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Overview
Bisnow provides news, events, and networking for commercial real estate professionals. It operates an online news platform with articles and newsletters, and hosts live events in major U.S. markets that bring together developers, investors, brokers, and service providers. Revenue comes from advertising, event ticket sales, sponsorships, and premium access. Its goal is to help industry players access information, build relationships, and close deals in urban markets.
About Bisnow
Industries
Real Estate
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2005
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Axel Springer ownership can expand distribution and acquisition capacity.
- Localized events create strong pricing power and sponsorship density in niche markets.
- CRE intelligence and recruiting services add adjacent monetization beyond tickets and ads.
What critics are saying
- Live events create high fixed costs and expose Bisnow to CRE downturns.
- AI news tools commoditize newsletters and weaken audience traffic.
- Parent portfolio priorities can divert capital and attention from Bisnow.
What makes Bisnow unique
- Bisnow combines CRE news, live events, and networking across 47 local markets.
- It reaches 1.7 million subscribers and hosts 400+ annual events.
- Its branded content, recruiting, and DaaS extend beyond traditional media.
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Company News
Axel Springer has acquired Bisnow, a commercial real estate media and events company backed by private equity firm The Wicks Group. Financial terms were not disclosed. Founded in 2005, Bisnow hosts over 400 live events annually across 47 markets in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland and the Netherlands, connecting decision-makers in the commercial real estate sector through news, events and B2B solutions. Bisnow will join Morning Brew Inc. in the newly formed Brew Media Group, led by Robert Dippell, who previously served as Bisnow's chief revenue officer. The companies will operate independently whilst pursuing further US acquisitions. Bisnow's executive team, including CEO Gregg Mayer, will remain in place. BrightTower advised Bisnow on the transaction.
It's closing a plant on the West Side of Chicago and laying off 128 workers in November, Bisnow reported.
BISWIRE/ Aug. 16, 2023 - Bisnow, the commercial real estate industry's top B2B platform, is delighted to announce the launch of Las Vegas webinars and events, offering insights into the dynamic Las Vegas commercial real estate market.
Bisnow has tapped Ryan Wangman to serve as a commercial real estate reporter covering Chicago.
Rory Creegan joins Bisnow panel - Healthcare Infrastructure & Patient Care.
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About Bisnow
Industries
Real Estate
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2005
Bisnow is Hiring for 34 Jobs on Simplify!
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