Claude Perdriel, the boss of “Nouvel Observateur” invested already 200.000 € for 3.5% of website Rue89, believing in this pure french player. Launched in may 2007, the website growth very good and is in position of having 2 million unique visitors every month. The title will remain independent but within the group. Pierre Haski, president, Laurent Mauriac, general manager, Pascal Riché, chief-redactor. The sum of transaction was not revealed to the public.

Source : Ecrans