Espial Overview
- Year Founded
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1997
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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121
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Latest Deal Amount
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$56.5M
- Investors
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1
Espial General Information
Description
Espial Group Inc is engaged in the development and marketing of software solutions. It provides software solutions that enable video service providers, including cable multiple-system, telecommunications, satellite, and other network operators to deploy next-generation video services for various screens. It offers Espial G4, Espial Media Service Platform, Espial Elevate, and Espial TV Browser. Geographically, activities are functioned through the region of Canada; however, it also holds a presence in the international market.
Contact Information
Website
www.espial.comCorporate Office
- 200 Elgin Street
- Suite 1000
- Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1L5
- Canada
Corporate Office
- 200 Elgin Street
- Suite 1000
- Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1L5
- Canada
Espial Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7. Merger/Acquisition | 24-May-2019 | $56.5M | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
| 6. PIPE | 06-May-2015 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 5. 2PO | 24-Jun-2014 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 4. PIPE | 30-Nov-2013 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 3. PIPE | 08-Nov-2010 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 2. IPO | 07-Jun-2007 | $23.1M | $35.1M | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
| 1. Early Stage VC | 27-Jun-2000 | $12M | $12M | Completed | Startup |
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Espial Competitors (19)
One of Espial’s 19 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 | ||||
| TiVo (Entertainment Software) | Corporate Backed or Acquired | San Jose, CA | ||||
| Livestream | Formerly VC-backed | New York, NY | ||||
| FuboTV | Formerly VC-backed | New York, NY | ||||
| Hibox Systems | Private Equity-Backed | Turku, Finland |
Espial Patents
Espial Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20180349444-A1 | Glyph management in texture atlases | Active | 06-Jun-2017 | ||
| US-10311060-B2 | Glyph management in texture atlases | Active | 06-Jun-2017 | ||
| CA-2969778-A1 | Glyph management in texture atlases | Inactive | 06-Jun-2017 | ||
| CA-156359-S | Display screen with graphical user interface | Active | 29-Apr-2014 | ||
| CA-161207-S | Display screen with graphical user interface | Active | 29-Apr-2014 |
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Espial Former Investors (7)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Capital Corporation | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Greylock | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Key Venture Partners | Growth/Expansion | Minority | ||
| MMV Capital Partners | Growth/Expansion | Minority | ||
| Relay Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority |
Espial Acquisitions (5)
Espial’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Arris (Whole Home Solution). The deal was made on 19-Aug-2016.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arris (Whole Home Solution) | 19-Aug-2016 | Merger/Acquisition | Business/Productivity Software | ||
| Bluestreak Technology | 29-Jul-2015 | Merger/Acquisition | Cable Service Providers | ||
| ANT Software | 04-Feb-2013 | Merger/Acquisition | Communication Software | ||
| Kasenna | 11-Jul-2008 | Merger/Acquisition | Multimedia and Design Software | ||
| MedECUBE | Merger/Acquisition | Clinics/Outpatient Services |
Espial ESG
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Peer performance insights compare the company’s ESG performance to the performance of selected peers to help inform future ESG decisions and drive internal performance improvements.
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Espial FAQs
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When was Espial founded?
Espial was founded in 1997.
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Where is Espial headquartered?
Espial is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.
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What is the size of Espial?
Espial has 121 total employees.
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What industry is Espial in?
Espial’s primary industry is Entertainment Software.
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Is Espial a private or public company?
Espial is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Espial?
The current valuation of Espial is .
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What is Espial’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Espial is .
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How much funding has Espial raised over time?
Espial has raised $85.1M.
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Who are Espial’s investors?
Covington Capital Corporation, Greylock, Key Venture Partners, MMV Capital Partners, and Relay Ventures are 5 of 7 investors who have invested in Espial.
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Who are Espial’s competitors?
Hulu, TiVo (Entertainment Software), Livestream, FuboTV, and Hibox Systems are some of the 19 competitors of Espial.
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When was Espial acquired?
Espial was acquired on 24-May-2019.
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Who acquired Espial?
Espial was acquired by Enghouse Systems.
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