Yahoo has struck a deal to sell its 20-year-old tech journalism site, TechCrunch, to media investment firm Regent. The acquisition comes as Yahoo shifts its focus towards aggregation and advertising technology, with journalism not being a core part of its business.
Regent aims to expand its portfolio of tech news sites and invest in new content. The deal does not require regulatory review due to the low value of TechCrunch. TechCrunch is one of the most influential tech news sites in Silicon Valley, known for breaking news and analysis that matters to investors and startups.
Founded in 2005 by Michael Arrington and Keith Teare, TechCrunch was an early pioneer in providing data as a service to readers and investors. The company created Crunchbase in 2007, which housed startup funding information until its shutdown in 2015.
Yahoo’s decision to sell TechCrunch follows the site’s recent layoffs and subscription offering closure. Yahoo will continue to collaborate with Regent and TechCrunch, focusing on expanding audience reach and fostering innovative content development.
The deal marks a new chapter for TechCrunch under Regent’s ownership, which aims to maintain its influence and support continued growth.
Source: https://www.axios.com/2025/03/21/yahoo-techcrunch-regent