David Fullner

Vice President, Network Post Productions Operations

Bruce Gillmer

Executive VP of Talent and Music Programming / Events

Anna Priest

SVP, Head of Paramount+ UK and Ireland

Sahand Sepehrnia

SVP Streaming

30 past transactions

Edutechs

Seed Round in 2023
Edutechs is a company focused on creating an inclusive education system that emphasizes equity in learning. It develops a classroom management application tailored for digital education, which assists teachers in various administrative tasks. The platform includes features for taking roll calls, managing payments, and sending bulk SMS, facilitating seamless communication and collaboration between educators and students. By providing comprehensive learning management solutions, Edutechs aims to enhance the teaching experience and improve educational outcomes for all learners.

Rock The Bells

Series B in 2023
Rock The Bells is an online retailer specializing in merchandise celebrating hip-hop culture. It offers curated news, exclusive products, and festival experiences, fostering a community for enthusiasts of classic hip-hop.

Tving

Private Equity Round in 2022
Tving is a South Korean online streaming service provider offering on-demand and live streaming of Korean dramas, variety shows, and original productions. It caters to both domestic and international audiences with personalized recommendations and exclusive programming tailored to regional preferences.

Paws

Acquisition in 2019
Paws, Inc. is a publisher of entertainment content based in Albany, Indiana, specializing in comic books and related media. Established in 1981, the company offers a diverse range of products, including magazines, games, and videos, aimed at providing entertainment and enjoyment to its customers. As of September 30, 2019, Paws, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Nickelodeon, further enhancing its reach and influence in the entertainment industry.

Pluto TV

Acquisition in 2019
Pluto TV is a free streaming television service based in Los Angeles, offering an extensive array of over 100 live channels and thousands of on-demand movies. It partners with major television networks, movie studios, and digital media companies to provide a diverse content library that includes news, TV shows, sports, lifestyle programming, and original digital series. The platform attracts millions of viewers each month and is accessible across various devices, including mobile, web browsers, and connected TVs, allowing audiences to enjoy premium content without subscription fees.

Quibi

Venture Round in 2018
Quibi is a media company that specializes in creating mobile-first video content tailored for smartphones. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Quibi produces a diverse array of original shows, including scripted series, unscripted content, reality programs, documentaries, and daily news and sports segments. The platform is designed for an intuitive user experience, allowing viewers to watch content in both horizontal and vertical formats seamlessly. Quibi's focus is on delivering short-form episodes that aim to entertain, inform, and inspire its audience.

PocketWatch

Series B in 2018
PocketWatch, Inc. is a media entertainment company based in Culver City, California, that specializes in producing content for children. Incorporated in 2016, PocketWatch creates and curates a variety of entertainment, including small-screen videos and large-scale productions, and aims to develop global franchises based on popular YouTube stars and characters appealing to Generation Alpha. In addition to digital content, the company offers a diverse range of lifestyle products, including toys, apparel, plush items, and games, designed to entertain and inspire kids and families. Through its innovative approach, PocketWatch strives to spark children's imaginations while delivering high-quality media experiences.

Philo

Series C in 2018
Philo is a streaming service that focuses on providing an entertainment-centric experience, offering a wide range of channels, networks, and shows for general media consumption. Inspired by Philo T. Farnsworth, the inventor of electronic television, the company began by targeting the college market and has since evolved into a comprehensive platform for next-generation TV viewing. Headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York and Cambridge, Massachusetts, Philo allows users to access live streaming of cable channels and major broadcasts. Its features include the ability to pause live channels, enabling viewers to enjoy prime-time television, live news, sports, and entertainment on various devices, including smartphones and computers.

VidCon

Acquisition in 2018
VidCon is a company that operates an online video conferencing platform and hosts events for the online video community. It connects video creators, viewers, and industry professionals through online conferences, concerts, gatherings, and other content. The platform supports multiple tracks, including community, creator, and industry, enabling participants worldwide to connect and share interests in video entertainment. Founded in 2010, VidCon is based in Missoula, Montana.

