Participant Media

Participant Media is a global entertainment company founded in 2004 by Jeff Skoll, dedicated to producing feature films, documentaries, television series, and digital content that promote social change. With a portfolio of over 55 films, including notable titles like An Inconvenient Truth and Lincoln, the company emphasizes socially conscious storytelling. Participant Media actively engages in launching campaigns that unite various stakeholders, such as government entities and foundations, to raise awareness and encourage action on pressing social issues linked to its content. The company operates a television network, Pivot, which reaches 45 million homes and targets Millennials with a diverse array of original series, acquired programming, and documentaries. Additionally, Participant's digital platform, TakePart, serves as a leading source for socially relevant news and information, encouraging public engagement with significant societal challenges. Through its multifaceted approach in film, television, and digital media, Participant Media aims to entertain, inspire, and empower individuals to take meaningful action.

Courtney Sexton

Executive Vice President of Documentary Film and Television

4 past transactions

Platform One Media

Private Equity Round in 2017
Platform One Media is the Los Angeles-based global television production and distribution studio formed by TPG Growth's Evolution Media and Liberty Global.

SoulPancake

Acquisition in 2016
SoulPancake is a digital video company that offers multi-platform content creation services to its clients. The company’s offers its services through digital, television, and branded storytelling platforms. SoulPancake was founded in 2009 by Rahin Wilson and Devon Gundry and is based in California.

Documentary Channel

Acquisition in 2012
DOCUMENTARY CHANNEL STRIVES TO EXPLORE THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE THROUGH THE PASSIONATE PERSPECTIVES OF DOCUMENTARY FILM.

theAudience

Series A in 2012
theAudience, Inc. is a multi-channel publisher based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in social and digital content. Founded in 2011, the company offers a range of services including social consulting, influencer activation, content creation, and media buying. It operates the BackStage Publishing Platform, which manages the social publishing process and analytics at scale. By syndicating content globally, theAudience enables brands, entertainment properties, and influencers to engage with consumers meaningfully. The company focuses on building connections between leading entertainers, global brands, and their audiences through compelling and shareable content, thus facilitating targeted marketing campaigns across various social media platforms. As of 2015, theAudience operates as a subsidiary of Al Ahli Holding Group.
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