Planetcast acquires BroadStream Solutions

● STRATEGIC | MEDIA/ENTERTAINMENT · Creative Tools

SEPTEMBER 11, 2026

Planetcast (Apollo Global Management) acquires BroadStream Solutions

TARGET

Integrated playout, live and file-based captioning, subtitling, and broadcast workflow software for broadcasters, networks, cable, and satellite operators worldwide.

Ownership	Founder-owned
Headcount	~41 FTEs
Headquarters	Duluth, Georgia
Leadership	David Bowes, CEO (BroadStream)
Sell-side advisor	—

ACQUIRER

Planetcast

Global media services and technology provider offering cloud playout, OTT delivery, post-production, content distribution, and satellite-based broadcast infrastructure.

Ownership	PE-backed · Apollo Global Management; AION Capital Partners
Headcount	1,467 FTEs
Headquarters	Noida, India
Leadership	Sanjay Bhatt, CEO Sanjay Bhat, Chief Executive Officer
Buy-side advisor	—

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Planetcast -> BroadStream Solutions  (2026-09-11)
strategic_acquisition | Media/Entertainment | announced
Target: Integrated playout, live and file-based captioning, subtitling, and broadcast workflow software for broadcasters, networks, cable, and satellite operators worldwide.
Website: broadstream.com | Buyer site: planetc.net
HQ: Duluth, Georgia | Ownership: founder-owned | Buyer sponsor: Apollo Global Management | Buyer ownership: pe-backed
Advisors - not yet credited
Source: Thematic - https://thematichq.com/software/d/planetcast-broadstream-solutions.html

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