Sonar Entertainment Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1979

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 80

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 12

  • Investments
  • 2

Sonar Entertainment General Information

Description

Operator of an independent entertainment studio focused on envisioning, inspiring and creating content for audiences around the world. The company develops, produces, finances and distributes television shows, movies, mini-series and other content across multiple genres and formats through local networks and producer collaborations, enabling viewers to access a broad library of titles and programs.

Contact Information

Website
www.sonarent.com
Formerly Known As
RHI Entertainment
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • One Culver, 10000 Culver Boulevard
  • 6th Floor, Suite 2150
  • Culver City, CA 90232
  • United States
Primary Industry
Movies, Music and Entertainment
Acquirer
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • One Culver, 10000 Culver Boulevard
  • 6th Floor, Suite 2150
  • Culver City, CA 90232
  • United States

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Sonar Entertainment Valuation & Funding

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Sonar Entertainment Comparisons

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Operator of an independent entertainment studio focused on envisioning, inspiring and creating content for audiences aro
Movies, Music and Entertainment
Culver City, CA
80 As of 2009

Burbank, CA
 

Los Angeles, CA
 
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Sonar Entertainment Competitors (22)

One of Sonar Entertainment’s 22 competitors is Legendary Entertainment, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Burbank, CA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Legendary Entertainment Private Equity-Backed Burbank, CA
Relativity Media Private Equity-Backed Los Angeles, CA
True Film Corporation
A24 Films Private Equity-Backed New York, NY
Open Road Films Private Equity-Backed Los Angeles, CA
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Sonar Entertainment Former Investors

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Sonar Entertainment Investments (2)

Sonar Entertainment’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Tricon Films & Television. The deal was made on 03-May-2017.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Tricon Films & Television 03-May-2017 Buyout/LBO Movies, Music and Entertainment
Crown Media (Domestic Film Library) 15-Dec-2006 Buyout/LBO Movies, Music and Entertainment
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Sonar Entertainment FAQs

  • When was Sonar Entertainment founded?

    Sonar Entertainment was founded in 1979.

  • Where is Sonar Entertainment headquartered?

    Sonar Entertainment is headquartered in Culver City, CA.

  • What is the size of Sonar Entertainment?

    Sonar Entertainment has 80 total employees.

  • What industry is Sonar Entertainment in?

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

  • Is Sonar Entertainment a private or public company?

    Sonar Entertainment is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Sonar Entertainment?

    The current valuation of Sonar Entertainment is .

  • What is Sonar Entertainment’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Sonar Entertainment is .

  • How much funding has Sonar Entertainment raised over time?

    Sonar Entertainment has raised $899M.

  • Who are Sonar Entertainment’s investors?

    Caspian Capital, J.P. Morgan Securities, JP Morgan Chase, Kelso & Company, and MidCap Financial are 5 of 7 investors who have invested in Sonar Entertainment.

  • Who are Sonar Entertainment’s competitors?

    Legendary Entertainment, Relativity Media, True Film, A24 Films, and Open Road Films are some of the 22 competitors of Sonar Entertainment.

  • When was Sonar Entertainment acquired?

    Sonar Entertainment was acquired on 21-May-2021.

  • Who acquired Sonar Entertainment?

    Sonar Entertainment was acquired by Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment.

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