Brown Brothers Media Acquires European Tech News Platform Silicon Canals

The six-figure, asset-only deal marks a new chapter for the 11-year-old Dutch brand, now recognized as one of Europe’s leading voices in the startup and innovation ecosystem.

Founded in 2014, Silicon Canals has become a key destination for news and insights on Europe’s tech, venture capital and startup ecosystem. The acquisition comes amid major shifts in European tech media, including the closure of The Next Web’s editorial operations and MeOut Group’s recent purchase of EU-Startups.

“After more than a decade building Silicon Canals into a trusted platform connecting Europe’s founders, innovators, and investors, it was time to pass the baton to a full-fledged, long-term media house,” said Remco Janssen, founder and CEO of Proudly Media. “Brown Brothers has shown a strong commitment to growing independent tech journalism, and I’m confident they’ll fortify and expand the brand’s reach across Europe.”

Brendan Brown, founder and CEO of Brown Brothers Media, commented: “Silicon Canals has built a powerful brand in the European innovation ecosystem. We plan to invest in expanding its digital footprint, growing its audience, and integrating it with our international portfolio to build the leading global network for startup and scale-up news.”

The transition will be completed before the end of 2025, and operations, brand identity, and editorial direction led by editor-in-chief Rahul Raj are expected to continue without interruption under the new management.

About Brown Brothers Media

Founded in 2020 in Singapore, Brown Brothers Media produces high-quality personal development and business content, reaching 50 million monthly pageviews and supported by a global team.