HBO Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1972

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 4,083

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • 2ndary - Private

HBO General Information

Description

Operator of a cable and satellite television network intended to broadcast groundbreaking series, documentaries, and blockbuster movies. The company offers access to videos and slideshows that range from series, movies, documentaries, and podcasts among others, enabling subscribers to get access to the latest in entertainment.

Contact Information

Website
www.hbo.com
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 230 Park Avenue South
  • New York, NY 10003
  • United States
+1 (212)
Primary Industry
Movies, Music and Entertainment
Other Industries
Entertainment Software
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • 230 Park Avenue South
  • New York, NY 10003
  • United States
+1 (212)

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HBO Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
2. Secondary Transaction - Private 01-Jan-2024 Completed Generating Revenue
1. Later Stage VC (Series D) 14-Mar-2016 Completed Generating Revenue
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HBO Comparisons

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Operator of a cable and satellite television network intended to broadcast groundbreaking series, documentaries, and blo
Movies, Music and Entertainment
New York, NY
4,083 As of 2024

Santa Monica, CA
 

Mumbai, India
 
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HBO Competitors (26)

One of HBO’s 26 competitors is Hulu, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Santa Monica, CA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Hulu Formerly PE-Backed Santa Monica, CA
JioHotstar Corporate Backed or Acquired Mumbai, India
HOOQ Corporate Backed or Acquired Singapore, Singapore
Napster Formerly VC-backed Seattle, WA
Philo Venture Capital-Backed San Francisco, CA
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HBO Patents

HBO Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20220301283-A1 Image difference detection Active 12-Oct-2020
US-20220114378-A1 Image difference detection Active 12-Oct-2020
US-11386642-B2 Image difference detection Active 12-Oct-2020
US-11900654-B2 Image difference detection Active 12-Oct-2020
US-20240212313-A1 Image difference detection Pending 12-Oct-2020 G06V10/751
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HBO Investments & Acquisitions (11)

HBO’s most recent deal was a Early Stage VC with Wipoz for . The deal was made on 28-Dec-2018.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Wipoz 28-Dec-2018 Early Stage VC Business/Productivity Software
Bad Wolf 23-Aug-2017 Corporate Movies, Music and Entertainment
OTOY 19-Apr-2016 Later Stage VC Multimedia and Design Software
Philo 16-Jun-2015 Later Stage VC Entertainment Software
Philo 25-Jun-2013 Early Stage VC Entertainment Software
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HBO FAQs

  • When was HBO founded?

    HBO was founded in 1972.

  • Where is HBO headquartered?

    HBO is headquartered in New York, NY.

  • What is the size of HBO?

    HBO has 4,083 total employees.

  • What industry is HBO in?

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

  • Is HBO a private or public company?

    HBO is a Private company.

  • What is HBO’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for HBO is .

  • Who are HBO’s competitors?

    Hulu, JioHotstar, HOOQ, Napster, and Philo are some of the 26 competitors of HBO.

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