audio content aimed at expanding their catalog. The company is targeting further expansion into European and Asian markets by 2025, capitalizing on the growing demand for audiobooks globally.
The acquisition by RBmedia is expected to provide the necessary resources to enhance their product offerings and distribution capabilities.
Current Investors
RBmedia, Inc.
Primary Industry
Media
Sub Industries
Music Production & Distribution
Website
https://highbridgeaudio.com
Company Stage
Add-on
Total Amount Raised
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Highbridge Audio - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
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| Add-on, Corporate Carve Out | Completed | Highbridge Audio | - |
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Highbridge Audio - employee data


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