Discovery

Discovery is a global mass media and entertainment company headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland. It operates a diverse range of television networks, including Discovery, TLC, Animal Planet, Investigation Discovery, and the Oprah Winfrey Network, among others. The company's content spans various genres such as survival, exploration, sports, lifestyle, and crime. Discovery distributes its content through multiple platforms, including streaming services, mobile devices, and video on demand. In addition to its entertainment offerings, the company provides educational resources, including a suite of curriculum-based tools and professional development services for K-12 schools. Discovery also runs production studios that create television content for various service providers. Its streaming service, Discovery Plus, features thousands of TV shows, exclusive specials, and award-winning documentaries.

Lisa Collins

Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Past deals in Media

Time Warner

Acquisition in 2021
Time Warner, Inc. was a media and entertainment company based in New York, operating in four main segments: Cable, Filmed Entertainment, Networks, and Publishing. The Cable segment provided video, high-speed data, and voice services to both residential and commercial customers, alongside selling advertising time to various businesses. Its offerings included digital and analog video services, video on demand, high-definition television, and digital phone services. The Filmed Entertainment segment focused on producing and distributing theatrical films, television shows, and animation, as well as licensing rights for its content. The Networks segment included domestic and international television programming services, notably the HBO and Cinemax channels. Lastly, the Publishing segment was responsible for magazines and various online platforms covering topics such as lifestyle, sports, and news. In 2018, Time Warner was acquired by AT&T Inc., marking a significant shift in its corporate structure and operations.

MediaWorks

Acquisition in 2020
MediaWorks is New Zealand’s largest independent broadcaster, headquartered in Auckland. The company operates a diverse range of television and radio broadcasting services, reaching approximately 3.8 million New Zealanders through its various platforms, including FM radio channels and digital websites. MediaWorks offers alternative entertainment options, catering to a wide audience with its portfolio of channels and content.

Group Nine Media

Corporate Round in 2019
Group Nine Media is a digital media holding company that specializes in creating engaging content across various categories, including food, drink, entertainment, and news. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, the company comprises four key brands: The Dodo, a social video platform focused on animals; NowThis, which delivers video news tailored for social media; Thrillist, a lifestyle brand covering food, drink, travel, and entertainment; and Seeker, a channel dedicated to science and exploration. Group Nine Media aims to connect with a millennial audience, generating nearly 4 billion video views each month through its digital-first approach.

Play Sports Group

Acquisition in 2019
Play Sports Group is a leading digital sports media company specializing in cycling and tri-sports. It combines a passion for these sports with expertise in video and digital distribution, achieving a significant presence in the market with 45 million monthly video views and 3.1 million subscribers across its channels, which include the Global Cycling Network, Global Mountain Bike Network, and Global Triathlon Network, as well as non-English channels like GCN en Español and GCN Italia. The company features knowledgeable former professional riders as presenters, who connect authentically with fans and the professional cycling community. Headquartered in Bath, England, Play Sports Group also operates the award-winning cycling media agency SHIFT Active Media, collaborating with prominent brands in the cycling industry. The company is supported by an investor group led by Discovery Inc.

Oprah Winfrey Network

Acquisition in 2017
Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) operates as a TV and digital media company created by Harpo Productions and Discovery Communications. OWN is the first and only network named for and inspired by a single iconic leader. Oprah Winfrey’s heart and creative instincts inform the brand – and the magnetism of the channel. Winfrey provides leadership in programming and attracts superstar talent to join her in primetime, building a global community of like-minded viewers and leading that community to connect on social media and beyond. OWN is a singular destination on cable. Depth with edge. Heart. Star power. Connection. And endless possibilities.

Group Nine Media

Venture Round in 2017
Group Nine Media is a digital media holding company that specializes in creating engaging content across various categories, including food, drink, entertainment, and news. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, the company comprises four key brands: The Dodo, a social video platform focused on animals; NowThis, which delivers video news tailored for social media; Thrillist, a lifestyle brand covering food, drink, travel, and entertainment; and Seeker, a channel dedicated to science and exploration. Group Nine Media aims to connect with a millennial audience, generating nearly 4 billion video views each month through its digital-first approach.

