Sky UK is a leading entertainment company based in Isleworth, United Kingdom, serving 22 million customers across satellite, over-the-top (OTT) services, and broadband in five countries: the UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany, and Austria. The company provides a diverse range of content, including sports, news, movies, and arts, through various channels such as Sky Sports and Sky Atlantic. Sky prioritizes customer service and leverages innovative technology to enhance the viewing experience, allowing customers to access content whenever and wherever they choose. Additionally, Sky Media UK represents the company’s advertising interests, managing sales for its various channels and platforms.
Papercup is a London-based company that specializes in automating the dubbing and translation of video content using advanced artificial intelligence. Its software employs a combination of Bayesian neural networks and speech synthesis to create synthetic voice-overs that closely resemble human speech. This technology allows video creators to produce content in their original language while enabling users to translate videos into their preferred languages. Papercup's platform streamlines the localization process, making it faster and more cost-effective compared to traditional methods. The company also incorporates a quality assurance system where professional translators review the voiceovers, ensuring high accuracy and broadcast-quality results. By enhancing video accessibility, Papercup aims to help content owners engage with a global audience more effectively.
Loopster
Venture Round in 2019
Loopster, Inc. is an online video editing platform based in Grand Junction, Colorado, established in 2011. It provides a user-friendly, cloud-based video editing solution that allows individuals to upload, edit, and share videos without the need for complex software installations. The platform features a four-track editor enabling users to trim and combine video clips, add music and sound effects, incorporate text effects, and utilize transitions. Loopster facilitates easy sharing of videos to social media networks such as Facebook and YouTube with just one click. It specifically targets markets in real estate, education, and sports, aiming to simplify video editing for users with little to no experience. Additionally, Loopster offers a mobile application for iPhone and iPad, enhancing the editing experience on-the-go. The company has engaged in promotional partnerships, including a collaboration with Paul Jr. Designs from the television show American Chopper, to boost visibility.
iflix
Corporate Round in 2019
iflix is the world’s leading entertainment service for emerging markets, offering users unlimited access to thousands of TV shows, movies and more. With a vast selection everyone’s favourite comedies, drama, K-drama, Turkish drama, Bollywood, Nollywood, cartoons, movies and more from Hollywood, The UK, Asia, The Middle East and Africa, iflix places the entertainment people want at their fingertips to either stream or download. For one low monthly fee, iflix subscribers can watch on their mobile phone, laptop, tablet, TV… wherever, whenever.
You.i TV
Series C in 2019
You.i TV is a software provider that specializes in creating cross-platform video applications for the television and media industry. The company offers an enterprise development platform that enables media companies to engage their audiences more effectively. By utilizing a single codebase approach, You.i TV allows developers to build app features and implement user experience changes just once, which can then be deployed across multiple devices, including mobile phones, tablets, game consoles, streaming devices, and Smart TVs. This method not only saves time and accelerates delivery but also empowers designers and developers to craft unique app experiences tailored to different platforms.
SDVI
Venture Round in 2018
SDVI Corporation offers a cloud-based platform designed to manage and optimize the media supply chain for content owners, distributors, and media facilities. Its flagship product, SDVI Rally, addresses various challenges in media workflows, including automated file delivery, content validation, and preparation for multi-platform distribution. The platform enables organizations to streamline operations by automating content receipt and normalization, as well as optimizing infrastructure management in public, private, or hybrid cloud environments. This approach enhances operational efficiency, business agility, and process intelligence, allowing users to effectively manage and deploy their media supply chains. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, SDVI also operates additional offices in the United States and Europe.
Remagine Ventures
Venture Round in 2018
Remagine Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Tel Aviv, Israel, that specializes in seed and pre-seed investments, with a particular focus on media-related technology startups. Founded in 2019, the company primarily invests in sectors such as e-commerce, B2B, video, data, marketplaces, advertising, e-sports, consumer goods and services, as well as augmented and virtual reality. Remagine Ventures aims to be the first investor in innovative founders who are shaping the future of gaming, the Metaverse, and consumer technology. The firm works closely with its corporate partners to create commercial opportunities and expedite the time to market for its portfolio companies.
