Universal Studios Overview
- Year Founded
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1912

- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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10,001

- Latest Deal Type
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2ndary - Private
- Financing Rounds
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4
- Investments
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8
Universal Studios General Information
Description
Operator of a media and entertainment company intended to create unique entertainment experiences for global audiences. The company's offerings include motion pictures and home videos, theme parks and attractions, television networks and programming, games and animations.
Contact Information
Website
www.universalpictures.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 10 Universal City Plaza
- Universal City
- Los Angeles, CA 91608
- United States
Corporate Office
- 10 Universal City Plaza
- Universal City
- Los Angeles, CA 91608
- United States
Universal Studios Valuation & Funding
Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Universal Studios Comparisons
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Universal Studios Competitors (15)
One of Universal Studios’s 15 competitors is The Walt Disney, a Corporation company based in Burbank, CA.
Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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The Walt Disney | Corporation | Burbank, CA | ||||
Skydance Media | Private Equity-Backed | Santa Monica, CA | ||||
Open Road Films | Private Equity-Backed | Los Angeles, CA | ||||
Kakao Entertainment | Private Equity-Backed | Seongnam, South Korea | ||||
A24 Films | Private Equity-Backed | New York, NY |
Universal Studios Patents
Universal Studios Recent Patent Activity
Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
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US-20220094904-A1 | Projection media three-dimensional simulation and extrusion | Active | 24-Sep-2020 | ||
US-12050395-B2 | Projection media three-dimensional simulation and extrusion | Active | 24-Sep-2020 | ||
US-11033829-B2 | Resistance control systems and methods for amusement attractions | Active | 21-Aug-2019 | ||
US-10967285-B2 | Amusement park ride vibration system | Active | 13-Dec-2018 | ||
US-11036391-B2 | Haptic feedback systems and methods for an amusement park ride | Active | 16-May-2018 | G06F3/04886 |
Universal Studios Signals
Universal Studios Former Investors
Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Universal Studios Investments & Acquisitions (8)
Universal Studios’s most recent deal was a Corporate Asset Purchase with Reikon Games (Ruiner in Warsaw, Poland). The deal was made on 22-Aug-2024.
Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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Reikon Games (Ruiner in Warsaw, Poland) | 22-Aug-2024 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property | ||
Studio Distribution Services | 07-Apr-2020 | Joint Venture | Distributors/Wholesale | ||
SoundCloud | 15-Jun-2016 | Later Stage VC | Entertainment Software | ||
PRIMA Cinema | 29-Oct-2013 | Later Stage VC | Entertainment Software | ||
MovieLabs | 01-Jan-2006 | Joint Venture | Movies, Music and Entertainment |
Universal Studios Exits (3)
Universal Studios’s most recent exit was on 29-Oct-2013 from PRIMA Cinema. The exit was categorized as with 4 buyers.
Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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PRIMA Cinema | 29-Oct-2013 | Completed |
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Movielink | 01-Jan-2002 | Completed |
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Brillstein Entertainment Partners | 22-May-1996 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
Universal Studios FAQs
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When was Universal Studios founded?
Universal Studios was founded in 1912.
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Where is Universal Studios headquartered?
Universal Studios is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.
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What is the size of Universal Studios?
Universal Studios has 10,001 total employees.
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What industry is Universal Studios in?
Universal Studios’s primary industry is Movies, Music and Entertainment.
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Is Universal Studios a private or public company?
Universal Studios is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Universal Studios?
The current valuation of Universal Studios is
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What is Universal Studios’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Universal Studios is
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Who are Universal Studios’s investors?
Panasonic Holdings and Seagram have invested in Universal Studios.
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Who are Universal Studios’s competitors?
The Walt Disney, Skydance Media, Open Road Films, Kakao Entertainment, and A24 Films are some of the 15 competitors of Universal Studios.
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When was Universal Studios acquired?
Universal Studios was acquired on 02-Feb-2006.
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Who acquired Universal Studios?
Universal Studios was acquired by NBCUniversal.
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