Boat Rocker Media

Boat Rocker Media is a global entertainment company that specializes in creating, producing, and distributing premium content across various platforms. As an independent and integrated entity, it focuses on telling compelling stories and building iconic brands across multiple genres and mediums. The company operates worldwide, offering a diverse range of creative and commercial services that include scripted and unscripted television production, brand and franchise management, and talent management through Untitled Entertainment. Boat Rocker Media also boasts a world-class animation studio and generates most of its revenue from its television segment, which encompasses both kids and family programming as well as broader entertainment offerings.

Judy Adam

CFO

Michel Pratte

Senior Vice President of Ventures

Eric Taitz

EVP, Head of Corporate Development and Strategy

9 past transactions

Platform One Media

Acquisition in 2019
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.

Realm

Seed Round in 2019
Serial Box is an entertainment company that provides serialized entertainment for readers and listeners. The company creates short, immersive stories that you can listen to or read. They produce completely original series and tell official new stories around story worlds like BBC's Orphan Black and characters like Marvel's Black Panther and Jessica Jones. Serial Box is designed for consumption on smartphones in either an audiobook or e-book format, users can read or listen to each weekly episodic installment. It produces original fiction with a focus on science fiction, fantasy, mystery, crime, and thrillers. The users can use the Serial Box mobile app to access both audio and text and even toggle between them. Serial Box was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, NY, United States

Realm

Seed Round in 2018
Serial Box is an entertainment company that provides serialized entertainment for readers and listeners. The company creates short, immersive stories that you can listen to or read. They produce completely original series and tell official new stories around story worlds like BBC's Orphan Black and characters like Marvel's Black Panther and Jessica Jones. Serial Box is designed for consumption on smartphones in either an audiobook or e-book format, users can read or listen to each weekly episodic installment. It produces original fiction with a focus on science fiction, fantasy, mystery, crime, and thrillers. The users can use the Serial Box mobile app to access both audio and text and even toggle between them. Serial Box was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, NY, United States

FremantleMedia - Kids & Family Entertainment Business

Acquisition in 2018
FremantleMedia - Kids & Family Entertainment Business has amassed a portfolio of more than 45 brands consisting of 150 series and 1,600 half hours of children’s programming from preschool to tweens/teens.

Caravan Digital Studios

Venture Round in 2017
Creative Labs Co is a Canadian company based in Vancouver, established in 2017, that specializes in developing consumer-facing technology and media experiences. The company focuses on creating businesses in various innovative sectors, including over-the-top content, virtual and augmented reality, gaming, artificial intelligence, and messaging. Additionally, Creative Labs Co is involved in digital consumer brands across e-commerce, mobile, social media, and publishing. By leveraging a global talent network, the company forges promotional partnerships that enhance brand exposure and drive user acquisition through highly engaged audiences on social platforms. Their mission is to identify emerging trends in popular culture and develop direct-to-consumer products and services that resonate with these trends.

MarcoPolo Learning

Series A in 2017
MarcoPolo Learning, Inc. is an educational media company focused on developing applications for children aged 3 to 7 years. Its flagship offering, MarcoPolo World School, provides an early learning platform that encompasses a comprehensive STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) curriculum, featuring over 2,000 lessons and interactive activities aimed at enhancing literacy and learning. Established in 2012, the company is headquartered in London, with additional offices in New York and Shanghai. MarcoPolo has received numerous accolades for its educational content, including a nomination for a 2019 Emmy Award, the Kidscreen Best Learning App Award, and various Parents' Choice awards, highlighting its commitment to high-quality educational experiences for young learners.

Jam Filled Entertainment

Acquisition in 2016
Jam Filled Entertainment is a full-service digital animation studio based in Ottawa, Canada, specializing in the creation, production, and distribution of family and children's content. The company employs over 150 skilled artists and animators who utilize advanced digital tools, including Toon Boom’s Harmony, Manager, and Storyboard Pro software, to deliver high-quality animation solutions. Jam Filled produces animated films and television shows in both 2D and 3D formats, focusing on providing engaging and entertaining content for viewers.

The Outline

Venture Round in 2016
The Outline is a digital media publication founded in 2016 by Joshua Topolsky. The company is dedicated to delivering content that explores themes of power, culture, and the future, aiming to shift viewers' perspectives through modern and meaningful storytelling. Its focus is on providing in-depth coverage of various stories, current events, and news from around the world, allowing audiences to engage with diverse and thought-provoking narratives. By prioritizing a unique approach to content creation, The Outline seeks to enrich the reader's understanding of contemporary issues and cultural dynamics.

Radical Sheep Productions

Acquisition in 2016
Radical Sheep Productions, established in 1992, is a Toronto-based animation production company specializing in creating high-quality children's content for multiple platforms. It develops, produces, and exploits animation entertainment, with a focus on television shows for preschool audiences in Canada. Notable works include "Big Comfy Couch," "Stella and Sam," and "Can You Imagine That!," among others. As of 2016, Radical Sheep operates as a subsidiary of Boat Rocker Media.
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