Sky UK

Sky UK is Europe's leading entertainment company, serving over 22 million customers across satellite, OTT, and broadband in five countries. It offers a wide range of content, market-leading customer service, and innovative technology for enhanced TV experiences.

Gary Davey

Managing Director of Content

Andrew Griffith

CFO

Stuart Murphy

Director of Entertainment

Past deals in Media

iflix

Corporate Round in 2019
iFlix Sdn Bhd is a digital entertainment service provider based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, founded in 2014. The company caters to consumers in various countries including Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, and several others across the Middle East and North Africa. iFlix offers a comprehensive library of content, including TV shows, movies, hyperlocal originals, live sports, and news, allowing users to stream or download their preferred entertainment. The service features a diverse range of genres, including comedy, drama, K-drama, Turkish drama, Bollywood, and Nollywood, sourced from Hollywood, the UK, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Subscribers benefit from unlimited access to this extensive content library for a low monthly fee, enabling them to watch on multiple devices such as mobile phones, laptops, tablets, and televisions, thereby enhancing accessibility and convenience. As of June 2020, iFlix operates as a subsidiary of Tencent Holdings Limited.

You.i TV

Series C in 2019
You.i TV is a software provider specializing in solutions for TV and media companies focused on creating cross-platform video applications. The company's enterprise development platform allows for the deployment of video apps across various devices, including mobile phones, tablets, game consoles, streaming devices, set-top boxes, and Smart TVs, using a single codebase. This approach streamlines the development process, enabling developers to implement app features and user experience modifications efficiently across multiple operating systems. By facilitating quicker deployment and enhancing viewer engagement, You.i TV empowers media companies to deliver tailored app experiences to their audiences.

SDVI Corporation

Venture Round in 2018
SDVI Corporation offers a cloud-based platform that streamlines and optimizes media supply chains for content owners, distributors, and facilities. Its flagship product, SDVI Rally, automates file delivery, validates incoming content, manages batch processing at scale, prepares media for multi-platform distribution, and packages content for delivery. The company provides infrastructure management, application sourcing, optimization solutions, operations management, financial management, and security controls. Incorporated in 2013, SDVI Corporation is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California with additional offices in the United States and Europe.

iflix

Series C in 2017
iFlix Sdn Bhd is a digital entertainment service provider based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, founded in 2014. The company caters to consumers in various countries including Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, and several others across the Middle East and North Africa. iFlix offers a comprehensive library of content, including TV shows, movies, hyperlocal originals, live sports, and news, allowing users to stream or download their preferred entertainment. The service features a diverse range of genres, including comedy, drama, K-drama, Turkish drama, Bollywood, and Nollywood, sourced from Hollywood, the UK, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Subscribers benefit from unlimited access to this extensive content library for a low monthly fee, enabling them to watch on multiple devices such as mobile phones, laptops, tablets, and televisions, thereby enhancing accessibility and convenience. As of June 2020, iFlix operates as a subsidiary of Tencent Holdings Limited.

Diagonal View

Acquisition in 2017
Diagonal View is a global digital media company specializing in the production and distribution of entertaining video content. With a monthly viewership exceeding 70 million across leading platforms like YouTube, Yahoo!, and MSN, the company leverages real-time search trends and editorial expertise to create engaging videos cost-effectively. Diagonal View's extensive audience provides valuable feedback, enabling continuous content improvement and a revenue-sharing model with partners. The company generates revenue through advertising and sponsorship, collaborating with prominent media outlets and continually expanding its partnerships.

iflix

Series B in 2017
iFlix Sdn Bhd is a digital entertainment service provider based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, founded in 2014. The company caters to consumers in various countries including Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, and several others across the Middle East and North Africa. iFlix offers a comprehensive library of content, including TV shows, movies, hyperlocal originals, live sports, and news, allowing users to stream or download their preferred entertainment. The service features a diverse range of genres, including comedy, drama, K-drama, Turkish drama, Bollywood, and Nollywood, sourced from Hollywood, the UK, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Subscribers benefit from unlimited access to this extensive content library for a low monthly fee, enabling them to watch on multiple devices such as mobile phones, laptops, tablets, and televisions, thereby enhancing accessibility and convenience. As of June 2020, iFlix operates as a subsidiary of Tencent Holdings Limited.

