GRANITE acquires Zesty from News UK & Ireland
Acquisition Announcement
We have acquired Zesty from News UK & Ireland to strengthen our leadership in digital transformation across the island of Ireland and beyond.
The acquisition of the Belfast based full-service digital transformation agency will push our revenues beyond €20m in 2025 and expand over team to over 170+ digital specialists across Belfast, Cork, Dublin, Galway, New York, and Dubai.
About Zesty
Founded in 1996, Zesty has built a strong reputation over nearly three decades, serving clients such as Dublin Bus, Bank of Ireland, Northern Ireland Electricity Networks, Belfast City Council, Sport Scotland, Ernst & Young, Power NI, Phoenix Natural Gas, and Rentokil.
The agency recently received the Excellence in Digital Accessibility Award for its work with Dublin Bus, highlighting its commitment to inclusive digital experiences.
"The acquisition of Zesty marks another transformative milestone in our growth journey. Their exceptional track record in delivering award-winning digital experiences, combined with our digital transformation capabilities, creates an unmatched offering for businesses across Ireland and internationally looking to grow their businesses."
Conor Buckley
Chief Executive Officer
GRANITE
A solid approach to scaling
This move follows Granite’s previous integrations of WONDR, Coalface and more than 10 other strategic acquisitions, reinforcing its position as Ireland’s largest independent digital agency.
Conor further added...
“This deal strengthens our ability to deliver end-to-end digital solutions while expanding our technical expertise and geographic reach. Clients can now partner with a single agency that truly understands every aspect of their digital needs.”
The acquisition enhances GRANITE's specialism in accessibility-compliant development and enterprise digital solutions. The combined business now serves over 1,200 clients and offers a comprehensive suite of services, from strategy through implementation and support.
GRANITE partners with leading technology providers including Kentico, Umbraco, AWS, WP-Engine, Strapi, Drupal, TerminalFour, TikTok, and Google, ensuring tailored platform solutions for diverse client needs.