New Form

Series B in 2016
New Form Distribution, Inc. is a digital entertainment studio based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2014. It focuses on developing and producing original series and digital content, aiming to redefine storytelling for contemporary audiences. The studio specializes in creating cinematic narratives tailored for digital platforms, allowing creators to explore diverse narratives beyond traditional formats. New Form operates as a subsidiary of Whistle Sports Inc. and is led by Chief Creative Officer Kathleen Grace. The company represents an independent venture that includes notable figures such as Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, and others, committed to innovating the landscape of digital storytelling.

Group Nine Media

Corporate Round in 2016
Group Nine Media is a digital media holding company that specializes in creating engaging content across various categories, including food, drink, entertainment, and news. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, the company comprises four key brands: The Dodo, a social video platform focused on animals; NowThis, which delivers video news tailored for social media; Thrillist, a lifestyle brand covering food, drink, travel, and entertainment; and Seeker, a channel dedicated to science and exploration. Group Nine Media aims to connect with a millennial audience, generating nearly 4 billion video views each month through its digital-first approach.

VS Media

Funding Round in 2016
VS Media Limited is a media company based in Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong, that focuses on empowering content creators, particularly in Greater China. Established in 2013, it operates as a multi-channel network (MCN) that specializes in Chinese content, offering professional advice on filming, editing, and production. VS Media provides creators with essential tools, production facilities, and training, enabling them to develop, market, and monetize their original content effectively. The company manages a global network of digital creators, including influencers and bloggers, who publish content across major social media platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. By facilitating partnerships between creators and brands, VS Media enhances the visibility of both parties, helping brands connect with targeted audiences while supporting creators in building their online presence.

The Dodo

Series A in 2014
The Dodo is a digital media company based in New York, founded in 2013, that focuses on animals through a blend of news, stories, and videos. It serves as an online community for animal lovers by providing engaging content that combines entertainment, advocacy, and information related to animal welfare. In addition to its media offerings, The Dodo sells merchandise, including outerwear and accessories such as socks, hats, and bags. The company’s mission is to connect people with animals and promote activism and care for them.

Living Channel

Acquisition in 2014
Living Channel is a New Zealand television station that focuses on lifestyle programming. It operates as a dedicated platform for content that promotes various aspects of lifestyle, catering to an audience interested in topics such as home improvement, travel, and wellness. By offering a diverse range of shows, Living Channel aims to engage viewers with informative and entertaining content that resonates with their daily lives.

All3Media

Acquisition in 2014
All3Media group comprises of production companies, independent creators of TV and multi-platform programming from around the world. The production labels operate as their own businesses, each with a distinctive creative signature. Combined, the group is uniquely positioned to respond to the ever-changing audio-visual and digital delivery landscape.

New Form

Series A in 2014
New Form Distribution, Inc. is a digital entertainment studio based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2014. It focuses on developing and producing original series and digital content, aiming to redefine storytelling for contemporary audiences. The studio specializes in creating cinematic narratives tailored for digital platforms, allowing creators to explore diverse narratives beyond traditional formats. New Form operates as a subsidiary of Whistle Sports Inc. and is led by Chief Creative Officer Kathleen Grace. The company represents an independent venture that includes notable figures such as Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, and others, committed to innovating the landscape of digital storytelling.

Switchover Media

Acquisition in 2013
Switchover Media was founded in July 2009 as a result of a buyout from Disney of selected Jetix assets in Italy by Francesco Nespega.

Charles W. Clark Co

Acquisition in 2004
Charles W. Clark Co is an award-winning publisher and distributor of high-quality core-curriculum educational videos, CD-ROMs, and DVDs for children and young people in kindergarten through eighth grade.

AIMS Multimedia

Acquisition in 2004
AIMS Multimedia is a producer and distributor of educational multimedia programs for the education community, including DigitalCurriculum--a complete curriculum-on-demand teaching and learning system that incorporates full length videos, key concept video clips, and other supplemental educational materials.
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