Sky UK Overview
- Year Founded
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1989
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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27,000
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Financing Rounds
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16
- Investments
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52
Sky UK General Information
Description
Provider of television broadcasting and telecommunication services based in Isleworth, United Kingdom. The company offers consumers and businesses television, broadband internet, and fixed-line telephone services.
Contact Information
Website
www.sky.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- Grant Way
- Middlesex TW7 5QD
- England, United Kingdom
Corporate Office
- Grant Way
- Middlesex TW7 5QD
- England, United Kingdom
Sky UK Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
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Sky UK Competitors (8)
One of Sky UK’s 8 competitors is AT&T, a Corporation company based in Dallas, TX.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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| AT&T | Corporation | Dallas, TX | ||||
| China Telecom | Corporation | Beijing, China | ||||
| Orange (Telecommunications Service Providers) | Corporation | Issy-les-Moulineaux, France | ||||
| Telstra Group | Corporation | Melbourne, Australia | ||||
| PlusNet | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Sheffield, United Kingdom |
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Sky UK Patents
Sky UK Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP-4101157-A1 | Chroma key apparatus, studio set comprising the chroma key apparatus, chroma key system and method using the studio set | Inactive | 06-Feb-2020 | ||
| GB-2608093-A | Chroma key apparatus, studio set comprising the chroma key apparatus, chroma key system and method using the studio set | Active | 06-Feb-2020 | ||
| GB-2608093-B | Chroma key apparatus, studio set comprising the chroma key apparatus, chroma key system and method using the studio set | Active | 06-Feb-2020 | ||
| US-20230113016-A1 | Chroma key apparatus, studio set comprising the chroma key apparatus, chroma key system and method using the studio set | Inactive | 06-Feb-2020 | ||
| GB-201418421-D0 | Television display and remote control | Active | 09-May-2014 | H04N21/42224 |
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Sky UK Former Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Sky UK Investments & Acquisitions (52)
Sky UK’s most recent deal was a Accelerator/Incubator with Matugga for . The deal was made on 04-Sep-2024.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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| Matugga | 04-Sep-2024 | Accelerator/Incubator | Beverages | ||
| No Knot Co | 01-Jan-2024 | Accelerator/Incubator | Other Consumer Durables | ||
| Neos Ventures | 20-Apr-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Application Software | ||
| ITV (Merit) | 20-Aug-2020 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property | ||
| Love Productions | 07-Jul-2020 | Secondary Transaction - Private | Broadcasting, Radio and Television |
Sky UK Exits (17)
Sky UK’s most recent exit was on 08-Apr-2019 from WeTV. The exit was categorized as with 8 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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| WeTV | 08-Apr-2019 | Completed |
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| My Gator Watch | 01-Jan-2019 | Completed |
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| Bad Wolf | 23-Aug-2017 | Completed |
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| WeTV | 07-Aug-2017 | Completed |
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| Drone Racing League | 12-Jun-2017 | Early Stage VC | Completed |
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Sky UK Affiliates
Subsidiaries (11)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITV (Merit) | London, United Kingdom | 2020 | |
| Neos Ventures | London, United Kingdom | 2016 | |
| Love Productions | London, United Kingdom | 2004 | |
| At The Races | London, United Kingdom | 2004 | |
| Sky Italia | Milan, Italy | 2003 |
Sky UK FAQs
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When was Sky UK founded?
Sky UK was founded in 1989.
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Where is Sky UK headquartered?
Sky UK is headquartered in Middlesex, United Kingdom.
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What is the size of Sky UK?
Sky UK has 27,000 total employees.
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What industry is Sky UK in?
Sky UK’s primary industry is Cable Service Providers.
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Is Sky UK a private or public company?
Sky UK is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Sky UK?
The current valuation of Sky UK is .
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What is Sky UK’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Sky UK is .
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How much funding has Sky UK raised over time?
Sky UK has raised $1.81B.
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Who are Sky UK’s investors?
21st Century Fox, BT Alex.Brown, Church of England, Deutsche Bank, and Elliott Investment Management are 5 of 9 investors who have invested in Sky UK.
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Who are Sky UK’s competitors?
AT&T, China Telecom, Orange (Telecommunications Service Providers), Telstra Group, and PlusNet are some of the 8 competitors of Sky UK.
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When was Sky UK acquired?
Sky UK was acquired on 09-Oct-2018.
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Who acquired Sky UK?
Sky UK was acquired by Comcast.
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