{"id":344746,"date":"2025-12-15T04:50:54","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T04:50:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/tekpon-acquires-tnw-the-next-web-brand-from-the-financial-times\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T04:50:54","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T04:50:54","slug":"tekpon-acquires-tnw-the-next-web-brand-from-the-financial-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=344746","title":{"rendered":"Tekpon acquires TNW (The Next Web) brand from The Financial Times"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-main-content\">\n<p class=\"p1\">Tekpon has acquired 100% of the TNW media and events brands, which cover and convene the European technology ecosystem, from the FT.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The transaction is Tekpon\u2019s largest investment in media and events so far. It broadens the company\u2019s reach across SaaS and AI and strengthens its role in the global innovation landscape.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">TNW\u2019s brand and editorial standards will be maintained, while its events and digital platforms will be integrated into Tekpon\u2019s wider strategy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The FT will continue to own and operate TNW Spaces, Amsterdam\u2019s dynamic tech hub, offering private offices and coworking spaces that support a thriving community of startups, scale-ups, and innovators.<\/p>\n<div class=\"inarticle-wrapper latest channel-cta hs-embed-tnw\">\n<div id=\"hs-embed-tnw\" class=\"channel-cta-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"channel-cta-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/tnw.events\/hardfork-2018\/uploads\/visuals\/tnw-newsletter.png\"\/><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/tnw.events\/hardfork-2018\/uploads\/visuals\/tnw-newsletter.png\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"channel-cta-input\">\n<p class=\"channel-cta-title\">The \ud83d\udc9c of EU tech<\/p>\n<p class=\"channel-cta-tagline\">The latest rumblings from the EU tech scene, a story from our wise ol&#8217; founder Boris, and some questionable AI art. It&#8217;s free, every week, in your inbox. Sign up now!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\">Alexandru Stan, Founder and CEO of Tekpon, said:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><i>TNW is one of Europe\u2019s most respected technology brands. Its legacy, its community, and its influence have <\/i><i>shaped the European tech scene for nearly twenty years. This acquisition accelerates our mission to connect <\/i><i>the global SaaS and AI ecosystem and supports Europe\u2019s position in the next decade of innovation.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\">Tekpon will begin working on TNW branded initiatives immediately. Plans for 2026 include an expanded TNW Conference, new SaaS and AI program tracks curated by Tekpon, cross-regional executive programmes, and specialised gatherings for founders, executives, and investors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The acquisition is part of Tekpon\u2019s long-term plan to build an international ecosystem connecting software, media, events, advisory, and innovation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">For more information:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Tekpon: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/mailto:contact@tekpon.com\">contact@tekpon.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Financial Times: <a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/mailto:pressoffice@ft.com\">pressoffice@ft.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tekpon has acquired 100% of the TNW media and events brands, which cover and convene the European technology ecosystem, from the FT. The transaction is Tekpon\u2019s largest investment in media and events so far. 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