Brand Engagement Network acquires Cataneo for $19.5 million

Brand Engagement Network completed its acquisition of Germany-based Cataneo on June 30, 2026, for stated aggregate consideration of $19.5 million. Cataneo provides software for managing advertising inventory, scheduling, invoicing, analytics and reporting across broadcast, digital and on-demand channels. The platform manages more than €6 billion in annual advertising inventory across more than 1,000 media brands worldwide. BEN said it plans to integrate Cataneo's media-management infrastructure with its AI capabilities and expand the business into the U.S. market.