SES successfully seals €400MN loan deal
In a move that the company says allows it to be fully-funded into 2020, leading satellite operator SES has completed the syndication of Schuldschein Loans for a total amount of €400 million.
View ArticleAndroid TV hits the century mark for operator deployments
Google’s Android TV platform has hit critical mass, with more than 100 pay-TV operators globally using the technology in their set-top boxes.
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Retrans rows brew to ring in the new year
Several retransmission fee disputes are brewing for the new year, with multiple deals set to expire as 2019 begins.
View ArticleAccedo raises $17MN in growth capital
In an act that it says will accelerate innovation, particularly in the OTT space, video experience provider Accedo has generated $17 million in equity to further drive growth over the coming years.
View ArticleInnovid gains $30MN cash injection
Video advertising platform provider Innovid has secured $30 million in pre-IPO funding from Goldman Sachs’ Private Capital Investing group.
View ArticleSky makes strategic investment in Synamedia
As it gains momentum following launch last autumn, independent video software provider Synamedia has revealed that leading European pay-TV firm Sky has taken a stake in the business, joining majority...
View ArticleKew takes stake in Two Rivers Media
Multi-genre content producer and distributor Kew Media Group has purchased the option to acquire a controlling stake in newly-formed Scottish production company Two Rivers Media.
View Articler4e expands into sport with 50% stake in Buzz 16 Productions
Expanding its offer outside stage and theatre and into the world of sport, entertainment marketing communications group reach4entertainment enterprises has signed an agreement to acquire 50% of the...
View ArticleScreen Australia makes major increase in content funding
The Australian federal government agency charged with supporting screen development, production and promotion, Screen Australia, has announced new story development funding for six feature films, four...
View ArticleRainshine pours forth with first equity investments in content firms
Recently-formed media and entertainment (M&E) company Rainshine Entertainment has made its first three investments in entertainment firms across the content spectrum.
View ArticleCuriosityStream raises $140MN to fund global growth
In what will boost its next phase of growth, CuriosityStream, the factual streaming service launched by Discovery Channel founder John Hendricks, has gained a new $140 million line of funding.
View ArticleMultiChoice enters new phase on JSE
After a decision taken in September 2018 by owners Naspers to spin-off the African pay-TV giant, MultiChoice Group (MCG) has listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
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Mediapro Studio launches with €200MN content investment
The Mediapro Group has announced the launch of a new studio facility along with a €200 million investment into its international expansion and original content output.
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VC group sinks $10MN into Bitcentral
Virgo Investment Group has completed a $10 million-dollar investment in Bitcentral, a provider of broadcast news production and distribution solutions.
View ArticleTru Optik sees $10MN cash infusion
Over-the-top (OTT) targeting, measurement and privacy management vendor Tru Optik has nabbed a $10 million venture round led by Mithera Capital.
View ArticleWallace & Gromit, Peaky Blinders creators join UK AR,VR drive
Backed by millions of pounds of UK government investment, leading British producers are teaming to develop new projects in the immersive entertainment sectors that can monetise virtual and augmented...
View ArticleVideoAmp nabs $70MN in financing round
Video advertising specialist VideoAmp has raised $70 million in new funding led by The Raine Group.
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Sky looks to improve UX with You.i TV investment
As part of the larger Series C funding it announced in November 2018, cross-platform app developer You.i TV has secured funding from leading pay-TV provider Sky.
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MainStreaming gains $6 million funding to ‘revolutionise’ broadcasting
Online streaming experience technology provider MainStreaming has secured $6 million in a new round of funding that will see use in the backing it needs to extend its reach in Europe and the US.
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Investors acquire LiveU
Global technology-focused private equity firm Francisco Partners has teamed with co-investor IGP Capital to buy IP-based video contribution provider LiveU from its existing shareholders.
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