WhoSay

Acquisition in 2018
WhoSay Inc. is a media management platform designed for high-profile personalities in film, television, music, and sports to interact with their fans in an authentic manner through various social and mainstream media channels. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Germantown, New York, with an additional office in Beverly Hills, California, WhoSay serves over 2,000 celebrities who utilize its invitation-only platform to manage their fan relationships. The company specializes in influencer marketing, providing brands with opportunities to engage audiences through celebrity storytelling and tailored content marketing strategies. By leveraging a network of talent and social influencers, WhoSay facilitates marketing campaigns that reach diverse audiences effectively. In 2018, WhoSay became a subsidiary of Viacom, further enhancing its capabilities in the media landscape.

Ananey Communications

Funding Round in 2017
Ananey Communications LTD. is a prominent television content production and broadcasting company based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, founded in 1995. As the leading multichannel television firm in the country, Ananey operates 11 original lifestyle TV channels and holds exclusive representation of popular Viacom brands, including MTV, Comedy Central, and Nickelodeon. The company’s channels reach approximately 76% of Israeli households and distribute content across major digital platforms, terrestrial channels, and airlines. Ananey is home to two production companies: Shamayim, which focuses on lifestyle content, and Nutz Productions, specializing in entertainment and youth programming. The company also engages in international collaborations, allowing its content to reach audiences worldwide. Additionally, Ananey operates Mars Games, an innovative company in interactive technology. As a subsidiary of Viacom International Media Networks UK Limited since April 2020, Ananey continues to play a significant role in promoting talent and creativity within the Israeli media landscape.

CHILI

Private Equity Round in 2016
CHILI is a European entertainment company headquartered in Milan, Italy, specializing in an online platform that offers a comprehensive marketplace for movie and TV fans. Established in June 2012, CHILI provides access to a vast digital library of films and television series, allowing users to book cinema tickets, view cinema previews, and purchase digital content without monthly fees, operating on a pay-per-view model. The company has formed partnerships with major production studios, local distributors, and independent labels to ensure a diverse selection of titles. CHILI is accessible across various devices, including Smart TVs, Blu-rays, PCs, tablets, and smartphones. Additionally, the company owns subsidiaries HotCorn, a digital magazine focused on film and TV series, and CineTrailer, an app designed to help users find cinema showtimes and purchase tickets. CHILI has expanded its services to the UK, Germany, Poland, and Austria, and has been recognized for its innovative video-on-demand services.

AwesomenessTV

Acquisition in 2016
AwesomenessTV is a multi-platform media company based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in original programming aimed at the global Gen Z audience. It operates as a subsidiary of Viacom International Inc. and is owned by DreamWorks Animation and Hearst Corporation, which holds a 25 percent stake. The company's offerings include AwesomenessTV, a prominent destination for youth-oriented content; the ATV Network, a community-based multi-channel network with over 90,000 channels; and Big Frame, a talent management firm focused on influencers. Additionally, AwesomenessTV encompasses DreamWorksTV, Awestruck, Awesomeness Films, Wildness, as well as divisions dedicated to consumer products, music, and branded entertainment. Founded by Brian Robbins and Joe Davola, AwesomenessTV has established itself as a significant player in the digital media landscape.

Roku

Series H in 2015
Roku is a TV streaming platform provider with platform and player segments. The platform enables discovery and access to movies, TV episodes, live sports, music and news, and includes advertising products such as video ads, brand sponsorships, and audience development campaigns. Roku also sells TVs branded Roku TV, licenses its operating system, and offers streaming media players and accessories, along with subscription and billing services. It partners with retailers and device manufacturers for co-branded devices and sells directly to consumers, with a global reach that includes millions of households. The Roku Channel provides free, ad-supported on-demand and live programming. The Roku OS powers devices and licensed televisions, and the company earns revenue from devices, licensing and advertising. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Los Gatos, California, Roku serves more than 90 million streaming households and logged about 127 billion streaming hours in 2024, reflecting its position as a leading streaming platform in the United States.

