Oscar Hamilton Acquired by Strategic Digital Marketing Buyer

Deal News | Mar 27, 2025 | Globenewswire

FE International, a leader in middle-market technology mergers and acquisitions, announced today the acquisition of Oscar Hamilton, a podcasting services provider, by a strategic buyer from the digital marketing sector. The acquisition underscores the rapid growth within the podcasting industry, expected to expand from USD 2.84 billion in 2023 to USD 17.59 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 29.8%. Oscar Hamilton, having shown a remarkable 45% revenue increase in the last year, attracted considerable investor interest, facilitating a rapid acquisition process which was completed in six weeks. The buyer's vision for Oscar Hamilton involves expanding its reach within the digital marketing and podcasting domains, supported by short-term leadership transition from its founder and retention of its 24 employees. FE International's role was pivotal, involving comprehensive data compilation and business valuation, which resulted in a precise valuation of Oscar Hamilton, saving both parties significant time.

Sectors

  • Podcasting Services
  • Digital Marketing

Geography

  • United States – The acquisition was announced in New York, indicating that the involved parties operate, at least partially, within the United States.

Industry

  • Podcasting Services – Oscar Hamilton operates within the podcasting services industry, providing comprehensive support for podcast production.
  • Digital Marketing – The acquiring company is part of the digital marketing industry, which aims to leverage Oscar Hamilton's services to diversify and expand its marketing capabilities.

Financials

  • Undisclosed – The financial terms of the acquisition of Oscar Hamilton were not disclosed.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
FE International, Inc.AdvisorCompanyA global market leader in middle-market technology mergers and acquisitions.
Oscar HamiltonTarget CompanyCompanyA provider of podcast production services offering scripting, audio engineering, guest booking, and release strategy.
Strategic BuyerBuyerCompanyUndisclosed company from the digital marketing sector with a growing portfolio of podcasting services.
Siimon SanderCEOPersonCEO of Oscar Hamilton who will provide short-term leadership transition.