FuboTV
Series D in 2018
FuboTV Inc. is a live streaming platform that specializes in sports, providing subscribers with access to a wide range of live sporting events, news, and entertainment content. Launched initially as a soccer-focused service in 2015, it has since evolved into a comprehensive platform featuring over 110 channels, including national and regional sports networks, along with popular shows and movies. Users can access FuboTV on various devices, including smart TVs, tablets, mobile phones, and desktop computers, with features such as personal Cloud DVR storage and multiple simultaneous streams. Headquartered in New York City, FuboTV operates in the U.S. and has expanded internationally, including a launch in Spain. The company has garnered significant investment, raising over $250 million from notable investors, and continues to position itself as a leading independent virtual multichannel video programming distributor.
Caavo
Series B in 2017
Caavo is an entertainment obsessed hardware and software company. Our mission is to bring the art of TV viewing up to the level of today’s sophisticated audiences by uniting all of their entertainment into a single, elegant, voice controlled experience. Our products allow audiences to seamlessly move between linear TV, streaming services and web content, using voice or a single remote – to control it all.
Bad Wolf
Venture Round in 2017
Bad Wolf is a high-end TV and film for the global television market.
iflix
Series C in 2017
iflix is the world’s leading entertainment service for emerging markets, offering users unlimited access to thousands of TV shows, movies and more. With a vast selection everyone’s favourite comedies, drama, K-drama, Turkish drama, Bollywood, Nollywood, cartoons, movies and more from Hollywood, The UK, Asia, The Middle East and Africa, iflix places the entertainment people want at their fingertips to either stream or download. For one low monthly fee, iflix subscribers can watch on their mobile phone, laptop, tablet, TV… wherever, whenever.
Circle Media
Venture Round in 2017
Circle Media Labs, Inc. specializes in developing screen time management and parental control solutions aimed at families. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with an additional office in Cypress, California, the company offers products like Circle Home Plus, Circle with NETGEAR, and Circle with Disney. These devices enable parents to manage online access across various connected devices in the home, allowing them to set screen time limits, filter content, and designate specific device bedtimes. Circle's solutions have gained popularity, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, as they assist families in navigating remote learning and increased screen time. In addition to its hardware, Circle provides a mobile application that allows for personalized profiles for family members, enhancing the management of online interactions. The company also offers a range of resources for parents, including expert advice and a blog focused on relevant topics such as screen time management during social distancing.
FuboTV
Series C in 2017
FuboTV Inc. is a live streaming platform that specializes in sports, providing subscribers with access to a wide range of live sporting events, news, and entertainment content. Launched initially as a soccer-focused service in 2015, it has since evolved into a comprehensive platform featuring over 110 channels, including national and regional sports networks, along with popular shows and movies. Users can access FuboTV on various devices, including smart TVs, tablets, mobile phones, and desktop computers, with features such as personal Cloud DVR storage and multiple simultaneous streams. Headquartered in New York City, FuboTV operates in the U.S. and has expanded internationally, including a launch in Spain. The company has garnered significant investment, raising over $250 million from notable investors, and continues to position itself as a leading independent virtual multichannel video programming distributor.
Diagonal View
Acquisition in 2017
Diagonal View makes entertaining video content that reaches mass audiences. We distribute it across the world's leading media platforms, such as YouTube, Yahoo! and MSN, where it is watched by more than 70 million viewers a month. Our dedicated team combine their talent and experience to conceptualize, design, develop and deliver quality videos. We don't like to brag but we're already the world's biggest independent producer of digital video content and we're growing rapidly every month. Our Production Process In real time, we use our extensive editorial experience and audience knowledge, along with popular Internet search terms, to choose the right subject matter for our content. Our access to vast content catalogs, along with our efficient working methods, mean we can produce videos in a cost-effective manner, while ensuring quality output. Our Audience We have a vast audience that just keeps growing. This provides us with valuable feedback that we use to improve our content and end-user experience, delivering value to our partners through our revenue-sharing program. We generate revenue through advertising and sponsorship, distributing our content through video-friendly media outlets and sharing the revenue with them. We already work with YouTube, Bing, Facebook, Skype and Yahoo!, among others, and we are expanding all the time.
