IROKOtv Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2010

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 159

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Investors
  • 1

IROKOtv General Information

Description

Operator of a video-on-demand platform intended to offer its customers spread throughout the region of Africa movie library. The company's platform facilitates online legal movie streaming of over films, videos, television soaps, and series, enabling users to get a range of entertainment in one platform.

Contact Information

Website
www.irokotv.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 8 Adebayo Mokuolu Street, Anthony Village
  • Beside Newcastle Hotel
  • Lagos
  • Nigeria
+234 0909
Primary Industry
Movies, Music and Entertainment
Parent Company
Canal+ Group
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • 8 Adebayo Mokuolu Street, Anthony Village
  • Beside Newcastle Hotel
  • Lagos
  • Nigeria
+234 0909

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IROKOtv Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
6. Merger/Acquisition 15-Jul-2019 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Secondary Transaction - Private Completed Generating Revenue
4. Later Stage VC (Series E) 25-Jan-2016 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Later Stage VC (Series D) 17-Dec-2013 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Early Stage VC 31-Dec-2012 $15.8M $15.1M Completed Generating Revenue
1. Early Stage VC (Series A) 01-Dec-2011 $80K $80K Completed Startup
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IROKOtv Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Operator of a video-on-demand platform intended to offer its customers spread throughout the region of Africa movie libr
Movies, Music and Entertainment
Lagos, Nigeria
159 As of 2016

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
 

Englewood, CO
 
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IROKOtv Competitors (8)

One of IROKOtv’s 8 competitors is WeTV, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
WeTV Formerly PE-Backed Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Starz Venture Capital-Backed Englewood, CO
Amazon Studios Corporate Backed or Acquired Culver City, CA
Showtime Networks Private Equity-Backed New York, NY
Disney+Hotstar Corporate Backed or Acquired Mumbai, India
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IROKOtv Former Investors (3)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Kinnevik Venture Capital Minority
Rise Capital Venture Capital Minority
Tiger Global Management Venture Capital Minority
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IROKOtv FAQs

  • When was IROKOtv founded?

    IROKOtv was founded in 2010.

  • Where is IROKOtv headquartered?

    IROKOtv is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria.

  • What is the size of IROKOtv?

    IROKOtv has 159 total employees.

  • What industry is IROKOtv in?

    IROKOtv’s primary industry is Movies, Music and Entertainment.

  • Is IROKOtv a private or public company?

    IROKOtv is a Private company.

  • What is IROKOtv’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for IROKOtv is .

  • How much funding has IROKOtv raised over time?

    IROKOtv has raised $42.1M.

  • Who are IROKOtv’s investors?

    Kinnevik, Rise Capital, and Tiger Global Management have invested in IROKOtv.

  • Who are IROKOtv’s competitors?

    WeTV, Starz, Amazon Studios, Showtime Networks, and Disney+Hotstar are some of the 8 competitors of IROKOtv.

  • When was IROKOtv acquired?

    IROKOtv was acquired on 15-Jul-2019.

  • Who acquired IROKOtv?

    IROKOtv was acquired by Canal+ Group.

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