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Sony Pictures Entertainment

North America, California, United States, Culver City

Description

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation.

Investor Profile

Sony Pictures Entertainment has backed more than 7 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 14% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Private Equity rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Singapore, Italy.
  • Strong thematic focus on Digital Entertainment, Video Streaming, TV.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (71%)
  • Private Equity (29%)

Country Focus

  • United States (57%)
  • Singapore (29%)
  • Italy (14%)

Industry Focus

  • Digital Entertainment
  • Video Streaming
  • Tv
  • Media And Entertainment
  • Marketing
  • Apps
  • Tv Production
  • Film
  • Information Technology
  • Internet
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Sony Pictures Entertainment frequently co-invest with?

Alibaba Group
Asia, Zhejiang, China, Hangzhou
Co-Investments: 1
Paramount
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Warner Bros.
North America, California, United States, Burbank
Co-Investments: 4
Singtel
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 2
Entertainment One
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 1
GeoCities
North America, California, United States, Marina Del Rey
Co-Investments: 1
Kodak
North America, New York, United States, Rochester
Co-Investments: 1
Axiom Ventures
North America, Connecticut, United States, Hartford
Co-Investments: 1
21st Century Fox
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Vulcan
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Sony Pictures Entertainment?

Quibi

Los Angeles, California, United States

Quibi is a media company developing short-form media content designed for smartphones.

Media and EntertainmentTVTV Production
Series UnknownAug 7, 2018
Amount Raised: $1,000,000,000
HOOQ

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

HOOQ is a joint venture start-up, to offer a regional over-thetop (OTT) video service in Asia.

AppsDigital EntertainmentTV
Series UnknownJan 11, 2017
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
CHILI

Milano, Lombardia, Italy

CHILI is a comprehensive entertainment-centered marketplace for movie and TV fans.

Digital EntertainmentFilmInformation TechnologyInternetMarketingMedia and EntertainmentVideo on DemandVideo Streaming
Private EquityDec 15, 2016
Amount Raised: $7,919,141
eko

New York, New York, United States

eko is media and technology company pioneering a new medium in which stories told in live action video are shaped by viewers as they unfold.

AdvertisingBroadcastingContent CreatorsDigital MediaMarketingMusicNewsVideoVideo Advertising
Series UnknownJun 16, 2016
Amount Raised: $45,000,000
HOOQ

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

HOOQ is a joint venture start-up, to offer a regional over-thetop (OTT) video service in Asia.

AppsDigital EntertainmentTV
Series UnknownApr 11, 2015
Amount Raised: $70,000,000
IFILM

Santa Monica, California, United States

Screen Junkies is an online platform that offers the latest news and content from the entertainment industry.

Digital EntertainmentVideo Streaming
Series UnknownFeb 5, 2001
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
IFILM

Santa Monica, California, United States

Screen Junkies is an online platform that offers the latest news and content from the entertainment industry.

Digital EntertainmentVideo Streaming
Private EquityJan 25, 2000
Amount Raised: $35,000,000