Sunrise
Acquisition in 2020
Sunrise Communications Group AG is a telecommunications provider in Switzerland, offering a variety of services to residential and business customers, as well as other carriers. The company provides mobile voice and data services on both postpaid and prepaid plans, along with landline voice, internet services, and digital television. It also delivers system integration, managed services, and voice hubbing based on its landline network. Additional offerings include international calling, roaming, hardware insurance, and mobile browsing protection. Sunrise markets its prepaid services under several brand names, including Sunrise, ALDI SUISSE mobile, yallo, Ortel, and Lebara. The company serves approximately 3.7 million customers across 95 locations in Switzerland and operates a gigabit fiber optic cable network. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Zürich, Sunrise Communications Group AG functions as a subsidiary of UPC Switzerland LLC.
Eros Now is a prominent streaming service specializing in Bollywood, Hindi, Tamil, and regional Indian films, along with a variety of original content, TV shows, and music videos. Launched as part of Eros STX Global, the platform boasts a vast library of over 12,000 films and has established itself as a significant player in the global entertainment market. Eros Now operates across multiple platforms, including Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV, and has formed strategic partnerships with major telecommunications companies in India, such as Reliance Jio and Airtel, to enhance content distribution. As of March 2020, Eros Now had 196.8 million registered users and 29.3 million paying subscribers, reflecting its growing influence in the entertainment industry. The service is accessible worldwide, catering to diverse audiences with a rich selection of regional content.
Copa90
Venture Round in 2018
Copa90 Limited is a football media company based in London, with an additional office in New York. Established in 2006 and formerly known as Bigballs Media Limited, the company delivers a variety of engaging content that resonates with football fans globally. Copa90 specializes in producing documentaries about fan culture, animations, explainers about the game, and interactive experiences involving chats and challenges with footballers. Additionally, the company offers fashion lines inspired by football clubs, further connecting with its audience. By leveraging unique fan insights and collaborating with creative voices within the football community, Copa90 aims to provide comprehensive entertainment and information related to the sport, fostering deeper connections with its audience.
Samba TV
Venture Round in 2018
Samba TV is a company that specializes in streaming analytics, providing a platform that measures real-time viewership data across various media channels including broadcast, cable, and digital platforms. The company focuses on smart television technology and enhances its offerings through set-top boxes and connected devices. By delivering comprehensive data and analytics, Samba TV enables clients to improve content discovery and effectively address audience fragmentation across multiple screens. This capability positions the company as a valuable partner for its clients in navigating the evolving landscape of streaming services and connected devices, ultimately helping to strengthen the television business model and maintain its relevance to consumers.
Cheddar is a media and entertainment company that operates live news networks aimed at delivering fresh perspectives on business, technology, culture, and innovation. With a monthly viewership exceeding 6.5 million, Cheddar broadcasts its content across various platforms, including SlingTV, Hulu Live, YouTube TV, and social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter. The company runs two primary networks: Cheddar, which focuses on business news highlighting innovative executives and technologies, and Cheddar Big News, a general news network catering to a younger audience. Broadcasting from notable locations, including the New York Stock Exchange and a street-level studio in New York's Flatiron Building, Cheddar seeks to provide an authentic voice that reflects the diverse interests and intellectual curiosity of its viewers, enabling them to access live and on-demand news. Founded by Jon Steinberg, Cheddar aims to redefine news consumption in a post-cable era.
iFlix Sdn Bhd is a digital entertainment service provider based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, founded in 2014. The company caters to consumers in various countries including Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, and several others across the Middle East and North Africa. iFlix offers a comprehensive library of content, including TV shows, movies, hyperlocal originals, live sports, and news, allowing users to stream or download their preferred entertainment. The service features a diverse range of genres, including comedy, drama, K-drama, Turkish drama, Bollywood, and Nollywood, sourced from Hollywood, the UK, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Subscribers benefit from unlimited access to this extensive content library for a low monthly fee, enabling them to watch on multiple devices such as mobile phones, laptops, tablets, and televisions, thereby enhancing accessibility and convenience. As of June 2020, iFlix operates as a subsidiary of Tencent Holdings Limited.
Platform One Media
Private Equity Round in 2017
Platform One Media is a global television production and distribution studio based in Los Angeles, California. Established in 2017, the company focuses on curating, developing, producing, and distributing high-quality scripted programming for both U.S. and international markets. It operates as a subsidiary of Boat Rocker Media, following its formation through a partnership between TPG Growth's Evolution Media and Liberty Global. Platform One Media aims to deliver compelling content that resonates with diverse audiences worldwide.
iFlix Sdn Bhd is a digital entertainment service provider based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, founded in 2014. The company caters to consumers in various countries including Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, and several others across the Middle East and North Africa. iFlix offers a comprehensive library of content, including TV shows, movies, hyperlocal originals, live sports, and news, allowing users to stream or download their preferred entertainment. The service features a diverse range of genres, including comedy, drama, K-drama, Turkish drama, Bollywood, and Nollywood, sourced from Hollywood, the UK, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Subscribers benefit from unlimited access to this extensive content library for a low monthly fee, enabling them to watch on multiple devices such as mobile phones, laptops, tablets, and televisions, thereby enhancing accessibility and convenience. As of June 2020, iFlix operates as a subsidiary of Tencent Holdings Limited.