Drone Racing League
Series B in 2017
Drone Racing League, Inc. is a New York-based organization that focuses on professional drone racing, catering to elite pilots. Founded in 2015, the company organizes tournaments and events that feature first-person perspective drone racing, where pilots navigate custom-designed and identical drones through intricate, thematic, three-dimensional racecourses. The league aims to create engaging 3D drone racing content that appeals to a wide audience, enhancing the spectator experience. In addition to hosting these competitions, the organization also sells tickets and provides media services related to drone racing events, contributing to the growing popularity of this unique sport.
iflix
Series B in 2017
iflix is the world’s leading entertainment service for emerging markets, offering users unlimited access to thousands of TV shows, movies and more. With a vast selection everyone’s favourite comedies, drama, K-drama, Turkish drama, Bollywood, Nollywood, cartoons, movies and more from Hollywood, The UK, Asia, The Middle East and Africa, iflix places the entertainment people want at their fingertips to either stream or download. For one low monthly fee, iflix subscribers can watch on their mobile phone, laptop, tablet, TV… wherever, whenever.
Caavo
Series A in 2017
Caavo is an entertainment obsessed hardware and software company. Our mission is to bring the art of TV viewing up to the level of today’s sophisticated audiences by uniting all of their entertainment into a single, elegant, voice controlled experience. Our products allow audiences to seamlessly move between linear TV, streaming services and web content, using voice or a single remote – to control it all.
Whistle
Series C in 2017
Whistle Sports, Inc. is a sports media and entertainment company dedicated to engaging the digital generation through a diverse range of content. Originally known as Kids Sports Entertainment, Inc., the company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and Los Angeles. Whistle, along with its subsidiaries New Form and Vertical Networks, focuses on creating and distributing relatable and positive content experiences, including scripted and unscripted shows, podcasts, music, and merchandise. The company aims to connect brands, sports leagues, and media companies with consumers across various platforms, thereby enhancing engagement within the content ecosystem.
Chrysalis Vision
Funding Round in 2017
Chrysalis Vision Limited is a television production company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2014 by Chris Wright. The company specializes in developing, producing, and selling television drama series, focusing on long-running programs for both U.K. and international broadcasters. Chrysalis Vision emphasizes empowering writers by fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment throughout the creative process, from the initial conception of ideas to the transmission of the final product. This approach allows writers to produce ambitious and engaging content that resonates with audiences. As of January 2017, Chrysalis Vision operates as a subsidiary of Sky plc.
Molotov
Series B in 2016
Molotov operates a TV streaming platform that transforms how audiences access and enjoy television content. It provides users with the ability to watch live, catch-up, and on-demand programs in high definition from various devices, including phones, tablets, and computers. The platform enables users to bookmark their favorite movies, documentaries, and shows while storing them in the cloud, facilitating a seamless viewing experience. By offering these features, Molotov aims to simplify and enhance the way viewers engage with television programming.
Pluto TV
Series B in 2016
Pluto TV is a free streaming television service based in Los Angeles, providing a diverse range of content through over 100 live channels and thousands of on-demand movies. The platform partners with major television networks, movie studios, and digital media companies to deliver content that includes news, TV shows, sports, lifestyle programming, and digital series. Millions of viewers utilize Pluto TV each month, accessing its offerings through mobile devices, web browsers, and connected TV streaming devices. By enabling audiences to enjoy premium entertainment without subscription fees, Pluto TV has established itself as a significant player in the streaming landscape.
Drone Racing League
Seed Round in 2016
Drone Racing League, Inc. is a New York-based organization that focuses on professional drone racing, catering to elite pilots. Founded in 2015, the company organizes tournaments and events that feature first-person perspective drone racing, where pilots navigate custom-designed and identical drones through intricate, thematic, three-dimensional racecourses. The league aims to create engaging 3D drone racing content that appeals to a wide audience, enhancing the spectator experience. In addition to hosting these competitions, the organization also sells tickets and provides media services related to drone racing events, contributing to the growing popularity of this unique sport.
