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acquisitionAnnounced · Mar 17, 2026media/payment managementSource · MagazinesArticle · Factual
Sam Bird acquires Fanblast
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Announced · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
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Target
Fanblast
Acquirer
Sam Bird
Full Acquisition
Status
Completed
Sam Bird agreed to acquire Fanblast. Reported deal value: Undisclosed. Status: Completed. Sector: media/payment management. Target headquarters context: Germany.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-03-17. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
- By Joanne Cachapero LONDON, U.K.—Former Love Island UK star and social media influencer Sam Bird has stepped down as co-director of global talent agency Surge to take the helm as the CEO of media/payment management app Fanblast
Deal timeline
Announced
Mar 17, 2026 · avn.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in media/payment management. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: avn.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index