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🚀 Absolute Sports Acquires SoapCentral.com (https://lnkd.in/eSsW86JH) for $1.4M! 🚀Overview of Absolute Sports:Absolute Sports, a subsidiary of Nazara Technologies Limited, is the driving force behind leading sports media platforms like Sportskeeda Global and ProFootballNetwork.com. With a global reach engaging over 100 million fans monthly, Absolute Sports is a powerhouse in sports news and analysis. Led by CEO Ajay Pratap Singh and Founder Porush Jain , the company continues to make strategic moves to expand its footprint in the sports and entertainment industry.Funding Announcement:We're excited to share that Absolute Sports has acquired the US-based entertainment content website SoapCentral.com for an all-cash consideration of $1.4 million (approximately Rs 11.6 crore). The acquisition, executed through its wholly-owned subsidiary Sportskeeda Global, is set to be completed within the next 30 days. Absolute Sports will utilize its cash reserves to fund this transaction, acquiring all intellectual property rights, including domain rights, trademarks, content, website, and software codes.CEO Ajay Pratap Singh stated, "This acquisition is a strategic move to solidify our stance in the US sports and entertainment market. By leveraging our expertise in content scaling and operations, we aim to transform SoapCentral.com into a leading entertainment content destination."Strategic Significance:This acquisition is a testament to the visionary leadership of Ajay Pratap Singh and the founder Porush Jain. It aligns perfectly with Absolute Sports' broader vision to become a premier sports and entertainment-focused publisher in the US. With this addition, Absolute Sports is poised to unlock significant synergies and elevate its presence in the entertainment industry.Encouragement from Aspirants Space:At Aspirants Space, we are proud to support Absolute Sports in this monumental acquisition. As the company continues to grow and expand, we encourage top talent to join this exciting journey. Source : https://lnkd.in/e_Y3wCn7#AspirantsNews #AbsoluteSports #SoapCentral #Sportskeeda #ProFootballNetwork #SKPop #FundingNews #EntertainmentIndustry #Growth #Innovation

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