Multimedia Polska
Acquisition in 2016
Multimedia Polska S.A. is the largest cable television provider in Poland, offering a wide range of telecommunications services that include radio, television, Internet, and telephony. The company operates through four primary segments: Television, which provides cable and digital TV services along with premium packages; Internet, which offers various broadband options such as HFC, DSL, and mobile internet; Telephony, delivering fixed-line services and pay phone solutions; and Other Services, which includes leasing telecommunication infrastructure and engaging in film production, public relations, and electricity trade. Founded in 1991 and based in Gdynia, Poland, Multimedia Polska focuses on delivering multi-play bundles that combine traditional telecom services with utility offerings, allowing customers to benefit from loyalty programs and discounts. As of early 2020, the company operates as a subsidiary of Telewizja Kablowa Vectra S.A.
Copa90 Limited is a football media company based in London, with an additional office in New York. Established in 2006 and formerly known as Bigballs Media Limited, the company delivers a variety of engaging content that resonates with football fans globally. Copa90 specializes in producing documentaries about fan culture, animations, explainers about the game, and interactive experiences involving chats and challenges with footballers. Additionally, the company offers fashion lines inspired by football clubs, further connecting with its audience. By leveraging unique fan insights and collaborating with creative voices within the football community, Copa90 aims to provide comprehensive entertainment and information related to the sport, fostering deeper connections with its audience.
Wananchi Group
Private Equity Round in 2014
Wananchi Group Holdings Limited, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, is a prominent provider of home entertainment and communication services in East Africa. The company serves both residential and corporate customers, offering a range of services that includes high-speed internet via its fiber optic network, DTH satellite pay TV, and original programming for its pay TV channels. In the corporate sector, Wananchi provides voice, video, data, and internet connectivity to enterprises, governments, and media organizations. Additionally, it offers value-added services such as data security, cloud solutions, and web hosting. Wananchi Group is recognized for its commitment to delivering high-quality and affordable services, making it a key player in the region's telecommunications and entertainment industries.
Ziggo B.V., established in 1984 and headquartered in Utrecht, Netherlands, is a prominent provider of digital TV, broadband Internet, and home phone services. As of March 2015, Ziggo served approximately 4.2 million television subscribers, 3.1 million internet customers, and 2.6 million fixed telephone service users. Additionally, it offered mobile telephony to around 158,000 subscribers and provided access to over 2 million WiFi spots nationwide. Ziggo caters to both residential consumers and business clients, offering a range of services including data communications, television, electronic payment options, and mobile telephony.
Virgin Media
Acquisition in 2013
Virgin Media is a UK-based telecommunications company, offering a range of services including TV, broadband internet, landline, and mobile phone services. It is unique in the UK for having a national fibre optic network, enabling high-speed connectivity. The company's business arm, Virgin Media Business, invests in and supports various sectors within telecommunications, such as broadband, mobile, and cable services.
Wananchi Group
Private Equity Round in 2011
Wananchi Group Holdings Limited, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, is a prominent provider of home entertainment and communication services in East Africa. The company serves both residential and corporate customers, offering a range of services that includes high-speed internet via its fiber optic network, DTH satellite pay TV, and original programming for its pay TV channels. In the corporate sector, Wananchi provides voice, video, data, and internet connectivity to enterprises, governments, and media organizations. Additionally, it offers value-added services such as data security, cloud solutions, and web hosting. Wananchi Group is recognized for its commitment to delivering high-quality and affordable services, making it a key player in the region's telecommunications and entertainment industries.
Kabel Baden-Württemberg
Acquisition in 2011
Kabel BW is a high-growth, innovative provider of fast internet, telephone and TV (Triple Play) in the Baden-Wuerttemberg region. Kabel BW offers attractive packages with an outstanding price-performance ratio with very quick internet broadband (up to 100 Mbit/s) and telephone flat rates. 99% of the 3.6 million cable households in Baden-Wuerttemberg.
Unitymedia
Acquisition in 2009
Unitymedia GmbH is a cable network service provider based in Cologne, Germany, offering a range of communication and entertainment services. The company delivers basic and digital cable television, high-speed internet access, and telephony services to its customers. Unitymedia markets its basic cable television under the iesy, ish, and TC West brands in the states of Hesse and North Rhine-Westphalia. As of December 31, 2006, the company served 4.9 million basic cable subscribers, along with 442,700 premium cable subscribers, 125,200 internet subscribers, and 57,900 telephony subscribers. Additionally, through its subsidiary, arena Sport Rechte und Marketing GmbH, Unitymedia holds rights to Bundesliga programming, enhancing its portfolio in the sports broadcasting sector.