Gizmodo Acquired by French Media Firm Keleops
The sale marks the third ownership change for the tech news site in eight years, as Keleops aims to strengthen its digital media portfolio.
- Keleops Media, based in Paris, has acquired Gizmodo from G/O Media, expanding its tech media holdings.
- G/O Media CEO Jim Spanfeller highlighted the sale as a positive move, ensuring that Gizmodo's staff will remain intact.
- Keleops plans to maintain Gizmodo's editorial direction while exploring growth opportunities and potential staff expansions.
- This acquisition is part of a broader trend of G/O Media selling off its assets, including The Onion and Deadspin.
- Keleops aims to leverage Gizmodo's established brand to enhance its presence in the U.S. tech news market.