True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television) Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2002

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 150

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television) General Information

Description

Producer of television content intended to offer factual programs. The company's services specialize in working across genres including genuine, authentic entertainment, features, children's, reality and more, as well as everything from distinctive children's television to headline-grabbing reality and hard-hitting documentaries, enabling broadcasters and channel partners to expand their viewer base.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • Marshalls Mill
  • Marshall Street
  • Leeds LS11 9YJ
  • England, United Kingdom
+44 0113
Primary Industry
Broadcasting, Radio and Television
Other Industries
Movies, Music and Entertainment
Parent Company
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • Marshalls Mill
  • Marshall Street
  • Leeds LS11 9YJ
  • England, United Kingdom
+44 0113

Want detailed data on 3M+ companies?

What you see here scratches the surface

Request a free trial

Want to dig into this profile?

We’ll help you find what you need

Learn more

True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television) Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
3. Merger/Acquisition 23-Jan-2017 Completed Profitable
2. Later Stage VC 25-May-2016 Completed Profitable
1. Later Stage VC 21-Aug-2014 $2.2M $2.2M Completed Profitable
To view True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television)’s complete valuation and funding history, request access »

True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television) Cap Table

Stock # of Shares
Authorized
Par Value Dividend Rate (%) Original
Issue Price
Liquidation Liquidation
Pref. Multiple
Conversion Price % Owned
A2 Ordinary
A1 Ordinary
Ordinary 5,316 $357.09 $357.09 1x $357.09 19.94%
To view True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television)’s complete cap table history, request access »

True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television) Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Producer of television content intended to offer factual programs. The company's services specialize in working across g
Broadcasting, Radio and Television
Leeds, United Kingdom
150 As of 2017

London, United Kingdom
 

Luxembourg, Luxembourg
 
Add Comparison

PitchBook’s comparison feature gives you a side-by-side look at key metrics for similar companies. Personalize which data points you want to see and create visualizations instantly.

Request a free trial

True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television) Competitors (9)

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Atlantic Productions Corporation London, United Kingdom
RTL Group Corporation Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Tiger Aspect Productions Formerly PE-Backed London, United Kingdom
UKTV Media Corporate Backed or Acquired London, United Kingdom
Channel Four Television Corporation London, United Kingdom
You’re viewing 5 of 9 competitors. Get the full list »

True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television) Executive Team (9)

Name Title Board Seat
Norma Wisnevitz Chief Executive Officer
Katy Thorogood Chief Creative Officer
Andrew Sheldon Co-Founder, Executive Producer & Creative Director
Jessica Fowle Co-Founder, Executive Producer & Creative Director
Linh Tran Head of Finance
You’re viewing 5 of 9 executive team members. Get the full list »

True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television) Signals

Growth Rate

Weekly
Growth
Weekly Growth

Size Multiple

Median
Size Multiple

Key Data Points

Similarweb Unique Visitors

Majestic Referring Domains

PitchBook’s non-financial metrics help you gauge a company’s traction and growth using web presence and social reach.

Request a free trial

True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television) Former Investors (1)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Channel 4 Ventures Corporate Venture Capital Minority
To view True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television)’s complete investors history, request access »

True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television) FAQs

  • When was True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television) founded?

    True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television) was founded in 2002.

  • Who is the founder of True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television)?

    Andrew Sheldon, Jessica Fowle, and Glyn Middleton are the founders of True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television).

  • Who is the CEO of True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television)?

    Norma Wisnevitz is the CEO of True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television).

  • Where is True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television) headquartered?

    True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television) is headquartered in Leeds, United Kingdom.

  • What is the size of True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television)?

    True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television) has 150 total employees.

  • What industry is True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television) in?

    True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television)’s primary industry is Broadcasting, Radio and Television.

  • Is True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television) a private or public company?

    True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television) is a Private company.

  • What is True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television)’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television) is .

  • How much funding has True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television) raised over time?

    True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television) has raised $2.56M.

  • Who are True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television)’s investors?

    Channel 4 Ventures has invested in True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television).

  • Who are True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television)’s competitors?

    Atlantic Productions, RTL Group, Tiger Aspect Productions, UKTV Media, and Channel Four Television are some of the 9 competitors of True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television).

  • When was True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television) acquired?

    True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television) was acquired on 23-Jan-2017.

  • Who acquired True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television)?

    True North (Broadcasting, Radio and Television) was acquired by Sky UK.

Data Transparency

  • Meet our data hygiene team

    Discover how our experts ensure you’re getting the most accurate financial data in the industry.

    Read blog »
  • How PitchBook sources data

    Our data operations team has logged over 3.5 million hours researching, organizing, and integrating the information you need most.

    Discover our process »