The RightsXchange
Funding Round in 2016
The RightsXchange (TRX) is the global B2B marketplace and enterprise solution for TV & Movie rights licensing
iflix
Series A in 2016
iflix is the world’s leading entertainment service for emerging markets, offering users unlimited access to thousands of TV shows, movies and more. With a vast selection everyone’s favourite comedies, drama, K-drama, Turkish drama, Bollywood, Nollywood, cartoons, movies and more from Hollywood, The UK, Asia, The Middle East and Africa, iflix places the entertainment people want at their fingertips to either stream or download. For one low monthly fee, iflix subscribers can watch on their mobile phone, laptop, tablet, TV… wherever, whenever.
FuboTV
Series B in 2016
FuboTV Inc. is a live streaming platform that specializes in sports, providing subscribers with access to a wide range of live sporting events, news, and entertainment content. Launched initially as a soccer-focused service in 2015, it has since evolved into a comprehensive platform featuring over 110 channels, including national and regional sports networks, along with popular shows and movies. Users can access FuboTV on various devices, including smart TVs, tablets, mobile phones, and desktop computers, with features such as personal Cloud DVR storage and multiple simultaneous streams. Headquartered in New York City, FuboTV operates in the U.S. and has expanded internationally, including a launch in Spain. The company has garnered significant investment, raising over $250 million from notable investors, and continues to position itself as a leading independent virtual multichannel video programming distributor.
InCrowd Sports
Seed Round in 2016
InCrowd Sports Limited is a mobile fan engagement and sports marketing company based in London, United Kingdom, established in 2014. The company develops club mobile applications that provide real-time content, match analysis, and gamification tools designed to enhance the experience for fans, clubs, and sponsors. InCrowd Sports leverages cutting-edge technology to improve mobile connectivity within stadiums, enabling fans to share information seamlessly. Additionally, the company offers tools for creating mobile sponsorship inventory, allowing brands to interact with fans through engaging features such as predictors, quizzes, and games. By combining expertise from various sectors within sports, InCrowd Sports aims to significantly elevate the in-stadia experience.
DataXu
Series F in 2016
dataxu, inc. is a marketing analytics software company that provides solutions for brand marketers and agencies globally. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products including TouchPoint, a demand side platform for multi-channel marketing; OneView, which helps marketers build a comprehensive understanding of consumer behavior; and the Marketing Intelligence Center, a dashboard that consolidates data and performance metrics. Other offerings include ClearSight, an analytics platform for customer insights, and TotalTV, which facilitates audience-based targeting across various TV formats. dataxu also produces insights through white papers and reports, and provides training and managed services for its platform users. The company serves diverse industries such as automotive, financial services, and consumer packaged goods. As a subsidiary of Roku, Inc., dataxu continues to focus on enhancing marketing effectiveness through data-driven strategies.
Roku
Series H in 2015
Roku, Inc. operates a prominent TV streaming platform that enables users to access a wide variety of content, including movies, TV episodes, live sports, and music. The company has two main segments: Platform and Player. Roku's platform is designed to deliver an exceptional user experience through its proprietary operating system, Roku OS, which is integrated into its own streaming devices and licensed to other manufacturers for their televisions. As of 2023, Roku reached over 80 million streaming households, providing significant engagement with its services, including the Roku Channel, a free ad-supported platform offering both on-demand and live programming. In addition to streaming, Roku generates revenue through advertising products and the sale of its streaming media players, TVs, and accessories. The company markets its offerings through retailers, distributors, and directly to consumers in multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and various Latin American nations. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Los Gatos, California, Roku is recognized for its innovation in the streaming sector.
Jaunt
Series C in 2015
Jaunt, Inc. is a technology company specializing in augmented reality software designed for the creation, production, and distribution of volumetric video content. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Chicago, Jaunt offers XR Cast, a portable volumetric capture solution that enables the capture and publication of human figures in augmented reality. The company also develops advanced software and tools to facilitate cinematic virtual reality, employing proprietary algorithms for complex computational photography. This technology empowers content creators to produce immersive VR experiences using existing production software, positioning Jaunt as a key player in the evolving landscape of virtual and augmented reality.
Blast! Films
Acquisition in 2015
Blast! Films Limited, founded in 1994 and based in London, specializes in producing documentaries, dramas, and films specifically for British television channels. The company has established itself in the industry by creating compelling content that resonates with audiences. As of July 2015, Blast! Films operates as a subsidiary of Sky plc, further enhancing its capabilities and reach within the media landscape.
