{"id":877714,"date":"2025-12-16T22:15:28","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T04:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/16\/tekpon-acquires-tnw-the-next-web-brand-from-the-financial-times\/"},"modified":"2025-12-16T22:15:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T04:15:28","slug":"tekpon-acquires-tnw-the-next-web-brand-from-the-financial-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/16\/tekpon-acquires-tnw-the-next-web-brand-from-the-financial-times\/","title":{"rendered":"Tekpon acquires TNW (The Next Web) brand from The Financial Times"},"content":{"rendered":"<div xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n<article id=\"articleOutput\">\n<div>\n<figure>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Tekpon acquires TNW (The Next Web) brand from The Financial Times\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1023px) 100vw\n                                                   868px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img-cdn.tnwcdn.com\/image?fit=576%2C324&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn0.tnwcdn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fblogs.dir%2F1%2Ffiles%2F2025%2F12%2FTNW.png&#038;signature=f39f76255b2a7a04b15e293fa710d0dd 576w,\n                                                    https:\/\/img-cdn.tnwcdn.com\/image?fit=1152%2C648&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn0.tnwcdn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fblogs.dir%2F1%2Ffiles%2F2025%2F12%2FTNW.png&#038;signature=cd773bcce0b53456068467b01fa4625e 1152w,\n                                                    https:\/\/img-cdn.tnwcdn.com\/image?fit=1280%2C720&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn0.tnwcdn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fblogs.dir%2F1%2Ffiles%2F2025%2F12%2FTNW.png&#038;signature=02749277b9ee4cfcdb6ab44c55e26181 1280w\" src=\"https:\/\/img-cdn.tnwcdn.com\/image?fit=1280%2C720&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn0.tnwcdn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fblogs.dir%2F1%2Ffiles%2F2025%2F12%2FTNW.png&#038;signature=02749277b9ee4cfcdb6ab44c55e26181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img-cdn.tnwcdn.com\/image?fit=576%2C324&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn0.tnwcdn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fblogs.dir%2F1%2Ffiles%2F2025%2F12%2FTNW.png&#038;signature=f39f76255b2a7a04b15e293fa710d0dd 576w,\n                                                     https:\/\/img-cdn.tnwcdn.com\/image?fit=1152%2C648&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn0.tnwcdn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fblogs.dir%2F1%2Ffiles%2F2025%2F12%2FTNW.png&#038;signature=cd773bcce0b53456068467b01fa4625e 1152w,\n                                                     https:\/\/img-cdn.tnwcdn.com\/image?fit=1280%2C720&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn0.tnwcdn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fblogs.dir%2F1%2Ffiles%2F2025%2F12%2FTNW.png&#038;signature=02749277b9ee4cfcdb6ab44c55e26181 1280w\"><\/p>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"article-main-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tekpon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Tekpon<\/a> has acquired 100% of the TNW media and events brands, which cover and convene the European technology ecosystem, from the FT.<\/p>\n<p>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>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>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 id=\"hs-embed-tnw\">\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>\n<p>The \ud83d\udc9c of EU tech<\/p>\n<p>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<p>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><a href=\"https:\/\/tekpon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Tekpon<\/a> 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>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>For more information:<\/p>\n<p><span>Tekpon: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/thenextweb.com\/mailto:co*****@****on.com\" data-original-string=\"GvlshTaTluTDwv42Gubn1Q==7f43Ez1QcXOCFx3kERAPmTZ3AzQ49x0PhM0jw8nxIj5I\/A=\" title=\"This contact has been encoded by Anti-Spam by CleanTalk. Click to decode. To finish the decoding make sure that JavaScript is enabled in your browser.\"><span \n                data-original-string='wduPislnTjlXJwylnNsOmA==7f48pLG6DJcSBtsppS9cUVrBMXyXwqkExsp7RSCRY\/Od+s='\n                class='apbct-email-encoder'\n                title='This contact has been encoded by Anti-Spam by CleanTalk. Click to decode. To finish the decoding make sure that JavaScript is enabled in your browser.'>co<span class=\"apbct-blur\">*****<\/span>@<span class=\"apbct-blur\">****<\/span>on.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Financial Times: <a href=\"http:\/\/thenextweb.com\/mailto:pr*********@**.com\" data-original-string=\"e98U+oJVXrXldwRG4v2ABA==7f4Nj2q\/uRDdhDCJzioQk2cfKTrfHhP13N2jbc1FInuAXg=\" title=\"This contact has been encoded by Anti-Spam by CleanTalk. Click to decode. To finish the decoding make sure that JavaScript is enabled in your browser.\"><span \n                data-original-string='rAjKFN4JGDZQCecSNOtQfg==7f4OKslK5jCK3wl9O8Aj+8jInVavFdhj7vNOewo8M6FibQ='\n                class='apbct-email-encoder'\n                title='This contact has been encoded by Anti-Spam by CleanTalk. Click to decode. To finish the decoding make sure that JavaScript is enabled in your browser.'>pr<span class=\"apbct-blur\">*********<\/span>@<span class=\"apbct-blur\">**<\/span>.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"nl-container\">\n<h2>Get the TNW newsletter<\/h2>\n<p>Get the most important tech news in your inbox each week.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/tekpon-acquires-tnw-the-next-web-brand-from-the-financial-times\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><br \/>\n Alexandru Stan<\/p>\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. It broadens the company\u2019s reach across SaaS and AI and strengthens its role in the global innovation landscape. 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