Keleops

Keleops is an independent digital media company headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, focused on technology news and culture. It describes itself as a leading digital publishing company that connects millions of people to their passion through iconic tech news brands. Its portfolio includes Gizmodo, Kotaku, 01net, Journal du Geek, Presse Citron and others, reaching an audience of around 40 million people who regularly connect to its websites, with a social following of more than 11 million. The company operates at the intersection of technology journalism and digital commerce. Its areas of expertise include affiliate marketing, programmatic advertising and brand content. Keleops positions itself as a leader in high-tech news, aiming to make tech culture accessible to the masses through targeted content developed for readers, listeners and viewers. It has grown both organically and through acquisitions, notably acquiring Journal du Geek in 2021, Presse-citron in 2018, Gizmodo in 2024 and Kotaku in 2025. These acquisitions have expanded its footprint from France into the United States and the global English-language tech media market. Keleops is privately held and independent. Its registered office is at Chamerestrasse 176, 6300 Zug, Switzerland, and it is registered under the IDE number CHE-367.591.694. The company's brands include some of the most recognized names in technology and gaming media, such as Gizmodo, founded in 2002 and among the top five tech brands worldwide, and Kotaku, founded in 2004 and an iconic voice in gaming culture. Through these properties, Keleops serves a large, engaged audience across multiple platforms and languages.

Keleops is a digital media company based in Zug, Switzerland, that has grown into a major independent player in technology news publishing. While the exact founding date of the corporate entity is not specified in the available evidence, its brand portfolio includes properties with long histories, and the company has been active in acquiring and operating tech media brands since at least the late 2010s. The company's expansion strategy has centered on acquiring well-known technology and gaming media outlets. In 2018, Keleops acquired Presse-citron, a French high-tech media brand founded in 2005 that focuses on innovation, new technologies, cryptocurrencies, startups, fintech and urban mobility. In 2021, it took over Journal du Geek, a French media staple launched in 2004 that caters to audiences aged 18–35 with coverage of TV shows, movies, video games and tech. A major turning point came in 2024 when Keleops acquired Gizmodo, the global tech news leader founded in 2002. Gizmodo, which had been among the top five tech brands worldwide with 23 million monthly unique visitors in 2024, significantly expanded Keleops' reach into English-language markets. In 2025, Keleops further expanded its U.S. footprint through the strategic acquisition of Kotaku, the iconic gaming culture brand founded in 2004 with 6 million monthly unique visitors. These acquisitions transformed Keleops from a primarily French-focused media group into a global tech media company. Today, Keleops connects around 40 million people regularly to its websites and has more than 11 million social media followers. Its portfolio includes Gizmodo, Kotaku, 01net, Journal du Geek, Presse Citron and other brands. The company operates in affiliate marketing, programmatic advertising and brand content, and positions itself as a leader in high-tech news. It remains privately held and independent, headquartered at Chamerestrasse 176, 6300 Zug, Switzerland.

• 2025

  Keleops acquires Kotaku, expanding U.S. footprint

• 2024

  Keleops acquires Gizmodo

• 2021

  Keleops takes over Journal du Geek

• 2018

  Keleops acquires Presse-citron

• 2005

  Presse-citron founded; later becomes a Keleops brand

• 2004

  Kotaku and Journal du Geek founded; both later become Keleops brands

• 2002

  Gizmodo founded; later becomes a Keleops brand

Independent tech media leader making tech culture accessible to the masses through iconic brands and high-quality content.

• Gizmodo

  Global tech news leader founded in 2002, acquired by Keleops in 2024; 23M monthly unique visitors in 2024.

• Kotaku

  Iconic gaming culture brand founded in 2004, acquired by Keleops in 2025; 6M monthly unique visitors in 2025.

• Presse-citron

  French high-tech media founded in 2005, acquired by Keleops in 2018; 5.3M monthly unique visitors.

• Journal du Geek

  French media staple launched in 2004, taken over by Keleops in 2021; targets 18–35 audience.

• 01net

  French tech media brand in the Keleops portfolio.

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