This financing round will support Animaj’s continued growth and international development, reinforcing its position as an emerging player in the digital entertainment and intellectual property (IP) acquisition sector.
The transaction is part of a broader financing operation combining debt and equity, with the participation of HarbourView, BPI Large Ventures, JP Morgan, Left Lane, XAnge, Daphni, and Marquee Ventures.
Reed Smith’s Paris office advised the investors on the corporate and financing aspects of the transaction. The team was led by Ilana Smadja, assisted by Guilain Hippolyte, Baptiste Gelpi and Marco Hazan.
J.P. Morgan was advised by Osborne Clarke (UK).
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About Animaj
Animaj is a next-generation media company that brings first-class and inspiring brands to kids and families worldwide. The company acquires and turns iconic Kids’ IPs into global franchises using an AI-driven, digital-first, and multi-platform approach. With a monthly global audience of 242 million unique viewers on YouTube, Animaj attracts the 4th largest digital kids' audience globally (source: Tubular Labs).
