Yahoo has reached an agreement to sell its 20-year-old tech news website, TechCrunch, to media investment firm Regent. The deal, announced on Friday, marks a significant shift in the ownership of the popular platform, which provides news and analysis on global tech companies, startups, and entrepreneurs.
TechCrunch, which was previously part of Verizon Communications’ media assets, has been part of the broader portfolio that was acquired by private equity firm Apollo Global Management in 2021 for $5 billion. The assets were later rebranded under the Yahoo name. Regent, known for its recent expansion in the tech news space, also acquired Foundry, the parent company of notable publications such as PCWorld, Macworld, InfoWorld, CIO, and TechAdvisor.
While the financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed, the acquisition is expected to close in the coming weeks. Yahoo expressed confidence in TechCrunch’s future under Regent, noting that the firm’s involvement would help maintain the website’s influence and foster continued growth.
Yahoo continues to operate a range of popular news and service platforms, including Yahoo Finance, Yahoo Sports, and Engadget, as well as services like Yahoo Mail and Yahoo Search.
