Overview

• Yahoo has sold its technology publisher TechCrunch to private equity firm Regent, with the deal expected to close in the coming weeks.
• This move is part of Yahoo's broader strategy to streamline its portfolio and focus on its Yahoo-branded outlets and advertising technology business.
• Regent plans to integrate TechCrunch into its expanding roster of technology-focused publishers, which includes PCWorld, Macworld, and TechAdvisor.
• Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it is valued at less than $100 million, avoiding the need for regulatory review.
• TechCrunch, a leading source for technology and startup news, will celebrate its 20th anniversary under new ownership in June 2025.