Jupiter Entertainment
Acquisition in 2015
Jupiter Entertainment, Inc., founded in 1996 and based in Knoxville, Tennessee, specializes in producing a diverse array of non-scripted television programs. The company's offerings include children's programming, daytime how-to shows, music-based series, and a variety of sports entertainment. Additionally, Jupiter is known for its production of reality shows, documentaries, true crime, and lifestyle series, catering to a wide audience with varied interests. As of 2015, Jupiter operates as a subsidiary of Sky plc.
1 Mainstream
Venture Round in 2015
1 Mainstream (Cupertino, CA) is a digital TV distribution platform for deploying HD video services in weeks across the most popular TV, game console, tablet and streaming devices. Leading broadcasters and operators, such as BSkyB, use 1 Mainstream to automate native app creation, content delivery, protection, and monetization. For more information, visit www.1mainstream.com.
Whistle
Series B in 2015
Whistle Sports, Inc. is a sports media and entertainment company dedicated to engaging the digital generation through a diverse range of content. Originally known as Kids Sports Entertainment, Inc., the company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and Los Angeles. Whistle, along with its subsidiaries New Form and Vertical Networks, focuses on creating and distributing relatable and positive content experiences, including scripted and unscripted shows, podcasts, music, and merchandise. The company aims to connect brands, sports leagues, and media companies with consumers across various platforms, thereby enhancing engagement within the content ecosystem.
Pluto TV
Series A in 2014
Pluto TV is a free streaming television service based in Los Angeles, providing a diverse range of content through over 100 live channels and thousands of on-demand movies. The platform partners with major television networks, movie studios, and digital media companies to deliver content that includes news, TV shows, sports, lifestyle programming, and digital series. Millions of viewers utilize Pluto TV each month, accessing its offerings through mobile devices, web browsers, and connected TV streaming devices. By enabling audiences to enjoy premium entertainment without subscription fees, Pluto TV has established itself as a significant player in the streaming landscape.
Whistle
Series B in 2014
Whistle Sports, Inc. is a sports media and entertainment company dedicated to engaging the digital generation through a diverse range of content. Originally known as Kids Sports Entertainment, Inc., the company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and Los Angeles. Whistle, along with its subsidiaries New Form and Vertical Networks, focuses on creating and distributing relatable and positive content experiences, including scripted and unscripted shows, podcasts, music, and merchandise. The company aims to connect brands, sports leagues, and media companies with consumers across various platforms, thereby enhancing engagement within the content ecosystem.
Pluto TV
Seed Round in 2014
Pluto TV is a free streaming television service based in Los Angeles, providing a diverse range of content through over 100 live channels and thousands of on-demand movies. The platform partners with major television networks, movie studios, and digital media companies to deliver content that includes news, TV shows, sports, lifestyle programming, and digital series. Millions of viewers utilize Pluto TV each month, accessing its offerings through mobile devices, web browsers, and connected TV streaming devices. By enabling audiences to enjoy premium entertainment without subscription fees, Pluto TV has established itself as a significant player in the streaming landscape.
Sharethrough USA
Series D in 2014
Sharethrough today is one of the leading independent omnichannel ad exchanges in the world. We are committed to preserving an open internet with independent and accessible content funded by quality advertising. Our mission is to build a sustainable advertising ecosystem for journalists, content creators and app developers, by connecting publishers and advertisers with true technology innovation supporting all ad formats, devices, and user experiences. The first building block of Sharethrough started at Stanford where Dan Greenberg and Rob Fan were teaching assistants in the first-ever "Facebook class". One of their core observations during this time was that the best performing monetization strategy for the applications they built was genuinely interesting sponsored content that was presented in a non-interruptive format. This learning led to the founding of Sharethrough and the company’s role in evangelizing the native advertising movement. Sharethrough merged with District M in February 2021. By doubling the exchange overnight, we now have a dedicated team of 140 talented employees across 8 offices in the US & Canada to help us achieve our goals. With the mission of modernizing online advertising, Sharethrough is one of the fastest growing technology companies, with one of the world’s most sophisticated monetization software platforms, predicated on helping digital media as whole move beyond the pervasive model of interruptive, low value online advertising.