Chrysalis Vision

Funding Round in 2017
Chrysalis Vision Limited is a television production company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2014 by Chris Wright. The company specializes in developing, producing, and selling television drama series, focusing on long-running programs for both UK and international broadcasters. Chrysalis Vision is dedicated to empowering writers by fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment throughout the production process, from the initial idea to the eventual transmission of the show. By prioritizing storytelling that resonates with audiences, Chrysalis Vision enables writers to create ambitious and engaging content that showcases their best work. As of January 2017, Chrysalis Vision operates as a subsidiary of Sky plc.

Team Whistle

Series C in 2017
Team Whistle is a global sports and entertainment media company based in New York, with offices in London and Los Angeles. It develops, produces, and distributes a broad range of sports-focused content across social, audio, and streaming platforms to engage digital audiences. The company offers premium scripted and unscripted shows, interactive programs, podcasts, music, and merchandise, and partners with brands, leagues, and media companies to create branded content and advertising experiences. By producing and publishing engaging media experiences, Team Whistle helps sponsors activate audiences and extend reach across the content ecosystem. The business focuses on connecting fans with relatable sports entertainment while providing tools and programs for partners to activate campaigns across multiple platforms.

True North Productions

Acquisition in 2017
True North Productions Limited is a prominent television production company based in Leeds, United Kingdom. Established in 2002, it specializes in creating a diverse array of content, including documentaries, children's programming, factual entertainment, current affairs, and reality shows. The company produces and broadcasts programs for major UK broadcasters such as the BBC, Channel 4, ITV, and Five, while also expanding its reach to international markets, including the United States, Australia, Russia, Brazil, and Sub-Saharan Africa, through a network of distributors. In addition to production, True North provides post-production services to various broadcasters, further enhancing its role in the media landscape.

iflix

Series A in 2016
iFlix Sdn Bhd is a digital entertainment service provider based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, founded in 2014. The company caters to consumers in various countries including Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, and several others across the Middle East and North Africa. iFlix offers a comprehensive library of content, including TV shows, movies, hyperlocal originals, live sports, and news, allowing users to stream or download their preferred entertainment. The service features a diverse range of genres, including comedy, drama, K-drama, Turkish drama, Bollywood, and Nollywood, sourced from Hollywood, the UK, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Subscribers benefit from unlimited access to this extensive content library for a low monthly fee, enabling them to watch on multiple devices such as mobile phones, laptops, tablets, and televisions, thereby enhancing accessibility and convenience. As of June 2020, iFlix operates as a subsidiary of Tencent Holdings Limited.

Blast! Films

Acquisition in 2015
Blast! Films Limited is a London-based production company specializing in documentaries, dramas, and films for British television channels. Established in 1994, the company has built a reputation for creating engaging and thought-provoking content. As of July 23, 2015, it operates as a subsidiary of Sky plc, further enhancing its capacity to deliver high-quality programming to a diverse audience.

Jupiter Entertainment

Acquisition in 2015
Jupiter Entertainment, Inc. is a television production company based in Knoxville, Tennessee, specializing in a diverse array of non-scripted programming. Founded in 1996, the company is known for producing reality shows, documentaries, and lifestyle series, as well as children's programs, daytime how-to shows, and music-based series. Jupiter Entertainment's portfolio reflects its commitment to creating engaging content across various genres and formats, catering to a wide audience. As of March 2015, it operates as a subsidiary of Sky plc.