Channel 5

Acquisition in 2014
Channel 5 is a UK-based television network that provides a diverse range of programming, encompassing factual shows, entertainment, reality television, sports, and news through its segment known as 5 News. Launched in 1997, it became the fifth and final national terrestrial analogue network in the United Kingdom, following BBC1, ITV, BBC2, and Channel 4. Channel 5 aims to cater to a wide audience by offering varied content that appeals to different viewer interests.

Bellator MMA

Acquisition in 2011
Bellator MMA is a mixed martial arts promotional company headquartered in Santa Monica, California. Founded by Bjorn Rebney, who possesses extensive experience in combat sports and entertainment, the organization is dedicated to maintaining the integrity and purity of MMA while showcasing its athletes. Bellator is known for pioneering a nationally televised tournament format, enhancing the visibility and accessibility of the sport. The company focuses on organizing live events and championships that are broadcast globally, allowing audiences to engage with thrilling competitions. With a team of industry professionals skilled in various aspects of event production, marketing, and athlete relations, Bellator MMA continues to play a significant role in the evolution and popularity of mixed martial arts worldwide.

Rainbow

Funding Round in 2011
Founded in 1995, Rainbow is now a European leader in the production of children's animation. Rainbow has a unique ability to create content for all kinds of media, providing many different ways of communicating with the public: TV series, movies, events, the internet, DVDs, magazines, toys, video games, and all product categories subject to licensing. As a result, Rainbow is able to meet the demand for total family entertainment.

Social Project

Acquisition in 2008
Social Project LLC, founded in 2005 and based in Santa Monica, California, is a social networking company that offers a platform called Flux. Initially launched as Tagworld, the company rebranded in 2007 and focuses on enabling user participation across various websites. Social Project provides tools for users to create personalized profiles that include multimedia content such as text, photos, and videos. A key feature of the platform is its widget system, which allows users to integrate customizable widgets on multiple social networks, setting it apart from competitors. The company, which was once a subsidiary of Viacom Media Networks, is currently a subsidiary of Vivendi SA and aims to enhance social content sharing and community engagement on the web.

Joost

Series A in 2007
Joost is a pioneering internet television service founded by Janus Friis and Niklas Zennström, the creators of Skype and Kazaa. It offers on-demand, legal video content, similar to traditional television, but accessible online at users' convenience. The service is free and ad-supported, with video and display advertisements. Joost has secured significant backing from media giants CBS and Viacom, and has content deals with prominent partners such as CNN, NHL, and Sony. It provides a desktop client for watching on-demand TV over the internet, enhancing the viewing experience with interactive tools like chat and interactive displays. Joost's peer-to-peer technology reduces server data streaming, lowering costs for content owners. Initially requiring a download, Joost now streams its entire catalog via Adobe's Flash Player, making it accessible on various platforms.

Social Project

Venture Round in 2007
Social Project LLC, founded in 2005 and based in Santa Monica, California, is a social networking company that offers a platform called Flux. Initially launched as Tagworld, the company rebranded in 2007 and focuses on enabling user participation across various websites. Social Project provides tools for users to create personalized profiles that include multimedia content such as text, photos, and videos. A key feature of the platform is its widget system, which allows users to integrate customizable widgets on multiple social networks, setting it apart from competitors. The company, which was once a subsidiary of Viacom Media Networks, is currently a subsidiary of Vivendi SA and aims to enhance social content sharing and community engagement on the web.

Social Project

Series B in 2006
Social Project LLC, founded in 2005 and based in Santa Monica, California, is a social networking company that offers a platform called Flux. Initially launched as Tagworld, the company rebranded in 2007 and focuses on enabling user participation across various websites. Social Project provides tools for users to create personalized profiles that include multimedia content such as text, photos, and videos. A key feature of the platform is its widget system, which allows users to integrate customizable widgets on multiple social networks, setting it apart from competitors. The company, which was once a subsidiary of Viacom Media Networks, is currently a subsidiary of Vivendi SA and aims to enhance social content sharing and community engagement on the web.

