Sprouter acquired by Postmedia Network Inc.

And now, the announcement you’ve all been waiting for…

We’ve been acquired.

Yup. Pretty awesome turn-around, hey? We know. We’d love to tell you it was all a part of our strategy… but well, we all know it wasn’t.

We’re thrilled to be back and to announce that we’ve joined forces with the incredible team at Postmedia Network Inc.

Postmedia has a rich history of creating world-class content, engaging audiences and forging strong businesses. We’re excited to be able to take advantage of their in-house expertise as we continue to build Sprouter.

The whole team is back – (Erin, Grant, Vince and Sarah) –  and we’re ready to rock.

We’ve got some exciting new initiatives to share (that’s another announcement you’ll have to wait for) and we’re excited to continue with our existing initiatives - Sprouter Weekly, our Sprout Up events, and of course – our online Q&A.

So, stay tuned. This is an exciting step in our evolution and we can’t wait to get back to serving you: the founders who are doing great stuff around the world.

Thank you for rallying around us when times got tough – we couldn’t be more humbled to be a part of such an amazing community.

Here’s to the future!

Cheers,

The Sprouter Team

Sarah Prevette, Founder

Grant Hollingworth, Director of Technology

Erin Bury, Director, Content and Communications

Vince Duquette, Senior Web Developer

Have questions about the acquisition? Check out our FAQ for more info!

PS. Rumour has it that we’ll be hiring soon… want to join the team? Send us your resume: work@sprouter.com

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38 Responses to “Sprouter acquired by Postmedia Network Inc.”

  1. drupeek 3 October 2011 at 10:41 am #

    Congratulations Sprouters! You guys will be a great fit to a great company.

    And I have to tell you – your flare for the dramatic is giving me a run for my money. ;)

    /Andrew

  2. Michael Nus 3 October 2011 at 10:46 am #

    I don’t know if there are words to describe my excitement for this news!

    You deserve it so wear it well!

    Nus

  3. rbtrout5 3 October 2011 at 10:51 am #

    Congratulations Sprouter, and kudos to Postmedia Network Inc. for ensuring a site as worthwile as this one is sustained.
    The world is talking jobs, well jobs dont happen without entrepreneurs and start ups. One would think the gov would be supplying grants for a site like this instead of some of their wasteful expenditure .
    Best of luck for the future.

  4. jeremycampbell 3 October 2011 at 10:58 am #

    So happy that your platform will live on, I’ve gotten lots of value from Sprouter over the last couple years and I look forward to getting much more in the future! A big win for startup entrepreneurs and the city of Toronto!

  5. Rohan Jayasekera 3 October 2011 at 10:59 am #

    Congrats!!! What a clever way of getting some vacation :) Welcome back, and I’m looking forward to seeing everyone at the next SproutUp Toronto!

  6. ChrisArsenault 3 October 2011 at 11:02 am #

    Amazing turn around Sarah & team. Congrats. #entrepreneursmakethingshappen no matter what the situation is!

  7. Massimo 3 October 2011 at 11:22 am #

    Congrats everyone – well deserved!

  8. BuzzBuzzHome 3 October 2011 at 11:31 am #

    Congratulations to Sprouter and Postmedia Network Inc.

    This is fantastic news for the startup world, and fantastic news for our team, as we always loves checking out the Sprouter events and Q&As.

    Wishing you much success!

  9. TheRedPin.com 3 October 2011 at 12:00 pm #

    Congratulations to all.

    Looking forward to more exciting events in the future.

  10. philmoreira 3 October 2011 at 12:02 pm #

    Best news ever! Congrats team and all the best in this new chapter!! :)

  11. reganfletcher 3 October 2011 at 12:11 pm #

    Congrats Sprouter team! Reminds me of the success of Classic Coke after the launch of New Coke… When asked if Coca Cola planned it that way the CEO said “We’re not that dumb, and we’re not that smart”

  12. Erin Bury 3 October 2011 at 1:23 pm #

    Ha! Thanks Regan :)

  13. Erin Bury 3 October 2011 at 1:24 pm #

    Thanks Phil! Appreciate all your support!

  14. Erin Bury 3 October 2011 at 1:24 pm #

    Thanks, we’ll definitely be holding more Sprout Up events this fall.

  15. Erin Bury 3 October 2011 at 1:24 pm #

    Thanks BBH team! We love you, your hoodies, and appreciate all your support.

  16. Erin Bury 3 October 2011 at 1:25 pm #

    Thanks very much!

  17. Erin Bury 3 October 2011 at 1:25 pm #

    Thanks Chris, glad to have you on our expert panel!

  18. Erin Bury 3 October 2011 at 1:25 pm #

    Thanks Rohan :) See you at the next Sprout Up for sure!

  19. Erin Bury 3 October 2011 at 1:25 pm #

    Thanks Jeremy, you’ve always been one of our biggest supporters and it’s much appreciated. Cheers!

  20. Erin Bury 3 October 2011 at 1:25 pm #

    Thanks for your kind comments!

  21. Erin Bury 3 October 2011 at 1:26 pm #

    Thanks my friend, appreciate the kind words :)

  22. Erin Bury 3 October 2011 at 1:26 pm #

    Thanks friend. We love the drama!

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  24. Stephanie Goodell 3 October 2011 at 3:03 pm #

    On behalf of Dell’s Women Powering Business movement, I’d like to say a big CONGRATS to the Sprouter team and we are very excited that you have wind in your sails again! Welcome back.

  25. mattauckland 3 October 2011 at 6:01 pm #

    Great news, I’m so glad you’re back on the case, and look forward to all the new goodies coming to Sprouter.

  26. and.bott 3 October 2011 at 8:42 pm #

    Great news! Congrats!

  27. unerasia 3 October 2011 at 10:31 pm #

    what a surprise! congratulations! I was just discovered about Sprouter when it closes. welcome back!

  28. Bobby 3 October 2011 at 11:34 pm #

    Kudos! to Sprouter fantastic team. Welcome back and keep up the good work.

  29. simonraybould 3 October 2011 at 11:36 pm #

    Congrats! Fantastic news :)

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  31. andria 4 October 2011 at 2:55 am #

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  32. andria 4 October 2011 at 2:56 am #

    Thanks for sharing such a nice information with us………

  33. mred9 4 October 2011 at 9:11 am #

    On behalf of the Postmedia Digital Innovation Team, welcome aboard!

  34. kdanninger 5 October 2011 at 12:12 pm #

    I’m so happy for you guys! You don’t know how much sprouter has changed my life. Can’t wait to attend the next Sprout up event!

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  38. vancouverrealestatelink.ca 8 February 2012 at 12:37 am #

    Always nice to see a business doing well and making acquisitions.


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