1 Mainstream

Venture Round in 2015
1 Mainstream, based in Cupertino, California, is a digital television distribution company that specializes in delivering high-definition video services across various connected devices, including televisions, gaming consoles, tablets, and streaming platforms. The company offers an automated platform that enables content owners to create, distribute, and monetize native applications efficiently. Leading broadcasters and operators utilize 1 Mainstream's services to streamline the processes of content delivery and protection, allowing for rapid deployment of linear and on-demand video content. By simplifying the technical complexities associated with digital distribution, 1 Mainstream aims to enhance the viewing experience for consumers while providing robust solutions for content providers.

Team Whistle

Series B in 2015
Team Whistle is a global sports and entertainment media company based in New York, with offices in London and Los Angeles. It develops, produces, and distributes a broad range of sports-focused content across social, audio, and streaming platforms to engage digital audiences. The company offers premium scripted and unscripted shows, interactive programs, podcasts, music, and merchandise, and partners with brands, leagues, and media companies to create branded content and advertising experiences. By producing and publishing engaging media experiences, Team Whistle helps sponsors activate audiences and extend reach across the content ecosystem. The business focuses on connecting fans with relatable sports entertainment while providing tools and programs for partners to activate campaigns across multiple platforms.

Team Whistle

Series B in 2014
Team Whistle is a global sports and entertainment media company based in New York, with offices in London and Los Angeles. It develops, produces, and distributes a broad range of sports-focused content across social, audio, and streaming platforms to engage digital audiences. The company offers premium scripted and unscripted shows, interactive programs, podcasts, music, and merchandise, and partners with brands, leagues, and media companies to create branded content and advertising experiences. By producing and publishing engaging media experiences, Team Whistle helps sponsors activate audiences and extend reach across the content ecosystem. The business focuses on connecting fans with relatable sports entertainment while providing tools and programs for partners to activate campaigns across multiple platforms.

Znak & Jones

Acquisition in 2014
Znak & Jones is an international TV production company.

Love Productions

Acquisition in 2014
Love Productions Ltd. is a television production company based in London, United Kingdom, with additional production bases in Bristol, New York, and Los Angeles. Established in 2004, the company specializes in producing a diverse range of content, including documentaries, factual entertainment, entertainment shows, features, daytime formats, and live entertainment. Love Productions sells and distributes its programming both in the United Kingdom and internationally, catering primarily to major UK broadcasters. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sky Studios, Love Productions has established itself as a prominent player in the television industry, known for its innovative and engaging productions.

Ethnic Media Sales

Acquisition in 2013
Ethnic Media Sales offers unique communication plans to reach and engage their target market. Working to achieve the same goals as our clients, EMS aims to provide a holistic 360 degree approach to ethnic consumers. Working across various media platforms EMS can provide advertisers with unrivalled reach across the UK’s ethnic groups, South Asian, Afro Caribbean, East Asian and Polish groups are all covered under the EMS portfolio. Through the strategic use of EMS media vehicles, advertisers can reach the largest untapped ethnic groups in the country. Additionally, EMS can offer unique communication plans created to specific requirements. Sampling, research studies, competitions and direct marketing. Geared towards brand communication on both a national and macro/local levels

Parthenon Media Group

Acquisition in 2012
Parthenon Media Group Ltd. distributes and produces factual documentaries and children’s programs. The company offers visual effects, animation, and commercials services for TV producers and advertising agencies; non-fiction television single documentaries and dramas; audio post production services for broadcast television and corporate videos. It also offers advice on tax credits, skilled crews, broadcaster partners, and production financing.

Acetrax

Acquisition in 2012
Acetrax AG is an independent Swiss company based in Zurich that specializes in video-on-demand and digital media services. It offers a diverse range of content, including movies, TV shows, and music concerts, making it a key player in the digital home entertainment market across Europe. By providing a multi-national delivery platform, Acetrax enables broadband internet service providers to enhance their offerings and position themselves as comprehensive service providers. The company plays a significant role in the distribution of content from major film studios, facilitating global commercialization of productions and expanding distribution channels within the film industry.
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