Hubert Burda Media

Hubert Burda Media

http://www.burda.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/hubert-burda-media/

Hubert Burda Media, a privately owned company headquartered in Germany, was founded in 1903 and employs approximately 3,060 individuals. The company reported $3.0B in revenue as of 2024. The company specializes in media production, operating as an international technology and media conglomerate. Evolving from a traditional printing and publishing house, it has diversified into a global entity operating in 14 countries and managing over 500 media products across four main business segments: Digital Brands (including New Work SE/Xing and HolidayCheck), Media Germany (focusing on titles like Focus, Bunte, and Chip), Media International (spanning markets in Europe and Asia), and Printing. The group is noted for its digital transformation, with digital activities now accounting for the majority of its revenue. Burda also maintains an investment arm, Burda Principal Investments, which supports high-growth technology companies worldwide.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1903

Headcount

3,057

Headquarters

Germany

Primary Segment

Media Production

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

Hubert Burda Media sold its Southeast Asia-based media business, BurdaLuxury, to Jaipur Capital on April 13, 2026, a move signaling a strategic shift to sharpen its focus on core European markets and accelerate digital investments. This transaction includes Burda’s media operations across Thailand, India, Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong. Previously, on April 6, 2026, it was reported that Singapore-based investment firm Jaipur Capital had taken over BurdaLuxury, with the transaction effective March 31, 2026. Earlier, on April 2, 2026, Burda Media announced the sale of BurdaLuxury to Jaipur Capital, described as a Singapore-headquartered venture capital and investment platform. This divestiture for Burda Media aligns with a broader strategic shift within the global media industry, as detailed on April 1, 2026.

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May

27th

2026

01:00

Capital Investment, Funding Activities, Emerging Tech

BPI: BPI invests in Munich-based gaming studio welevel

Burda’s international growth capital provider, Burda Principal Investments (BPI), is participating in welevel’s Series A funding round. This marks BPI’s first investment under BurdaGP, Burda’s European gaming initiative launched in January. Gaming is one of the most dynamic fields of innovation at the intersection of technology, entertainment and interactive media.

May

22nd

2026

01:00

Events, Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

DLD: DLD Health x BAIOSPHERE – Pioneers of AI Medicine to Gather at Literaturhaus Munich

On 12 June 2026, DLD Health x BAIOSPHERE will bring together at Literaturhaus Munich the scientists, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers who are already building the medicine of tomorrow today. The joint conference hosted by DLD (Digital, Life, Design), Burdas international innovation platform, and the Bavarian AI agency BAIOSPHERE unites leading minds from research, business, and politics for a one-day program on the transformative role of artificial intelligence in healthcare.

May

20th

2026

01:00

Financial Results, B2B Tag

Financial Results 2025: Challenging 2025 financial year – continued transformation in 2026

Against a persistently challenging geopolitical and macroeconomic backdrop, Burda reported a decline in revenue. In the 2025 financial year, the Burda Group generated revenue of €2.66 billion and employed 8,637 people (as at 31 December 2025).

May

18th

2026

01:00

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Burda: Holger Eckstein to Hand Over CFO Role to Lydia Rullkötter

Aftermorethan 30 years at Burda, CFO Holger Eckstein willretire inmid-May. Lydia Rullkötter willsucceedhim in therole. During his tenure as CFO, Holger Eckstein, together with his team, ensured the company’s financial stability, steered its overarching financial strategy and consistently provided a robust data foundation for key business decisions.

May

3rd

2026

18:30

Management Changes, Business Expansion, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

DLD – Digital, Life, Design: New dual leadership at DLD, the global platform for technology, business and society: Alessia Sinzger appointed Co-CEO alongside founder Steffi Czerny

DLD Media, a leading platform at the intersection of technology, business and society, has appointed Alessia Sinzger as co-managing director. She will be leading the international network alongside its founder, Steffi Czerny. DLD (Digital, Life, Design) is regarded as one of the leading global platforms for exchange between technology, business, science, art and culture.

Apr

13th

2026

06:03

Divestiture, B2B Tag

Burda exits Southeast Asia with BurdaLuxury sale

Burda Media has sold its Southeast Asia-based media business, BurdaLuxury, to Jaipur Capital, marking a strategic shift in its international portfolio and sharpening its focus on core European markets. The transaction includes Burda’s media operations across Thailand, India, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong.

PrintWeek India

Apr

6th

2026

22:28

Divestiture, B2B Tag

Jaipur Capital takes over BurdaLuxury as Burda Media exits Southeast Asia

Singapore – Burda Media has sold BurdaLuxury, its Southeast Asia media business, to Singapore-based investment firm Jaipur Capital, with the transaction effective 31 March 2026. The deal covers Burda’s media operations in Thailand, India, Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong.

Apr

2nd

2026

03:01

Burda Media sells BurdaLuxury

Burda Media has announced the sale of BurdaLuxury, its media business based in Southeast Asia, to Jaipur Capital, a Singapore-headquartered venture capital and investment platform. The transaction will see Burda’s media businesses based in Thailand, India, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong acquired by a regional market leader in content marketing and media, with positions in the travel, luxury and aviation sectors, added Burda Media.

Apr

1st

2026

07:16

Management Changes, Corporate Restructuring, Divestiture, B2B Tag

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Apr

1st

2026

04:39

Divestiture, B2B Tag

Jaipur Capital Buys BurdaLuxury, Aims for SE Asia Digital Media Lead

Strategic Shift The acquisition of BurdaLuxury by Jaipur Capital marks a strategic shift occurring across the global media industry. For Burda Media, this divestiture is a strategic move to sharpen its focus on core European markets and accelerate digital investments.

Apr

1st

2026

01:22

Divestiture, B2B Tag

Burda Media sells BurdaLuxury to Jaipur Capital

Burda Media has announced the sale of its Southeast Asia-based media business, BurdaLuxury, to Jaipur Capital, a Singapore-headquartered investment platform. The transaction includes operations across Thailand, India, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong, along with the transfer of all staff and management teams.

Mar

31st

2026

01:57

Burda Media Announces Sale of BurdaLuxury to Jaipur Capital

Burda Media has announced the sale of BurdaLuxury, its media business based in Southeast Asia, to Jaipur Capital, a Singapore headquartered venture capital and investment platform, effective 31 March 2026. The transaction will see Burda’s media businesses based in Thailand, India, Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong acquired by a regional market leader in content marketing and media with positions in the travel, luxury and aviation sectors.

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