Sky UK

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.

Gary Davey

Managing Director of Content

Andrew Griffith

CFO

Stuart Murphy

Director of Entertainment

Past deals in Entertainment

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Znak & Jones

Acquisition in 2014
Znak & Jones is an international TV production company.

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.

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.

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.
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