Znak & Jones
Acquisition in 2014
Znak & Jones is an international TV production company.
Jaunt
Series B in 2014
Jaunt, Inc. is a technology company specializing in augmented reality software designed for the creation, production, and distribution of volumetric video content. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Chicago, Jaunt offers XR Cast, a portable volumetric capture solution that enables the capture and publication of human figures in augmented reality. The company also develops advanced software and tools to facilitate cinematic virtual reality, employing proprietary algorithms for complex computational photography. This technology empowers content creators to produce immersive VR experiences using existing production software, positioning Jaunt as a key player in the evolving landscape of virtual and augmented reality.
Sky Deutschland
Acquisition in 2014
Sky Deutschland operates a direct broadcast satellite Pay TV platform in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, offering a collection of basic and premium digital subscription television channels of different categories through satellite and cable television. Sky Deutschland is a Germany-based company that was founded in 1991 and it was acquired by Sky on July 25, 2014.
Love Productions
Acquisition in 2014
Love Productions Ltd. is a television production company based in London, United Kingdom, with additional production bases in Bristol, New York, and Los Angeles. Established in 2004, the company specializes in producing a diverse range of content, including documentaries, factual entertainment, entertainment shows, features, daytime formats, and live entertainment. Love Productions sells and distributes its programming both in the United Kingdom and internationally, catering primarily to major UK broadcasters. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sky Studios, Love Productions has established itself as a prominent player in the television industry, known for its innovative and engaging productions.
Jaunt
Series A in 2014
Jaunt, Inc. is a technology company specializing in augmented reality software designed for the creation, production, and distribution of volumetric video content. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Chicago, Jaunt offers XR Cast, a portable volumetric capture solution that enables the capture and publication of human figures in augmented reality. The company also develops advanced software and tools to facilitate cinematic virtual reality, employing proprietary algorithms for complex computational photography. This technology empowers content creators to produce immersive VR experiences using existing production software, positioning Jaunt as a key player in the evolving landscape of virtual and augmented reality.
Jaunt
Seed Round in 2013
Jaunt, Inc. is a technology company specializing in augmented reality software designed for the creation, production, and distribution of volumetric video content. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Chicago, Jaunt offers XR Cast, a portable volumetric capture solution that enables the capture and publication of human figures in augmented reality. The company also develops advanced software and tools to facilitate cinematic virtual reality, employing proprietary algorithms for complex computational photography. This technology empowers content creators to produce immersive VR experiences using existing production software, positioning Jaunt as a key player in the evolving landscape of virtual and augmented reality.
Ethnic Media Sales
Acquisition in 2013
Ethnic Media Sales offers unique communication plans to reach and engage their target market. Working to achieve the same goals as our clients, EMS aims to provide a holistic 360 degree approach to ethnic consumers. Working across various media platforms EMS can provide advertisers with unrivalled reach across the UK’s ethnic groups, South Asian, Afro Caribbean, East Asian and Polish groups are all covered under the EMS portfolio. Through the strategic use of EMS media vehicles, advertisers can reach the largest untapped ethnic groups in the country. Additionally, EMS can offer unique communication plans created to specific requirements. Sampling, research studies, competitions and direct marketing. Geared towards brand communication on both a national and macro/local levels
Roku
Series F in 2013
Roku, Inc. operates a prominent TV streaming platform that enables users to access a wide variety of content, including movies, TV episodes, live sports, and music. The company has two main segments: Platform and Player. Roku's platform is designed to deliver an exceptional user experience through its proprietary operating system, Roku OS, which is integrated into its own streaming devices and licensed to other manufacturers for their televisions. As of 2023, Roku reached over 80 million streaming households, providing significant engagement with its services, including the Roku Channel, a free ad-supported platform offering both on-demand and live programming. In addition to streaming, Roku generates revenue through advertising products and the sale of its streaming media players, TVs, and accessories. The company markets its offerings through retailers, distributors, and directly to consumers in multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and various Latin American nations. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Los Gatos, California, Roku is recognized for its innovation in the streaming sector.