Xfire

Acquisition in 2006
Xfire is a digital platform focused on gaming and wider pop culture, delivering news, guides, analysis, and entertainment coverage for core gamers. The service combines social gaming features with group voice chat, messaging, in-game screen sharing, and live-streaming, enabling users to connect and participate in a virtual ecosystem that includes a currency system and competitive play services. Founded in 2003, Xfire was acquired by Viacom in 2008 and later spun out by a private team in 2010, followed by a refreshed desktop and in-game client and the launch of Battleground, a competitive gaming service with modes such as Instant Action, Challenges, and Tournaments. The platform aims to serve a broad audience across gaming, film, and television, providing a unified space for social interaction, content, and competitive play.

Neopets

Acquisition in 2005
Neopets operates an online virtual world where users create and care for virtual pets. Players must keep their pets healthy, fed, and in good spirits as they explore themed locations, complete quests, and play games to earn rewards. The environment includes diverse areas such as a battledome, an undersea city, a desert, and a space station, offering missions, puzzles, and social interactions. In-game activities award Neopoints, the virtual currency, and players can trade items at marketplaces or engage in an in-world economy that includes a stock market. The platform supports a free-to-play experience with an optional subscription service, Neopets Premium, which provides enhanced features. Neopets emphasizes exploration, collection, and problem-solving within a safe virtual setting, appealing to children and fans of virtual worlds.

Sportsline

Acquisition in 2004
SportsLine.com, Inc. is a provider of multimedia sports news, information, and merchandise, primarily operating through various websites such as cbs.sportsline.com and nfl.com. Founded in 1994 and based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the company offers a wide range of services, including real-time news, scores, statistics, and multimedia content like photos and videos. It also produces fantasy league products and contests, catering to sports enthusiasts. In addition to its online presence, SportsLine delivers content to users on digital cellular phones and other portable devices. The company has established strategic partnerships with major organizations, including the NFL and the PGA TOUR, enhancing its content offerings. SportsLine.com was previously known as SportsLine USA, Inc. before rebranding in 1999 and is now a subsidiary of CBS Corporation.

VIVA Media AG

Acquisition in 2004
Viva Media AG operates the advertising-based music television channel VIVA. The Company broadcasts music video clips and youth- and trend-oriented programming such as comedies and lifestyle shows. Viva Media also produces television programming. The Company operates in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, Italy, and Poland.

Comedy Central

Acquisition in 2003
Comedy Central is an American basic cable and satellite television channel headquartered in New York, specializing in comedic content. Owned by Viacom Media Networks, the channel features a diverse array of programming, including original and syndicated series, stand-up specials, and feature films. Among its notable shows are The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, The Colbert Report, South Park, and Tosh.0, which have earned critical acclaim and a loyal audience. Launched in 1991, Comedy Central aims to entertain viewers through its unique blend of humor, offering both an engaging viewing experience and a platform for emerging comedic talent.

BET Networks

Acquisition in 2000
Black Entertainment Television, Inc. is a television network in the United States primarily serving African American viewers. Its program schedules primarily include comedy reviews; black-oriented entertainment journals; jazz music programs; rap video programs; sporting events; and news and public affair programs. The company was founded in 1979 and is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Black Entertainment Television, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Viacom, Inc.

Paramount Pictures

Acquisition in 1993
Paramount Pictures is a prominent global entity based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in the production and distribution of feature films and digital content. The company is involved in the worldwide distribution of video and DVDs, as well as the production of television programs for broadcast and syndication. With a rich history in the entertainment industry, Paramount Pictures plays a vital role in shaping cinematic experiences and delivering diverse content to audiences around the world.

MTV

Acquisition in 1985
MTV is a prominent global youth media brand that operates in 180 countries, reaching approximately 450 million households in nearly 30 languages across various platforms. Its diverse operations include cable and mobile networks, live events, theatrical films, and MTV Studios, which focuses on producing new and reimagined content for subscription video on demand (SVOD) and linear platforms. MTV's extensive library features over 200 youth titles and franchises, allowing it to engage with a wide audience and adapt to evolving media consumption trends.
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