The Edit

Family Tree Group acquired Brighton TV/film post-production facility The Edit, extending its portfolio of TV, DRTV advertising and digital production companies including Middlechild, Friday's Child, Northern Child and Wild Child Studios. The Edit remains autonomous; founder Dave Austin moves to non-executive director, with Claire Hamilton and Sharman Finn running operations. Price and stake undisclosed.

Date

2026-10-16

Sector

Branded content & agency

Acquirer / investor

Family Tree Group (Middlechild Productions parent)

Deal type

Acquisition

Stake %

Undisclosed

Deal value ($M)

Undisclosed

Implied valuation ($M)

Undisclosed

Value confidence

Undisclosed

Status

Closed

Term

Undisclosed

Last verified

2026-10-18

Source: Broadcast / Advanced Television

Deal value and implied valuation are separate measures. Blank financial terms are undisclosed; figures are not inferred. Read the methodology.