O2
Acquisition in 2013
O2 is a prominent provider of mobile and broadband services in the UK, serving both consumers and businesses. The company excels in non-voice services, offering a wide range of products such as text messaging, media messaging, games, music, and video. Additionally, O2 provides robust data connectivity solutions through technologies like GPRS, HSDPA, 3G, and WLAN. Beyond telecommunications, O2 also operates as a digital advertising agency, focusing on areas such as branding, creative services, public relations, website design, and social media management. This diverse portfolio allows O2 to cater to various market needs while maintaining a strong presence in the telecommunications sector.
Parthenon Media Group
Acquisition in 2012
Parthenon Media Group Ltd. distributes and produces factual documentaries and children’s programs. The company offers visual effects, animation, and commercials services for TV producers and advertising agencies; non-fiction television single documentaries and dramas; audio post production services for broadcast television and corporate videos. It also offers advice on tax credits, skilled crews, broadcaster partners, and production financing.
Roku
Series E in 2012
Roku, Inc. operates a prominent TV streaming platform that enables users to access a wide variety of content, including movies, TV episodes, live sports, and music. The company has two main segments: Platform and Player. Roku's platform is designed to deliver an exceptional user experience through its proprietary operating system, Roku OS, which is integrated into its own streaming devices and licensed to other manufacturers for their televisions. As of 2023, Roku reached over 80 million streaming households, providing significant engagement with its services, including the Roku Channel, a free ad-supported platform offering both on-demand and live programming. In addition to streaming, Roku generates revenue through advertising products and the sale of its streaming media players, TVs, and accessories. The company markets its offerings through retailers, distributors, and directly to consumers in multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and various Latin American nations. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Los Gatos, California, Roku is recognized for its innovation in the streaming sector.
Acetrax
Acquisition in 2012
Acetrax AG is an independent video-on-demand and digital media company based in Zurich, Switzerland. It offers a diverse range of content, including movies, TV shows, and music concerts, making it a significant player in the digital home entertainment sector in Europe. Acetrax specializes in distributing content from major film studios through a multi-national delivery platform, allowing broadband Internet service providers to enhance their offerings and position themselves as comprehensive triple-play providers. The company also facilitates the global commercialization of its productions, opening new distribution channels for the film industry.
The Cloud
Acquisition in 2011
The Cloud is a provider of public access Wi-Fi hotspots.
Virgin Media
Acquisition in 2010
Virgin Media is a telecommunications company based in the United Kingdom, headquartered in London. It provides a range of services including television, broadband internet, landline phone, and mobile services. Notably, Virgin Media Business operates the UK's only national fibre optic Next Generation Network, enhancing its capability in the telecommunications sector. The company is known for delivering high-quality connectivity and entertainment solutions to both residential and business customers across the UK.
Amstrad
Acquisition in 2007
Amstrad Plc, a wholly owned subsidiary of BSkyB Plc, specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of consumer electronics. The company primarily focuses on producing set-top boxes for BSkyB and Sky Italia. In addition to set-top boxes, Amstrad has a history of designing and manufacturing a variety of audio, telecom, and video products, as well as other consumer electronics.
365 Media Group
Acquisition in 2006
365 Media Group offers sports and gambling sites that provide sports content in audio, video, and mobile formats for players. It offers content related to betting and gaming, boxing, cricket, extreme sports, football, Formula 1, golf, racing, and rugby through various platforms, such as Web portals, Websites, interactive televisions, mobile networks, magazines and newspapers, and retail outlets.
Easynet
Acquisition in 2005
Easynet is a managed service provider with over 20 years of experience delivering tailored services to businesses on national, multinational, and global scales. The company combines global reach with local expertise, offering a diverse portfolio that includes network, hosting, and unified communications solutions. Additionally, Easynet provides "over the top" services such as security, voice, videoconferencing, and application performance management. Its client base features notable companies like EDF, Sage, and Transport for London. In October 2015, Easynet was acquired by Interoute, a prominent operator of one of Europe's largest networks and a global cloud services platform. This acquisition has enhanced Easynet's capabilities, allowing it to serve international enterprises and leading service providers with a comprehensive Unified ICT platform, facilitating scalable and secure voice, video, computing, and data services.
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