Black Entertainment Television Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1980

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 501

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Buyout/​LBO
  • (Upcoming)

  • Financing Rounds
  • 4

  • Investments
  • 3

Black Entertainment Television General Information

Description

Operator of a television channel network committed to entertaining, engaging and empowering the black community and its culture. The company specializes in managing a satellite television channel and produces films and soaps for African and American audiences.

Contact Information

Website
www.bet.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • 1540 Broadway
  • 29th Floor
  • New York, NY 10036-5013
  • United States
Primary Industry
Broadcasting, Radio and Television
Parent Company
Paramount Global
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • 1540 Broadway
  • 29th Floor
  • New York, NY 10036-5013
  • United States

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Black Entertainment Television Valuation & Funding

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Black Entertainment Television Comparisons

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Operator of a television channel network committed to entertaining, engaging and empowering the black community and its
Broadcasting, Radio and Television
New York, NY
501 As of 2016

Vilvoorde, Belgium
 

New York, NY
 
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Black Entertainment Television Competitors (10)

One of Black Entertainment Television’s 10 competitors is Joe FM, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Vilvoorde, Belgium.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Joe FM Formerly PE-Backed Vilvoorde, Belgium
MSNBC Cable Corporate Backed or Acquired New York, NY
DirecTV Pending Transaction (PE) El Segundo, CA
Showtime Networks Private Equity-Backed New York, NY
ESPN Sports Media Corporate Backed or Acquired Bristol, CT
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Black Entertainment Television Signals

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Black Entertainment Television Acquisitions (3)

Black Entertainment Television’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Soul Train Holdings. The deal was made on 04-Apr-2016.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Soul Train Holdings 04-Apr-2016 Merger/Acquisition Broadcasting, Radio and Television
360HIPHOP.com 11-Oct-2000 Merger/Acquisition Publishing
Heart & Soul Enterprises 12-May-1998 Merger/Acquisition Publishing
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Black Entertainment Television Exits (1)

Black Entertainment Television’s most recent exit was on 12-May-1998 from Heart & Soul Enterprises. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Heart & Soul Enterprises 12-May-1998 Completed
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Black Entertainment Television FAQs

  • When was Black Entertainment Television founded?

    Black Entertainment Television was founded in 1980.

  • Where is Black Entertainment Television headquartered?

    Black Entertainment Television is headquartered in New York, NY.

  • What is the size of Black Entertainment Television?

    Black Entertainment Television has 501 total employees.

  • What industry is Black Entertainment Television in?

    Black Entertainment Television’s primary industry is Broadcasting, Radio and Television.

  • Is Black Entertainment Television a private or public company?

    Black Entertainment Television is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Black Entertainment Television?

    The current valuation of Black Entertainment Television is .

  • What is Black Entertainment Television’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Black Entertainment Television is .

  • How much funding has Black Entertainment Television raised over time?

    Black Entertainment Television has raised $72.3M.

  • Who are Black Entertainment Television’s competitors?

    Joe FM, MSNBC Cable, DirecTV, Showtime Networks, and ESPN Sports Media are some of the 10 competitors of Black Entertainment Television.

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