Corus Entertainment

Corus Entertainment is a prominent integrated media and entertainment company based in Canada, founded by JR Shaw. Originally part of Shaw Communications, Corus became a separate publicly-traded entity in 1999. The company has expanded significantly through strategic acquisitions, establishing a diverse portfolio that includes television and radio segments. Its television segment, which features a variety of channels, serves as the primary revenue driver, while the radio segment operates numerous stations focused on music, news, and talk radio. Corus generates most of its revenue within Canada, positioning itself as a key player in the country's media landscape.

Dale Hancocks

Executive Vice President

Shawn Kelly

Executive Vice President

JR Shaw

Founder

12 past transactions

Aircraft Pictures

Acquisition in 2022
Aircraft Pictures is an independent production company focused on creating scripted content for children, families, and young adults. The company specializes in financing and producing both live-action and animated works, catering to a diverse range of platforms, including independent feature films, television series, and digital-first productions. With a commitment to serving an international audience, Aircraft Pictures aims to deliver engaging and high-quality entertainment across various media formats.

Struum

Series A in 2021
Struum is an innovative streaming platform that offers viewers access to thousands of shows and movies from over 60 different services through a single monthly subscription. The platform simplifies the streaming experience by allowing users to search and discover content across various brands while redeeming credits for new programming. Struum features a diverse array of content, including documentaries, indie films, lifestyle series, classic films, true crime, LGBTQ+, and multicultural programming, as well as popular TV shows and movies. By acting as an aggregator, Struum enables consumers to effortlessly explore and enjoy a wide range of entertainment options, ensuring they stay informed and entertained. For more information, visit www.struum.com.

Kin Community

Series D in 2016
Kin is a lifestyle entertainment company that develops, creates and distributes lifestyle entertainment in all forms and across all platforms for women in the “Builder” stage of their lives.

Execution Labs

Series A in 2014
Execution Labs Inc. is a venture capital firm based in Montreal, Canada, with an additional office in San Francisco, California. Established in 2012, the company specializes in investing in small-to-medium sized independent game studios in the Americas and Europe that develop downloadable titles for mobile, PC, and console platforms. Initially functioning as a hybrid incubator and accelerator, Execution Labs evolved to provide hands-on support and guidance to talented game developers, helping them enhance their entrepreneurial skills. Although the firm is no longer seeking new studio investments, it continues to support a network of established independent game studios, leveraging a team of experts and volunteer mentors to foster growth and success within the gaming industry.

Kin Community

Series C in 2014
Kin is a lifestyle entertainment company that develops, creates and distributes lifestyle entertainment in all forms and across all platforms for women in the “Builder” stage of their lives.

Fingerprint

Series B in 2014
Fingerprint is a mobile technology company that develops, operates, and licenses subscription content services for children in Education and Entertainment on an enterprise and direct to consumer basis. The company's content library includes over 4000 premium Apps, Games, Books, and Videos licensed from over 350 developer partners in 60 countries. Fingerprint's platform solution has been deployed across a range of customers including Samsung US, Samsung SE Asia, Verizon, Astro Malaysia, Sylvan Learning Center, Excelligence Learning, Highlights for Children and more.

BeMused Network

Seed Round in 2013
Part interactive discovery tool, part knowledge network for the performing arts, BeMused Network offers you quick and easy access to live performances in Toronto, and a way to connect with the performing arts community—whether as an audience member, artist, producer or venue owner. Start discovering local events right away, or register through their one-step process and take advantage of the user-friendly features available to all BeMused members. Pin a Bravi! on profiles of artists you want to show some love to or buy tickets to events you can't wait to see! If you are an artist and want access to services and tools designed to make it easier for you to be discovered by local audiences or promoters, learn how on their for artists page. If you are a venue owner looking for artists to showcase, or an effective outlet to promote your events, check their for venues page or contact us to learn how BeMused Network’s advanced business solutions can help you grow. How you use BeMused—from buying tickets to seeing amazing new talents to streamlining your marketing efforts for your upcoming performances—is up to you!

Wondereur

Seed Round in 2013
Wondereur Inc. operates a digital art platform that connects contemporary artists with potential buyers and art enthusiasts. Through its application for iPad and iPhone, the platform allows artists to share personal stories and insights about their creative processes, while photojournalists provide visual documentation of artists' environments. Additionally, the platform assists curators in identifying emerging talent and offers early-bird pricing for art acquisitions. Wondereur also analyzes various factors that influence an artist's market value, such as endorsements from galleries and publications, and generates intelligent indices that suggest price ranges and projected growth rates for contemporary artworks. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Wondereur serves a diverse customer base across Europe, Asia, the United States, and Canada.

Magnify Digital

Seed Round in 2013
Magnify Digital is a boutique strategy agency specializing in products and services that enable businesses to create purposeful and powerful online and mobile profiles. They are based in Vancouver, Canada and service clients from Toronto to Dubai.

Fingerprint

Venture Round in 2012
Fingerprint is a mobile technology company that develops, operates, and licenses subscription content services for children in Education and Entertainment on an enterprise and direct to consumer basis. The company's content library includes over 4000 premium Apps, Games, Books, and Videos licensed from over 350 developer partners in 60 countries. Fingerprint's platform solution has been deployed across a range of customers including Samsung US, Samsung SE Asia, Verizon, Astro Malaysia, Sylvan Learning Center, Excelligence Learning, Highlights for Children and more.
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