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Valsoft Corporation announces acquisition of the Firebrand Group Collection of Companies. Valsoft Corporation acquires Firebrand Group, home of Firebrand Technologies, NetGalley and Supadu, publishing software used by publishers worldwide. MONTREAL, October 6, 2026 (Newswire.com) - Valsoft Corporation Inc. ("Valsoft"), a Montreal-based company specializing in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses, today announced the acquisition of Firebrand Technologies ("Firebrand"), NetGalley LLC ("NetGalley"), and Supadu Ltd ("Supadu"), together known as the Firebrand Group, a global collection of companies providing leading software and services that help publishers succeed. Valsoft acquired the Firebrand Group from Media Do International, the US-based subsidiary of MEDIA DO Ltd., in Japan. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Newburyport, Massachusetts, Firebrand Technologies provides title management and metadata software publishers use to plan, manage, and distribute book data to retailers and trading partners around the world. Its flagship platform, Title Management Enterprise, runs the publishing workflow from acquisition through publication, keeping schedules, rights, costs, and metadata in one system of record. Eloquence on Demand distributes that title data, along with covers and digital files, to retailers, wholesalers, and distributors. NetGalley, founded in 2008, is the industry standard for digital galley distribution and book marketing. Nearly 1 million book advocates and trade professionals rely on NetGalley's secure, sustainable platform to discover new titles, share reviews, and champion literacy worldwide. With a global presence spanning the US, UK, Germany, France, and Japan, NetGalley is the bridge between authors, publishers, and the world's most influential readers. Supadu, founded in 2010 and based in London, United Kingdom, builds websites, ecommerce, and discovery tools that help publishers sell directly to readers and get more value from their metadata. Together, the three companies serve publishers of every size, from the Big Five to independent, university, and religious presses, along with the booksellers, librarians, educators, reviewers, and media who discover and promote new titles. "Firebrand, NetGalley, and Supadu are trusted names that publishers depend on every day. We're ecstatic to continue building and investing in the technology that helps a title from the moment it's created to the moment it reaches a reader. We're excited to partner with the passionate team that shows up every day to make life better and more productive for everyone in the book industry," said Anthony Caruso, Managing Partner at Valsoft. Firebrand, NetGalley, and Supadu will continue to operate autonomously, with their leadership teams and employees remaining in place. As part of the Valsoft ecosystem, the companies will benefit from shared expertise, operational support, and long-term investment, while preserving their entrepreneurial culture and strong customer focus. Valsoft was represented internally by David Felicissimo (General Counsel), Shinjay Choi (Senior Legal Counsel), Oliver Gray (Senior Legal Counsel, M&A), and Pamela Romero (Paralegal). About the Firebrand Group Collection of Companies Firebrand Technologies provides leading software and services that help publishers succeed. Firebrand Technologies believes that intelligent technology paired with human expertise is the key to increased accessibility, sales, and efficiency, igniting publisher success and bettering lives. Firebrand Technologies' flagship platform, Title Management Enterprise, runs the whole publishing workflow from acquisition through publication, keeping schedules, rights, costs and metadata in one system of record. Eloquence on Demand sends that title data, along with covers and digital files, to retailers, wholesalers and distributors around the world. NetGalley is the industry standard for digital galley distribution and book marketing. Nearly 1 million book advocates and trade professionals rely on NetGalley's secure, sustainable platform to discover new titles, share reviews, and champion literacy worldwide. With a global presence spanning the US, UK, Germany, France, and Japan, NetGalley is the bridge between authors, publishers, and the world's most influential readers. Supadu global services help publishers and booksellers make their books easier to discover and readers to buy. Its metadata automation powers publisher websites and book discovery online, while its ecommerce tools and fulfillment integrations help publishers sell print books, ebooks and audiobooks directly to readers. About Valsoft Valsoft acquires and develops vertical market software businesses that provide mission-critical solutions in their respective niches. Valsoft's strategy is to invest for the long term, enabling businesses to benefit from global expertise, shared best practices, and a decentralized structure that allows them to retain their entrepreneurial spirit while achieving sustainable growth. Media Contact

Valsoft Corporation has acquired Firebrand Technologies, NetGalley and Supadu from Media Do International. Financial terms were not disclosed. The Montreal-based vertical market software investor acquired the three publishing technology companies, collectively known as the Firebrand Group. Together, they provide software spanning title management, metadata distribution, book marketing, ecommerce and reader discovery. Firebrand Technologies, founded in 1987 and based in Newburyport, Massachusetts, provides workflow management and metadata distribution software. NetGalley, founded in 2008, connects publishers with nearly 1 million book advocates across the US, UK, Germany, France and Japan. London-based Supadu, founded in 2010, provides publisher websites and ecommerce systems. The businesses serve customers ranging from major publishers to independent presses. Valsoft plans to maintain their operating independence whilst providing resources for continued development.