BuzzFeed, Inc. Announces Proposed Majority Stake Investment by Byron Allen's Family Office

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BuzzFeed, Inc. (“BuzzFeed” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BZFD) today announced the Company has entered into a transaction agreement with Allen Family Digital, LLC, an affiliate of Byron Allen's family office, under which BuzzFeed, Inc. will accept a majority investment from Allen Family Digital, LLC. Founder and CEO Jonah Peretti will be succeeded by Byron Allen, who will assume the role of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer upon closing, and Peretti will transition to.